Spawning and Birthdays


So my oldest and my youngest hang out quite a bit and they really are very similar in so many ways.
They both ask really introspective questions, especially considering their ages.
The other day D told me that Squeezalicious asked him if you could drive to Heaven.
He told her no, God takes you there when you die.  (I love his answer).
She sat there for a minute and then asks, "So, it's like spawning?"
That's Minecraft speak.  
I'm thinking maybe we're needing some Sunday School, up in here.

I read a quote on FB the other day about how a person "Drinks From a Deep Well."
That sums up my D.
He is an old soul, without a doubt.
He has told me he doesn't want to get older, he wants to stay a kid.
I get that.  I can remember being told when I was younger that I was an old soul and not really understanding what that meant, just that I didn't I care for it.  
 Maybe it's a firstborn thing.
Regardless, he rocks the thinking, feeling human-being thing and I seriously adore this boy.


This.  This, will live in infamy.


Seriously.  Holly Golightly has landed.


Squeezalicious in stealth mode, hiding in her brother's room and playing with his old Legos.


My sweet D celebrated his birthday on Monday. 
 I broke my own rule and celebrated a day early so we could have extended family time.  
I think Squeezalicious is more excited about ice-cream cake than the birthday boy is.


This boy.  He is precious, beyond measure.  
It was hard to buy for him this year, as he asked for nothing.  
We settled on laser tag guns and he seems pretty pleased with that.
Meanwhile, the girls have made their lists and edited them a few times over, for their June birthdays.  


Can't believe we're almost to the finish line that is the end of school.  Sooooo ready.  Everyone is on track for having a great school year, thankfully.  Breaks my heart to think of my youngest starting kindergarten in the fall.  I am going to have a really hard time, giving these guys space in a few more years.  Hopefully, they will befriend a psych major in college and have access to good therapy later.




Welcome Back

Wow-I didn't realize how long it had been since I had posted anything.
I wish I could remember all the funny things my kids have said and done since then, which is one of the main reasons I have this silly blog to begin with.
But alas, I cannot.  For I am over 40 now, and my brain is becoming punier by the minute.

Quick recap and photos…
*fun but quick Christmas
*continued great report cards
*lots of hanging with friends
*snow days
*road trip.


Snow 2014 = 2 snow days and 1 delayed start


Chasing his mother with a snowball.


She never fails to take advantage of a possible photo shoot.


Solo road trip for Girls Weekend in Nashville.  L.O.V.E this town.
And my, what fun was had with 2 of my ya-yas!  Recovering at 41 is a bit different though, than at 21. Note to self.



Jack White's record shop - yes, it is as awesome as he is.


Cuties.  Lunch fun while mom was out of town.



This Girl.  She has incredibly expressive eyes and faces.  You always know how she's feeling.



This photo sums up why I adore her.  Crazy hair, mismatched clothes and hush puppies.  
My girl all the way 'round.

As much as we the kids enjoyed snow days, we are really ready for Spring in this house.  I haven't worn closed toed shoes this much in years.  We are headed to the beach soon for a quick weekend trip and I'm hoping for decent weather.  No frolicking in the waves but maybe digging in the sand?

I sign Squeezalicous up for kindergarten next week.  Help Me Now.
It will be a rough morning and may require beer at lunch and/or retail therapy.

GoGo continues to rock piano, and last week moved up to the "Blue Book'.  This, evidently, is a big deal.  And I have to say, even with minimal practice, she knows her stuff.

My D is really interested in playing football lately, which is a new development.  He has always been fine with playing pick up games around the neighborhood, etc.  But now he is actively seeking out games on the playground, at friends' houses, etc.  Makes me happy to see him investing in something a bit out of his normal comfort zone.

Off to chase kids...