Mom’s Journal: Danny-ism

To celebrate Daddy’s pending birthday a little early, but before we leave on vacation, we ate lunch at Costco with plans to go to Cold Stone for ice cream after. Danny was happily eating his hot dog when he carefully handed me something…

Danny: Mom, here, it’s a seed.
Mommy: Oh? 
Danny: Yeah, it’s a hot dog seed. You can plant it and (with a huge smile) grow hot dogs. Awesome?
Mommy: Definitely!

:D

Benjamin: 20 months (Mom’s journal)

Ben…Benny…Benny Boy…Ben Ben…Beniel…and when he’s in trouble…Benjamin Joseph!

He is our little guy (for now) and he is a handful at times but most of the time he is super sweet and loving (well, unless you’re a big brother who has stolen his toy!)

He is growing so fast and has a head full of white blonde hair! It is much lighter than the other boys’ hair was at this age but it also has a tinge of red in it when it is wet…He has a mouth full of teeth and is quite a chatterbox. We only understand a handful of things but he will come up to you and tell you a whole bunch of things and then run off to play (or run over and tattle on his brothers and then run back). Here are some of his more intelligible words:
-Ma ma (Mom and Grandma)
-Da da (Dad)
-Pa Pa (Grandpa)
-Ball
-Gof Ball
-Ba Ball (Baseball/Basketball)
-Bi-pour (diaper) but similar to his bi—poo (poo poo) which I have to be really listening to tell the difference!
-Ba ba (bottle)
-Up
-Tah doo  (Thank you)
-Bye Bye
-I did it (a bit mumbled but still discernible)
-Re, Se, Go! (Ready, set, go!)
-One, do, tree (1, 2, 3!)
-Buh buh (doesn’t use often…brothers)
-And there are more but my pregnant mommy brain can’t remember them all!

We are enjoying him lots and can’t believe how big he is getting! He definitely has his stubborn side and will hold his breath :( when he gets really upset but at least I know the signs and can usually hurry and calm him down or get to him before he passes out. But normally he is very happy and sweet and likes to give smiles, hugs, high fives (especially to Grandpa) and if you’re lucky (or grandma) kisses!

Sam: This is my family

We were waiting last week to see the doctor for Nathan’s kindergarten checkup and Sammy was playing and made a little video. I thought it was kind of fun to see the world from his seven year old eyes.

The world from Sam’s point-of-view (while waiting at the doctor’s office)

Danny-ism: Mommy, your tummy is thirsty!

Setting: Hot Summer day…

Danny boy: Yum! My tummy loves juice!

Mommy: Your tummy loves water too…

Danny boy: Yes, it does! And your tummy does too. Mommy, your tummy is thirsty.

Mommy: It is?

Danny boy: Yes, my baby sister is thirsty.

Mommy: Oh yes, she probably is.

(He went and filled up a glass of water)

Danny boy: Oh, and I’ll share my baby sister with you, okay?

Mommy: Oh good.

Danny boy: Yes, and then she’ll say “oh Mommy” and “oh Danny boy!” Giggling…

Mommy: Yes Danny…she will!

Field Trip Fun x2–May 23, 2013

Thursday was field trip day for the boys! I, sadly, was only able to go to one since I have not yet figured out how to easily divide myself into two although it would be helpful at times. ;) Sam’s teacher had asked me in the fall to save up this date so I went with them to Centennial Farm at the OC Fair Grounds. First we stopped at the farmer’s market to look at all of the produce before the Farm opened at 10 am. YUM! At the farm we had little tours by some cute, retired farmers-ours was Farmer Tom! I got to take my own group with two more parent helpers and it was fun. We saw lots of farm animals, I learned that ox was more like a job description that they give to cows that are trained to work, we learned about eggs being fertilized and the steps until they hatch and then held some baby chicks, planted radishes (which we got to take home), saw tons of cool plants, learned about milking Holsteins and Jerseys and the difference between the milks, and more! Fun was had by all! :)

Nathan’s class went to the La Habra Children’s Museum. I was glad that his best buddy’s Skye’s mom was there so that I got to see lots of pictures of the museum. It looks pretty cool and I’m hoping to take the kids there this summer! Saturday, June 1st it’s free (Target free days) but then in July it’s changing to the first Sunday of each month :( but oh well. Sarah said that they had an area with taxidermy animals that you could touch, a pretend store, an excavating site, a pirate ship with dress up clothes, a carousel (that was included with admission!) and more. Nathan loved it! I definitely think we’ll have to go back this summer. 

They were both exhausted but happy and a great day was had by all! Enjoy the pictures!

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Danny: Why did the kitty cross the road?

Danny has been full of knock-knock jokes the last few weeks (ever since Sammy told one that he heard at school). He never ceases to amaze me with the animals that he picks and their reasons for crossing the road.

Here is the one from this morning…

Danny: Why did the kitty cross the road?

Mommy: Hmm…to get to his friends?

Danny: Noooo…to get to Mommy and Danny! Why did the doggy cross the road?

Mommy: To get to Mommy and Danny?

Danny: Nooooo! We have a cat not a dog mom! (Sighing) To get to the neighbor’s house!

So silly I know but these are some of the little things that I don’t want to forget when they get older!

Happy Monday!

Mother’s Day Weekend

It has been a busy weekend for our family and a good one too. I could probably start on Thursday night! There was a Mom and Knight dinner at Chick-Fil-A and the boys and I had a special “Date Knight” there. They had activities and cool swords for the boys-they had so much fun!

After school on Friday we jumped in the car and headed to appointment and then stopped with Grandma and had Subway. Sam (easily) finished off his own foot long (with ALL of the fixings like mine so it’s more like a salad with bread) reminding me why we don’t go to Subway (I can’t afford that many foot long subs!) We rushed home in time to get the boys ready for the Stake Father/Son’s Outing and got them on their way. They were so excited and happily jumped in the car and waved goodbye!

Saturday morning came early, along with baseball, lunch at Costco and then naps (thank goodness). While the little boys were napping Sam, Nathan and I played Settlers of Catan, which Sammy is really enjoying, (he even read the box and saw the expansion packs that were available and promptly asked for one for his birthday—or if not, he said, he could ask Santa for one, no big deal! ;) )  We decided to celebrate Mother’s Day early and Thad planned a little outing to Downtown Disney. We let the boys play at the Lego store for a while and then ate dinner at Rainforest Café! It was yummy and the boys had a blast!

Sunday we enjoyed a beautiful morning at church and the boys got to sing to me (well, to all f the moms) and of course I cried. I got Benny boy to sleep for a while in sacrament meeting and then when he woke up Thad took him to Nursery which made my life SO EASY! I can’t believe he’s old enough to go (but I sure am relieved!) I am missing my mom but she’s enjoying a nice river cruise in Norway with my dad and some friends! I fixed some pasta with meatballs (I’m okay with cooking as long as I don’t have to do the dishes :( those are the worst!) and corn on the cob. YUM! (Plus, if I cook I get to choose what we eat, right?!)

And oh, I forgot, some fun news for Mother’s Day? We’re expecting again :) and this time it’s a girl!  The boys are beyond over joyed and you should have seen the twinkle in Thad’s eye on Friday when they told us! He has been giddy ever since. I think that he has been patiently waiting for his princess. :)