Stories

After rest time today Lauren and I were sitting at the table sharing a snack when she went into a 20-30 minute story. She started out talking about the television show that she had watched and everything that she had learned that morning. Next she broke into a lengthy story about her babies ("I tried to get them to rest with me today, but they just weren't tired Mom.") I wish that I had a pen and paper sitting right next to me throughout the "story" because parts of it were hilarious...and to see the facial expressions and hand gestures!! (I don't know where she gets the long winded stories, facial expressions or talking with her hands...hmmm...let me think about that!) Once again if I were smart I would be writing all of this down and making it into a book. I'm sure it would be a best seller!

Playing Dress Up

Today we went to visit our friend that did daycare for us and all of Lauren's friends from daycare. They always have a blast! Today they had a great time dressing up! Even Andrew got in on the fun (OK, he didn't have as much fun as Mom did trying to dress him up, but...still a great time!)

Cuties

The picture says it all!

Two Words

Lauren and I were playing this morning and she walked up to me, lifted her shirt and said the two most alarming words that a young girl could ever speak to her parents..."Mom, I'm pregnant!" I just looked at her with an open mouth and said, "What, honey?" She said, "I'm pregnant." And then continued to laugh and tell me "Mom, I'm just pretending." I told her that we did not want to hear those words out of her mouth again for atleast 20 years. I think that Todd will be buying that shotgun a little earlier than expected!! Maybe all boys would have been easier to raise!

Settlers of Catan

Some of you will not appreciate this post, while others will find it hilarious! We enjoy playing a strategy board game (Settlers) with many of our friends and family. The other night Lauren asked if she could play with us for a while before she went to bed...she did quite well for herself!

Pumpkin Guts

We enjoyed the Fall weather tonight and set out to carve our pumpkins. Lauren was thrilled to finally do this. That excitement lasted about 2 minutes after we cut the top off the pumpkin. She quickly became the "boss" giving directions to me on how to remove the guts and carve the face. Atleast I had a good time carving pumpkins!

Priceless

Lauren has been asking a lot lately when she gets to go to school. "Do I get to go to school with Daddy tomorrow? Next week?" I tell her that she will probably go to Preschool next year and she is really excited to go. Today was a different story! As we were leaving story hour at the library she says to me, "Mom, I don't want to go to school." I asked her why. She again said "Mom, I don't want to go to school. I just want to stay home and be a big sister." What a sweet girl - and a great big sister!