Bath Time Babies

The kids were playing in the bathtub and I just couldn't resist, so I took pictures! Such posers.

Cuties in the Strawberry Patch

Friday I had the opportunity to take the kids to pick some strawberries. A friend of my momma had picked all they could stand and offered to her to come get some. She called me and asked if I'd like to go pick strawberries and she'd teach me how to turn them into her yummy oh-so-delicious jam! "Done deal," I said!
So I gathered up the kiddos and went to pick away! Autumn tried picking them herself, but was not very thrilled when she ended up eating a green one or two. So she decided to eat from the bucket! She was so so messy, but she got really mad when I put the bucket out of her reach!
The boys were happy to help, til they got the green light to jump on the trampoline! Then they were offered popsicles, which Alex said made it the best day of "his life!"
So mostly it was me picking and Autumn devouring, but it was fun. I came away with a 4 gallon bucket full, but I was told that I left too many ripe ones and that I hadn't picked enough! Guess I'll have to go pick more.
By the way Mom, remember you promised!

No this is not Anthony in pink, but boy do they look alike!

Gotta love little kid conversations!!!

Reader Beware. Following Story contains anatomically correct terminology for sexual organs.

So I've decided roller derby practice once a week is not cutting it for getting into the shape I'd like to be in...which is, not round. I sought out a good deal on some good running shoes, a willing person to watch the kids while I went running and finally picked a day to start.

I figured it would be a good energy burning time for Alex to ride his bike along with me, while I ran. I knew I was out of shape enough it would be I trying to keep up with him, not the other way around.

So we set out.

We got a block before my butt started hurting from all the jiggling it was doing as it bounced around trying to keep up with my legs. *sigh* So I slowed down to a walk and Alex turned around and said. "Mommy why you stopping?" My reply, was honest, "My butt hurts Alex." He stopped his bike and looked very sympathetic at me, "Oh. It's ok Mommy, my penis hurts."

(I decided, way back when Alex was intent on holding onto his penis for dear life during diaper changes, that I would teach my children correct terms for their body parts. Only within the last year has he learned what girls' have, mostly because he kept saying that mommy didn't have a penis, just a big butt!)

Well I chuckled slightly at his way of being sympathetic with me. Then he asked me, "Mommy does your penis hurt?" I had to correct him, "No Alex, I don't have a penis, remember?" A look of understanding and sudden recollection rolled across his face as he stated, "Oh, that's right, you have a retainer!!"

Priceless.

Took everything I had not to bust out in donkey peels of laughter. With a herculean effort, I managed to compose my face and voice with a simple reply, "No Alex, I have a vagina. My retainer is for my teeth."

"Oh, that's right," he said.
Gotta love kids.

Let Me Show You My MUSCLES!!!

Last night Alex told me that he wanted to show Daddy his muscles. Since Daddy is in New York, he told me I had to send a video. Me being me, thought, "Why not just a picture, but ok, I'll humor you and take a video." Well, I took the video and laughter ensued. It's too funny not to share. Here ya go!




Since Anthony decided that showing your "muscles" was cool, he had to do it too!! I love my boys!