Kids say the darndest things and my husband, too!

Okay, last night we were watching American Idol as a family.  Although, I’ m second guessing myself.  It was pretty “uncensored” last night for a 4, 6 and 9 year old.  Anyway, P would get all excited when someone would make it to Hollywood.  She’s confident she could make it )   I mentioned that  I had been to Hollywood (thanks Carrie).  She got this look of disbelief on her face finding it very hard to believe, yet excited her mom had been there.  She quicklyturned to Shealyn and Carter and said, “Hey guys, mom has been to Hollywood—not for American Idol though—she’s not a very good singer!”  See, even my 4 year old knows!

 

And now for my husband.  Last night after supper he was quizzing Carter on his spelling words when instead of asking Carter to spell “Venus” he said penis!!  Oh yes, can you imagine the hysterics at my table just then?  I kind of gave him this look — I can’t believe you really just said that.  He looked at me with this innocent look and said, “what? at first glance that’s what I thought it said.”  Okay, come on really——you really think that would be on a first graders spelling list?  Anyway, after we got past the hysterics we managed to finish up the rest of the words and get on with the night.  However, when I was quizzing Carter this morning this big grin spread across his face when I got to the word Venus.  Hmmm, wonder what the teacher might hear about today?  Moral of the story: maybe I better stick to giving Carter his spelling words.

NO SCHOOL TODAY!

We have an ICE day!  We are under an ice warning until 6:00 am Wednesday.  According to the news, this is the worst ice storm north Texas has seen in several years.  I know this probably seems like nothing to all of you Michiganders, but I am much more comfortable having my kiddos at home with me during this weather.  Just a little bit of ice can be treacherous since it doesn’t occur very often.  It would be the perfect day if Clark could join us!

I guess I’ll have to bite the bullet

Indeed, I will.  My computer (okay really it was Shealyn’s–she won it 5 years ago) is no longer.  It just wasn’t worth fixing, so I’ll have to blog from Clark’s computer.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful to have a computer I can work with, it’s just a little frustrating with his computer sometimes.  The cursor jumps on me b/c I have lazy hand placement when I type and I end up with letters where they shouldn’t be )  So bear with me and I’ll do my best to catch you up in the coming days.  The photos may be less,  however.

Computer gliches

Yes, I know I haven’t posted in a while, but I thought I’d just get on and let you know I’m having some computer issues that make it painstakingly slow to do anything.  I’ll be back when I get them resolved!

A tough one to take for the “team”

It’s moments like this when I wish I could put a band aid on, kiss it and make it all better.  After school yesterday Carter came strolling in the library ( I was volunteering) with this doom and gloom look.  I looked at him and asked him how his day was.  His response: BAD!  I could also tell he was trying his best to keep his emotions in check.  He and I went around the corner where no one else was and he lost it.  Our conversation was as follows:

M–why was it bad, buddy?

C–we have to walk our whole recess tomorrow

M–ooohhhh, why?

C–because everyone in the class was talking except for me and another kid

C–I don’t want to walk for 30 minutes

M–I’m sorry bud, sometimes it’s hard to understand when you didn’t do anything to get in trouble and you have to take the punishmnet for the whole class.

C–I even raised my hand and asked if we could earn it back and she said no.

My heart is breaking for him, but I understand sometimes there are group punishments and unfortunately it also affects those that are “pleasers.”  So instead of getting to play for their 30 minute recess tomorrow they’ll be walking the parameter of the playground.

This is not one of those instances where I’m saying my boy is perfect, because he’s not.  But, if you know Carter well enough he is a pleaser and is more upset to think he let you down.  He has lofty goals as a 1st grader.  He wants perfect attendance this year and he also does not want his clothespin moved (his teacher’s behavior format).  By the way, both of those goals are in tact at this point.  I’m sure if his teacher ever raised her voice to him he would be a puddle.  He’s sensitive and takes it all to heart.  So, this is a pretty hard ‘team’ moment for him, yet I know it’s part of growing up.

On a side note though, he got his 2nd report card  yesterday and got all Excellents and his teacher commented what a sweet and polite boy he is and he’s a blessing to have in class.

Happy Anniversary

to Clark and I!  Yes, today we celebrate 13 years of marriage.  We’ve cried, we’ve laughed, we’ve fought, we’ve loved, we’ve not been each others favorite people, I’m turning gray, you have no hair, we’ve put on a few pounds, we’re raising 3 beautiful children and the list goes on and on.  Thirteen years ago today I chose you for my life partner and on this day in 2009 I still choose you!

Love, Me