We had a break in the rain today and The Lime was begging us to go to the park. We spent some time on the swings when The Lime noticed a boy and his dad playing catch. I mentioned that we'd be finding out his T-ball team in the next week or so and then the conversation got funny.
The Lime: If they put me on the A's, I'm not playing. If I'm on the Giants or Seattle, I'm playing.
LaVor: You don't get to choose the team, they'll pick one for you.
The Lime: Nope, I'm going to play on Seattle.
LaVor: It doesn't work that way. What if they put you on the Purple People Eaters?
*Pause*
The Lime: Do you mean the Rockies? (Because one of their colors s purple)
I just about died laughing. We talked about the team situation a little bit more and told him when he gets big and famous, that's when he'll choose what team he plays on. Until then, he goes where they tell him.
Later on, we were driving to In N Out, discussing what we were going to order for dinner.
The Lime: Can I just get a hamburger with pickles, no cheese? I'll get cheese when I'm 6.
LaVor: Yeah, that's fine. Do you want ketchup on your hamburger?
The Lime: Yeah, I like ketchup! Can I get a soda to drink?
While the car is quiet as LaVor thinks of his answer, I heard The Lime whispering, "Please say yes! Please say yes!"
Once again, lost it. It reminded me of Brik from The Middle, when he looks down and whispers random words.
Dang he's funny! I much prefer the funny kiddo than the stinker bug kiddo I had to deal with this morning. 5 is turning out to be an enjoyable age. Can't wait to see (and hear) what the next 11 months brings.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Fire Station!
We had some errands to run on Wednesday, and just before we reached our first destination, The Lime spotted a fire station. "Fire station!" he shouted. That's usually the case with fire stations, fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, and Flexes. He asked if we could stop and say hi. "After we're done," I said.
My matter of business literally took maybe 2 minutes so it was on to the fire station. When we pulled into the parking lot, there were two firemen in the "garage". They met us outside and I told them The Lime wants to be a fireman when he grows up so whenever I get the chance, I try and take a picture of him in front of different fire trucks. They were more than willing to let me take as many photos as I wanted. That turned into The Lime asking if he could sit in the trucks, which turned into him trying on the headset, which turned into him trying on the air tank, which turned into over an hour visit. He thought he ruled that place by the time we were done.
Once again, these particular firemen proved to me how so stinkin' nice firefighters are in general. My mom and I had a long chat with one of them, Scott was his name, and he said more than anything else, he wanted to get into this profession to help people. I can't express my gratitude to these men and women enough, for putting their lives in jeopardy to help complete strangers. They are setting a great example for The Lime and I'm so thankful for it (and them)!
My matter of business literally took maybe 2 minutes so it was on to the fire station. When we pulled into the parking lot, there were two firemen in the "garage". They met us outside and I told them The Lime wants to be a fireman when he grows up so whenever I get the chance, I try and take a picture of him in front of different fire trucks. They were more than willing to let me take as many photos as I wanted. That turned into The Lime asking if he could sit in the trucks, which turned into him trying on the headset, which turned into him trying on the air tank, which turned into over an hour visit. He thought he ruled that place by the time we were done.
Once again, these particular firemen proved to me how so stinkin' nice firefighters are in general. My mom and I had a long chat with one of them, Scott was his name, and he said more than anything else, he wanted to get into this profession to help people. I can't express my gratitude to these men and women enough, for putting their lives in jeopardy to help complete strangers. They are setting a great example for The Lime and I'm so thankful for it (and them)!
Monday, January 19, 2015
A Whole Hand!
We are recovering from a fun weekend of celebrating The Lime's birthday. When LaVor asked him what his favorite part was, he answered with, "my cake." Bless his heart! But there was much more to his birthday than that.
LaVor's parents and grandparents came over on Saturday and we headed straight to Chuck E Cheese. The Lime has been talking about going there for his birthday for the last year, I kid you not. He was in hog heaven with all the games and had a wonderful 2 hours of playing his heart out.
While everyone played, I sat with a napping Doodlebug and remembered why I hadn't been to Chuck E Cheese in over twenty years. Holy loud! It was nuts. And all the germs. I think that's why Doodlebug has a runny nose this morning. But The Lime could have cared less about those things. He had a blast!
On our way home, we stopped by the park and played several rounds of tag. We all got some great exercise and burned some calories before we went back home for pizza.
It was no surprise The Lime wanted pizza and soda for dinner. We ate nearly two larges between everyone and The Lime opened his awesome presents (bike helmet, game, hot wheels cars & track).
Before we knew it, it was time for everyone to head home. The Lime had a wonderful first day to his two-day celebration!
The Lime woke up yesterday and it was the big day! He started it off eating doughnuts and then dove in to the present opening.
He got a nerf crossbow so he and LaVor spent the morning shooting each other.
We went to church where my sister and her family were waiting for us. My parents joined in on the fun during Sacrament meeting. The Lime got to give the opening prayer in Primary, where we also sang to him and he got to be a helper during singing time. He definitely felt special!
