for starters, if i have ever suggested that you check out a pic on the site, it is not meant to deter you from seeing us in "real" life. it is just merely a "hey, check out the pic!" we still would love to see you. i am not saying you can't come hang, so you might as well just read the blog. i mean really. c'mon now.
there are people that read this, and see the kids everyday. i simply cannot, and will not call everyone i know and relay what goes on day to day, everyday.
for seconds, if i have not called you lately, it is because benji is holding me hostage. we had three phones last week, and as of tonight, we are down to one. the first he pulled the wires out of, and the second he sunk in the dog bowl. the caller i.d window actually has enough water in it that some sea monkeys would probably thive and be able to mate. so, i am down to one cordless phone that is 10 years old, and if it is not charged, well, your shit out of luck.
and lastly, cut me some slack, the kid never stops. this week, he ate yellow play-doh, alot of it, stuck his head in the cat door, locked himself IN the big ass fireplace enclosure(the fireplace was not going, so put down the phone - and really, did you not just read the above mentioned section about me only having ONE phone- it is probably not charged), and nursed for an ungodly amount of hours - still working on that. now if you give him a sippy cup, he goes directly to the trash and throws it out. and the dog food and water have been permanently moved to the counter, as i can only do so much laundry. really. no rest here. at all. he just wants to ensure that i am way too tired to have any more kids, and i just keep trying to reassure him that he can lay off because daddy's urologist already took care of that. no dice.
*not gonna lie, the kid was happy in there, and i did not rush to get him...
at any rate, kids are still workin' a bit of a head cold, and i am just trying to power through to warm weather. DESPERATELY. i am yearning for days in the warm sun, gardening, walks around the neighborhood, gardening, playing outside, and gardening more. the kiddos too i think are getting antsy. there has been lots of in the house time, which is really tough, and often leads chaos here.
*heard and seen the last few days....
T woke up, came downstairs, walked directly into the wall and fell over...promptly stood up and yelled "YOUR AND IDIOT WALL."
not sure where that came from...i use a lot of choice words, but idiot? not one of them.
M has been really trying to get his feelings across, and when you say something that rubs him the wrong way he will yell that you are INORING him, which doubles for annoying in little man speak. he is going to kindergarten soon, maybe they will set him straight.
and the little guy has chosen "garbage," as his word of choice. i should only be so lucky.
there is lots of little people talk,
such as T:"i'm weally disappointed myles,"
and M : "that's too bad, maybe you should have yistend"
and T
"Daddy PICK ME UP"
"I am trying to do something, you have to wait."
"Daddy pick me up NOW"
"I am in the middle of something, please wait."
"Daddy, you have FIVE minutes to pick me up...."
honestly....
all of course is sandwiched between hugs, and smooches and i love you mama's. i simply cannot get past the way that the older two play. they lay out blankets on the floor and pretend to nap, and chat with each other, and have all sorts of amazing little conversations. the very best of friends most days.
and lastly a few store pics, as the work continues...but i'll take it is a good sign when pa calls to check in at the end of the day and says, "it was a madhouse today..."
*the fun lil open sign i slaved away on...
*the folks opening day - how stinkin' cute are they?
*hubs building the sign in the shop
happy spring, happy easter, happy sunday to y'all....if any of you are still out there...
xo,
A
