Today Will is going to his friend Ella's birthday party. When I told him this, he asked, "Are we going to play golf and see Mickey Mouse?" Which is what he did at Ella's last birthday party. A YEAR AGO.
Sometimes it freaks me out how good his memory is.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Wednesday Will-isms
It's hard to explain the concepts of "countries" or "patriotism" to an almost-three-year-old. Over the 4th of the July weekend, we were singing Happy Birthday to America. Will had lots of questions:
"Where America?" (Looking around, as if he's confused where this extra person is.)
"She nice?"
"She like having a birthday?"
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Frequently heard around our house, as we're in the throes of potty training:
"Mama, you don't come in the bathroom with me. I need pri-vat-see."
"Where America?" (Looking around, as if he's confused where this extra person is.)
"She nice?"
"She like having a birthday?"
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Frequently heard around our house, as we're in the throes of potty training:
"Mama, you don't come in the bathroom with me. I need pri-vat-see."
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Wednesday Will-isms
This week, we have a story from Will. I think it's loosely based on our recent trip to the lake, but I'm not exactly sure:
"Mama, trees don't go swimming. Trees don't go swimming because they are big and would use up all the water in the lake. And then, we wouldn't have any water for swimming in. And then, we would be sad that we didn't have any water and we would have to call the monsters and they would squirt some more water into the lake so we could swim."
"Mama, trees don't go swimming. Trees don't go swimming because they are big and would use up all the water in the lake. And then, we wouldn't have any water for swimming in. And then, we would be sad that we didn't have any water and we would have to call the monsters and they would squirt some more water into the lake so we could swim."
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Wednesday Will-isms
Oh boy, we've had some doozies this week. Let's get started with the most incriminating one first:
The other morning, I foolishly took both children to the grocery store by myself (yes, I know plenty of people do this all the time. I also know that if they didn't have to, they certainly wouldn't.) Anyway, while we're in the store, we see a tall, thin, black man walk in. Will sees the man and exclaims, "Look Mama! It's Tiger Woods!" Fortunately, he didn't use his typical scream-at-the-top-of-my-lungs voice, so I don't think anyone else heard him. It seems we need to expose ourselves to a bit more diverse population.
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On Sunday morning (before we went to the grocery store), Will woke up very early, was still extremely cranky, but didn't want to go back to bed. Well, I was having none of it and made him lie in the bed for a little while (and I laid down with him). He was pitching a fit and complaining loudly the whole time...generally not pleased with the situation. While we're lying there, I try to explain to him that we need to be quiet and let Daddy sleep because it's Father's Day.
"Do you know what Father's Day is?"
"What?"
"Well, it's a day where we need to be really nice to daddies and grandfathers, like Bubs."
Will thinks about this, looks at me and scowls, and says, "But not to Mommies, like you."
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The other night we were out to dinner, and I ordered a beer. Will saw me drinking it and said, "Girls don't drink beer!"
"Well, sometimes grown-up girls drink beer."
"No, beer is not for girls, Mama."
"Oh really? What do girls drink?"
"Girls like to drink limeade. Limeade is good for girls."
The other morning, I foolishly took both children to the grocery store by myself (yes, I know plenty of people do this all the time. I also know that if they didn't have to, they certainly wouldn't.) Anyway, while we're in the store, we see a tall, thin, black man walk in. Will sees the man and exclaims, "Look Mama! It's Tiger Woods!" Fortunately, he didn't use his typical scream-at-the-top-of-my-lungs voice, so I don't think anyone else heard him. It seems we need to expose ourselves to a bit more diverse population.
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On Sunday morning (before we went to the grocery store), Will woke up very early, was still extremely cranky, but didn't want to go back to bed. Well, I was having none of it and made him lie in the bed for a little while (and I laid down with him). He was pitching a fit and complaining loudly the whole time...generally not pleased with the situation. While we're lying there, I try to explain to him that we need to be quiet and let Daddy sleep because it's Father's Day.
"Do you know what Father's Day is?"
"What?"
"Well, it's a day where we need to be really nice to daddies and grandfathers, like Bubs."
Will thinks about this, looks at me and scowls, and says, "But not to Mommies, like you."
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The other night we were out to dinner, and I ordered a beer. Will saw me drinking it and said, "Girls don't drink beer!"
