366 Project: Week 52

Sunday (Day 365)

December 30, 2012

Once upon a time, there was a little boy. One morning, he peed so much, he filled the footies of his pajamas, and soaked his bed. It was so bad, he thought he was poopy and kept telling everyone. The mommy gave the little boy and his big sister a bubble bath while the daddy stripped sheets and started a load of laundry.

After the little boy was dried and dressed, he asked for an apple. So his mommy took him to get an apple out of the refrigerator. . .and when you give a little boy an apple, he'll decide to to pull on one of the shelves in the door. The shelf will then break, and when it breaks, everything that was on the shelf will break when it all hits the floor. The mommy grabbed the little boy and called for the daddy to come and get him.

After the daddy took the little boy out of the kitchen, he went back in to help the mommy. . .but forgot to close the gate to the kitchen. So, when they turned around, there was the little boy standing in a puddle of sticky peach schnapps, asking for his apple. His mommy took him and his apple to the other room, and got him cleaned up again while the daddy mopped the floor. . .3 times. (It's still sticky. . .the mommy and the daddy just stopped caring.)

The daddy, the little boy, and the big sister all played Dance Central on the Xbox while the mommy hopped around the sticky kitchen making herself a cup of coffee for the good of the family. The little boy got bored with the dancing, and decided to play with his Legos. For some reason, he also decided to pull on the side piece of the entertainment center, and when you pull just right on the side piece of the entertainment center, it comes off. Finally, the little boy had broken something that duck tape will fix. Ha. Ha. Ha.

The mommy sat down to drink her coffee. The little boy came over to ask for some. He always asks, even though the answer is always no. Someday, he thinks the answer will be yes, and he doesn't want to miss that day by not asking. He decided the mommy's half drunk coffee needed a little extra something, so he added an empty bottle of her eye drops to make it just right. When he realized that she didn't want the bottle in her coffee, he reached in and pulled it back out. She took it away, and cleaned him off again before he licked all the coffee off of himself. Then she finished her coffee. Yeah, that's right. She finished it.

TGIN (Thank God It's Naptime)
The End

Kadence refused to eat her food. Patrick told her she had no choice. Then he came and told me "She will be forcibly eaten." Well, thanks for the heads up babe. lmao

Monday (Day 366)

December 31, 2012

I got a Lofti drying rack for almost nothing on Ecomom.com during their Green Friday sale. Patrick finally had time to install it for me this weekend, so today I finally had a chance to use it. (insert happy dance) This is another one of those things you can file under "weird things that make Rachael happy."

Korvin is getting quite adept at using the iPhone. Now if only he could spell, he'd be quite a handy little assistant. As it is, he just keeps composing random emails like this. ;)

Kadence was feeding Korvin a snack today. She was using the snack to train him to do tricks. Hey, they were happy. Anyway, she suddenly gasped and said "Mom, I have to tell you something! If he eats, he'll have to poop again!" Hahahaha. . .yes, that's how it works.

Today marks the end of 2012. Tomorrow starts a whole new year. There's been a lot of both good, and bad that has happened this year. Most people would like to just remember the good, and forget the bad. However, experiences, both good and bad, shape who we are.

So I'm not going to forget. Not intentionally anyway. ;)

Here's to remembering how we got to be who we are, and here's to the opportunity of a brand new year to change what we don't like.

Happy New Year!

366 Project: Week 51

Sunday (Day 358)

December 23, 2012

Giorgio Armani + Batman = ?
;)

There was a guy on the adjoining escalator going up while we were going down. I was momentarily tempted to grab his arm as we passed each other and yell "Do you believe in fate? I think you're my soulmate!" Would have been slightly awkward while holding my husband's hand, but still would have been funny. ;)

Monday (Day 359)

December 24, 2012

Playing at the park! Had to get rid of some energy. He LOVES the slide.

