Last night we had a sitter for the kids that Charlotte had only met a couple of times before (not in a babysitting capacity) so I explained to her that my friend from work was coming over. I told her that my friend was coming over after she went to bed, but that I would bring her in to say hi.
Charlotte's response, "And you are going to say, 'this is my pretty daughter, Charlotte."
Awesome Charlotte, I am so glad you think I should introduce you to everyone as my pretty daughter. Think too many people have told her that she's pretty?
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
The Sweetest Girl in the World
Okay, so I am biased. (How many times have I said that, anyway? Too many to count.)
Today was supposed to be a productive kind of day. You know the kind of day where you have your list, snacks stored for the kids, and get them in and out of car seats over and over again as you tackle those to-dos? Well, we tackled those errands with much enthusiasm, only to find that the shoe repair place couldn't fix my not quite 30 year old boots for Charlotte to wear again (they need to see a boot maker to for new soles - not in the budget), the camera repair place can't fix my camera (it needs to go to Canon), and the tailor MIA to make sure my dress alterations are right.
While we were at the camera repair place, looking at all of the lenses and cameras Charlotte asked, "Mommy, which one are you going to get!?"
"Oh, I am not here to get a camera, babe, I need to get this one fixed."
After leaving the shop, Charlotte said, "Mommy, they couldn't fix your camera?"
"No, sweetie."
"Why didn't you get a new camera?"
"Because we went there to see if we could get this one fixed."
"Why didn't you just ask, them, 'can you please give me a new camera?' and then they give you one you want?"
"Because that costs a lot of money, Charlotte."
"You have money to buy it."
"No sweetie, I don't have enough money right now to buy a new camera. That is why we have to take care of the things we own, because we might not have enough money to buy a new one if we break what we already have."
She seemed to ponder this for a while, but I figured it was a good lesson in we can't just have everything we want.
Anyway, we get home and Charlotte goes into her toys and brings me her toy camera, "Here, Mommy, you can borrow my camera!"
Melt my heart.
Today was supposed to be a productive kind of day. You know the kind of day where you have your list, snacks stored for the kids, and get them in and out of car seats over and over again as you tackle those to-dos? Well, we tackled those errands with much enthusiasm, only to find that the shoe repair place couldn't fix my not quite 30 year old boots for Charlotte to wear again (they need to see a boot maker to for new soles - not in the budget), the camera repair place can't fix my camera (it needs to go to Canon), and the tailor MIA to make sure my dress alterations are right.
While we were at the camera repair place, looking at all of the lenses and cameras Charlotte asked, "Mommy, which one are you going to get!?"
"Oh, I am not here to get a camera, babe, I need to get this one fixed."
After leaving the shop, Charlotte said, "Mommy, they couldn't fix your camera?"
"No, sweetie."
"Why didn't you get a new camera?"
"Because we went there to see if we could get this one fixed."
"Why didn't you just ask, them, 'can you please give me a new camera?' and then they give you one you want?"
"Because that costs a lot of money, Charlotte."
"You have money to buy it."
"No sweetie, I don't have enough money right now to buy a new camera. That is why we have to take care of the things we own, because we might not have enough money to buy a new one if we break what we already have."
She seemed to ponder this for a while, but I figured it was a good lesson in we can't just have everything we want.
Anyway, we get home and Charlotte goes into her toys and brings me her toy camera, "Here, Mommy, you can borrow my camera!"
Melt my heart.
Monday, February 21, 2011
More church fun
Frederick can sign the word please and says, "ease!"
This is ridiculously cute, and he has probably been rewarded with far to many things he shouldn't have (like M&M candies).
As we knelt after communion, at the end of an embarassment free mass, he really wanted to touch the sweater of the elderly lady in front of us who had chosen not to kneel. I held him just out of reach and he was frustrated.
He just kept silently pleading for one little touch by signing the word, "please." sorry kiddo.
