I thought I would take a page from Emily & write down a few things Joey has said in the last few days that has made me laugh...
1. Monday, we were at a friends house where I am doing a little work for him. He has a Guitar Hero game & all the instruments to go with it. While I am sitting at the computer doing the work, Joey comes up to me and says "Mommy, the guitar won't work. Now I can't be a Rock Star." Tell me your heart just does not laugh at that one...
2. Tonight, I was getting the kids into bed. Joey has to have Baby (a brown bear that mom actually got for me before Kurtis was born) and Bear (a large white bear) to go to sleep every night. He likes to put his finger in Baby's bow around his neck. Well, tonight we could not find Baby before bed time. I have gotten into the habit of reading to the boys a story of their choice before I turn off the light. Tonight I could not start the story until Joey was done talking to Bear and this is what he said:
"Bear, I know Baby is your best friend." pause (I think he was listening to what Bear was saying) "I can't find him right now." I even think he said something about missing him too but he said some things so quiet I could not here them.
Luckily, I was able to find Baby - in our closet (the door was shut which is why we did not see him at first).
Just thought others would like to hear what Joey has said that makes us laugh...
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On a whole other note: Abby, our baby kitten, decided to do something that made Jeff & I both laugh. She tried to walk up the banister on our steps. She would get up a few steps then slide right back down. She did this several times before giving up. Got to love animals - at least they can make you laugh.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Lindsey & Homecoming
Lindsey is a Junior this year - can you believe it???
This weekend she will be going to her High School Homecoming dance with a date. I thought I would share a picture of her in her dress that her mother sent to us.
Enjoy - this is the first time I have seen Lindsey in a dress since she was 7 (Susan's wedding to Eric).
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Cub Scout Shoot-O-Ree
Today, we took Kurtis to Camp Lazarus in Delaware County for the Cub Scout Shoot-O-Ree. At this event, cub scouts have the opportunity to participate in activities such as BB Gun Shooting and Archery - activities that cub scouts can earn belt loops for but have to do so at a BSA event.
Kurtis tried the BB gun first. Not a lot of success. He just could not quite understand how to site the gun properly to hit the target. He was a little upset about it.
Next we tried the Hatchet/Axe throwing activity. Kurtis actually did fairly well. He hit the target with his first try but it did not stick into the wood. Jeff also tried and came close but no luck. I did try it once but was too low the first toss and to the right on the second.
We next went to a water shooting event where the boys had to run down to the center, fill up the water gun and then shoot the water into a plastic jug to move it along the length of the wire. That was fun.
Archery was next. Kurtis enjoyed this. He hit the target 4/5 shots and really liked that.
He did also try the BB gun shooting for a special patch but he did not hit the target, although both Jeff & Kurtis thought that he did. In order to get the special patch, Kurtis had to hit the BB target about 10 - 15 feet away (not sure how far it was) and score 35 points.
But the good thing through all of this - since Kurtis participated and learned the safety rules of the BB gun & Archery range, he was able to earn TWO Belt Loops. He will be getting those at the next pack meeting. He also got a special patch to remember the day.
Kurtis tried the BB gun first. Not a lot of success. He just could not quite understand how to site the gun properly to hit the target. He was a little upset about it.
Next we tried the Hatchet/Axe throwing activity. Kurtis actually did fairly well. He hit the target with his first try but it did not stick into the wood. Jeff also tried and came close but no luck. I did try it once but was too low the first toss and to the right on the second.
We next went to a water shooting event where the boys had to run down to the center, fill up the water gun and then shoot the water into a plastic jug to move it along the length of the wire. That was fun.
Archery was next. Kurtis enjoyed this. He hit the target 4/5 shots and really liked that.
He did also try the BB gun shooting for a special patch but he did not hit the target, although both Jeff & Kurtis thought that he did. In order to get the special patch, Kurtis had to hit the BB target about 10 - 15 feet away (not sure how far it was) and score 35 points.
But the good thing through all of this - since Kurtis participated and learned the safety rules of the BB gun & Archery range, he was able to earn TWO Belt Loops. He will be getting those at the next pack meeting. He also got a special patch to remember the day.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Kurtis told you what?????
This is just too cute not to share...
