Month: July 2011

My sister took the boys out for their field trip last week.  She took Ricky and Billy to see Mr. Popper’s Penguins.  I told them they needed to clean up the house before they could go and that she would be here at 2 o’clock.  They were finished and had their shoes on when Ricky […]

On the way to the dentist last Monday, Ricky and Billy were having a discussion in the backseat. Ricky – “Hey, Billy, I know a joke.  What kind of cake do you make with a pan?” Billy – “I know, a pancake.” Ricky – (whisper) “No, Billy, say ‘I don’t know.’ What kind of a […]

My boys are readers.  I love it. I’ve been reading chapter books to the older boys for about a year now.  Sometimes I’ll read during the day if we are really into a book, but usually our reading is at bedtime. We are currently loving the Liza, Bill, and Jed Mysteries by Peggy Parish.  There […]

Some of Rusty’s latest sayings: “Right now!”  –  As hard as it is for me to admit, my 2 year old does forget to say please.  “Momma, open this gate right now!”  “Momma, milk!  Right now!”  “Momma, Tommy crying!  Right now!”  I’m pleading innocence and claiming Kevin taught him that phrase. “Oh, okay.  Right.” – […]