I know that June isn't over yet, but I figured since I am FINALLY on SUMMER VACATION, I would take advantage and post! We have had some funny stories...
May 30--I know, I know. NOT June, but it leads into a June story...Note the picture below, the Jeep I abhor. Paul took it out red-necking for a second time (and broke it again) this day. He fixed it, then took it around the block to make sure it was working fine. Lauren asks, "Where's Daddy? Where's the Jeep? Is the Jeep broke?" I tell her, "No, honey, Daddy's just driving the Jeep." Moments later, Lauren and I hear a distant call..."Babe...I broke the Jeep. Get a towing strap and bring the Durango." Paul is at the corner behind our house. Jeep broke. So you see the Jeep, parked, after being towed behind the Durango.
(I don't have a picture of the second part of this story, so imagine...) Fast-foward to Father's Day. In the past 3 weeks, Paul chose to sell the Jeep (YEA!) and listed it on Craig's List because he now wants a boat. On Friday, a guy came to look at the Jeep and put a deposit on it. Paul wasn't selling the tires on the Jeep, so he swapped them for the ones on the Ford. (If you didn't know, we have an 86 black Ford pick-up that is great for hauling things and just piddling here and there.) Sunday after church--Paul is washing down the driveway as we pull in because he swapped the tires. He puts the Ford in gear and backs down the driveway. Lauren asks, "Where's Daddy going, Mommy? I want to go. Did the black truck break, Mommy?" I assure her, no, the truck isn't broken, but since Daddy changed the tires, he is making sure that the tires don't rub. Paul leaves (head's right out of the driveway) and Lauren continues to ask if the truck broke.
The 3rd time she asks this, the phone rings. Caller ID says 'Paul'. I answer, "Did you break the truck?" Paul's response: "Yep. I need you to get the really heavy towing strap on the stairs and meet me by the interstate." I hang up, Lauren says, "Did Daddy break his truck?" to which I respond, "How in the WORLD did you know that Daddy was going to break his truck?!"
We get into my truck and Lauren starts to yell at me that Daddy went "RIGHT, Mommy, NOT Left!" Then I keep hearing, "Where are we going?" until we found Paul. We hauled him back home. Good thing the Durango is a trusty vehicle (because I drive it!). How's that for a Father's Day story?
June 11--WE all know Lauren loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! She's even starting to sing the opening song! As a reward for doing such a good job with potty training, my parents sent Lauren Minnie Mouse pajamas! Lauren LOVED them SO much that she immediately undressed, put on her new pj's, and refused to change when we went to K-mart!
June 15--Carrie, Suzy, and I planned a Mommy and Under 3 event with our kids. We went to Tweetsie (the train) and had a blast! Carrie came up with a good idea--make sure to take a picture of your child before stepping out of the car as a safety measure. CHEESE!
"The Twins"--Harris and Lauren
Carrie and Chatham--Chatham won the "Best Behaved Child" award this day!
Fort Boone--Taking care of business!
Cara LOVED the train! She kept trying to climb out to see better!
Lauren recognized the ponies from our trip with Paul's parents and was furious that she had to wait a turn to "ride MY pony"!
In jail...Lauren was justly here. She and Harris were whiny during this shot!
Cara joined the 2's..."I don't WANT to, Mommy!"
Cara and Harris riding
Chatham as happy as all get out!
Lauren and Carrie--this was the only way to keep Lauren happy
Suzy had to threaten Lauren with not riding rides if she didn't get out of the teepee to take a picture!
PONIES!
I took the Lauren and Harris up the lift while the toddlers went on the bus. We had some chill out time at the playground. WOW, Harris, look at your HAIR!
Cara was REALLY getting tired!
As I mentioned, Chatham won the Best Behaved Baby award!
Flyin' in my plane!
Chatham would cry ONLY when he saw Carrie. Carrie ducked behind Suzy when Chatham would pass and the crying stopped!
We had a great time at Tweetsie with our friends! When Paul asked Lauren about it, she said, "Daddy, I"m going to Tweetsie on Saturday." We did not end up going, but nice try, kiddo!
June 20--Lauren is obsessed with baseball because Logan has played this year. She LOVES to watch him play regardless if it is practice or a game. Lauren had been wanting to play ball, so we found her a fat bat and ball. She was THRILLED!
Wardrobe malfuction!
Now I need to find her a "T" so that she can practice hitting!
Lauren has been really exasperating lately. She's pitching a LOT of fits or telling us no. She's refusing to take her afternoon naps which is where I think this is coming from, but she's also getting up earlier and won't fall asleep till later, either.
We have another ear infection, so our doctor is sending us to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor on July 15 to see if we are a candidate for tubes. I thought we missed this need, but the ear infections are coming about once a month so we are going to try to head things off.
Lauren's language keeps going through explosions, too. She averages about 6 to 8 words per sentence and is describing things in her environment with size, color, shapes, and details. She loves the number 5 (Logan's jersey number) and recognizes it on the radio dial, in books, on TV, or out in public. She blows our minds with what she remembers and trying to rationalize with us. Paul and Lauren had a conversation about where to pick up dinner in the car last night. Paul asked if she wanted McDonald's (her favorite) and she said, "Umm, no, Daddy, we went there already today." Already?! How does she know how to use a word like already in a sentence?
Paul's summer classes finished up this past weekend, so we're FREE! We will be heading to our favorite haunt, Charleston, over the 4th for some fun at the ocean!
Say a prayer for Suzy and me...we decided to embark on a four day a week trip to the YMCA to tone our baby/toddler/preschooler fat! We aren't sure of the results, but we're hoping for some toning!