Kadence was having a fit because Patrick opened a coke. She told him not to drink it, because it was bad for him, and it would hurt him. He didn't listen. So she came to me.
K: Mommy! Daddy's drinking high fructose corn syrup!!
P: Rachael, control your organic child.
He should have listened. . .the cokes expired a year ago. lol

P(gets up from the table): Can you watch the kids for a minute?
Me: Yeah. . .(while thinking "Well, I AM their mother. . .")
P: Ok. Kadence, do what mommy says, and don't touch your shoes.

So if I tell her to touch her shoes, what should she do? Hahaha

Tuesday (Day 360)

December 25, 2012

Everyone else needed coffee to wake up. . .candy cane in the stocking did it for Korvin. :) Merry Christmas!

For Christmas, I'd like a functioning brain. . .for both me, and Patrick. This time, I'm blaming Texas weather. It was hot when we left home. Now it's below freezing there, snowing, and our heat was turned off when we left. Have I mentioned how much I love our awesome neighbors? That's twice in one trip that Amber saved us. I see lots of cookies in her near future. . .lol

Wednesday (Day 361)

December 26, 2012

Home is just around the corner! Still have some snow too, which made Kadence happy.

I may have kept children quiet on the way home with lollipops and gummy bears. . .it's Uncle Peyton's fault for providing them. But they ARE organic. . .and the kids HAVE been awfully quiet. . .so I think he's everyone's favorite person right now. Lol

As we were unpacking the car, the kids were playing with some of their new toys. We heard Korvin screaming like his life was in danger, and went in to find him backed against the front door screaming, while Kadence was using the broom to push his new tumbling chuck dump truck away while it shook, and talked, and did what it does. Patrick thought she was taking it away from him, and had her go help him unpack some things. I heard Korvin screaming again, and found him hiding in the other room while the truck rolled around the floor doing it's thing. Without Kadence and her broom, no one was there to protect him from the scary toy. Poor little guy. Things aren't always what they seem. Kadence WAS taking his toy away from him, but it was because it was terrifying him, and she was protecting him. :)

 

Thursday (Day 362)

December 27, 2012

Korvin's first time playing in snow. He wasn't overly thrilled. He touched it before I put socks on his hands (couldn't find any of our mittens,) and it upset him. lol. . .Kadence wanted to make a snowman, but the snow wouldn't hold together for that, so she made snow angels instead.

Friday (Day 363)

December 28, 2012

Bang up parking job. . .I went to Abilene to help Sandra get settled after she got out of the hospital. Savannah and I went to the store to get some things for her, and I had to take a picture of this spectacular parking job at the hippie store (as Ruth calls it.)

Saturday (Day 364)

December 29, 2012

 Can't go to Abilene and not go by Ruth's house. . .especially since there's an incredible bundle of cuteness that resides there. This is my favorite baby "nephew's" sleeping booty. ;)

366 Project: Week 50

Sunday (Day 351)

December 16, 2012

Their new favorite toy. . .the box from KK's new dollhouse Nina and Papa got her for her birthday. They'll play with the dollhouse when they're finished playing with the box. Today it was a bed, a boat, and a spinning ride with Daddy.

At 9:30 Korvin was still asleep. I checked on him, and he appeared to still be alive. I left to go get a massage, and Patrick finally woke him up around 11. The weekend wore the poor little guy out.

Kadence asked me if her Merida doll needed to take her shoes off, since she was in the house.

"Mom! D-V-D spells DVD!!"

Korvin kept asking to go see Poppy while we were having dinner. We saw Poppy when we were in Abilene on Friday, and Korvin wants him to come visit. :)

Monday (Day 352)

December 17, 2012

This is how they were watching their show this morning. Still in the box. . .

