of all the things to do with LEGOS...

SILLY BOYS!

Becoming a superhero

I know some of you by now are probably seriously questioning my parenting skills, which is understandable, but working from home is not as easy as it sounds! Oh yeah, just leave your 3 and 1 year olds alone while you sit at the computer and wonder what clever ideas they'll come up with this time!!! As I shared with some in an email, I was counting my blessings that it was just his arms and not his face! Right after this happened we headed to the doctor with my sister-in-law for her prenatal check-up. I know I was getting a few looks like "this lady has no business raising kids" and "mine would never do that". Oh, just you wait... There's nothing more adventurous than parenting, that's for sure! It's the original extreme sport!!!

Westport trip 2007

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Raising kids is like exercise...

...it's sometimes exhausting and strenuous, but it's good for you and it makes you feel good. And it's ALWAYS worth the time you put into it!!!

Don't turn your back on a three year old - part II

Well, my three year old is giving me more than enough material to keep this blog updated daily! Let me fill you in since the last sprinkles story... because it continues! In the quest for another shower the other day (silly me, I should have known better) Isaiah, whom I thought was sound asleep facing the wall, but was really just faking it, decided that it was worth another try with the sprinkles. This time he decides to shake them all over his train table. On it I had his "Little People" set up. There is one piece with a circus scene with a carousel and "tea cups" ride. Isaiah dumped some sprinkles down in the seats and proceeded to shake water out of his not-so -spillproof cup onto the sprinkles creating a very sticky mess. I didn't even begin to tackle this one until the next day. Then yesterday, while I was trying to get some very important design work done before we go out of town, Gabriel was asleep and Isaiah was ready to move on from sprinkles. Yes, this time he chose waterproof mascara. Ladies, this stuff should be required to be kept in the medecine cabinet with a childproof lid. Isaiah first covered his face with it, eyebrows, lips and even teeth. Then he decided that he wanted his Spiderman sheets to have the black Spiderman instead of the red Spiderman, so three of the faces were painted black, along with some of the wall that got in his way. So, unable to hold in a chuckle, I was completely ineffective in my discipline. So much so that I wouldn't put it past him doing it again.
Just barely holding on,
Kit

Barbie's Tuna Salad (from allrecipes.com)

This is for all you moms out there who are tired of eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with your kids! Every now and then I treat myself to this delicious recipe:

1- 7oz. can solid white tuna, drained and flaked
6 tbsp. mayo
1 tbsp. parmesan cheese
3 tbsp. sweet pickle relish
1/8 tsp. dried minced onion flakes (I use onion powder)
1/4 tsp. curry powder
1 tsbp. dried parsley
1 tsp. dried dill weed (I don't have any so I leave this out)
1 pinch garlic powder

Mix well and serve on crackers or a sandwich!

showers are over-rated

Well, I know I've written before about my quest for a shower. Last time Isaiah drew all over the floor, thankfully with washable crayons! This time I left them contently watching Star Wars, only to get out and find Gabriel SITTING in my underwear drawer (the contents scattered on the floor) and Isaiah hiding on his bunkbed eating 3 year old christmas cookie sprinkles he found in the back of the pantry. Needless to say, if you ever see me looking a little greasy, or worse, you smell me before you see me, just remember my philosophy... showers are so over-rated!

king of the playground!

My neighbor got this great shot when we went to the park together last week.

God still speaks

God made the most beautiful rainbow in the sky this evening after a thunderstorm. I waited a bit too long before I grabbed the camera so it's kind of faint. The kids always enjoy splashing in the big puddles in the street. Gabe got the worst of the splashing, and let me tell you that he didn't get that dirty without a little help from you-know-who. Oh, and you should have seen the mess they left behind in the bathtub... I could have planted a small garden.

I'm... not... tired...

"I can't wait until Daddy get's home so I can show him my new fast running shoes!" (which got covered in red dirt outside in minutes :) Well, I guess I'll just close my eyes for a minute...

DISCLAIMER!!!

Apologies to all who might have been offended by the plumber's crack shown in one of the pictures below! :) ;) hee hee hee! I didn't even notice until a friend alerted me to it! It would have been a whole lot cuter if it was Gabe's!

splish! splash!

We spent the day at a new pool that opened up recently. The kids had a ball. If only it was in the backyard! Justin's cousin Alison and her kids Conner and Abby, joined us. We managed to pray the clouds away, after hearing of an 80% chance of thundershowers. It's been so rewarding watching Isaiah's confidence build after trying new things. He's really become comfortable in the water, not to a dangerous degree, but he's just not scared anymore. Gabe is a bit cocky, trying to walk into the deeper waters refusing to hold my hand. He so admire's his big bro and already tries to be just like him!

Kaiser Family Reunion 2007!

What a great time! My grandparents, Gigi and Old Bob to Isaiah, celebrated their 60th anniversary! They married in 1947! It was quite a party with an estimate of 120 friends who joined us to celebrate. Hilary sang their song which was very special. I got to see cousins who I hadn't seen in years and some who had never met the kids! Isaiah has really gotten used to the pool, jumping in and going completely under the water! It's been so fun to watch! I don't have any shots of the pool or the beach. Too crazy to stop and think! Oh well. Here's what I came back with!

homemade playdough

We made homemade playdough for the first time yesterday. My Mom used to make it for us when we were little, and I can't believe it took me three and a half years to think of it myself, but the kids had a great time. Isaiah helped me measure the ingredients and stir it together before it went on the stove. Gabe wasn't too sure about the texture. And we made it green, of course. Isaiah's CRAZY about green!

Saturday evening

We tried to visit a local park Saturday night, but a soccer team was having their end of season party so it was a little crowded. We decided to hang out near the boats and feed the ducks and fish. It was a beautiful day!

Our weekend

Justin's been working hard building us a shed (so far, no trips to the ER! I think he's setting a personal record!) while also tending to his garden. I'm proud of him too!

male-bonding wearing cool shades and using power tools

Isaiah checking out Justin's garden

from left-to-right: peach tree and blueberry bushes, garlic, zucchini and melons, beans, corn, potatoes, tomatoes. a few things like strawberries didn't work out this year, but we had great lettuce this spring!

Isaiah playing in Paw-Paw's truck. He says he's going to get a green one when he turns four! :)

Even FUNNIER story!!!

While I was typing that last post, Isaiah seemed awefully quiet in my bathroom. This is what I found!

FUNNY STORY!!!

Today we got together with a friend who had borrowed my maternity clothes. When she gave them back to me, Isaiah asked what all the clothes were in the bag. I said that I wore them when my belly was big when he and Gabriel were growing in there. He said, "How did baby get out of there?" He motioned his hands around his belly and added "there's no holes" :) :) :) All I said was that the doctors helped get him out and quickly changed the subject. I don't know about him, but I'm not ready to explain yet!

A day at the park

We found a turtle at the park today! It was so neat!

"help me! i'm surrounded by screaming kids!"

Isaiah and his friend Mia check out the turtle. Isaiah really fot the hang of pumping on the swing today for the first time. He has been watching and studying our neighbor who is a year older and he finally got it today. He leans back when he's going forward and everything! I was almost in tears when i saw him get it, i was so proud. He was too. He's just such a great little guy.

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