We took a trip this past weekend, but I'm not up to loads of typing yet, so I'll blog about that later. I just wanted to post a couple of funny things Ben has said:
Rob took the kids through the car wash yesterday after shopping at Wal-Mart (that was their treat for being good, lol!) and Ben came home chattering about the purple and green stuff on the car. In Ben's words: It was all OVER the car but it washed off and we couldn't reach out and touch it because it would get us all messy but it washed off the car and it was green and purple goo and it was yucky, yeah. (No commas b/c there were no pauses.)
I was letting Ben into the car after playing at the rest stop and he was complaining about something. I said, "Get over it, Ben. You'll survive!" Ben said, "I don't want to survive, Mommy! I want to live!" He was quoting a line from Wall-E and I just love the application.
Ben's had a rough month behavior-wise but seems to finally be understanding that if he behaves, he doesn't get punished. He says several times a day, "Let's have a good day, Mommy!" Finally, it's soaking in!
And he's still my cute little sleepy head. He crawls in bed with me each morning to snuggle and say hello. So cute!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Conversation in the Parking Lot
Yesterday we all went out and waited in the car while Rob returned some ground chuck that had gone bad. Here's the conversation between Matthew and yours truly:
Matthew: Why are we here, Mommy?
Me: Daddy had to return some ground beef that went bad.
Matthew: Why did it go bad?
Me: I don't know, sweetie. It shouldn't have gone bad by now, that's why Daddy is taking it back.
Matthew: What will they do with it?
Me: Well, they will probably throw it in the trash.
Matthew: Daddy couldn't have thrown it away at home?
Me: Daddy needs to show the store that it went bad early so he can get his money back.
Matthew: (in a panicky voice) How will they know which money was Daddy's??
Me: (After laughing for a bit) Oh, honey, they'll just give him the right amount, not the same money.
At this point, Rob returned. He told me that he was not the first person to return some ground chuck today. Kind of weird because we've never gotten bad meat at Pick 'n Save before.
In other news, I hurt my back playing Wii on Saturday night. I have recurring problems from an injury in junior high and also nerve pain from the multiple failed spinal attempts during my last two c-sections. I thought I was better yesterday, but it all just came back when I took Anna to Wal-Mart. God is so good, though. I had a wonderful time reading Scripture and praying on Sunday morning. Guess I'll be doing that tonight while the fam is at church as well. :)
Matthew: Why are we here, Mommy?
Me: Daddy had to return some ground beef that went bad.
Matthew: Why did it go bad?
Me: I don't know, sweetie. It shouldn't have gone bad by now, that's why Daddy is taking it back.
Matthew: What will they do with it?
Me: Well, they will probably throw it in the trash.
Matthew: Daddy couldn't have thrown it away at home?
Me: Daddy needs to show the store that it went bad early so he can get his money back.
Matthew: (in a panicky voice) How will they know which money was Daddy's??
Me: (After laughing for a bit) Oh, honey, they'll just give him the right amount, not the same money.
At this point, Rob returned. He told me that he was not the first person to return some ground chuck today. Kind of weird because we've never gotten bad meat at Pick 'n Save before.
In other news, I hurt my back playing Wii on Saturday night. I have recurring problems from an injury in junior high and also nerve pain from the multiple failed spinal attempts during my last two c-sections. I thought I was better yesterday, but it all just came back when I took Anna to Wal-Mart. God is so good, though. I had a wonderful time reading Scripture and praying on Sunday morning. Guess I'll be doing that tonight while the fam is at church as well. :)
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Saga Continues
At Matthew's doctor visit last week, we learned that the law changed a bit and those of us on Badgercare/Title 19/whatever it's called have to have the children checked for lead yearly. Fine by me...we live in an old house so it's nice to know. Matthew had his checked at the appointment, amidst much yelling and screaming. The doctor's office called and had me bring in Ben since he did not have his checked at his appointment in March. Ben was rather excited b/c he knew he got an ice cream cone from McDonald's afterwards.
Well. About two minutes before he and Rob were ready to walk out the door, the doctor's office called with the news that Matthew tested a little high and would we please bring him in for a veinous draw to double-check? (Anna had that happen as well and she was fine after the second draw.) And this is where it gets a little rough....Matthew refused to go. In fact, he was weeping and screaming while cowering in the corner. I grabbed his shoes, Rob grabbed him, and he was carried to the car kicking and screaming. Yikes. Good thing our neighbors know us well!
Matthew had settled down by the time they arrived and I guess he and Ben fought over who had to go first. Ben lost but did a great job. Rob said he looked a little concerned but didn't cry at all. (And Rob talked the nurse into a veinous draw since it's more accurate than the finger poke.) Matthew started screaming when Rob went to put him on the table and didn't stop until they left. When they got home I asked Matthew, "Well, that wasn't so bad, was it?" He said, "It was just as bad as I thought it would be!" and almost started crying again.