This is ridiculously cute, and he has probably been rewarded with far to many things he shouldn't have (like M&M candies).
As we knelt after communion, at the end of an embarassment free mass, he really wanted to touch the sweater of the elderly lady in front of us who had chosen not to kneel. I held him just out of reach and he was frustrated.
He just kept silently pleading for one little touch by signing the word, "please." sorry kiddo.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
On Experiences
We're gearing up for our first big family trip as a family of four.
Plane tickets: Check!
Theme Park Tickets: Check!
Hotel Booked: Check!
8 Million Other Things: Ouch. (Thank goodness I have 6 weeks left to plan.)
This time of year we generally find ourselves with a little extra money on hand. Last year we repaved part of the driveway and erected a new fence. Boring! This year, Orlando!
Fred has a work conference, so we are staying at the hotel where the conference is taking place. That means we will save on most of the hotel costs in addition to his plane ticket. We've upped to a two room suite so that my Mom can join us, and we can take advantage of the full kitchen for a few meals. Still, it won't be a cheap trip.
So the new windows that I want to have installed, the remodeled upstairs room, etc., will just have to wait.
We're excited to experience life rather than spend our money on things that will just loose their new-ness. Maybe someday we will have a little more of both of those things, but for now, enjoying my kids early years is what really matters most.
Watch out Disney, we are coming your way soon!
Plane tickets: Check!
Theme Park Tickets: Check!
Hotel Booked: Check!
8 Million Other Things: Ouch. (Thank goodness I have 6 weeks left to plan.)
This time of year we generally find ourselves with a little extra money on hand. Last year we repaved part of the driveway and erected a new fence. Boring! This year, Orlando!
Fred has a work conference, so we are staying at the hotel where the conference is taking place. That means we will save on most of the hotel costs in addition to his plane ticket. We've upped to a two room suite so that my Mom can join us, and we can take advantage of the full kitchen for a few meals. Still, it won't be a cheap trip.
So the new windows that I want to have installed, the remodeled upstairs room, etc., will just have to wait.
We're excited to experience life rather than spend our money on things that will just loose their new-ness. Maybe someday we will have a little more of both of those things, but for now, enjoying my kids early years is what really matters most.
Watch out Disney, we are coming your way soon!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Monday Mornings Can be Fun
I've always said Frederick is part monkey, now I have the photos to prove it. Last week I caught him on the dining room table. Today, he climbed up next to me while I was doing dishes and then managed to get himself into the sink as I was finishing up. He protested when I removed him to the floor and grabbed my camera. I may have started something by letting him do it again...
Notice how he turns and smiles at me just before doing anything he know he shouldn't be doing.
He made it to the top of the stool.
Teetering on the edge!
Climbing on in! He was very pleased with himself.
Let's turn on the water!
Bath time in the sink! I think he had fun, don't you?
Now to clean my sink.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
WonderWild
Today we skipped playing in the cold (then dreary, who knew the sun would eventually come out?), and joined some of our friends to play at WonderWild in the Heights. It is a great way to get Charlotte to actually take an afternoon nap, giving me a few moments of peace! This place is neat, and has entertainment for both kiddos. I snagged a couple of cute photos to boot :-).
Charlotte enjoyed playing with her friend Channing, while Frederick and Thurston pretty much ignored each other. It's good to get the Crazy kids out of the house so I don't end up the crazy one :-).
Charlotte really enjoys driving these hand-peddled train cars on a track under the main play structure. Frederick really loves the trains too, but mostly simply for crawling in and out of. One may have been pushed around the track a little by his little hands, but otherwise, he mostly enjoyed simply being near or on the trains. Luckily, the crowd today was fairly young and there wasn't much competition for this neat toy.
Charlotte enjoyed playing with her friend Channing, while Frederick and Thurston pretty much ignored each other. It's good to get the Crazy kids out of the house so I don't end up the crazy one :-).
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