Little Charmer

As I was putting on a quick coat of mascara this morning, I caught Lincoln in the mirror, gazing lovingly from the doorway.

Lincoln: "Mom?"

Me: Expecting a 'why are you putting that on your face' question, "Yeah, buddy?"

Lincoln: "Even right before you have a baby, you are so beautiful. Even when your body gets SO big, you are just so beautiful!!"

This kid. He is going to make the best sweetheart someday. It will be a bittersweet day when the compliments will be directed towards another girl. However, I will cherish and encourage his precious heart at the best of my ability.

32 Week Nightmare!

Hormonal dream from last night: 

I went into labor, so my mother in law drove me to the hospital.  Johnny was tired and wanted to sleep.  He wasn't in any rush to get there, so he decided to stay home with the boys until it was "go time."  I woke up the next morning in the hospital, and apparently WE ALL slept thru it.  My MIL had slept in the chair beside me.  She was the one who told me I had already had her when I woke up.  I was soooo upset that I missed it!  

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

I'm Thinking Of Something...

Playing "I'm thinking of something that is..." with the Guppy and the boys. It is Boone's turn.

Boone: "I'm thinkin' of sumping that is white and a triangle."

Guppy: "Is it outside?"

Boone: "Yup!"

About 12 questions later, answered by "no's" we asked for another clue.

Boone: "Nope, there are no more clues. It's white and a triangle and outside."

Mommy: "Do YOU know what it is, Boonie?"

Boone: Smiling matter-of-factly, "Nope!"

Interviewing The Five Year Old

The following conversation was spurred from an afternoon full of young questions. I decided to turn the tables. Lincoln answered with matter of fact, prompt responses.

Q: What's a zamboni?
A: It's an animal. The kind in space.

Q: Where is Tuscany?
A: It's in Salmon Frinsco. (Smirks) Where they hand out salmons.

Q: What is an opal?
A: It's a staple.

Q: Who is Condoleezza Rice?
A: Umm...A stranger.

Q: What is a window pane?
A: That's when a window is in pain or it's FIRED UP!

Q: What's a frappucino?
A: It's a spicy chip.

Q: Where is the equator?
A: There are 2 of them. One's at Disneyland and one's at Costco.

Q: What does B.S. stand for?
A: Balloon snake.

Q: What is a sanguine?
A: It's a sad penguin.

The Newest Competetor

As I'm clearing the dinner plates, Hudson (18 mos) runs full speed past me, hits the fridge door with both hands and shouts, "I WIN!!!" He's clearly picking up on the constant competition between his brothers. Who he was racing to the fridge is beyond me.

Hiking Adventures on Mountaintop Ablo

The other day, we were driving and had the most beautiful view of Mount Diablo. I told the boys that next time daddy takes them hiking maybe I would like to join them.

Lincoln: "Mom, there is moldy mountain lion poop on Mountaintop Ablo. Are you SURE you want to come? I mean, we didn't see any mountain lions, but daddy put his hand on the moldy mountain lion poop because he thought it was just dirt."

Hmmm. Moldy mountain lion poop on "Mountaintop Ablo?"


(Picture taken during the last hike with the uncles and big boy cousins)

Lincoln Makes A Call

Lincoln just picked up Hudson's new Christmas toy cell phone and I heard the following exchange:

Minnie Mouse, "Hello?"

Lincoln, "Hi, I was just thinking maybe you could go out on a date with me? ...Ok! That'd be great!"

Oy vay!