**sigh** Two out of three isn't bad for kids who like the doctor, is it???
Well. About two minutes before he and Rob were ready to walk out the door, the doctor's office called with the news that Matthew tested a little high and would we please bring him in for a veinous draw to double-check? (Anna had that happen as well and she was fine after the second draw.) And this is where it gets a little rough....Matthew refused to go. In fact, he was weeping and screaming while cowering in the corner. I grabbed his shoes, Rob grabbed him, and he was carried to the car kicking and screaming. Yikes. Good thing our neighbors know us well!
Matthew had settled down by the time they arrived and I guess he and Ben fought over who had to go first. Ben lost but did a great job. Rob said he looked a little concerned but didn't cry at all. (And Rob talked the nurse into a veinous draw since it's more accurate than the finger poke.) Matthew started screaming when Rob went to put him on the table and didn't stop until they left. When they got home I asked Matthew, "Well, that wasn't so bad, was it?" He said, "It was just as bad as I thought it would be!" and almost started crying again.
**sigh** Two out of three isn't bad for kids who like the doctor, is it???
Sunday, July 26, 2009
We tried, Okay???
Yesterday we were supposed to attend the wedding of our next-door neighbor's son. I had the invite awhile ago, thought I memorized the location, and responsibly recycled it. I had my babysitter lined up, picked her up, and Rob and I were set for about an hour of wedding "fun." (Those who know me best know that I HATE weddings, which is why I'm always so sarcastic at them....but I digress...)
Anyway, we headed over to the church. And then we walked around the church attempting to enter every single solidly locked door. Obviously, my memorization skills were a little off. I had memorzied the name of the church, but as it turns out, there are about four churches with that exact same name in the phone book and I had the wrong one. We tried finding another church farther down the street, but it's parking lot was just as empty. The interim pastor of the church kind of laughed when we caught him coming out of the building and offered to help us find it, but in a town famous for it's high church ratio (Watertown has the highest church-to-people ration in America) and most of them being Lutheran and we were looking for a Lutheran church, it wasn't going to happen.
So we took our kid-free hour and went to Wal-Mart and got the happy couple a nice gift. Hey, we weren't wasting free babysitting!
Anyway, we headed over to the church. And then we walked around the church attempting to enter every single solidly locked door. Obviously, my memorization skills were a little off. I had memorzied the name of the church, but as it turns out, there are about four churches with that exact same name in the phone book and I had the wrong one. We tried finding another church farther down the street, but it's parking lot was just as empty. The interim pastor of the church kind of laughed when we caught him coming out of the building and offered to help us find it, but in a town famous for it's high church ratio (Watertown has the highest church-to-people ration in America) and most of them being Lutheran and we were looking for a Lutheran church, it wasn't going to happen.
So we took our kid-free hour and went to Wal-Mart and got the happy couple a nice gift. Hey, we weren't wasting free babysitting!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
What I Learned Today
By Anna June Litwiller
Today, I learned how to climb up the gate to the study and hoist one leg over. I also learned that I don't know how to climb down, only fall on my head.
I learned how to take off my shorts and am working on the diaper.
I learned how to climb over the couch into the windowsill.
I learned that a candle is not a cookie.
Mommy tried to teach me where my eyes are, but I thought she said, "hi's" so I acted like I was on the phone.
Wonder what I'll learn tomorrow???
Today, I learned how to climb up the gate to the study and hoist one leg over. I also learned that I don't know how to climb down, only fall on my head.
I learned how to take off my shorts and am working on the diaper.
I learned how to climb over the couch into the windowsill.
I learned that a candle is not a cookie.
Mommy tried to teach me where my eyes are, but I thought she said, "hi's" so I acted like I was on the phone.
Wonder what I'll learn tomorrow???
Matthew Stats
Matthew went to the doctor today and I thought I'd share his stats both physically and other-ly. :)
Height: He is currently 43 inches tall. They did not enter his height properly last year, so it looks like he got shorter. Both the doctor and I got a good chuckle out of it. Matthew has most certainly grown in the last year. Last summer he had just learned to recognize his letters and the sounds they make, this year he is reading at a second-grade level. Last year I couldn't get him to color for more than five seconds, this year he is writing words and drawing semi-recognizable pictures. Last year he left the nursery for good and this year he is entering kindergarten. He has grown in his faith (although it left him a little today. I told him to pray for his brother, who has a name-calling problem. Several hours later he said, "I don't know WHAT God is doing, but He's not helping Ben much!")
