MK Tales

Children really are amazing, the things they come up with are truly astounding. Here are some of Mary Kathryn's latest.
On the way to school yesterday she says, "Mommy, is God a boy or a girl." I said a boy. She said, "Why is he a boy." Being that is was 8:30 in the morning and she is not quite 3 I thought I would take the easy road and said I don't know, honey. Then she asked who made God. I said God made God. She asked "why did God make himself?". Again, I said I don't know. Then she asks, Why didn't people make God? I said well because God is in charge. She chimes in with, "no, mommy grown-ups are in charge" (hmmm where has she heard that one?). I said "No honey, God is in charge of the grown-ups." Whew, that wore me out. I am going to have to start having her contact her godparents for these types of discussions!
Today, her creative juices were really flowing. For about 30 minutes, she was walking around with a blue basket on her head refering to herself as "the baker". I have no idea where she got this from. But I would say "Mary Kathryn hand me that burp cloth please" to which she would respond, "I am not Mary Kathryn, I am the Baker". If I said "Baker, will you . . ." the reply was, "I would be happy to." She kept refering to herself as the Baker in the third person and narrating her actions for example she would say "the Baker heard a loud noise and asked what was that". I have to ask is this normal? She also pretended to be a "dish monster" and a frog in a cage for sometime all before lunch. Not mention the 20 some odd imaginary friends she is constantly bossing around, oh I mean, playing with. They all have names and she refers to them as "my friends".
Oh well, that's my girl!?

More cousins

Now, what's that you say Rutledge? You are going to be a big brother? How exciting!! We are so happy for you Melinda and Todd - Congratulations!

The darndest things

My older child really cracks me up. I took he upstairs for her nap and 20 minutes later she was calling for me. I went to see what she needed and she said that she was not tired. I said well it is time for your nap. She looked at me with her big blue eyes and a stoic expression and said, "Tell me your plans" I couldn't contain it and I laughed out loud. Again, " tell me your plans". I said my plan is for you to take a nap while I get some things done and then (she interupts me) "well how about this, How about if I play up in my room while you get somethings done, and then I put my head down and go to sleep after I play a few minutes. Is that a good idea?" This whole time she has her first finger out waving it around and nodding her little blond head. What a riot motherhood is.

The Pumpkin Patch

Today, Mary Kathryn's class took their 1st field trip to the Pumpkin Patch. I wasn't quite ready to send her off on her own so a little stow away and myself joined them. Mary Kathryn had such fun! And Anne did too even though this picture doesn't make it look like it. Mary Kathryn picked her favorite pumpkin, enjoyed the hay ride and loved jumping in the big pumpkin. I think all her classmates had a great time too, I know I did!






The right one!







MK and her twin friend Amelia :)

Fear?

I don't know about you, but I think there is fear in Anne's eyes in this picture. Ahh, the life of a younger sibling.
Speaking of fear, let me give big kudos to my husband for not making me face one of my biggest fears. The doctor wanted us to do an allergy test on Mary Kathryn and to do this they needed to draw blood. Well I get whoosie just thinking about it, (yes, even though I have experienced natural child birth). Can't explain it, it just happens. So the thought of having to hold my child down while some masochistic nurse punches holes in her veins and takes blood out of her does not really sound appealing. Enter my husband the hero! Gregg took her right after he gave blood at work (for fun - what?) and they both did great! Imagine the blog if I had had to do it!

Happy Belated Birthday, Oma!

I have been neglecting the BLOG! And now have to post a belated birthday wish to everyone's favorite Oma! These 2 girls sure are lucky to have an Oma who will get down and play with them! They love you and so do we!!!

Dream Dinner, not so much

Here is what happens when I try to plan ahead and be organized. Gregg has class tonight so I have nightly duties with the girls alone. Not a problem. I feed MK and then get ready to take her up for a bath. But I know that once I get involved with bathing and putting to bed I will forget to put our dinner in the oven. So I use the handy delay, cook and hold feature of our oven. I get it all set without having to pull out the manual - I am a genius! So bath is done and time for a bottle for Anne. So we all come downstairs. Hmmm, something smells funny. Oh, the oven has just cut on, boy am I proud of myself. But wait smoke and yes, flames. I calmly put Anne down and am careful not to arouse the attention of the inquisitive one. And there are indeed flames coming out of the oven. Turn off the oven and begin to toy with the idea of learning how to use the fire extinguisher. No, no just wait the flames will die down. Ahhh, everything is okay again, except that I managed to ruin an idiot proof dinner, hmmm what does that make me? Hungry, yes.

