Z's new favorite word

Z asked for bananas. Well, more accurately, he said banana and pointed to the hanging basket where we usually keep bananas. I told him we don’t have any. He says Buy!

Later at lunch, L comes to me while I sitting at the laptop and asked for more pasta. I say there is no more. Z shouts Buy! from the kitchen.

Conversations from our vacation

Courtesy of L

We had a poor experience at the beach due to flies and left. Yuck! So D planned on taking the boys to the community pool to make up for the short time at the beach. The following conversation ensues as we were driving back to the vacation house.

D: We're going to the pool.
L: When did you build it?
D: No, we don't have a pool. We're going to that pool. (As we drive past the community pool)
L: (as he looks at the pool) Why is everyone is Grandma's pool?


Another little gem from L

We're driving across the Delaware Memorial Bridge.

L: Do you know there are hotels in the water?
Me: Huh? No there are not.
L: Yes, there are. I see them.

Pee! Pee!

I'm going to play catch up with funny stories of our life.

So Z likes to strip. He's been for over a month now! Beginning of the month, he decided he is going to pee in his bed - no, he is not potty trained or even close. He was so proud of himself, pointing at the big wet spot and shouting "pee! pee!"

Now as I mentioned Z is not potty trained. I've put Z on the potty because he seems to have pretty dry diapers. He's had occasions where he's had a dry diaper for 3 hours! So I put him on the potty, like I try once in a blue moon. He doesn't seem to have a clue what to do. He'll say that he wants to go on the potty or pee but has never done anything. I mean, he doesn't quite see what happens in the toilet so he hasn't made the connection as to what peeing actually is. So I was quite shocked that he pointed at the HUGE wet spot on his bed and said pee! He was so nice and even attempted to wipe it with his burp cloth for me.

Yuck!

Z comes racing out w T’s pullup in one hand.

“What are you doing?!?”

He races past me…. to go get a plastic bag, which is what we do when Z has a stinky diaper. hahaha

Can we say snow?

Yeah, it was a huge snow day! When we went to bed last night, the first few snowflakes were coming down. D was constantly looking out the window. He was like a big kid! Then when we woke up, the world was blanketed with snow! Woohoo!

The kids were so excited and kept looking out the window. We have an awesome neighbor who helps with the snow on our driveway and sidewalk. He's crazy but we love him! He's still getting over the flu yet he still helps us out. What a sweetie! As a thank you, I made white chocolate chip cookies that we could bring over to him.

Then with the second round, the boys were dying to get out. So I bundled them up in their snowpants and gear, and sent them out to WORK! They got a shovel and a broom and attacked the snow. hehehe Okay, so they didn't really get much accomplished, but they had fun "helping" Daddy.

Then they made the attempt to go the backyard to play in the snow. Holy cow! The snow went up to T's upper thighs. That's a whole lotta snow! I forgot to send Daddy out with the yardstick. We will have to try that tomorrow!

Poor homeless construction workers...

Well, we were in the car listening to the soundtrack of the Lion King (of course, L's favorite!) and when the song Can You Feel the Love Tonight? was on, T asks "What is a vagabond?" You know the line, "It's enough to make kings and vagabonds believe the very best." Well, I think for a bit and begin my explanation of what a vagabond is. I talk about how vagabonds wander from place to place and do not have a home.

L chimes in with "Like construction workers" in a very knowing voice. Huh??? L adds that construction workers builds things, houses, buildings, etc. But they do not have a home. So I ask where do the construction workers sleep. L says they don't. LOL Poor construction workers..........

Happy Birthday, Baby Boy!

So 4 years ago today, L joined our family! I cannot believe L is already 4 years old! Wow, boy does time fly!