More for me...

So, Nece has had this saying for months and months, and most of you have heard it... but I want to make sure I capture it on my blog. Remember, that was the reason I started this, to have a journal of things that I never write in the baby book and to make sure they aren't forgotten.

Apparantly, this is how the body parts are referred to at Sue's. I can imagine as a daycare provider wondering how you will answer those types of questions while trying to make sure no parents are disrespected.

So... here it is:
Boys have rattles, girls have butts.

Have a good laugh- we sure did the first time we heard this come out of her mouth! But we love it!

How's that for an answer?

Nece, it's time to put your jams on. Which ones do you want to wear?

Butterfly ones.

Okay.

First we have to put my pullup on, then my pants and then the shirt. Now how's that for an answer?

I have to admit, I just started laughing as I realized that was me through and through.

They say mimicking is the best form of flattery! I'll remember that the next time she lets a swear word fly! Just kidding...

Have a great weekend! Dad and the girls are headed for a weekend with grandma and grandpa, while Mom heads off for a women's weekend!

Lots in the last couple weeks!

So, blogging isn't as easy as I thought it was going to be. No... it's not hard to create the blog posts... that part is simple. The hard part is finding/making the time to create the posts. But, I don't think I'm gonna give up quite yet... I think there are a few of you out there that actually read my masterpieces (hardly, but whatever), right?

So tonight, I actually took time to download and tag a TON of pictures (like 300 or something from the past 6 weeks, but Cindy's shower was included in that so, it was probably about 125 or so). Now, I know, you are gonna ask... when can we see them. That would be another task on the to-do list. I still need to get them into dotphoto... Priorities... blog update or pictures? You tell me... I don't know.

The last couple weeks... busy, like usual. After Memorial Weekend we were looking forward to a couple weeks without having to travel anywhere... did that happen. Nope, but more on that in a minute.

After Memorial Weekend we finally planted our garden. Now, we've been talking about possibly doing a garden, but making the time to get it done is a different story. Marc decided that he wanted pumpkins (last fall, he informed me of this... that's when my wheels started turning). So, his little pumpkin patch has now turned into:

• pumpkins
• corn
• broccoli
• cauliflower
• carrots
• onions
• cucumbers
• beans
• tomatoes
• peppers
• cantaloupe
• and probably something that I'm missing

Nece had a blast helping her dad plant the seeds while Franny enjoyed eating dirt and hanging out in her stroller. Nece understands there are seeds in the garden and likes to check on them... It's going to be a fun summer watching all our produce grow and being able to pick it (let's hope at least).

Last weekend, we received a call that Marc's grandma had passed away. She was 95 and very sick with Alzheimers for a long time. As sad as it is to see anybody that you love and care about pass away... we do believe this was a blessing, as the disease completely took her away from everybody and she wasn't the same lady that he and his siblings remembered growing up. Because of this, we got some unexpected family time with all the siblings and cousins. Here's a picture of all of us, and a couple of Nece with her cousins.

And we're back home again for what was a rainy and cold weekend. Saturday, we spent our day running errands (nothing fun and exciting), but Sunday we went to Grand Old Day. This is an annual festival in St Paul. Marc and I have been going for years, though, it's a bit different with kids. Prior kids, the cocktails started around 11A for a fun-filled day of drinks, sun and bands. Post kids... we get to Grand Ave by 9:45 or so, and enjoy the parade and home by noonish. Just to prove how crummy it was today... here's a couple pics that were taken. (Yes, the pics above with the cousins were taken 5 days ago... happy June in the MN).

So, that should bring you up to speed on the last couple weeks. And, while I'm at it I'm trying to think of any funny little snip-its...

• Every day when driving by the local elementary school, Nece announces "there's my skew-el" and that she's going to ride the bus with Mya, Emmie and Ju-we (Julie, that's you)
• Franny still has NOT popped that top tooth through... hopefully soon. Though I did notice she went through a mini growth spurt this week, as I've had to pull the 6-9 mo clothes out. I can't ever complain my girls didn't get good use out of clothes
• The girls had a new babysitter one day, and from what I understand... they had a ball. I knew I had nothing to worry about when I told them I had to go to work, Nece looked at me and non-chalantly said "Bye Mom". Never even batted an eye! Thanks Kim... they look forward to having you back

Off for now! Enjoy a great week!!!