Huh. . .this house was nearly clean a few days ago. Now it looks like a herd of reindeer ran through, and pooped toys everywhere whilst playing reindeer games with boxes and blankets. (Where did all these blankets come from???) I considered cleaning up. . .but I'm taking a bottle of sangria to the tub with me instead. Patrick, watch your step when you come in the door. . .there's reindeer poop everywhere. lol

Tuesday (Day 353)

December 18, 2012

Hair is overrated. I find that the less of it I have, the happier I am. One of these days, I'm gonna shave it all off so I can look like Ben. ;)

Did you know that Tinkerbell has a stinky butt? Either that, or he's calling her a stinky butt. This is his new favorite thing to say. Lol

Wednesday (Day 354)

December 19, 2012

While we were outside playing, Korvin picked a handful of grass for me. I'm assuming it's because there are no flowers to pick. . .but a gift of grass from a toddler is just a beautiful as a gift of flowers. He was quite please with himself, and therefore, so was I. ;)

When I read a recipe that calls for cool whip and/or instant pudding, I laugh. Also, when I read a recipe that calls for margarine, or "vegetable" oil, I automatically roll my eyes. The reasons are similar. If you know me well enough, it should be easy to figure out why. . .but here's a hint. #thingsyouwontfindinmykitchen #ever 

lol 

Thursday (Day 355)

December 20, 2012

Again, in the box. He appears to be feeding her blocks. Lol

I got most of the living area of the house cleaned and the floors swept and vacuumed. . .but then while I was in the kitchen doing dishes, reindeer came and pooped everywhere again. I don't know why I bothered. . .the world is ending soon anyway.

Friday (Day 356)

December 21, 2012

Korvin is packing for the zombie apocalypse. He wanted to be sure he had enough water.

I accepted a wine delivery, and the Fedex guy just asked if I was over 21. . .he didn't ask to see ID, because apparently when one is wearing pjs, no makeup, has plenty of grey hair, and a toddler trying to escape, one looks ones age. I'm slightly insulted. In the spirit of Christmas, he should have asked for ID, and then told me I looked 18. The nerve. . .anyway, now I have plenty of wine to take solace in. Thanks Ben! ;)

"Did you know that this Mary (on the cover of a book) has a blue cover on her head, and the REAL Mary has a red cover on her head?"

Why no Kadence, I didn't know that. . .

Kadence had to use the bathroom at Old Navy. (She calls it Old Natie.) After dinner, I told her to go to the bathroom before she took a bath. "I don't need to! I went at Uncle Natie's!" 

Saturday (Day 357)

December 22, 2012

 Anyone have any relatively tasteless vegetable oil they'd like to recommend for use with this recipe? Lmao Anyway, this is an awesome old cookbook my mother in law gave me. I'm gonna have some fun with this. :D

Me: Hey baby!
Korvin: Hey girl!
Who taught him that? Fess up!

As we were packing up to go down to Conroe for Christmas today, Patrick forgot my computer. After we got there and realized that, he then couldn't remember if it was in the house, or if he left it on the freezer in the garage. Seeing as how the temperature was going to be below freezing while we were gone, I had our neighbor Amber go over and check to make sure it wasn't in the garage. It wasn't. . .but she saved Patrick's life nonetheless. Thank God for neighbors!

366 Project: Week 49

Sunday (Day 344)

December 9, 2012

I think I saw Edward Scissorhands applying for a job.

K: Jesus doesn't have a body like men. Right?
Me: Yes.
K: Why not?
Me: Because he doesn't need a body anymore.
K: So he only has a head?

 

Monday (Day 345)

December 10, 2012

Kadence got a "big girl" haircut last night. She said not to take it all off because she didn't want to look like Uncle Benny, because that would be bad because he doesn't have any hair. ;)

I think Korvin was trying not to be seen. . .using ostrich defense. Lol

Both kids were snuggling contentedly in my lap while watching Backyardigans. . .I'd say that made me happy, but I REALLY needed to pee. So close to perfection. ;)

Tuesday (Day 346)

December 11, 2012

Does this baby make my butt look too big? ;)

This is how he likes to shop. . .and do pretty much everything else. Lol

Last time Kadence took her shopping cart and went shopping, she went to the "store" and asked for organic, pastured eggs. Then she yelled to me that they were all out, and asked what to do. I told her to go to the farm.

