Addisonisms

I need to start recording these in places other than in emails to my husband or in recounts over the phone when someone calls... they are just TOO entertaining.

1. We're pulling out of the garage to go somewhere and Addison asks:

Mommy, why does daddy have two bike helmets?
Well, he doesn't.  One is Mommy's and the other is Daddy's.
Oh, ok. So, you ride with daddy?  Where do you sit?
I sit behind him and hold on to him.
Oh!  You sit on the little seat!?
Yes.
But Mommy, your butt is too big to fit on the little seat. 

lol thanks kid.

2.  Addison and I were visiting with friends before church started - she LOVES talking to our friends and it gets her a little wound up, so our friend asked her:

Addison, did you have too much coffee this morning??
She replied: hahaha noooooo!!! (as she bounces around in her seat)
...then I mumble out that I didn't get ENOUGH coffee as a response to her bouncing...
Our friend then asked: Oh, did Mommy get enough coffee this morning?
No.  Mommy allllways needs more coffee.

HA!  True that sister, TRUE THAT!

3.  This one is really more about the pictures than it is about the story....  I suppose this is where you say "The picture speaks for itself"

This Ketchup.  Thank you Addison. 

Also, note that after a very brief lunch, "Ketchup" is on it's last strike.  I didn't get a picture this time... but Morgan placed a nice handprint on the wall.   She was then promptly put to bed.  After seeing all of this Addison still felt the need for speed - this time she only got a few strands of Hannah's hair covered in ketchup.... and then put her hotdog in the dog's bowl.  Awesome.  (At least it wasn't the water bowl this time!)  Just when I thought she'd start eating hot dogs again (she's eaten 2 in the last 1.5 weeks after not eating them for months).... NOT eating hot dogs has got to be un-American. 


When things like this happen, I'm reminded that our girls were given their specific personalities for very specific and God driven reasons.  Some of the things they do bring smiles to my face and warm my heart... sometimes they drive me bananas... but either way, in the end I'm always thankful for each of our precious girls... screaming, screeching, whining, and fidgiting included.  <3

Stay tuned... I'm SURE there will be more like this to follow...

"I've got Gas"

If you know anything about Addison, then you know she LOVES the movie cars.

We've known for months now that the second movie was coming out this summer.... in 3 days to be exact!  The flux of "cars" merchandise to hit the shelves has "fueled" (pun intended) desired behavior and has done wonders in making the last step in potty training (nights) a success! (the reward was a set of car sheets after staying dry at night for a few weeks).  Seriously - I'm sure there's something in every room of the house that can be tied back to the movie... Kraft has car shaped mac and cheese - that's in our kitchen.  She's actually watching the movie right now in the living room... There are Car themed coloring pages in the master bath.  There are Car bath toys and band aids in the other bathroom, etc etc.  Take my word. 

Well, yesterday, Addison seemed to be particularly gassy.  I used that to my advantage and gave her a lesson in ettiquite/manners... here's the amusing part of how it unfolded...

Me:  "Addison, do you need to go use the potty?"
A: "Nope.  I just farted."
Me: ...pause... ok.   "Well, what are you supposed to do when that happens?"
A: "Go to the bathroom."
Me: "Well, why didn't you?"
A: "I like how my farts smell."

I had no good rebuttle for that.  I usually don't.  Something amusing like this happens on a daily basis and until lately, I've failed miserably at recording them.   So, from now on, I will attempt to catch and record the witty and amusing things she says.

For the record - "Flo" is the character above from cars... she runs the V8 Cafe - the gas station in Radiator Springs... so she has gas too!

Photo Credit: http://www.motortrend.com/womt/112_0607_disney_pixar_cars/photo_18.html

Oh... and yes.  We changed it up a bit here.  Hope it looks a little better! ;)

Moments to Remember

I've always been one to choose my battles in parenting; remembering what is more important and what the goal is that we're working towards.  It hasn't been an easy path, but it's rewarding... and it helps to document the things that either drive me nuts along the way... because 99% of the time... they're pretty darn amusing!   So, while years down the road, I'm sure there's a chance that some of these shots might embarrass the girls... but chances are that they'll laugh too... because we do, and they're our girls!!!

Here's a picture taken just a few days ago (6 June 2011).  Addison didn't want to finish her cereal, so she took it upon herself to put it in the dog's bowl.  This is usually what we do, but not always.  Two lessons were learned today (I HOPE!)

1: "I need to ask mommy before feeding Tanner"
2. "Tanner's water bowl is for water.  His food bowl is empty."

HA!  The cereal must have needed to be watered down for him!

Someone loves sweet potatoes!!!