Weight: Matthew weighs 42 lbs. 8oz. He is right on target for the proportion between weight and height (although he looks a little skinny to me!) He has also been pulling his weight around the house alot more. He is required to do three chores each morning and he's always eager to get them done. I hardly ever need to vaccuum anymore b/c he loves this chore! He helps me with Anna (fetching diapers, etc.) and loves entertaining her when needed. He's sometimes too eager to help with things, but his spirit and heart are in the right place.
Hearing: Well, the check turned out fine, but I think it needs a little tune-up...at least his listening.
Spine: For the first time, Matthew had a spine check for straightness. And he does have one, for sure!
Lead Test: Hmmm....if you heard tons of unexplainable screaming around 3:15 pm CST, that was Matthew getting his finger pricked. He is my drama king, whether it be a physical injury or emotional. Thankfully, his forgiveness is far-reaching.
He's a sweet, healthy little guy. And yes, he got an ice cream cone after the appointment! I think my treat is having such a terrific son.
Height: He is currently 43 inches tall. They did not enter his height properly last year, so it looks like he got shorter. Both the doctor and I got a good chuckle out of it. Matthew has most certainly grown in the last year. Last summer he had just learned to recognize his letters and the sounds they make, this year he is reading at a second-grade level. Last year I couldn't get him to color for more than five seconds, this year he is writing words and drawing semi-recognizable pictures. Last year he left the nursery for good and this year he is entering kindergarten. He has grown in his faith (although it left him a little today. I told him to pray for his brother, who has a name-calling problem. Several hours later he said, "I don't know WHAT God is doing, but He's not helping Ben much!")
Weight: Matthew weighs 42 lbs. 8oz. He is right on target for the proportion between weight and height (although he looks a little skinny to me!) He has also been pulling his weight around the house alot more. He is required to do three chores each morning and he's always eager to get them done. I hardly ever need to vaccuum anymore b/c he loves this chore! He helps me with Anna (fetching diapers, etc.) and loves entertaining her when needed. He's sometimes too eager to help with things, but his spirit and heart are in the right place.
Hearing: Well, the check turned out fine, but I think it needs a little tune-up...at least his listening.
Spine: For the first time, Matthew had a spine check for straightness. And he does have one, for sure!
Lead Test: Hmmm....if you heard tons of unexplainable screaming around 3:15 pm CST, that was Matthew getting his finger pricked. He is my drama king, whether it be a physical injury or emotional. Thankfully, his forgiveness is far-reaching.
He's a sweet, healthy little guy. And yes, he got an ice cream cone after the appointment! I think my treat is having such a terrific son.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Tidbits off my Brain
I needed to get a couple of cute kid things off my brain before I forget them. So here goes!
When we were in Illinois this weekend, Anna practiced her vocab by adding some family names. One of them was her cousin Jamie, who is 3 1/2 months older than her. She walked up to him and said, "Jamie, Jamie, Hi Hi!" Jamie kind of stared at her but didn't say anything. Anna walked away, threw her arm in the air and said, "Boy!"
Matthew is currently taking a bath by himself. We've decided that five might just be the cut-off age for bathing with siblings. He's rather excited about this and said that he doesn't want to be a big boy, he wants to be a HUGE boy.
Matthew got his first burn tonight helping Rob fry chicken. He's okay, but he was rather dramatic until the burn was taken care of. I'm impressed, though, because I won't even fry chicken!
Ben and I walked over to the library tonight to turn in his final step in the reading program. Both boys are now finished and got their free books (both Clifford), pizza coupons, and tickets to the pool party on August 2nd. Ben finished with an encore reading of "Big Trouble in Walla Walla" which I heartily recommend for those who enjoy reading tongue twisters (which I do!)
When we were in Illinois this weekend, Anna practiced her vocab by adding some family names. One of them was her cousin Jamie, who is 3 1/2 months older than her. She walked up to him and said, "Jamie, Jamie, Hi Hi!" Jamie kind of stared at her but didn't say anything. Anna walked away, threw her arm in the air and said, "Boy!"
Matthew is currently taking a bath by himself. We've decided that five might just be the cut-off age for bathing with siblings. He's rather excited about this and said that he doesn't want to be a big boy, he wants to be a HUGE boy.
Matthew got his first burn tonight helping Rob fry chicken. He's okay, but he was rather dramatic until the burn was taken care of. I'm impressed, though, because I won't even fry chicken!
Ben and I walked over to the library tonight to turn in his final step in the reading program. Both boys are now finished and got their free books (both Clifford), pizza coupons, and tickets to the pool party on August 2nd. Ben finished with an encore reading of "Big Trouble in Walla Walla" which I heartily recommend for those who enjoy reading tongue twisters (which I do!)
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