Maybe we will wait a bit longer until we participate again! They were proud of their medals at the end and enjoyed all the free snacks.
April 25, 2009
Do The Hustle
The boys ran their first race early this morning. The Hound Dog Hustle benefits pet shelters around the area. During our 1-mile run I heard the following..."I am never running again." "My heart is going to explode out of my chest." "How much longer until the finish line?" "This is longer than I thought."
Maybe we will wait a bit longer until we participate again! They were proud of their medals at the end and enjoyed all the free snacks.
Maybe we will wait a bit longer until we participate again! They were proud of their medals at the end and enjoyed all the free snacks.
April 23, 2009
Red, White & Boo Hoo
The boys had their Spring Musical tonight. Each preschool class sang a patriotic song on stage...some of us enjoy attention, others don't as you can tell. Oh well, they looked cute and at this age, that is all that matters!
April 22, 2009
Plant a Tree
“Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children.” -Ancient Kenyan Proverb
We celebrated today by attending a matinee of Disney's Earth. 90 minutes of a documentary was a tad long for us but we all loved the show. In return, Disney plans to plant a tree for each ticket purchased for the movie. Then of course, played outside with our favorite summertime treat.
Happy Earth Day!
We celebrated today by attending a matinee of Disney's Earth. 90 minutes of a documentary was a tad long for us but we all loved the show. In return, Disney plans to plant a tree for each ticket purchased for the movie. Then of course, played outside with our favorite summertime treat.
Happy Earth Day!
April 21, 2009
Long live the pink strollers!
Just to fill you in on a story from our days in Finland...I bought 1 green stroller for the boys to play with. It was the most masculine stroller for toddlers I could find in the city. Of course, the boys continuously fought over that darn thing so one cold, rainy afternoon (weren't they all that way) I bundled them up, put them in their stroller and headed (by foot of course) to the nearest department store. As many of you know, pickings are slim in Helsinki, so when the store only offered "pink" strollers, I quickly purchased 2 and ran home with the kids. The fighting stopped!
Let just say Daddy was out of town/country on business, so to receive this picture via email, I am sure he was real proud of his boys! Long live the pink strollers as we still play with them today!
Let just say Daddy was out of town/country on business, so to receive this picture via email, I am sure he was real proud of his boys! Long live the pink strollers as we still play with them today!
Water Bugs
I have always called my kids "(something) bug." Love, snuggle, lady, smart, stinky, etc. Today they have all earned the title 'Water Bug.' With summer still officially 2 months away, these kids are addicted to water. They don't mind the almost freezing temps as long as the sun is there to warm them. And oh is it here in Texas!
April 14, 2009
Bartholomew and the Oobleck
"Oh snow and rain are not enough!
Oh, we must make some brand-new stuff!
So feed the fire with with wet mouse hair,
Burn an onion. Burn a chair.
Burn a whisker from your chin
And burn a long sour lizard skin...
Go make the wondrous oobleck fall
Oh, bring down oobleck on us all!"
- Dr. Seuss
Maybe not with hair and skin but try 1 part water to 2 parts corn starch. It is a liquid and a solid, depends on how you handle it. Our favorite outside activity on a warm day. It may look messy but pull out the water hose and clean up is easy!
Oh, we must make some brand-new stuff!
So feed the fire with with wet mouse hair,
Burn an onion. Burn a chair.
Burn a whisker from your chin
And burn a long sour lizard skin...
Go make the wondrous oobleck fall
Oh, bring down oobleck on us all!"
- Dr. Seuss
Maybe not with hair and skin but try 1 part water to 2 parts corn starch. It is a liquid and a solid, depends on how you handle it. Our favorite outside activity on a warm day. It may look messy but pull out the water hose and clean up is easy!
April 12, 2009
More Traditions...
I realize every day when we bake, read, play, etc, I am not just keeping the kids busy...I am carrying on or creating new traditions. This year we decided to bake the famous Easter Bunny Cake. I had to dig through my memory box to show the boys me with my cake when I was 6 years old. I think they enjoyed looking through my old photo album rather than decorating the cake!
And then the boys found out about the 'Easter Squirrel?!?" It all began at 0145 this morning. 2 boys ran into our room because Big saw a white squirrel on their window sill (inside that is). He jumped out of bed to catch it. In the mean time he woke up Little. As Daddy put them back in bed he explained the Easter Squirrel. Kind of like the Easter Bunny's elf...he sneaks into the kids room to make sure the kids are sleeping while the Easter Bunny hides the eggs. I told the boys I have always heard about the Easter Squirrel but have never seen him. They must be special...so the tradition is started ;)
Happy Easter to all!
