Crawling Boot Camp

Since Little Buddy is our last child (biological child, at least), I'm not really in a hurry for him to grow up. He's very happy and content, and definitely not in a hurry to do anything. I love that he is so pleasant, but I have to admit that sometimes I give him "crawling lessons." I guess Little Sissy is eager for him to do it, too. Here's her crawling boot camp. I had to stop the video to save him from his drill sergeant. Translation for those who can't understand her (most of you): "I want to help him. Crawl with your hands, then you crawl with your feet, then you crawl, crawl, crawl."

Easy Costume Ideas--No Sewing Required

A few years ago a group of teenagers came to my house "trick or treating." They were all wearing their street clothes. Come on. If you want candy, at least come up with a costume. In this same neighborhood (probably the same kids), a group came to my house at Christmastime "caroling" to raise money for the school. About 5 minutes later I saw them buying candy and soda at the convenience store down the street. Rude...

Anyway, the costume doesn't have to be fancy. We came up with a few just this morning. Here are some ideas.

Humpty Dumpty
Equipment Needed: One very healthy baby, a onesie that's too small, and baby "mom jeans"
Still Needed: A beanie and a very large belt buckle

A Knight
Equipment Needed: Balloons from the very talented balloon artist at Pizza Street. (Seriously, he's really good. You should see his little mermaid.)

A Popsicle
Equipment Needed: Upside down tote bag, pajama pants, a really good imagination, and probably a seeing eye dog to lead you around

Sad Purple Dog
Equipment Needed: Pajama shirt and a pouty 2-year-old

Virgin Mary
Equipment Needed: Pajama shirt
Equipment Still Needed: Something virginal to cover her nakedness

My Little Pumpkin

I don't really have a comment about this, except this: Isn't he a doll? In other news, Little Sissy went potty on her potty chair for the first time ever tonight. Yeah!!!! We're not really training her yet, except for several months we've been putting her on the potty chair before bath. Tonight is the first time anything actually happened. I yelled so loud I almost made her cry, but I just had visions of only one in diapers, and I got REALLY excited!

This is So Hot!

Yes, that's a vacuum in his hand. Good lovin' starts with love and respect, but it sure doesn't hurt to vacuum the house--in a white t-shirt and jeans. Just a tip, guys...

Harmony Bear Gets a Night Out

Big Sissy's preschool choir has a little mascot named Harmony Bear. All the 3-year-olds get to have a turn taking him home for a week. He comes with a fun CD, scarf to dance with, and rhythm sticks. They are supposed to draw a picture of him, write down some things they did together (I assume the parent is supposed to do that part), and take pictures of some of the things Harmony Bear got to do during his visit. We took Harmony Bear with us to the Magic House tonight. Thankfully he still made it home. We lost Mayzi somewhere along the way. This is supposed to be April's replacement. *sigh.* We also met up with some fun friends there. Maybe I'll do another post with the real children. For now, here's Harmony Bear's night with the Brimms.

Shopping in the grocery store

Having a pancake in the kitchen

Splashing in the water area

Going down the slide

Eating in the pizza parlor

The All-Purpose Dress

Has anyone seen the recent pictures of Angelina Jolie on the tabloids? OK. Stop rolling your eyes. I know I'm not the only one that flips through US and People while I'm waiting in line at the grocery store. She looks amazing...11 weeks after delivering TWINS. First of all, it probably helps to be extremely underweight before you get pregnant (not that I'm recommending that, of course). A little extra flesh just looks much better on her. When asked what her secret is, she said, "It helps to have a good dress." OOOHHHHH!!!! Why didn't anyone tell me this before??? I've been wasting my time in sweatpants all this time when I could look like THAT in the right dress. It helps to have good accessories too. I'm talking about her shoes, of course--not her famous "partner." All I know is, I gotta get me one of those dresses.

The Family is Together Again!

Hubby has been gone on a business trip since Monday. That's not a long time, but man...we sure missed him. Here are some things that are hard about when he's gone...everything. I always look forward to relief around 5'ish so I can get supper ready. We have great teamwork in the evenings. I give Little Buddy a bath, then I get him ready for bed while Hubby is getting the girls bathed. Then I clean up the kitchen while Hubby is getting their snacks and movie ready. Then I read them each a story, Daddy reads the Bible, we all pray together and the day is done. On Wednesday nights I take Big Sissy to choir and go to a Bible study while Daddy stays home with the little ones. This week no one got to bed on time, I had to skip my Bible study, I'm pretty sure we didn't read the Bible every night, and I'm still in my pajamas now at 1:30 in the afternoon.

Here's what I like when he's gone. I sleep so much better. I know...that sounds crazy. I always hear women say they can't sleep when they're husband is gone. I don't know why. I don't really get scared to be alone, and I LOVE having the bed all to myself. My favorite way to sleep is diagonally in the bed. And I don't have to listen to snoring all night. Heavenly. But if I had to choose, I would still opt for less sleep and my hubby by my side. I'm so glad this trip is over. I'm singing the Dora theme song...We did it...we did it...lo hicimos...we did it. Welcome home!!!!