Just now, she told me she was going to the "store" and would be right back with the coconuts for our coconut oil party. I know we use a lot of coconut oil. . .but this is the first I'm hearing about a party for it. . .or with it. LOL

Wednesday (Day 347)

December 12, 2012

Once upon a time, there was a little boy. One day, he decided to help his mommy by cleaning off the couch while she was trying to fold laundry. He cleaned of the whole couch, and was so proud of himself. But then he turned around, and the floor was dirty. So he picked up all the clothes off of the floor, and put them on the couch. He was so proud of himself for cleaning the couch, AND the floor. But then the floor was clean, and the couch was dirty. So he again resumed clearing off the couch. This process continued until the little boy's mommy had finally grabbed all of the laundry, and sorted it to put it away. Then the couch was clean, and the floor was clean, and the laundry wasn't. . .but the little boy's mommy is pretending that it is. The little boy was so proud of himself for helping get all that work done!

Later, the little boy's mommy was very tired from having all that extra help. The little boy wanted her to get up and hold him so he could play with the light switches. She told him no, because she was very tired. So the little boy screwed up his face, and decided to see if a good fake cry would make her change her mind. It didn't. She just laughed and took pictures. When he saw the pictures, he laughed too.

The End.

Thursday (Day 348)

December 13, 2012

Once upon a time, there was a little boy. . .yes, that little boy. One evening while his mommy and his big sister were getting ready for his big sister's Christmas play (where she portrayed her angelic nature,) the little boy helped himself to some more chips. There weren't very many left, and the were all broken up, so he decided they were just as much fun to play with as they were to eat. The little boy started pulling the chips out of the bag, and making a pile next to him. When his mommy saw what he was doing, he started picking up the chips, and putting them all back in the bag.

After all the chips were cleaned up, the mommy, the little boy, and the big sister went to the play. The little boy was very tired since it was past his bedtime, and he was unhappy that he didn't get to help his big sister be an angel. So he plopped himself down on the floor, and decided to stay there until the play was over. The big sister said all her lines perfectly, and then yelled "Mom, I did it! Just like I was supposed to!" and gave her a big thumbs up. It was adorable, and the mommy was sad that the daddy didn't get to be there to see it. . .but he'll get to watch a video later. :)

The End

Friday (Day 349)

December 14, 2012

Kadence has been waiting, and waiting, and waiting to see baby Liam. She begged to hold him, and while she did she was crooning "It's ok baby, I'm gonna be your sister!" I guess that's true. . .since his parents are her godparents. :)

This is left (points left,) and this is east (points right. . .which happens to be north.) -Kadence

Had to make a stop so Kadence could go to the bathroom.
Patrick: That bathroom is probably dirty, so watch your butt.
Kadence: YOU wash YOUR butt! 

Saturday (Day 350)

December 15, 2012

Patrick, today you accomplished something huge. I know you don't think it's a big deal, but baby, you're the ONLY one that thinks that. This was trial by fire, and now you're on the other side. There aren't really words to express just how proud of you I am, and I know I'm not the only one that feels that way.

Now your diploma can go in the box in the closet with mine, and they can keep each other company. ;)

366 Project: Week 48

Sunday (Day 337)

December 2, 2012

Christmas came early this year. ;) Thanks Patrick. . .but you still have to wait for yours. It's not nearly as useful though. Lol

Monday (Day 338)

December 3, 2012

Labeling GMOs is easy. See? :)

Tuesday (Day 339)

December 4, 2012

13.5 lbs of raw cheese in my fridge. You can file that along with the other odd stuff under "things that make Rachael happy." :)

Me: Someone needs to go to bed.
Korvin: Me!

Me: Someone is a tired, cranky baby.
Kadence: It's Korvin.

It seems we all agree. lol

Wednesday (Day 340)

December 5, 2012

"That's baby Korvin. He's a baby hippo, because he was born underwater." -Kadence

Korvin needs a nap, but he keeps asking for my coffee instead. Definitely my kid. Lol

Thursday (Day 341)

December 6, 2012

He wanted to play dress up. . .with KK's clothes. Lol

Friday (Day 342)

December 7, 2012

When he's ready to get KK from school (usually when he wants a nap,) he goes and gets the Boba carrier, and starts dragging around trying to convince me that it's time to go get her.

