Oh, the Things They'll Say

Ellie to Addie at breakfast this morning:

"Aaaaaaaaw, you're sooo cute when you're screaming!"

That's exactly what I think when she's screaming! If only I could be more like Ellie.

And a couple days ago while Luke was picking his clothes up from off the floor (one of only two chores he has), he said:

"Why do the kids do all the work around here?"

At least he was smiling while he said it, because he knew how ridiculous and hilarious it was. :)

2011

I really didn't feel like cleaning today (suprise, surpise!), so I did this instead. And I think it was worth it!

Hangin' Around

                    
 I don't know what you think, but I think we have a gymnast in our midst. :)

Executive Decisions

Yesterday Luke was discussing with Ellie what he planned to name his "next son." I could tell he was talking about a future little brother (there's no announcement to be made here!)...so I said, "You mean your little brother?" And Luke responded, "Oh yeah yeah yeah, my little brother...you know, the one I'm gonna get outta you." Ha!

Luke and Ellie had a very entertaining conversation while I listened secretly. Ellie told Luke that she thinks, "Mommy should have two more babies. I don't know if she wants to have two more babies, but I think she should." They eventually agreed that I would have one more boy and one more girl. Their names? Luigi and Morgan.

I'll let you guess who named who. :)

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Drama Not Averted

Yesterday Luke got his first bloody nose (that he was aware of at least). He was quite nervous when he first realized he was bleeding and he wouldn't move from where he was. He and Ellie were looking out his bedroom window when he noticed and he sat frozen in place until Ellie went to get me.

I took him to the bathroom and put a little pressure on his nose and started explaining to him that he shouldn't lean his head back because then he'll swallow blood.

Ellie: "Will you die if you swallow blood?"
Me: "No, but you might get an upset stomach."
Ellie: "Yeah...or you might die."

Can you say, dramatic?! Thankfully, Luke wasn't phased by Ellie's line of questioning and he recovered just fine. ;)

He's No Procrastinator!

Today I told Luke that in exactly one month, Adalyn would be a big 1 year old! Luke was immediately excited and wanted to make her a birthday card right away. Such a thoughtful boy...and diligent. Maybe he can teach me something about not procrastinating later soon.

We still need to work on his "N" and proper exclamation point placement...but I thought he did a great job!
Oh, and the drawing of a person with an enormous belly button was a nice touch :)