Hailey to Elliot, in high-pitched voice "did you drop our baby off at Firetruck Mater's Castle?" Elliot in low voice "yes"
Riley continues to refer to his foam-dart-shooting gun as a "nerd gun"
mommy & daddy were discussing the expensive dental work mommy needs. Riley's solution "we just need the right tools" (I'm all for spending a little money on tools and doing handywork of certain types ourselves rather than paying (a lot for) a professional, but dentistry is not one of those types :)
Elliot, noticing mommy's leg stubble "you got a lot of feathers!" mommy "feathers?!" Elliot "a lot of hair, your legs are all 'pikey" LOL
Hailey, a little too loudly, when we're eating shrimp at a chinese restaurant "we're eating dead fish!" (this led to a feeble explanation about how there's some things that, although true, shouldn't be said loudly in front of other people)
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
glimpse into the future...
it's been like having three teenagers in the house, with the attitudes I've been getting the last few days.
a few days ago, we were driving home from the grocery store and all three were berating me because I wasn't going to McDonald's. Riley starts with the "if you won't ___ then I will ___" and Hailey agrees "if you don't take us to McDonalds, we're all going for a walk!" (she means running away) This is the type of thing that makes me want to retort "I don't negotiate with terrorists!"
yesterday, while I'm making dinner, I hear Hailey loudly and angrily explain "I'M NOT YELLING!"
earlier today, we are leaving Target/the mall, where all three were complaining about me not buying them hot dogs for snack (it was 5pm and I'd bought frozen pizza). suddenly Hailey is crying loudly. I asked her (exasperated) why she was upset now, and she says sobbing "because I want it to be my birthday tomorrow!" Riley immediately responds in a disgusted voice "now that's just stupid!"
just now, Riley is complaining (bitterly) because we're having cherries for desert and not ice cream. Elliot warns him "you say that one more time, I'm going to count. and then you're going to get a time out!"
mostly this is ridiculous enough to make me laugh even in the middle of them doing it. I try not to laugh too loud so as not to encourage the behavior one way or another, but good grief!
a few days ago, we were driving home from the grocery store and all three were berating me because I wasn't going to McDonald's. Riley starts with the "if you won't ___ then I will ___" and Hailey agrees "if you don't take us to McDonalds, we're all going for a walk!" (she means running away) This is the type of thing that makes me want to retort "I don't negotiate with terrorists!"
yesterday, while I'm making dinner, I hear Hailey loudly and angrily explain "I'M NOT YELLING!"
earlier today, we are leaving Target/the mall, where all three were complaining about me not buying them hot dogs for snack (it was 5pm and I'd bought frozen pizza). suddenly Hailey is crying loudly. I asked her (exasperated) why she was upset now, and she says sobbing "because I want it to be my birthday tomorrow!" Riley immediately responds in a disgusted voice "now that's just stupid!"
just now, Riley is complaining (bitterly) because we're having cherries for desert and not ice cream. Elliot warns him "you say that one more time, I'm going to count. and then you're going to get a time out!"
mostly this is ridiculous enough to make me laugh even in the middle of them doing it. I try not to laugh too loud so as not to encourage the behavior one way or another, but good grief!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
kid updates
Riley is reading so well, I just can't get over it! He just casually reads a huge variety of words, and now I have to watch out as he'll read over my shoulder when I'm typing a txt msg or e-mail :) He's had a wiggly tooth for months now, though we may have to the dentist check it if it doesn't fall out soon. He loves playing videogames and is extremely good at it. He can ride a bike without training wheels, and is getting pretty good at swimming (they teach them the crawl first which is a tough one) and is loving all the things he's learning at his gymnastics/tumbling class at the YMCA. I can't believe he is going to be in first grade in a few short months!
Hailey is writing her name, and her siblings' names, and copying other words, and making beautiful and clever artwork. She can tie knots and is close to being able to tie bows in her shoes (which her older brother doesn't have any interest in). She is such a smarty pants, and is going to do awesome at kindergarten even though she won't be 5 until a month and a half after the start of school. She also is really enjoying swim class and her tap class at the YMCA. I don't know if mommy's ready for real dance classes yet, but this cheap summer diversion is fun anyways.
Elliot is talking so much more now, easier to understand and so funny. He idolizes his big brother Riley (who gets a bit tired of it, in typical big-brother fashion), and loves cars and trains etc. he also likes to draw and color, though nothing's recognizable yet. In the last few days he is suddenly going to the potty himself, which is exciting because he refused to try as recently as last week :) He's been very shy lately (and saying "I too shy") but finally got into his gymnastics/tumbling class yesterday and gave it the same ear-to-ear-grin enthusiasm he gives his swim lessons!
All three are playing quite well together some times and fighting like cats and dogs the next moment. They enjoy watching (the new) Dr. Who with daddy, playing PBS Kids Play on the computer, watching Riley play games on the wii, running in the yard and riding their scooters in the driveway, meeting our friends at playgrounds, telling horribly unfunny jokes, and helping good-humoredly around the house.
our primary kids' website (http://rileyscott.aboutmybaby.com/) has been renewed so we'll go back to posting most photos there and on facebook, though you can also view recent pics at http://sunnyd1975.shutterfly.com/292
Hailey is writing her name, and her siblings' names, and copying other words, and making beautiful and clever artwork. She can tie knots and is close to being able to tie bows in her shoes (which her older brother doesn't have any interest in). She is such a smarty pants, and is going to do awesome at kindergarten even though she won't be 5 until a month and a half after the start of school. She also is really enjoying swim class and her tap class at the YMCA. I don't know if mommy's ready for real dance classes yet, but this cheap summer diversion is fun anyways.
Elliot is talking so much more now, easier to understand and so funny. He idolizes his big brother Riley (who gets a bit tired of it, in typical big-brother fashion), and loves cars and trains etc. he also likes to draw and color, though nothing's recognizable yet. In the last few days he is suddenly going to the potty himself, which is exciting because he refused to try as recently as last week :) He's been very shy lately (and saying "I too shy") but finally got into his gymnastics/tumbling class yesterday and gave it the same ear-to-ear-grin enthusiasm he gives his swim lessons!
All three are playing quite well together some times and fighting like cats and dogs the next moment. They enjoy watching (the new) Dr. Who with daddy, playing PBS Kids Play on the computer, watching Riley play games on the wii, running in the yard and riding their scooters in the driveway, meeting our friends at playgrounds, telling horribly unfunny jokes, and helping good-humoredly around the house.
Monday, July 5, 2010
new funnies
Elliot, to Oma, on the stairs up to Hailey's tap class at the YMCA "that's where the tap happens!"
Daddy let Elliot try his grapefruit juice, Elliot makes a face and says "that is yucky to me. is that yummy to you?"
Hailey "everybody has feet, even Michael!"
Daddy let Elliot try his grapefruit juice, Elliot makes a face and says "that is yucky to me. is that yummy to you?"
Hailey "everybody has feet, even Michael!"
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