After the block, we headed straight home. I finished up The Lime's very specific cake (green filling, aquamarine on top, orange on the sides, a yellow football, and sprinkles) while LaVor made dinner (tamale casserole, beans, rice, chips, salsa, and guacamole). The kids (and LaVor) ran wild, shooting nerf guns and having oodles of fun.
They took a brief break for The Lime to open his gifts (Power Ranger mask, huge pillow that he's been snuggling with ever since, and lots of fireman goodies) and to enjoy cake.
Once again, before we knew it, it was time for everyone to head home.
We all had such a great time spending our weekend with family and celebrating five excellent years with The Lime!
LaVor's parents and grandparents came over on Saturday and we headed straight to Chuck E Cheese. The Lime has been talking about going there for his birthday for the last year, I kid you not. He was in hog heaven with all the games and had a wonderful 2 hours of playing his heart out.
While everyone played, I sat with a napping Doodlebug and remembered why I hadn't been to Chuck E Cheese in over twenty years. Holy loud! It was nuts. And all the germs. I think that's why Doodlebug has a runny nose this morning. But The Lime could have cared less about those things. He had a blast!
On our way home, we stopped by the park and played several rounds of tag. We all got some great exercise and burned some calories before we went back home for pizza.
It was no surprise The Lime wanted pizza and soda for dinner. We ate nearly two larges between everyone and The Lime opened his awesome presents (bike helmet, game, hot wheels cars & track).
Before we knew it, it was time for everyone to head home. The Lime had a wonderful first day to his two-day celebration!
The Lime woke up yesterday and it was the big day! He started it off eating doughnuts and then dove in to the present opening.
He got a nerf crossbow so he and LaVor spent the morning shooting each other.
We went to church where my sister and her family were waiting for us. My parents joined in on the fun during Sacrament meeting. The Lime got to give the opening prayer in Primary, where we also sang to him and he got to be a helper during singing time. He definitely felt special!
After the block, we headed straight home. I finished up The Lime's very specific cake (green filling, aquamarine on top, orange on the sides, a yellow football, and sprinkles) while LaVor made dinner (tamale casserole, beans, rice, chips, salsa, and guacamole). The kids (and LaVor) ran wild, shooting nerf guns and having oodles of fun.
They took a brief break for The Lime to open his gifts (Power Ranger mask, huge pillow that he's been snuggling with ever since, and lots of fireman goodies) and to enjoy cake.
Once again, before we knew it, it was time for everyone to head home.
We all had such a great time spending our weekend with family and celebrating five excellent years with The Lime!
Sunday, January 18, 2015
The Lime - Tally Mark 60 - Part 1
Dear Freddy,
As I tucked you into bed tonight, you asked me to lay with you for a little bit. As we snuggled, I thought back to us doing the exact same thing five years ago. You're much bigger now, and I have a bunch more gray hairs, but it was just as special.
I can't wrap my mind around the fact that you're FIVE! This year has gone by so fast, as have the last five, and it just amazes me that we're already to this point in your life.
This next year is going to be such a fun, new, and exciting one for you! You'll start playing baseball, you'll go to school, you'll meet so many new friends, and learn SO much!
But you've had a great year this year, too. You became a big brother, and what a fantastic big brother you are. Doodlebug loves you to pieces, as you do him. You make him laugh and love playing with him, especially your guys' version of hide & seek. You're a great helper with him but I'm still waiting for you to learn how to change diapers (not sure that'll ever happen).
Not only are you fun, kind, and helpful, but you're brave, smart, imaginative, funny, silly, tender hearted, athletic, friendly, and inquisitive.
We have a great time together and I have treasured having you by my side these five years. I'm not quite sure I'm ready to let you go out into the big, bad world. I know you'll do great but I'm a little selfish and want you all to myself. You're just that fantastic!
You are going to do great things this year and I can't wait to see you learn and grow along the way.
When Daddy and I call you our baby, you ask us not to say that. But it's true, you were our first baby and no matter how much bigger or stronger you are than me(because we all know that's going to happen), you will always be my sweet baby that made me a mom. Thank you! I couldn't have asked for a more perfect little boy to give me that title.
You're my best little friend and I love you so very much! Happy birthday!
Love,
Mommy
As I tucked you into bed tonight, you asked me to lay with you for a little bit. As we snuggled, I thought back to us doing the exact same thing five years ago. You're much bigger now, and I have a bunch more gray hairs, but it was just as special.
I can't wrap my mind around the fact that you're FIVE! This year has gone by so fast, as have the last five, and it just amazes me that we're already to this point in your life.
This next year is going to be such a fun, new, and exciting one for you! You'll start playing baseball, you'll go to school, you'll meet so many new friends, and learn SO much!
But you've had a great year this year, too. You became a big brother, and what a fantastic big brother you are. Doodlebug loves you to pieces, as you do him. You make him laugh and love playing with him, especially your guys' version of hide & seek. You're a great helper with him but I'm still waiting for you to learn how to change diapers (not sure that'll ever happen).
