Embarassing Mom Moment #2437

After dropping Alayna off at preschool this morning Seth and I went to run an errand together. He is a pretty good little helper/shopper. As I was getting the things on my list, one of them was orange juice (you know where this is going???). Anyway, I got the orange juice (plastic jug) and was going to put it in the back of the cart, but Seth wanted to help me (he normally takes the item and puts it in the back of the cart for me). He was buckled in the front of the cart and when he took the orange juice, it was heavier then he thought and when he twisted, it dropped to the floor...and the lid cracked = OJspillage!! He was holding it himself (without my help like normal) b/c I had just let go to wave "Hi!" to someone we knew. Bad timing!! Thankfully, the person I was saying "Hi!" to came over and chatted with me during the 'episode' and a store worker was nearby and said he'd take care of everything. Seth kept saying, "sorry mommy"...amazingly enough, it wasn't his fault..this time. :)

Let's Go Fly a Kite!

What a great idea on a day that is gorgeous with just the right amount of wind to fly a kite nice and high!! The kids were pumped (and if we're honest, Dad LOVES flying kites too)! With my camera ready to capture Seth's first kite flying experience...let's go!

Alayna and Evan gearing up to help get things started....

Seth VERY excited to get to be the first person to really FLY the kite!!

The kite is flying high in the sky.....maybe a bit too high...and now it's flying without string...MAYDAY - MAYDAY....we have an unmanned kite! Less then 10 minutes after beginning our kite flying adventure...it has come to an end. Dad and kids are out on a mission to find the kite...will they find it?? Stay tuned!

Seth Sayings

I'd like to get in the habit of writing out some of the silly things my 2 year old says...as I was talking to another mom this morning I was telling her that Josiah and Alayna still say silly things once in a while, but not as consistently as what a 2 year old does. I want to remember some of these things....here are a couple to start with:

-- as I'm trying to explain to Seth why he can't wear the shorts he found in his room outside he looks at me and says, "Not shorts mommy...little pants" -- how can you argue with that??

-- I love to hug and kiss my kids....as I was kissing Seth over and over on his cheeks he asked me, "Hungry mommy?"...I said, "Yes, I'm hungry for a baby Seth"...."Ok mommy, you can have more" and then he leaned in for more kisses...have I mentioned that boy brings lots of laughter into our home!!!???

Stay tuned...I'm sure there will be more to come...there's never a shortage (it's just whether I remember to write them down)

Horses and Tractors and Donkey...Oh My!

This year we celebrated Easter out in Kindred. It was seriously the nicest Easter weather that I can remember. God blessed us with PERFECT weather for playing outside. Here are some picture highlights of our weekend....in no particular order...

traditional family picture

we didn't even plan the white shirts...but it worked great!

grandpa and all his girls

a little 4-wheeler action after church

when outside he must say "Hi!" to the horses...especially Jim.

he was outside ALL day...no nap...just playing...can you tell?? He is FILTHY, but he had a GREAT time!

throw all the kids in, it's time for a wagon ride

chatting with mom

we did a lot of this....sitting and chatting around the fire while the kids ran and played...it was GREAT!

what a great picture!

his second favorite thing to do on the farm....

by far his FAVORITE thing to do on the farm...

although he kicked grandpa off right away b/c he likes to ride by himself...yes, he's fearless and feels VERY comfortable on a horse

precious

4-wheeler fun

We had a great weekend of celebrating in a variety of ways the fact that we serve the one true God. He died on a cross for our sins and 3 days later rose again...what a MIGHTY God we serve!

Blast From the Past

Growing up we used to read Keys for Kids. They are still around today...a new cover, but still great content. A number of years ago I ordered a years supply (they were either free or at least a very minimal cost) and we had started reading them, but Josiah was a little too young and Alayna was a baby and so it was a bit tricky. Now that Josiah is quite a bit older and so is Alayna...we decided to do devotions together as a family when we sit down to eat at supper and we will still do Family Time, but maybe not weekly...at least not right now. Last night we did this and it went great! The kids loved the story, the application was easy for them to understand and it created a great (and long) conversation at the dinner table. Our meal was not gourmet by any means, but the conversation was meaningful.

Tongue Tricks!

Grandpa Holder showed the kids this trick a few weeks ago and they still enjoy showing their skills! Seth joined in the fun and I love watching him try to remember how to do it. Enjoy!

So smart...

This morning while I was changing a rather nasty diaper Alayna walked over and said, "Ew mom, that's gross!" To which I replied, "Yes it is, just think, someday you'll be changing your own kids' diapers"....pause....Alayna thinking....."Yep, but I don't have to do it today!"

I'll have to remember that line when she's the mom and reminds me of when I used to have to change all the diapers and I'll say, "Yep, but I don't have to do it today!" :)