Tuesday we had our first PTO meeting of the year. It was really early (4:30pm) which allowed quite a few teachers to come to the meeting but not as many parents. Anyway, Kurtis' teacher was there, Ms. Massie. She walked up to me and said "Congratulations" and I just looked at her. She asked if I was Kurtis' mom and of course I said "Yes". She then proceeded to tell me that Kurtis has told the whole class that I am having another baby (or already did - not sure which) and that his name was Ben. I bet you can imagine the look of surprise on my face.
I did ask Kurtis about it and he said that he wanted a bigger family and that is why he said that.
Ms. Massie then told me that another boy in the class told her that his father was in jail and had this big long speech about it. Ms. Massie saw the mother and found out that it was not true and that his father was a truck driver. Oh the imagination on these boys.
The good news is - after somewhat of a rough start to the year, Kurtis has settled down and according to Ms. Massie "a pleasure to have in class". That's my boy.
Tuesday we had our first PTO meeting of the year. It was really early (4:30pm) which allowed quite a few teachers to come to the meeting but not as many parents. Anyway, Kurtis' teacher was there, Ms. Massie. She walked up to me and said "Congratulations" and I just looked at her. She asked if I was Kurtis' mom and of course I said "Yes". She then proceeded to tell me that Kurtis has told the whole class that I am having another baby (or already did - not sure which) and that his name was Ben. I bet you can imagine the look of surprise on my face.
I did ask Kurtis about it and he said that he wanted a bigger family and that is why he said that.
Ms. Massie then told me that another boy in the class told her that his father was in jail and had this big long speech about it. Ms. Massie saw the mother and found out that it was not true and that his father was a truck driver. Oh the imagination on these boys.
The good news is - after somewhat of a rough start to the year, Kurtis has settled down and according to Ms. Massie "a pleasure to have in class". That's my boy.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
1st Grade Here He Comes
Today was Kurtis' first day in first grade. He was really un-talkative about what he did today - said that he did nothing fun. Well, it was the first day.
I really thought that he would be hungry when he got home (lunch is around 11:30am) - nope. Nothing in his bag for me to fill out and return.
Today was not nearly as hard as last year. I remember sitting at the computer composing my blog and crying that my "little guy" was heading to school. This year is just different since he was gone all day (7 hrs - including bus time). The quite really got to me around 3pm. Until then I had things to do to keep me busy - Susan stopped by, had to take some paperwork to the car dealership, went grocery shopping...Anyway, enough about my day & a little more about Kurtis'.
He picked out his own clothes for school today, had is breakfast, told me what he wanted in his lunch (did not what hot dogs or pizza that they were offering at school today).
They only have 2 first grade teachers this year - trying to save money within the district. Not that I really agree with it since this is the first year that they are in class all day and could really use more one-on-one time to learn what is expected from them easier. Kurtis has 28 kids in his class (what I counted). The next door neighbor, Eddie, is actually in the other teachers class. Kurtis' teacher is Mrs. Massie. She sent Kurtis a nice postcard last week welcoming him into the first grade.
Pictures will have to come later, once I figure out how to download them from my camcorder (will have both stills & video).
I really thought that he would be hungry when he got home (lunch is around 11:30am) - nope. Nothing in his bag for me to fill out and return.
Today was not nearly as hard as last year. I remember sitting at the computer composing my blog and crying that my "little guy" was heading to school. This year is just different since he was gone all day (7 hrs - including bus time). The quite really got to me around 3pm. Until then I had things to do to keep me busy - Susan stopped by, had to take some paperwork to the car dealership, went grocery shopping...Anyway, enough about my day & a little more about Kurtis'.
He picked out his own clothes for school today, had is breakfast, told me what he wanted in his lunch (did not what hot dogs or pizza that they were offering at school today).
They only have 2 first grade teachers this year - trying to save money within the district. Not that I really agree with it since this is the first year that they are in class all day and could really use more one-on-one time to learn what is expected from them easier. Kurtis has 28 kids in his class (what I counted). The next door neighbor, Eddie, is actually in the other teachers class. Kurtis' teacher is Mrs. Massie. She sent Kurtis a nice postcard last week welcoming him into the first grade.
Pictures will have to come later, once I figure out how to download them from my camcorder (will have both stills & video).
This picture was just too cute - Joey had to have his backpack too...
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