Saturday (Day 343)

December 8, 2012

 Christmas party gift exchange. Kadence picked our gift. When she pulled the paper off the box and thought the gift was nursing pads, she said "But I don't even want to nurse!" Hahaha. . .homemade apple sauce, and pear purée. It'll be gone tomorrow. :)

Kadence learned the 10 commandments at school this week. "Thou shalt not kill means don't murder. So don't murder. Please don't murder, Mom. Ok?"

Well, I was just thinking about that, but since you asked so nicely, I guess I won't murder anyone. lol 

366 Project: Week 47

Sunday (Day 330)

November 25, 2012

Small problem with letting the boy help pick out his Christmas gifts. . .he screamed about giving them back. Guess that means he'll just be that much happier when he sees them again. Lol

Monday (Day 331)

November 26, 2012

Patrick puts water in his hair to make it behave. This morning, Korvin climbed up to do the same.

Tuesday (Day 332)

November 27, 2012

He's got this stacking thing down. :)

Wednesday (Day 333)

November 28, 2012

We have a reward system for Kadence where she can earn quarters. For months she's been working on earning 65 quarters to pay for her music box. Today she earned the last 2 she needed. :)

Dear Korvin,
I'm glad your sister is helping you expand your vocabulary. However, "eyeball" is not the correct answer to every question you are asked. In fact, it hasn't been the correct answer yet. . .especially when you sign "more" while saying it. Let's go back to yes, and no, shall we? It was less confusing.
Love, Mommy

Thursday (Day 334)

November 29, 2012

Raise your hands if you're 5! ;)

Dear Kadence,
5 years ago, you made me a mommy. You've spent the last 5 years making me laugh, and occasionally you make me cry. . .usually because I'm trying not to laugh. :) Sometimes you make me more patient, and sometimes more exasperated. . .but overall you make me a better person. I'm so happy I'm your mommy. No matter how old you get, you'll always be my baby girl.

I'll love you forever.
Mommy

Friday (Day 335)

November 30, 2012

  At Patrick's company Christmas party. Seems like a good hand to me. :)

 As Patrick was laughing at me. . .and the wall was holding me up. . .I decided all that crap about having to be in pain to be beautiful is just that. Crap. I look best in the morning before I get dressed and put on makeup. My husband says so. ;) Goodbye boots. We're not friends anymore, and we shan't be meeting again.

Saturday (Day 336)

December 1, 2012

If I got this for Patrick's graduation celebration, that would make me the best wife ever. . .but since I already am, I'm not gonna bother. ;)

366 Project: Week 46

Sunday (Day 323)

November 18, 2012

He had some bunny crackers in his hand that he insisted on feeding to her, instead of eating himself.

Baby junkie needed a hit, and was looking for a fix. All that was left in the teething tablets bottle was powder from a few tablets that got crushed. He was trying to get every last bit of it.

Monday (Day 324)

November 19, 2012

Kadence wanted to push Korvin in the swing. Korvin didn't want Kadence to push him in the swing. So every time she did, he yelled "Ow!!" Lol

Tuesday (Day 325)

November 20, 2012

I'm making marshmallows. :)

Watching Korvin run across the room for the sole purpose of giving Kadence a hug always makes me feel better. Regardless of whatever is going wrong at the moment, at least my children genuinely love each other. . .for now anyway. ;)

Wednesday (Day 326)

November 21, 2012

100% made from scratch. (Who came up with that term?) The blackberry pie is made from blackberries we picked this summer. I'm having a really hard time leaving the maple pecan pie alone until tomorrow. :D

Thursday (Day 327)

November 22, 2012

My baby cuddling with KK's baby while watching TV. :)

Friday (Day 328)

November 23, 2012

Kudos to Target for putting something that wasn't full of crap in their bag of freebies today. I'm now addicted to Angie's Popcorn products.

Saturday (Day 329)

November 24, 2012

  Helping Daddy put lights on the playhouse. :)