Brett quote of the day

Ty and Paige whistle all the time. They don't even know they are doing it most of the time and it drives the rest of us crazy! Yesterday Brett said to Paige, "Maybe you should be an astronaut, because you can't whistle in space."

Can I go ride my bike?

There are somethings that my kids are great at, but there are a few things that all four of them have been a little slower than normal at. I will admit that many of these things fall under the category "lazy parenting", they include potty training, shoe tying and bike riding. Well, with the latter two Brett has always told us that he "knows" how to do them, he just pulls the loop too far or can't keep his balance well enough. So, recently he has been convinced to go beyond the theory of shoe tying and bike riding and give them a serious try. He still gets a little frustrated with the shoe laces, but he can do it. As for the bike riding, for a long time he was content with his scooter. Finally, Ty and then Dave got out with him and didn't let him give up. And now, it is the only thing he wants to do. In the morning he wants to get ready in time to ride while he is waiting for the bus and on the way home he talks about how fast he will get his homework done so that he can go ride his bike. He is a boy obsessed, and having a great time!

Brett quote of the day

While playing tennis, "I have the reflexes of a pig!"

Tennis anyone?

On Monday the kids were out of school for teacher inservice. Dave had been working nights and was sleeping, so we got out of the house for awhile. Bryce, Ty and Paige got tennis rackets last Christmas and are always begging to go play, but I am a grumpy mom, who does not want to be out in the heat so, we don't go very often. But, this week the weather was great! I took a book and they swatted tennis balls and everyone was happy!

Schedule

It seems that I am too busy, too tired or too lazy to post anything lately. Maybe it is because I am making Bryce's lunch at 5:30 am to get him to Seminary at 5:45. Then, I come home and make the rest of the lunches and get the other kids up for breakfast. At 6:30 I pick up Bryce to get him to marching band practice at 6:45. Get back just in time to make sure Brett is ready and get him on the bus. Then, I drive Ty and Paige to school. So, about 8:00 I finally get some breakfast and then head to the gym. To be honest I am not really sure where the rest of the day goes (groceries, laundry, dishes, etc.) before I pick up Brett and Bryce (Paige and Ty walk home) and we get to homework, scouts, more band practice or what ever else they might be involved in on any certain day. And with Dave just getting started on a 45 day turn around at work where he will be working 5 am to 3 pm. I think it is safe to say that I am TIRED!

Brett quote of the day

I told Brett tonight that because he thinks he knows everything they are learning in 2nd grade, that he needed to work on his areas of weakness like handwriting and laziness. Every Monday he has to write several sentences using words they are learning that week. I told him to use his best handwriting and use at least six words for each sentence. Here is my favorite sentence from this weeks homework for the word 'dangerous'..."It is very,very,very,very, very,very dangerous to hug a very, very,very,very big bear."

Brett quote of the day

During a little thunderstorm yesterday...
"Lots of times I talk to myself in my head and just now I kept thinking "We need to find the flashlights." But, I kept saying it wrong in my head. I kept saying light flashes."