Wednesday, January 8, 2014
How Cold Is It?!
Nights have dropped down to single digits and days are in the teens. The kids and I did a science experiment with bubbles. It was so cold out so we didn't stay long but I thought this picture would give you a good idea of what happens to bubbles when its freezing outside!
Trevor's First Snow Angel!
We got some snow. It was so cold it froze and wasn't good packing snow but Trevor insisted he had to be outside and still managed to have a great time. I had to yell at him several times to quit scraping the snow off the mailbox and eating it and explain that surfaces are dirty. Even now he's still trying to catch something.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Riding Our Big Wheels from Grandma and Grandpa - our new favorite toy!
They begged for these because they've been stealing the neighbors and all four kids have been trying to share 2 bikes. Now all four of them raise hell in the streets of Poplar Court - its pretty cute and they all take turns using all four.
Christmas at Chaos!
The kids were told they couldn't get out of bed until 7 a.m. At 6:59 a.m. they were at the foot of the bed telling me it was 7. How they managed that feat without an alarm clock is beyond me. Meanwhile earlier at 1 a.m. that morning, I heard Trevor's magical tread on the stairs (the boy stomps like an elephant - it really is an acquired skill) complete with his ninja skills of SLAMMING his bedroom door (I don't know how Heather never wakes up). I gave it a few to give him bathroom time......I hear the running stomp back up the stairs.....I start to doze off....SLAM and more running. Now I'm up. There he is standing in the hall - MOM. ITS CHRISTMAS. SANTA! LET'S....my response: GET BACK IN BED. Trevor: but, but..... GET. BACK. IN. BED. 7. A. M. Trevors response? I can't tell time Mom.
I come back down after carrying him up to find he had touched every single present, sorted every single present and completely opened his stocking. Needless to say he got in trouble....then again SLAM at 2:30 - really?! You think he'd manage to figure out not to tip off his mother with the door slamming. He got a good spanking after that. So imagine how thrilled I was at 6:59 when Eric and I bleary eyed got up for the present reveal. After the glory of presents I crawl back into bed. I awaken to find Eric barbecuing biscuits on the grill. Turns out our oven finally died. So...two for two on holidays. Dripping ceiling on Thanksgiving, broken stove on Christmas! Eric then says there's still New Years - I yell why did you jinx us?!
Santa Came on Christmas Eve
Mom had her yearly Christmas Eve party - Santa always shows up! Heather got to be Santa's helper this year. She was so pleased with herself.
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