Not only are you fun, kind, and helpful, but you're brave, smart, imaginative, funny, silly, tender hearted, athletic, friendly, and inquisitive.
We have a great time together and I have treasured having you by my side these five years. I'm not quite sure I'm ready to let you go out into the big, bad world. I know you'll do great but I'm a little selfish and want you all to myself. You're just that fantastic!
You are going to do great things this year and I can't wait to see you learn and grow along the way.
When Daddy and I call you our baby, you ask us not to say that. But it's true, you were our first baby and no matter how much bigger or stronger you are than me(because we all know that's going to happen), you will always be my sweet baby that made me a mom. Thank you! I couldn't have asked for a more perfect little boy to give me that title.
You're my best little friend and I love you so very much! Happy birthday!
Love,
Mommy
The Lime - Tally Mark 60 - Part 2
-Pretends that he has to go to work all over the country and world. LaVor begs him to enjoy being a kid and not to worry about working so soon.
-Has a "friend" named JJ, who has quite the adventurous life (she's not real but he talks about her all the time).
-Bursts out singing "Baby you're a song, you make me wanna roll my window down and cruise!" throughout the day.
-As long as it's not raining, he has to ride his bike every day.
-Is a good eater, although still slow. But he's willing to eat most everything we do.
-Finally knows all his letters and can spell his name. He's never been interested in learning his letters, and I haven't pushed it, but things finally clicked.
-Has to read every phone number he sees in commercials.
-Is convinced he's not cutting his hair until Halloween (over my dead body).
-Wants to be a Power Ranger.
-Likes to flirt with girls whereve we go. Sometimes it can get a little creepy.
-Asks to snuggle with LaVor and me every night.
-Loves pizza more than anyone else I know.
-Likes to pretend his bike has 4WD when he rides on anything remotely bumpy.
-Still takes naps.
-Thinks the lyrics are "Sweet heart Alabama" and I refuse to correct him.
-Prefers LaVor's scrambled eggs over mine.
-Is the best 5 year old we know!
-Has a "friend" named JJ, who has quite the adventurous life (she's not real but he talks about her all the time).
-Bursts out singing "Baby you're a song, you make me wanna roll my window down and cruise!" throughout the day.
-As long as it's not raining, he has to ride his bike every day.
-Is a good eater, although still slow. But he's willing to eat most everything we do.
-Finally knows all his letters and can spell his name. He's never been interested in learning his letters, and I haven't pushed it, but things finally clicked.
-Has to read every phone number he sees in commercials.
-Is convinced he's not cutting his hair until Halloween (over my dead body).
-Wants to be a Power Ranger.
-Likes to flirt with girls whereve we go. Sometimes it can get a little creepy.
-Asks to snuggle with LaVor and me every night.
-Loves pizza more than anyone else I know.
-Likes to pretend his bike has 4WD when he rides on anything remotely bumpy.
-Still takes naps.
-Thinks the lyrics are "Sweet heart Alabama" and I refuse to correct him.
-Prefers LaVor's scrambled eggs over mine.
-Is the best 5 year old we know!
Doodlebug - Tally Mark 8
-Still hasn't slept through the night.
-Still wants nothing to do with solids, although he smacks his lips when he sees us eating.
-Still a great screamer.
-Always happy if he's close to Mama (specifically in my arms).
-Has discovered there's more to our house than just the family room/kitchen. We have to keep all the doors closed.
-Thinks Daddy is always the other person on the other end of the phone call.
-Can be found sucking on the cold metal underneath our table. It must feel good on his gums.
-Still no teeth.
-Thinks it's hilarious when he pretends to ninja kick The Lime.
-Chews on his tongue.
-Jibber jabbers.
-Likes chewing on the rug in our entryway.
-Likes to give kisses.
-Likes playing peek-a-boo.
-Isn't easy but he's worth it.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Dates are Great!
I think that was my first exposure to dates.
Then LaVor went to Saudi Arabia and came home with my macarons (after a quick stop in Switzerland) and dates. He told me I had to try the dates, even though I was a little hesitant. Apparently, dates are THE THING in Saudi Arabia. There are date stores that he compared to a jewelry store in America. After one bite, I was hooked. I think I ate the whole (huge) box by myself and I haven't regretted it since.
The little boys and I made a Costco run on Saturday and I grabbed a box of dates. After I eat my lunch, I crave something sweet. So rather then opening up the box of mint Oreos, I go to my dates and eat more than I should. But I can't help it! They're delicious!
And apparently quite healthy (so I really don't feel too guilty). They're full of fiber, iron, potassium, and calcium. They're made up of anti-oxidants that can help prevent certain cancers. And they offer a number of vitamins that help your body metabolize fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
Even though I know he's curious as to what this sweet treat Mom eats all the time is, I haven't been able to convince The Lime how amazing they are. But one day, one day, he'll decide to take a bite and will never look back.
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