How many meltdowns?

It is 9:02 am and here is a list of the meltdowns that we have had this morning. Try to guess who had each one...

1. I didn't make pancakes.

2. I toasted the waffles.

3. We didn't have any juice.

4. I cleaned up the markers.

5. The lights were turned out.

6. Someone was in the bathroom while I changed a diaper, so he missed seeing the poop.

7. The books fell off the shelf.

8. The cereal spilt on the chair.

9. They had to share a chair.

10. Cookie Monster video or Elmo video?

11. I had to comb their hair.

12. No fruit snacks right now.

13. But I wanted a bagel too!

Um...I think that is all, but there is a good chance that I have missed one or two. It's going to be a great day!

Rain Rain Go Away...Or Not

We should really stop relying on weather.com to plan our activities. Despite their hour-by-hour details, they are rarely correct, and we inevitably get caught in the rain....just like we did on Saturday night when we ventured out to Bluesfest at Grant Park for a picnic and some fun. However, it didn't really matter...the kids had just as much fun in the rain, maybe even more!

House Rules

Jackson has this new thing where he says, "I have a new rule..." and then goes on to tell us the new rule that he has come up with. Here is a sample of some of our new house rules:

1. Everyday when we cross the street, Jackson has to hold hands with Mommy and Abby has to hold hands with Daddy.

2. No crocs in the pool.

3. Any time that Jackson gets hurt, Abby has to make him feel better. Any time that Abby get hurt, Jackson has to make her feel better. It's their job!

4. Every night at bedtime, we will read "Go Dog Go".

5. Every morning we will watch Chuggington, but not in the afternoon or nighttime, because it is a morning show.

6. Whenever we watch TV, Jackson will hold the remote control. It is his job to turn the volume up or down.

7. When we are out for a tricycle ride and Jackson rings his bell, that means that we all have to go really really fast!

Saturday T-Ball

This Saturday we got to play T-Ball outside! Yea! We have been playing all Spring in the gym, but not this weekend....we got to play outside in the dirt! The kids loved it! They were all filthy before they started playing, but it didn't matter, they were all having fun! Summer must be right around the corner, I can feel it!

Here are some pictures of our teams all-stars!

At the park

We took full advantage of this beautiful day by spending the entire afternoon at the park. We had a picnic, made new friends, swang on the swings, slid on the slides and took a few pics...here they are....

The long road to potty training

Today, Abby declared she needed to use the potty, but she refused to let me into the bathroom to help. I stood outside the bathroom door for about a minute listening intently and waiting for her to ask for help. Suddenly the door opened and Abby says, "Jackson, help please!" Jackson goes into the potty and helps Abby....There is a lot of flushing and giggling going on, and as I wait patiently outside the bathroom door, I imagine the mess that they are making in there.

Then, the door opens again. "Come in Mommy" Abby says as she takes me by the hand. As I look inside the bathroom, it is clear that there has been no potty going, but plenty of toilet paper wasting. I think there was about half a roll unrolled and all over the bathroom. Boy these kids move fast. They were in there for less than two minutes! Abby then decides that Jackson can no longer help her, and she wants my help. So Jackson is sent outside, she closes the door and I am left to clean up the toilet paper mess and help Abby get onto the potty. She sits on the toilet for all of 30 seconds before declaring herself done. I cleaned up the toilet paper and negotiated putting a diaper on Abby, and we joined Jackson outside.

I think it is going to be a long road to potty training Abby!

Look Mom & Dad!