It's like Magic!

Every fire alarm we pass ~
D: Don't think about it!

C: J was drawing on himself again.

J: I was not! 

C: Then why is there orange marker on your face? 

J: You see, it was magic. 

Dad: Marker. Like magic. Was it by any chance a Magic Marker? 

J and D (giggling): YES!

J: I just want to stay in real life. Because I just love it so much. 

Me: I'm glad you love it, and you have many many years ahead. 

J: I just want to go back and be a baby. 

Me: You can't go back to being a baby, but you might have a baby of your own when you're older. 

D: Only girls have babies, Mom. 

Me: Well yes, but I meant he could some day be a daddy.

Checked my phone in the drive thru ~ 

D: Don't forget to drive, Mom.

C: PUT SOME CLOTHES ON!! D, I HATE SEEING YOU NAKED! And so does Jimmy!

D: This left turn is taking too long!

I was instructed to text this to Dad & C, and to put it on FB.

(2/16) Dad & I were off today, and busily got us ready for vacation.  We set off for Wapato for the weekend as soon as the kiddos got from school. 

Brudders!

Breakfast of champions!

(2/17) As luck would have it, a winter storm blew through this weekend.  I had pre-paid our lift and rentals, so C & I slogged our way to Stevens at a blistering 35 mph. It took us around three hours, but we got there! It was snowing hard today, and the wind was gusting, so we were quickly wet and miserable.  We broke for lunch, and decided against going back out.  We slogged back home, and wished we had hit Mission Ridge instead.  Oh well.  I tried; I really did.  The twins and Dad had snow back at the condo in Chelan, and the people above us had kiddos too, so they had a great afternoon of sledding and snowman building.


(2/18) The boys had a great day playing video games, and playing outside.  I took them swimming this afternoon, and one of our braniac children came out of the locker room still wearing his pants...that he had showered in. /facepalm   Thankfully, I had driven there, so it was just a quick run out to the car and back inside.


(2/19) We had a lovely lazy day today. The boys played on screens, and out in the snow on their sleds again. I took a long walk and spotted a deer.  So pretty!

(2/20) We checked out & drove home today.  We said no to the kids watching any more Beavis & Butthead (quality parents right here!). We should probably just apologize to their teachers now.  Haha.  It was a fun vacation, but it was time to get back to reality.

(2/21) I volunteered in D's class this morning, and got a call that J was in the nurse's office.  I stopped by, and he was complaining of ear pain. I made him a doctor's appointment, and he has a nasty double ear infection.  Boo.  Meds and drops for a spell for him. I ran the twins back to be with Dad so I could take C to his appointment, then ran C home so Dad could take him to hockey.  Whirlwind Wednesday!


(2/22) Work day for me, day off for Dad, and school for the boys. Dad ran the car in for some maintenance, and picked me up for lunch today.  It was nice to see him!  The twins and I went to the gym tonight, and then it was bedtime.

Seasons by J

RAWR!  by J

(2/23) Work day for me, day off for Dad, and school for the boys.  The twins and I went to see The Little Prince today at the Seattle Children's Theatre.  It was so well done ~ I read the book back in high school, and it was fun to see as an adult with a different perspective. It was so well done.  The twins seemed to enjoy it, even though they won't 'get' it for many years yet.


(2/24) I went to Zumba this morning, and Dad stayed home with the boys and made Dutch Babies. Thankfully a few survived, so I got some too.  C's last game of the season was today - they won handily.  Fun to watch, especially since it's one of the very few they've won this season.


(2/25) Sarah and I walked to class this morning, first in the rain, and then home in the snow.  Once we got home, and warmed up, we lost all motivation to go anywhere else.  We were supposed to go to the hockey game tonight, but Dad hadn't requested off work, so wasn't able to join us. We decided to stay home, and had a lovely night in.

(2/26) Work day from home for me, work at work for Dad, & school for the boys.  Noodle had his first obedience class tonight, and he was pretty overwhelmed by all of it.  C is handling him for the class, and we're hopeful it'll be a good experience for both of 'em.


(2/27) Work day for Dad & me, and school for the boys.  C was working his puppy this morning, and our other dog was moaning and groaning because he couldn't join in.  It was super cute.  Tuesdays are meeting days for me, and I was definitely ready to come home after a day chock-full.


(2/28) I got to visit my new nephew today. He and his parents are doing awesome.  I totally derped and forgot to take any photos.  Oh darn; I'll have to go visit again.  I didn't work in the boys' classes like I normally do, but still went to pick them up.  I ran into Dad, who was home early, at the school.  He took D in for a hair cut, with which D was just thrilled, and I took the other boys home.

Everybody doin' their makeup

(3/1) Work day for me, school for the boys, and Dad had the day off.  C had been working his dog before I got home, and Cass was just itching to go by the time I walked in.  D and I took both the big dogs out for a spin around the neighborhood.  We stopped at a local park, and D played with some neighborhood kids until it got too dark, and then we headed home.

(3/2) Work day for me, school for the boys, and Dad had the day off.  C had a friend over, and Dad took them to the hockey game this evening.  The twins and I stayed home.  For some reason Dad chose tonight to give the twins caffeine for the first time ever, and D was literally vibrating.  He does not ever need more amping!  Holy cats.


(3/3) I caught a coffee walk with Sarah this morning.  This afternoon, I went up to pick up Nanan and S for the weekend.  Nanan took C to see the Journal of Ben Uchida at the Children's Theatre tonight, and said it was excellent.  S went to go see a movie with a friend, and since it was finally sunny out, the twins and I went to the park and played until it was too dark to see.  We then came home and watched a movie we had rented.  Dad took a late shift today because his office was short-staffed.


(3/4) Fun day at Comic Con today!  S went as Kim Possible this year, and I went as an adult. I think I found the perfect t-shirt for next year though, so will keep it in mind.  Nanan watched the boys for me today, since Dad had to work.  I got the boys t-shirts - Puglie for C, and Beavis & Butthead for the twins.  They are big fans.


(3/5) Work day for Dad & me today, and school for the boys.  Noodle has obedience class tonight, so even he is getting in on the schooling.