The science project

We did the classic tornado experiment the other day and Nubbin spent at least 45 minutes playing with it. Next up... the volcano.

Potty mouth

Nubbin's first attempt at cussing... are you ready? 'Peach blossom!!'. He's been saying it whenever he gets mad or frustrated or just wants to yell at Fafa.

I think it's because I made such a big deal about it when he first said it. I was making a big deal because I thought it was cool that my kid could say 'peach blossom', but he mistook that for 'my mommy must think this is a bad thing to say, so I'll just keep saying it'... he thinks he's clever, but I'm still in charge.

Military precision

Husband and I took care of the Getz Gang yesterday in exchange for a date night. Sissy and T had taken our boys the day before. We had those kids on a schedule so tight, it will take them all at least a day to recover and they may not want to come back. Here's the rundown:

3:15 - 4 -- snack, inside play time and TV
4-5:15 -- they helped me pick up sticks in the back yard and enjoyed a popsicle outside
5:15 - 6 -- inside for art while Auntie and Husband made dinner
6- 6:45 -- dinner while they watched a movie
6:45 - 7:00 -- baths for all the kids
7:00 - parents show up -- relax on the couch while finishing the movie they started at dinner

Attention! Imagine the sounds of me barking orders to a bunch of 3 year olds and chuckle...

Daddy dresses the boys

Saturday was my day to sleep in and husband decided to take the boys for a long walk (they walked all the way to the elementary school). He wanted them to all look alike and dressed them in yellow shirts and khaki shorts... they looked so cute walking away together, all coordinated and happy to spend time with daddy.

You want what?

Nubbin's latest thing is incredibly sweet. He's been asking me to wrap up his 'wolfie' like a baby so that he can carry 'her' (his distinction, not mine) around the house. He's been using his imagination a lot when it comes to his stuffed animals, even requesting that they be fed and allowed to color with him.

So, I jokingly asked the other day if he wished he had a baby brother or sister. Thinking that he would pull the expected response of 'No' because he didn't want to share any more of his toys, I was surprised when he said, 'Yes mommy, I wish I had a baby'... silence from mommy. um. wow.

The third parent

Husband and Nubbin were talking tonight about bugs... After successfully answering several questions, husband asked, 'How did you get so smart?' to which Nubbin replied, 'I use my brain. It helps me think.'

I have yet to bring up the subject of body parts, let alone how the brain works. So, combined with husband's constant teaching, I owe Nubbin's knowledge to 'The Magic School Bus' cartoon... TV, I love you.

There's hope in our galaxy

Nubbin just drew his first letter and was able to name it correctly... it's the letter, 'O', in case you're wondering.

Yes, I know. 'O' looks like lots of things... an egg, wheel, circle, even a planet and it does have the distinction of being the easiest letter in the alphabet. Maybe I should save my enthusiasm for something more difficult, like 'K' or 'B'...