Where has my princess gone?

Up until last week, I could probably count on my 2 hands the number of days that K has worn pants this school year. She's always been a little "princess" getting all dolled up on a daily basis. Only dresses, skirts or skorts. Every time she wore pants everyone made a big deal about it. And one day she went to school in tears because I asked her to wear pants. I'm such a mean mommy!

Its been 4 days now - and she's only worn pants! What has happened? She seems to like attention. I'm wondering if all the attention about her wearing pants is what she enjoys! I can't seem to get anything out of her. I asked her if she'll ever wear a dress again. She doesn't know. I wonder if someone said something about her wearing dresses? Kids can be mean. I hope thats not the case.

Her 6th birthday is next week. I told people who asked for ideas that they can't go wrong with a dress. Oh no! Hopefully when the weather gets hot again, she'll realize that pants are not comfortable in the heat. I'll let you know how this progresses...

Piggy Bank

Just when I thought I had nothing new & fun to write about, my son gave me a big laugh this morning.

As we get out of the car this morning at his school, he asks me if I have money for the piggy bank, "my school's piggy bank." I had to think about it. What was he talking about?

And then it dawned on me! It had to do with events from yesterday when I had to pay K's tuition for after school care. Hers is due before month end, so I wrote the check & asked her to remind me to turn it in. Well, there I was asking K for something & Bubs was feeling left out. He said what about me, mommy? I'll get yours (I think I said tomorrow), but I really meant later this week, because its not due & late until the 5th of June. Remind me tomorrow, I asked. Ok & we got on with our morning.

He was reminding me to "pay his school's piggy bank!" I said no I'm sorry kiddo, I don't have it today. Thank you so much for reminding me. We will pay it, I promise. Just let me just transfer funds first!

My kids are COLD?!

So when I wake up this morning and decide to make the kids yoghurt, strawberry, banana, milk & ice smoothies. They drink them all up quickly & ask for seconds. I have all the windows open in the house to bring in the cooler morning air. Then K complains about being COLD. I say no way, enjoy the cold. Its going to be hot real soon. And sure enough, its 9am & I'm ready to close up the house. Window, shades & all. We are about to head to the park! Have a great weekend.

It's HOT!

2 days of triple digits & now evenings that don't cool off. Its HOT! We've managed to cool off during the week, at work & school. I'm not sure what we'll do over the weekend. Our house is hot! We need to get out. Unfortunately we don't have A/C. Every year we talk about getting it & then we manage to survive the handful of unbearable days. Maybe next year..? I am planning to take the kids to a local park with water play tomorrow morning. But plan to be home by noon. After that, we need to find someplace cool to hang out. I'm off to try to cool off!

Happy Mother's Day!

To all the mom's out there - Hope you had a great Mother's Day! This was one of my favorite's! Both kids were so excited to give me their presents. They made their priceless gifts at school. Bubs - painted a flower pot & it came w/ 3 pen flowers. He brought that home Thursday & had to open for me that night because he was so excited. It's perfect for my desk at work. He also painted a popsicle stick frame & they put a picture inside. He was so excited to have me put it up on the wall. K made me a placemat & a small step stone that says I "heart" U. We took it right out front where she helped pick the spot & we put it right next to our walk. All her cards were handwritten & she was so proud of herself. She's reading & writing more every day. She is so excited w/ each new word.

We met at a park this afternoon w/ Daddy's side of the family. The kids played in the sand & on the structure most of the afternoon. We BBQ'd & relaxed. Weather was nice - a little windy, but I guess we are lucky it was nothing like next weekend is supposed to be - 90's! We even all got in a little football game. I impressed myself with a few catches! K even got into it. It was a mixed game of guys, girls & kids. Lots of fun. We should get that going more often. I realized how really out of shape I am! Daddy says he doesn't want to hear me complain about how sore I am tomorrow. I think I'll be ok! Better get the kids off to bed. They look like zombies right now.

I wish my Mom & Grandma a very happy Mother's Day. I miss you guys! Hope to see you soon. Goodnight.