Homework Challenges

Logan recently had a school conference and we received a good report. Logan's behavior has been great and he got a pat on the back for a job well done. That was on Thursday of last week. Friday, he had no school. Monday, he was naughty Tuesday, he was naughty Wednesday, he was naughty So much for the good report, eh. Yesterday, there were a number of issues he had: Throwing a marble in class and it landed on a little girl's head. Playing his DS in aftercare when he was suppose to be interacting in the gym with the other kids. Breaking his promise to do his homework in aftercare. And last but not least, when they finally got him to do his homework, instead of actually doing it, he wrote Fart Butt for all the answers. ALL OVER THE PAPER. This is Logan being reprimanded for the naughtiness.

I'm somewhat convinced he understands what I am saying. He may actually get it this time.

This is Logan when I am discussing the "Fart Butt" incident.

Apparently he thinks it's funny. Nothing I say from here on out is going to sink in.

All I can do is hope we have enough erasers in the house to clean up the homework page.

The Goldendevil...Oops I mean GoldenDoodle

Meet Crosley.

He's 1, and the newest member of our family. Well, OK we have had him over a year, but his naughtiness has kept me from posting about him. You see, he's the kids dog. A wonderful christmas present from their Grandmother. But he's the devil. I said it...THE DEVIL.

Do not be fooled by his adorable face.

He will take you down...and eat you, if you let him.

So ignore the cute face, and again meet Crosely, the Goldendevil.

Love Notes

Are you one of those parents that leave cute notes in your kids lunches...I wish I did it more often, but this year for Valentines Day I thought I would try it out. For my kids and my husband I created the below love notes...cute huh? I got this idea from Eat, drink, Chic. Darling, I know. My family loved them, and I just might make an effort to do this more often. It's so easy to please a loved one with a simple idea like this. What do you do to say I love you?

Happy Weekend

Happy Friday! I hope wherever you are, you are enjoying sunshine. It's once again raining in Cincinnati. I can see my tulips starting to come up out of the ground, so I'm reassured that Spring is near. Any great plans for the weekend? We will be heading to the first Cincinnati Commando's game of the season. This is a first for me, and I can hardly wait to see what Arena Football is all about. I figure, if I can't count on the Cincinnati Bengals, this is the next best thing. Other than that, I plan on cleaning, painting and de-junking. Not the most exciting tasks, but definitely much needed. Hope you have a fabulous, sun filled weekend!

(Photos - Tulips)

First Communion

Logan will soon be making his First Communion, and the other evening on the way home from Religion Class, he asked me a little bit about the ceremony.

Mom, will I be able to go up and have communion just like you do?

Yes you will buddy...are you excited?

Yes, but do you drink the wine?

No. I don't but you can make the decision on if you would like to do that or not.

I don't want to.

Don't do it just because of me, you can choose what you want to do.

I really don't want to do it...do you ever notice how everyone drinks it and all they have to clean off the spit is a little napkin?

Yes, I did notice that and to be honest that is one of the reasons I do not receive the wine.

Ok...Mom I'm definitely not going to do it. It's full of germs.

You see...I'm a bit torn with this. I want him to make his own decisions, but I agree with his decision. Am I the only one that wishes we could come up with a way where we aren't sharing so many germs. Or am I being silly, and need to just suck it up?

(Photos - Rosary)

Lunch Date #2

So we thought we would try it once more...pick up Morgan for a special lunch today. We surprised her at daycare and headed to one of her favorites, Skyline. (If you are from Cincy you understand why this is a favorite, if you aren't...check it out here.)

She seemed excited to see us, but kept asking us when we would be done eating. At Skyline, you never wait more than 5 minutes for your food, but I thought we could at least hang out and spend a few special minutes together.

For the third (or forth, I lost track) time, she asks when we are going to be finished.

Morgan, in a few minutes. Are you in a hurry?

Yes, I was too busy to come to lunch today. We are having a birthday party in class and I want to have cake. So can we go now, I don't want to miss it?

Fine...I officially have a complex now. Should I go for a third time? I may actually be rejected by my 5 year old yet again.

(Photos - WomansDay)

Essentials For Survival

Morgan is always coming home discussing what she learned about during the day. I loved yesterday's lesson because it was not your typical preschool lesson she talks about.

Mom, do you know about gravity?

I do honey, do you?

Yes Mommy. I learned it's something very special about our planet. You know what else I learned...that the sun and moon is important too.

What else did you learn?

I learned that there are 5 things for us to survive on this planet?

What are they?

I don't know. I only know 3...and I already told you. Gravity, Sun and Moon.

Ok...what about water?

Nope, that's not one. And I also know brushing your teeth isn't one either.

Morgan, Mommy's proud of you. I think you taught me something today....but little lady, you are still brushing your teeth tonight.