Good Ol Fashioned Hamburgers

Who makes your favorite hamburger?  Mine happens to be from a local spot here in Cincinnati - forget about those fast food burgers and give me a Terry's burger any day.  My kids on the other hand have been faithful McDonald's followers since they first knew what a hamburger was.  That was until recently...

Logan decided he wanted a Wendy's burger.  And to be honest, I think they make a pretty mean sandwich.  So last Friday I ordered him a single - plain, no ketchup, fries and a frosty. 

Logan plowed through the frosty, even managing to dip his fries in the ice cream but the hamburger remained relatively untouched.

I asked him what was wrong with his food.

"Mom, this hamburger is not good at all."  There is definitely something wrong with it."  I actually was a little worried maybe the meat was bad so I took a taste test.  Hamburger was fine, perhaps a bit dry but when you ask for a plain burger on a bun what do you expect.  I told Logan as much.

He says, "That's not it Mom.  I read the sign and it said Old Fashioned Hamburgers.  They really need to start getting some new burgers."

Wow and who thinks kids don't pay attention to advertising?

Children's Embarrassment

What was the magic age when your child was embarrassed about the things like where they get dressed, if they have food on their face or even where they go to the bathroom?

I just realized this morning, Logan's magic age is 8.  The other morning I got his clothes out for him and was sitting on the bed talking to him.  I fully expected him to get dressed but he just sat there. 
Finally he says, "Mom I need you to leave so I can get dressed."  "I need my privacy please"

Then this morning we were a little early for summer camp, so we picked him up a doughnut to eat.  He was so worried about where he was going to eat it that we finally agreed to let him eat it in the car.  Then he kept asking, "Mom do I have chocolate on my face?"  "Mom, did I get all the chocolate off my face...I don't want to go in there with a dirty face."

I'm excited to see him becoming more and more independent but it does make me a little sad :(

Then I look at this little lady with a mess on her face, and everything is right in the world.

Outer Banks Photo Journey

If you haven't been to the Outer Banks in North Carolina, it's definitely worth a visit. 

Photos by Kim Kaas and Instagram

And hands down my favorite quote of the trip:

"Touch my cake, and I'll squash you like a bug."

Do not mess with a 5 year old girl and her chocolate.

Home Sweet Home

Photo by Oh Happy Day

Dear readers I'm so glad to be home.  My family spent a wonderful week on the beach, but nothing beats my bed and my own bathroom. 

But.....that doesn't mean I'm not already planning my next getaway and what would be better than winning a trip to Paris sponsored by Oh Happy Day?!?

Jordan, I already have my bags packed.  Thank you for an amazing blog and an even more amazing giveaway!

Kiss This

The kids were in the midst of their daily torture session.  Poking, pulling, grabbing...and even some kisses. 


Morgan is kissing Logan or at least attempting to give him some sisterly smooches. 


He turns around, sticks his rear end in her face and smartly says,


"If you want to kiss something, kiss this!"


Apparently kisses from your sister when you're 8 is a no no.

Conversations at the Vets Office

To prepare for our upcoming trip we needed to make a quick stop at the vet for a few doggie shots.  I expected it to go rather smoothly ( who am I kidding? 2 adults, 2 kids, and 2 dogs in a 5x5 room waiting for 30 minutes.  Good times people....Good times)

While I was talking to the doctor I never expected to hear what I heard:

"Mr. Cocky is going to spank you."

"Howdy Partner."

"Please don't kick me in the weiner."

"I do believe I'm going to fart on you now."

I just know the vet didn't hear all that...right?!  Nah...definitely not. 

Differences Between Siblings

It just amazes me how two people that come from the same parents can be so very incredibly different.  How can it be...tell me please?!


I have a boy and a girl so there are some obvious differences...but others...make me want to go hmmmm?


One has brown hair and hazel eyes, the other is blond hair and blue eyed


One loves homework, the other hates it


One loves to listen, the other loves to argue


One loves to give hugs and kisses, the other would rather stick to high fives


One back talks, one sweet talks


One is outgoing, the other one is painfully shy


The list could go on and on, but at least the one thing they have in common is they love each other.  What more could a mother ask for?