Hoppy Christmas!

Shhhhh.... After the kids go to bed, I get Brynnie's Christmas presents out and play with them.

They are hidden away in the the locked guest room with all the other gifts.  Little Lionhead bunnies - almost 7 weeks old.  The only thing Bryn asked for this Christmas was a fuzzy little baby bunny.  Check that one off the list!  Twice! And Merry, early Christmas to me.

Spelling Bee in Your Bonnet

Sue is getting carpal tunnel surgery so I asked the kids to make cards for her.

Grant: Dad, how do you spell "love"?
Dad: Ask Bryn, she knows.
Bryn: L-O-V-E
Grant: Bryn! you can't teach me!
Dad: But Bryn was right. That's how you spell it.
Grant: I don't want her to tell me.
Dad: It's just like Bryn said: L-O-V-E

A few minutes later...

Grant: Dad, how do you spell "you"?
Bryn: Y-O-U
Grant: Bryn! Stop!

Here are the cards they made:

Back to School

Yes, the boys are heading off to their first day of second grade.

Don't they look excited?

But first, a little backpack battle.

Take that!

And that!

Now it's time for some serious pictures.

No, I said "Serious"...

Close, but that's not quite it.

There's a little enthusiasm but it's still not what I'm looking for.

No, that's not right, either.

Almost...

Finally, some friends to calm things down and share the walk to school.

Rules of Engagement

While preparing for a Lego war versus his brother, Cole wrote down this plan, describing a new attack vehicle he designed.

1. If it touches it, it will disappear. [√]
2. If Grant has that power it won't work. [√]
3. It is a Lego monster remote truck. It will be awesome.

Easter Blooms

Look what sprouted in the front yard!

She may grow like a weed but she's as sweet as honey and pretty as a tulip.

Let's Go Fly a Kite

It was a beautiful day on the coast so we headed out to join some friends for some sun, sand, surf, and kite flying.

Also, since it is Easter weekend we hunted for Easter eggs.

Finally, we capped the day off with a campfire on the beach. We roasted seaweed (which we didn't eat),

hotdogs (which we did eat),

watched the tide roll out (nothing to eat here),

and yes, s'mores were involved (we ate them).

Legal Loophole

Following an altercation Sue ordered the boys to perform some service for each other. Not long after that I overheard the following exchange.

Cole: Remember how we pinched each other and we're supposed to do something for each other. So my thing is that you have to clean my hamster cage.

Grant: Well, my thing is that you can't make me do that.

Erin Go Bragh

Forgot to wear green? Here's a quick alteration to your attire that can help you avoid some pinches.

You might still find yourself on the receiving end of ridicule...

And don't get her started about spiders

Bryn came running up to me breathlessly:
"Dad! I need to tell you something!"

Me, thinking: Sounds important. Is the cat on fire? Did the groundhog see its shadow? Did the hamsters escape again?

She continued: "Bugs are trickier because they can stand on the ceiling."

Ah yes, those tricky bugs.

Potty Humor

Bryn: What is the funniest word in the world?
Dad: Hmmm, I don't know, maybe "dirt".
Bryn: No, it's toilet.

Bryn: Actually, I can't say the funniest word or you'll be mad.


Ah. I see she's been talking to her brothers...