Mac & Cheese Does The Body Good

During bath time, Morgan seemed focused...very focused.

So focused on one particular area so much that she decided to make her chest bigger while pinching what very little skin there is.

She then proudly says (as she is pinching), Momma...Look, my boobies are getting bigger. Do you know why Momma?

Why buttercup?

Because I've been eating all the right things.

If I had known hot dogs and mac and cheese did the trick, I would have done that years ago.

Do you know Ambertan Langton?

It's so fun to get a special treat in the mailbox, when most days you are rewarded with junk mail and bills. So when the kids had a mailbox surprise this weekend, we were delighted.

A special card with a five dollar bill is all we needed to turn the day around. Morgan was especially thrilled. All she could talk about was adding her money to her Hello Kitty wallet. Well that and the fact that she could identify the president on the five dollar bill.

Daddy, Daddy! I got a five dollar bill with Ambertan Langton on it!!!

Happy Weekend!

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The kids and I have been relatively busy (and quiet) getting ready for the weekend. With Valentine's Day arriving in 3 days, I've been crazed getting together Valentines and making preparations for a cozy night in with family on Monday.

I'm certain the things I have planned (hint: indoor picnic, fort and twinkle lights) for the kids on Monday will bring out the best conversations.

Happy Weekend!

Booster Seat Rules

Logan has officially reached the age where he no longer needs a booster seat when riding in the car. Rest assured, I've checked with the doctor and every online resource I possibly could before deciding it was OK. It seems everyone but me is ready for Logan to move to the next stage.

Chris has been telling Logan for weeks now that he will be getting rid of his booster when he turns eight. To be honest, he and Logan have been making a ridiculously big deal over this. I personally think it's silly, yet I'm perfectly comfortable with letting him get rid of it ;))

Today was the day to banish the seat forever. Logan practically threw it out of the car this morning and dumped it in the garbage. HEY HEY kid, no need to be hasty. Let's just leave it in the garage just in case...we may need it again.

We proceed to school, Logan in his seatbelt like an adult, looking out the window and enjoying his new ride.

We get to school and Chris says, Logan how was it? Your first ride in the car without a booster.

Yeah Dad, about that....I thought it would be more fun. It wasn't nearly as exciting as you said it was going to be. It was just like sitting in a seat.

Sheesh...I could have told you that. Now...how am I going to get that booster in the car without him noticing?

PS...Graco, thank you for keeping my boy safe for the first 8 years of his life.

Wedding Cost - Daddy vs Daughter

Lastnight during one of our silly dinner conversations, the cost of weddings comes up.

You see Chris and I got married on a beach. Even though it was beautiful and perfect for us, it may not be every woman's cup of tea. Chris imagines that this is what he will do for his daughter. And being that she is 5 now, he thought it best to start discussions with her ;))

Morgan, do you want Daddy to pay for a big wedding for you or a small wedding....like on a beach or something.

Big wedding Daddy.

On a beach....do you want it on a beach.

Yes, on a beach Daddy. Just like you.

I can see relief swipe over his face.....

So 3000.00 should be plenty for that right Morgan.

Daddy - more like 3000 million.

Thatta Girl!!!

Kids, help me get your dad up off the floor.

Gas Attack

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What is it about boys? Are they hyper sensitive to smells or what? I think it must be part of their makeup...sniff it out and yell it out. Embarrass those around you at all costs.

Without mentioning names, someone in the house obviously was having a grumbly tummy.

Logan without hesitation...

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!! Who just blew gas?!?!? (Can he be any more dramatic?)

As we all stand there not willing to fess up...he continues.

I don't know who that was, but I swear something is dying inside your body. You need to go to the doctor and have that removed.

I continue...perhaps Logan your smelling yourself.

No Mom, it's definitely not me. I know what mine smell like and that smells like someone blew a bomb. I'm serious a doctor is needed.

Not sure a doctor is needed, but definitely an acting coach. Are all 7 year old boys so dramatic?

Exercise or Death?

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I can't remember how this conversation started at our house, but it was either that I was talking about working out or complaining about working out.

I'm certain I wasn't complaining. No...definitely not. I live to workout.

During this conversation with Chris, the kids are very aware of every word we are saying.

I'm sure I wasn't thinking of skipping the gym that night...No way. Definitely not. I live to workout.

Morgan then chimes in and says

Moooooommmmm! If you don't work out, you die.

Really, is that true. (Note, I am starting to sweat at this point)

Yes Mom. It's true. Workout or die.

There really is nothing I could say to her, she's wise for five. I still went with the Dairy Queen Blizzard and decided I would just work out tomorrow. I'm definitely going tomorrow. Remember, I live to workout :)