Month: October 2009

Ricky's Observation

Yesterday Ricky was looking at his USA book when he told Kevin, “I know where all the witches are!” Assuming that he had learned something about Halloween at school, Kevin said, “Oh yeah.  Where?” Ricky proudly declared, “Delaware!” Confused, Kevin asked, “Why are all the witches in Delaware?” Ricky’s answer, “Because I haven’t seen any […]

Bossy Billy, the sequel

Shortly after posting the previous post, Billy showed off his bossiness yet again.  Why he even THINKS he can get away with some of these things amazes me. We were on our way out the door to Grandmama’s house for dinner and the boys were grabbing a toy or two to take along.  Billy decided […]

Bossy Billy

Billy has a tendency to be bossy.  As soon as he could talk, he started giving orders.  Most of the time I ignore him or remind him to use the magic word.  Sometimes he listens – sometimes his ears are painted on. Yesterday Billy and Ricky were playing nicely and I was enjoying the sound […]

Nick Names

We do nicknames around our house.  Kevin is the only one who goes by the name on his birth certificate and even that is rarely heard in the house (Kev, Dear, and Poppy are much more frequent).  Ricky especially has been having fun making up names for his brothers and he calls them that repeatedly […]