"Well, sometimes grown-up girls drink beer."
"No, beer is not for girls, Mama."
"Oh really? What do girls drink?"
"Girls like to drink limeade. Limeade is good for girls."
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
May
Since it's almost the end of June, I thought it would be the perfect time to post about what we did in May. Because, boy, May was busy.
So, the first weekend in May, we took Will to the aquarium in Atlanta. But, I already told you about that. The rest of the weekend, we saw some friends, played in the car, and splashed in puddles. Pretty eventful.
The second weekend in May was Mother's Day, and Zach surprised me with a trip to Ross Bridge. Initially, he was just going to send me there for Saturday night to relax by myself, but then my mom offered to keep the kids, so he got to come too! I went out early and had a massage and a facial, then he met me once the kids were in bed. The next morning, my parents brought the kids out, we all had brunch together, and then Zach and I took Will to the super-cool pool. Sunday afternoon was rainy, rainy, so we just tried to keep the kids occupied. We capped the day off with a trip to Salsaritas for a Mother's Day dinner. Here is my favorite picture:
So, the first weekend in May, we took Will to the aquarium in Atlanta. But, I already told you about that. The rest of the weekend, we saw some friends, played in the car, and splashed in puddles. Pretty eventful.
The second weekend in May was Mother's Day, and Zach surprised me with a trip to Ross Bridge. Initially, he was just going to send me there for Saturday night to relax by myself, but then my mom offered to keep the kids, so he got to come too! I went out early and had a massage and a facial, then he met me once the kids were in bed. The next morning, my parents brought the kids out, we all had brunch together, and then Zach and I took Will to the super-cool pool. Sunday afternoon was rainy, rainy, so we just tried to keep the kids occupied. We capped the day off with a trip to Salsaritas for a Mother's Day dinner. Here is my favorite picture:
It was such a nice Mother's Day! After all of that celebrating, we still had more celebrating to do, because our seventh anniversary was on Monday. Nothing is open on Monday night, but we went to Hot and Hot on Tuesday for a nice dinner and some tomato salad. Even though it was our anniversary, Zach wouldn't share the tomato salad--I had to get my own. Some things never change, but of course, lots of things do. We had fun talking about how different our lives are now than when we got married at the ripe old age of 24! We wouldn't trade it for the world (at least most days).
The next weekend in May was so busy that we had to divide and conquer. The day after our lovely dinner, the boys deserted me! Zach and Will headed to Charlottesville on Wednesday and didn't come back until Sunday morning...4 nights without my men! Carol received a big award at UVA's valediction, so they went up for that. Zach did some work around Virginia on Thursday and Friday, and Will got to stay and play with his grandparents. It really worked out well for everyone. Meanwhile, back at home, Julia and I were celebrating my sister's graduation from Med school! We had lots of family in town for the big event--my grandparents even made the trek. And, there's really no better way to celebrate than to eat a lot, so that's what we did. We were all SO proud of Melanie and her accomplishments. I only wish that the two events had been on different weekends so that Zach and I could have been a part of both. Alas, you can't do it all.
After the boys returned, we were home for a few days. Then, since we hadn't been busy enough, Zach and I decided to go out of town for the fourth weekend. One of Zach's fraternity brothers got married in Linville, NC, so we drove up for the wedding. My parents graciously agreed to keep the children, which was particularly nice since it was terrible weather the whole time we were gone. This was the first time I had left Julia for more than a night, but we all did well. I have to admit that it was nice to have a break! I forgot how much I love sleeping.
Finally, May was almost over, and to cap off the month, we headed to the beach for a week! Of course, that's a whole other post for another time. Whew!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Wednesday Will-isms
On Saturday, Will and Julia were sitting on the floor playing, and Julia started fussing a bit. Will immediately attempted to comfort her:
"It's okay, baby Julia! Your Mama is here. Your Daddy is here. Your big brother Will is here. And we're not going bye-bye!! We're riiiiiight here. We will keep you safe."
My heart melted. Sweetest thing ever.
"It's okay, baby Julia! Your Mama is here. Your Daddy is here. Your big brother Will is here. And we're not going bye-bye!! We're riiiiiight here. We will keep you safe."
My heart melted. Sweetest thing ever.
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