And then the boys found out about the 'Easter Squirrel?!?" It all began at 0145 this morning. 2 boys ran into our room because Big saw a white squirrel on their window sill (inside that is). He jumped out of bed to catch it. In the mean time he woke up Little. As Daddy put them back in bed he explained the Easter Squirrel. Kind of like the Easter Bunny's elf...he sneaks into the kids room to make sure the kids are sleeping while the Easter Bunny hides the eggs. I told the boys I have always heard about the Easter Squirrel but have never seen him. They must be special...so the tradition is started ;)
Happy Easter to all!
April 08, 2009
April 06, 2009
Game Day
Yes, the big day and I am not talking about UNC vs MSU. Today was green vs yellow.
After an intense 5 week training at the local rec center (45 minutes each Monday) with drills, relay races, and teamwork lessons, the boys finished the season with a scrimmage. They were on opposing teams and the score was not kept. There seemed to be more "running with the ball" than dribbling and the air balls surely out numbered the shots that actually contacted the backboard, hoop, or net. Some players passed to the defense on purpose and others shot at the opposing goals with a smile.
It was a great season and the scrimmage gave us all a workout, even if it was with just laughter! I was a proud parent of a scorer (yeah Little) and one heck of a defense player (yeah Big)! Here is to a full ride so we can cash in your college fund in 13 years.
After an intense 5 week training at the local rec center (45 minutes each Monday) with drills, relay races, and teamwork lessons, the boys finished the season with a scrimmage. They were on opposing teams and the score was not kept. There seemed to be more "running with the ball" than dribbling and the air balls surely out numbered the shots that actually contacted the backboard, hoop, or net. Some players passed to the defense on purpose and others shot at the opposing goals with a smile.
It was a great season and the scrimmage gave us all a workout, even if it was with just laughter! I was a proud parent of a scorer (yeah Little) and one heck of a defense player (yeah Big)! Here is to a full ride so we can cash in your college fund in 13 years.
April 04, 2009
Rotten Egg...
Last one in is the rotten egg, and that would be me. 66 degree water is too cold for swimming. The 3 young ones did not mind at all. Happy swimming this year!
April 02, 2009
Texas Challenge
It is something we all do each year...
1. Find the biggest, most beautiful patch of bluebonnets.
2. Make sure it is not next to a 70 mph freeway when you are dealing with small run-a-ways.
3. Check out the horizon. Who would want a gas station, parking lot, or big rig in their photo.
4. Time it with the kids: everyone must be in a good mood.
5. Time it with yesterday's weather: nothing like stomping through mud to get to the patch.
6. Time it with today's weather: sunny is always good.
7. Time it with tomorrow's weather: nothing like tomorrow having better weather than today and you feel the need to once again, drag your kids to the side of the highway.
8. Watch out for rattlers, yes SNAKES, we are in Texas.
9. Tell your kids they can pick up liter AFTER the pictures are taken.
10. "SAY CHEESE" and bribe the kids with McD's following the photo shoot.
1. Find the biggest, most beautiful patch of bluebonnets.
2. Make sure it is not next to a 70 mph freeway when you are dealing with small run-a-ways.
3. Check out the horizon. Who would want a gas station, parking lot, or big rig in their photo.
4. Time it with the kids: everyone must be in a good mood.
5. Time it with yesterday's weather: nothing like stomping through mud to get to the patch.
6. Time it with today's weather: sunny is always good.
7. Time it with tomorrow's weather: nothing like tomorrow having better weather than today and you feel the need to once again, drag your kids to the side of the highway.
8. Watch out for rattlers, yes SNAKES, we are in Texas.
9. Tell your kids they can pick up liter AFTER the pictures are taken.
10. "SAY CHEESE" and bribe the kids with McD's following the photo shoot.
April 01, 2009
Searching for Spring
Today we invited some of our friends to our favorite free Nature Center for a small hike to discover signs of spring. Each mom provided a small treat to each child...I made gift bags containing a pot, bulb, and planting soil. We received bug houses, magnifying glasses, butterfly catchers, and bubbles.
The kids had a blast and I was left on the tail end as Ms. Pink took the hike at her own pace. At one point, another little person even decided to help her move along a tad bit faster!
The kids had a blast and I was left on the tail end as Ms. Pink took the hike at her own pace. At one point, another little person even decided to help her move along a tad bit faster!
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