Funny things kids say

Emilie: She had just gotten out of the bath tub a few days ago and I told her to come into her room to get dressed. Emilie looked at me and said "I have a little butt and you have a big butt!" That got me laughing. Emilie also sometimes carries a small picture of Tate and herself. I asked her why she liked the picture so much, she said "Tate my best friend." If you ask her about other people she knows, she will say they are her best friend as well. Emilie what about Auntie Heather? "She my best friend too."

Justin: Well, besides making up his own jokes all the time, which no one understands but himself, the funniest thing he has said lately is......"Mom can Eric be my brother?" No Justin, you two are not related at all. "But mom he is my best friend and I want him to be my brother." Justin, there is no way, you two are no where near related! Then he either drops or pesters me further about it. For those who did not know, Eric moved across the street from us last summer. He comes to our house every day before and after school.

On another note, Emilie wanted to let everyone know that she stopped sucking on her fingers. We were so proud of her that we went to the store and got her big girl polish. The color she picked out is a glittery pale pink, so it is a little hard to see. I also tried to french braid her hair today. The braid is not all that great, but it is a start. If anyone has any tips for me, I am all ears!

YES!!!!

Oh fabulous happy day!!! I finished my garden, kids were good, & the highlight.......Aaron fixed the scooter. I saw it with my own eyes, he rode it down the road. My enjoyment is because the last time it was running, was over 6 months ago!!!!!!!! Oh yeah, and Aaron is fixing dinner all by himself! YEAH! It is a good day! I sure hope everyone has a blessed weekend!

TGIF

WooHoo! It's Friday and I had a pretty darn good day. Oh wait, now I can't remember why it was so great, oh now I remember (sorry, I am a mom).......I went to the dentist (again). Ok you all are probably thinking why does that make it a good day. Well actually that is not what made my day, what really did it was Aaron stayed home and watched Emilie while I went to the dentist. I did not have her stuck to my rear end or hear her constant talking (it's really alot folks). I love my baby girl, but every mom needs a break now and then. Besides Aaron insisted that after I was done with my appointment that I should take as long as I needed coming home. I think I was gone just over 3 hours. I went shopping, and picked up a few things, probably stuff I really did not need. When I got home, I did garden some more. Tore out half of my flower bed and in it's place I put strawberries and onions. I still have no joke about 40 more onion bulbs that I need to plant. I guess tommorow I will tear up the rest of my flower bed and plant the rest of the onions. Tommorow is also a Home Depot Saturday, so we will take the kids there as well. Okey dokey I suppose I better get some sleep, I am actually tired........so much to do so little time. Have a great weekend everybody.

Never a Dull Moment

Do you ever feel like you are going non-stop? Lately, I always feel like that. There is always something going on in and around the O'Brien household. Every day this week I have come and gone from my house at least 4 times, if not more. The weather has been iffey this week so I have been driving Aaron to work this week. We are going on our 3rd dental appointment this week. For all who know me, you know I really do not like the dentist. Also driving to Emilie's school Tuesday's and Thursday's. Not all was bad though, because I did have good real "adult" conversation, which in my book is fun. On Tuesday I went out and about with Jalynn, we did a little shopping and had lunch. Thanks Jalynn! Anyway, because of all the running around, my house looks like kids destroyed it (which is probably really what happened). Problem is I really do not feel like cleaning AT ALL! For those you who know me, my house hardly ever looks like this! I had to take a picture, because I almost could not believe this was my house! Well, Aaron will be home from work tommorow, so I can always have him watch Emillie for an hour, so maybe I will get some work done. We shall see. Have a great day Yall!

Bragging Rights

Every parent should brag about their kids and I am sure that I do my fair share, but today was especially good. Today Justin brought home is report card. He recieved 4's (which is really good) in reading, math, & social studies and 3's on everything else. He did great, we are very proud! Also, right before dinner, without being told to, he picked up all the toys outside by himself and when he came inside, he set the table for dinner without me asking. He is such a blessing!

My little girl had a great day today as well. Emilie quietly played all day and played really nicely when our next door neighbor came to play. She is so funny, she makes everyone smile and laugh! Tonight at the dinner table, Justin was wondering what cheese and strawberries would taste like together and Emilie said like cherries then burst out lauging like it was the funniest thing to say! We all ended up laughing. Just before bedtime though, she said "mommy I love you, your my best friend". That just melted my heart. We are so very blessed to have such wonderful children!