Scouts

Carolyn has tagged along with me to Scouts for the past year or so, and wants to be a cub scout so badly. Today was our last day with the boys, and she was so excited to come. We did a tool project and, by golly, there was one extra block of wood. She was in heaven spending a good 30 minutes concentrating and turning the screws down.



Anyone know anything about Girl Scouts? I am interested in it as a program for Carolyn possibly. She is a bit miffed that she can't be a cub scout, understandably so.

When Blake dresses himself...

My date tonight

While Jeremy took Carolyn to a Winterhawks hockey game, I went on a short date with this cute little man.

Snow day

Blake made his first snow ball a few weeks ago.


Carolyn worked on a snowman.

And I found out how wonderful it is to have good neighbors. We are in a townhome with no yard. I also have children who wish they could play outside all day, especially Carolyn. She begs for it, but there is only so much time I can spend outside before I need to get back to things like dinner and laundry. In this case, poor Blake was frigid. He wanted to play in the snow so much, but once we got outside, he just stood there. I needed to take him in, but Carolyn asked to stay outside. I told her she had to come in with me. Our neighbors were out playing and their pre-teen daughter offered to keep playing with Carolyn until she needed to go home herself. I agreed and took Blake in the house. This shouldn't seem like such a big deal, but Carolyn was able to play outside while I was inside. Without a yard, it is a huge deal. Also, Carolyn ate up the attention of the older girl. The best part was I know her family, and I knew she was a wonderful example for Carolyn to look up to. The only downside to this situation is they hope to move this summer. But until then...Carolyn has a little more freedom. As do I.

Elmo

I found an Elmo costume on clearance after Halloween and swooped it up for Blake's birthday. I figured he loves Elmo and $4 is a fabulous price. My great idea was a bit of a bust. He didn't want to wear the Elmo costume at all. We threw it in the dress up box and moved on with life.

But a few months later...

...and it was hard to get him to take it off again.


Aren't sisters the best? They like to jump in on Mom's picture of you and "hug" you around the neck.

Rosie Souffle

Blake amused himself in the kitchen one night, so I just let him be. After about 15 minutes I went to see what fascinated him so much. He was baking up a culinary treat!


For the video, click here.

Carolyn rebels against my parenting style

I have to admit the first part of this conversation is approximate because I tuned out after the 15th request for TV.

Carolyn: blah blah Barney blah blah Waverly Place blah

Me: no

Carolyn: blah blah pretty please blah blah blah

Me: no

Carolyn: When I have kids, I am going to tell them, "Kids, you watch TV all day!" And I am going to give them treats EVERYDAY, and sometimes for breakfast!


This marks my first foray into blogging for awhile. I apologize to the grandmas. Skype has made uploading pictures less of an immediate need. I love Skype. But there will be pictures again.