Uncle Yoda?

I was taking pictures this weekend, and accidentally got this funny one...

Growing up too fast

We were driving, and Katie said "I need to have a makeover - so I can be a hottie." She is growing up way too fast! Luckily, the next moment we drove past some Christmas lights, which distracted her from that line of thought. She mumbled something about her "lame clothes" before moving on to "Oh! Christmas lights!" Still a bit of the little girl left (although she will be 6 tomorrow!)

Walking stories

One more thing - for some funny stories about or during my walks with my sister, check out her blog. Also, she has an update on where we have gone, and how far it has been. I have a link to her blog on my main page. (Also, her blog is pretty funny!)

New Couch Potato

Ok, not one of my most stellar parenting moments. Troy usually naps in the morning, but didn't fall asleep until about 10:30, and then was woken by the doorbell just after 11. So, he was grumpy, and trying to get in to my computer, which was driving me crazy.

So, I turned on Sesame Street. Now, he's happy, sitting watching TV, holding the remote!

This reminds me of a story about Brent. I remember when he was a toddler, maybe about 3? I was tired of watching the same old kid movies, and thought maybe I'd introduce him to a new show - Star Wars. Little did I know how many times in the last decade I would have to watch those movies, hear kids playing that they are Jedis, etc. Had I known, I might have watched the "kid shows" a few more times...

New Shape

Yesterday, after school, Katie told me she learned a new shape at school, the "sha-la-la-la-la-lagram".

Much better name than the conventional "parallelogram".

40s

For my birthday, Mike decided he wanted to get me 40 of different things, over a bunch of days. (As a side effect, that I'm sure he didn't plan, I am realizing that 40 is a big number!)

So, the first day, he brought me 40 rockets (as in the candies, not space shuttles). Those are one of my very favorite candies!

Next, 40 quarters, since I'm always complaining that he rolls our spare change and brings it to the bank, then I can't find change for parking at gymnastics and work.

Next was 40 Wagonwheels (once again, the food kind, not to put on wagons). This was a huge hit with the kids!

Finally, 40 kisses (Hershey's ... minus a few that he needed to stay away on the trip home from Lethbridge)

It's been pretty fun so far, but I'm noticing a food theme. The final present may be 40 extra pounds that I put on!