~Funnies~

Aaron measured himself on our height chart and must have not stood right. He comes out and declares "I'm shrinking."

Nathan replies "Just read your Bible and pray every day and you'll grow"

~Nathan Update & Funnies~

Nathan is doing very well! He had his check up this morning and his lungs are clear. I need to be watching him for asthma. He is too young to officially check but seems to have the symptoms. He was such a cute little guy at the hospital. He handled everything so well!
Kiersten did a great job hanging out for 12 hours in the hospital with me. There was plenty of room for a stroller and little bed for her. She had a rough half hour in there somewhere but she pulled through!


Nathan said something so funny I thought I'd share...

Nathan comes out of his room in the morning half dressed. "Mom, what should I wear on my underwear... Pants? or Shorts?"

I love what kids say!

~Guess Where I Ate~

Our total bill was $37.95... we paid $3.50!!!

The boys wouldn't let me post a picture of them... but they make some cute cows!

~Nathan Does it Again~

Three important facts for this story...

Nathan's middle name is Thomas

Nathan likes watching Thomas the Train
I never use their middle name for trouble...only for fun

Mom says "Hi Nathan Thomas"

Nathan says "I'm not Nathan Thomas anymore... I'm Nathan Gordon"

LOL!

~Something to Chuckle About~

Thursday is my normal grocery shopping day. Nathan wanted to go with me last week (I was going in the evening when Gregg was home) and I thought that would be a fun idea. He asked if he could buy peanuts at the grocery store. I said sure. Then Nathan asked "Can we buy peanuts with the trash on them?" LOL! I laughed so hard once I figured out what he was talking about!So, here is Nathan with his peanuts. Now you all will chuckle the next time you see peanuts with the trash on them:-)

~Pretend Play~

I wasn't planning on taking this week off of school but because of a stomach bug and feeling so far behind...I am. I am enjoying the down time. No, the last two weeks were not at all restful, nor did I feel like I spent any time with my family. Last night I built several puzzles with the little men. Today we will be painting some of their Christmas gifts...after I get the table cleaned off.

Nathan: "Mom, you better get in the boat...there is water all over the floor"

Nathan starts making the sound of wind and waves :0)

~The Things they Say & Do~

Nathan..."Can you squish my apple mom?"

Nathan hands me the apple cutter.

Mom..."Yes Nathan but please wait until I'm done cutting up the chicken."

Nathan..."Mom, can I just eat it like this?"

Nathan takes a pretend bite.

Mom..."Sure Nathan"

Mom finishes cutting chicken, washes her hands and looks at Nathan happily chewing the last bite of apple...He ate the whole apple...and I do mean the WHOLE apple.

Mom..."Yikes, my belt just broke"

Eric..."Was it made in China?"

~Funnies, Stories, and Thinking~

Just a couple little stories I want to remember...your welcome to read and enjoy them too!

Eric was eating italian ice after his tonsil surgery and proclaimed we need to take some to eat at the parking lot?!?!??! I was truly confused. Eventually I realized he was talking about the playground or "park"!

There is just something funny about seeing my boys play "Duck Duck Goose." I love seeing the big ones chase the little ones and not catch them. I love how they pound on each others heads. I love how half way through the game the little ones walk away and the big boys turn it into an all out game of "Trip and Tackle the Duck and Goose!"

I haven't yet started Nathan potty training. I never had much luck until they were at least 2 1/2 so I continue to change those nasty diapers. He is teething so they are really a mess at times. That is the only time I recall saying the word "nasty" to Nathan...One night I served broccoli in with mixed veggies. Nathan took one bite and said "Nasty!" complete with facial expressions...the boys and I couldn't help but laugh out loud. I didn't even know he knew the word!

I love bed time. Unfortunatly it is not for snuggling or reading with the boys...I love getting them all to bed and enjoying a quiet house for a little while. We hand out the usual good-nights and sometimes a kiss on the forehead and an "I love you!" Jared has started adding to his nightly routine..."Mom, I really, really mean it when I say I love you" or "Goodnight Mom, I love you...and I really mean it too!" Tonight it made me think. Does he know I really, really mean it when I tell him I love him? I'll have to tell him as soon as I see him in the morning!

This one isn't really a story...but I want to remember it! Jordan has been such a joy with the puppies. He really, truly does everything for them. He cleans up their messes (yes, the yucky stuff), takes them out, plays with them, and loves them. It is neat to see him try to train them. He faithfully gets up to take them out before I'm even up. It is so fun watching him become a young man.

On another note...We watched Facing the Giants twice this week. There was one thing that stood out to me both times. At the very end Coach said...God I am so overhwhelmed. He was so thankful for all the Lord had done in and for and through him. I think I ought to be more overwhelmed. I have so much to be thankful for and take it all for granted. My thank you for this, and thank you for that prayers don't really cut it. If I really am thankful, I'd be overwhelmed...If I were overwhelmed, I'd serve with a little more passion. If I served with a little more passion...I'd know that there is nothing impossible for God! (If you haven't watched the move...this is the theme)