And as a side note. While I was feeding Anne, I told her that blowing rasberries while I was trying to feed her was a no, no. Mary Kathryn quickly explained, "Babies can't understand us, mommy". Boy, where would I be without her?

a half of a year

Well Anne, you are a 1/2 of a year (yesterday). I can't believe you have been a part of our family that long already. You can roll over and almost sit up. You are really starting to enjoy baby food. You love to eat your feet and the thing that makes you the happiest is watching your sister. It warms my heart to see the two of you squeal and giggle with one another already. We love you so much and you have already made us proud. Keep up the good work and may God bless you all of your days!

Tampa

I had a great weekend in Tampa this past weekend! My college roomie is getting married in Nov. and we had a bachelorette/shower weekend. We had so much fun and truly what a blessing it was for me to have a break from mommyhood. And it was so wonderful to have such a supportive husband who encouraged me to go and took great care of our children! But as for the crazy details of Friday night, What happens in Tampa stays in Tampa :).

Flexible and Funny

Babies are so flexible. Wonder when we lose this ability? Anne loves to have her feet right by her head and is constantly sucking on her big toe. It can be a little disconcerting to look in the crib and it looks like she has 4 arms and no legs. But hey, if it makes her happy . . .

Oh, she can also talk to the dolphins. Amazing for such a young girl. She is quite the high pitched squealer, lately. Perhaps she is just trying to get some attention, poor child.

My story about MK has nothing to do with this photo, just thought it was cute. After school today, I was making her a PB and J and she was truly relentless. I was in the kitchen and she was in the adjoing family room. 3 times I hear have you made my sandwich yet (in a two minute time period). I say no honey I am just putting a few things away. She says well you just have to take out the bread and spread the peanut butter and jelly (thanks for the tip). I say yes just watch Oswald (a cartoon) for a minute and I will tell you when it is ready. Then she she hears me open the fridge and says is the peanut butter on, how about the jelly?

Anyway, I finally (poor thing had to wait 6 minutes) call her in for lunch and she climbs up to her stool and says, OOOoooh what shapes did you make? I love these triangles, mommy. From relentless to cute in .2 seconds. How funny!

Happy Birthday Greggie!

Happy Birthday, Gregg! You are the most wonderful husband and father! Your 3 girls are so blessed to have you as a part of our lives! We love you! (PS this is green like you like :) )

Blessings

Sometimes parenting feels like the hardest, worst job out there, but I know even on the tough days that God has blessed my life abundantly. Not only with these 2 cutie pies but with a terrific family and awesome friends. I am truly blessed and for that, Lord I am so grateful.

Happy Birthday Grammy!!!

Grammy, you are so special to each and everyone of us! A true blessing as a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend! God bless you!

Are you kidding me part 2?

Well I just finished my last post and you know who had somethings to tell me. "Mommy, can we have another baby?" No honey, I don't think so. "Well if God says it is time" Yes, honey if God says it is time. " Well I think that God said it is time, when need to go another baby right now."

I have often heard of older children being jealous of new babies. Not mine. I think that she thinks of them more as soldiers in her army - General MK - yikes!

Are you kidding me?

I am not feeling like too good of a Mommy. I will admit I woke up on the wrong side of the bed and am feeling a little grumpy, but you know those days when you just want to get somethings accomplished and your almost 3 year old has other plans . . . Well after 50 million questions before 9am MK says mommy again and I say What? with obvious frustration in my voice - her reply "why do you say it like that, can't you please be nice." WHAT? Was I just reprimanded by my preschooler for my tone of voice - are you kidding me. But she got her point across and I am trying to be a much more pleasant mommy . . . She really is trying to raise me the right way!

Catching up

Well I have finally posted a few things from the last couple of weeks. But I am not really caught up since I don't have any pictures from our in prompt to Labor Day festivities, Fordham's awesome pool party, or the great pony rides at Ashley's party. Oh well, I can just make do with what we have and we will have to use our imagination (or other's blogs) for the rest!

Mystery illness

This is not a pretty picture. And we don't know what caused this swelling. But she is fine now. Ahh, another motherhood mystery.

No sea legs

We decided to take MK on a boat ride the other weekend. It had been about year since she had been on the boat and she didn't love it as much as we hoped. She liked going slow, though. We will try again and before long she will have her sea legs and be a great first mate, I am sure!

Rainy Days

With Ernesto and the other rain storms a couple weeks ago we had to find fun ways to keep busy!

Charles Towne Landing

We had a picnic today at Charles Towne Landing, which has just
reopened after millions of dollars worth of renovations. It looks
great. And is defintely a great place to spend the afternoon.