Driving back from getting groceries tonight, we were listening to an old cowboy song (The Old Chisolm Trail), which happens to be one of Chase's favorites. When it got to the part about "punching cows", Chase made a career decision.
Chase: I'm going to punch cows when I grow up.
Me: Oh, you're going to go out West and be a cowboy?
Chase: Yep. Mommy, if you were a cow, I will punch you.
Me: Thanks, Chase.
Chase: It will hurt.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Tricked you!
I took the kids for a bike ride the other day through the parking lot behind our house. As we were walking, I noticed that a black vulture, which is not native to our area, was flying over. (I am no bird expert--my dad pointed them out when he was here.) I mentioned it to Graham, who was mostly unimpressed. The bird flew away. I headed for home.
When I turned around, Graham was lying on the ground by his bike. I walked over to see what was wrong. He said, "I'm being a dead carcass to see if it will come back."
In my opinion, he was very convincing. Maybe that is how I can get him to lie down for a nap.
When I turned around, Graham was lying on the ground by his bike. I walked over to see what was wrong. He said, "I'm being a dead carcass to see if it will come back."
In my opinion, he was very convincing. Maybe that is how I can get him to lie down for a nap.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Words of Wisdom
A little excerpt of what our typical daily conversations sound like with each of the kids:
Graham: A leopard's nose is very strong. It can smell things from hundreds of miles away. It's really BIG. As big as your nose. And that's BIG.
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Chase: These legos move on their own.
Me: No, Chase, I think you have to move them yourself.
Chase: No, they move on their own!
Me: I don't think so, Chase.
Chase: THEY MOVE ON THEIR OWN.
Me: Okay, Chase. They move on their own.
Chase: I win.
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Gabriella: Will I be able to keep this rock when you die?
Graham: A leopard's nose is very strong. It can smell things from hundreds of miles away. It's really BIG. As big as your nose. And that's BIG.
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Chase: These legos move on their own.
Me: No, Chase, I think you have to move them yourself.
Chase: No, they move on their own!
Me: I don't think so, Chase.
Chase: THEY MOVE ON THEIR OWN.
Me: Okay, Chase. They move on their own.
Chase: I win.
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Gabriella: Will I be able to keep this rock when you die?
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Updates
It's been a busy fall season!
Sleeping in a hammock... at Lowe's.
The kids are finally old enough to go on hikes!
We enjoyed the company's fall party last month.
Sometimes we get tired of pushing them on the swings.
Gabriella is still periodically falling asleep on the floor instead of her bed.
She's enjoying her ballet class. Her favorite part is the giant mirror.
Sleeping in a hammock... at Lowe's.
The kids are finally old enough to go on hikes!
We enjoyed the company's fall party last month.
Sometimes we get tired of pushing them on the swings.
Gabriella is still periodically falling asleep on the floor instead of her bed.
She's enjoying her ballet class. Her favorite part is the giant mirror.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Watch your back, Mr. Bond.
Gabriella came home from preschool with a pair of spy glasses.
With the glasses on, she bears a striking resemblance to a chameleon...
With the glasses on, she bears a striking resemblance to a chameleon...
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