Kidlets

So, Tuesday was the first day of spring, but somebody forgot to tell Mother Nature because we had a snowfall this week. At least it quickly melted and I love some puddle jumping pictures.

Avery is usually pretending to be a puppy. She crawls out of bed and nuzzles me when she wakes up. She barks much more than attempting English. She also prefers her meals under the table. So, she was pleased to realize that her hoodie today has puppy ears.

I was pleased to find her wanting to play with my make-up sponge because it was such a human behavior =)

I was also quick to grab the camera when the kids took a rare interest in dress-up today. As Tate donned his Dr. Seuss hat, he declared "I'm ready to go on vocation now!". We will be travelling to the coast for our annual family getaway soon. He also said today, "I have a great idea! Let's take a beach ball to the beach!" That's really only funny when you hear him say it =) I enjoy his "I have a great idea..." statements.

A day in the life...

Here's one Sunday when I took a risk and put Avery in a white dress. What?! Oh yes, and a miracle occured...it stayed white!

This has just been a weird day...so far.

It began with Avery, who missed her nap yesterday (usual for a Sunday), yet still woke up earlier than usual (and earlier than anyone else).

Then, as I exited the shower, I heard the doorbell. A situation can sometimes be remedies by pointing out "this is awkward". But it all depends on how the statement is received. This morning, it didn't help. The old electrician-man in my house didn't say, "Hey, no worries, if I had a penny for every time I've answered the door in nothing but a bathrobe and let the unexpected electrician in..."

I wasn't told they were coming to replace our electrical panel today, hence the surprise. And, hence the reason I postponed preschool (which was to be held in our home). I didn't want extra 4 year-olds running around our backyard with a live wire sitting in the grass.

So, we tried to busy ourselves with books and games, and then I realized no electricity means no heat! The temperature was dropping as my friend called to invite us over for a play-date this afternoon to which I replied, "How about we barge over now =)". She kindly obliged and we enjoyed the morning in their home. But not until I ran to the bank and then returned home for my phone and then realized it was sitting in the car console staring me in the face the entire ride.

After the playdate, there was still no heat, so we headed to McD's for lunch. My fingers shocked the worker as I handed her the money and she screamed =) As soon as we got home Tate was begging for food. When I asked him "What was the purpose of us going to McDonalds?" he said, of course, "To play."

By the way, Tate's new fighting power is to pretend to throw something out you and say "Splat!" I liked mom's comment "That's the worst. A wet mess on you" Oh mom, you're so funny.

Thankfully, Avery slept for a good while when we got home. Even though there was lots of drill noise and no heat and her door being opened with lights being flicked on and off to check for power.

The moral of this rambling is: heat is awesome!!

Goings-on

Tate was at preschool yesterday and dismantled the child-lock door handle. When asked about it, he gave his "It was somebody." shrug. So, Katie had a talk with the boys about lying and he leaned over to his cousin and said, "I did it."

Avery pulled a typical shower-adventure Friday morning: I come out of the shower to find that she hoisted herself up to the spice rack and dumped yellow butter-flavored popcorn seasoning all over. That seasoning was gross anyway. And my house is filthy anyway. I've been saving money on cleaning supplies by not cleaning.

Never a dull moment =) These are some photos that Tate requested. After each picture, he came to see how it turned out on camera, quite pleased with himself each time.

p.s. We used some tax return money for fun today: Costco kleenex and toilet paper! I'm giddy with the excitement that I won't have to buy more for months!! And if the giant black garbage bag in the white trash near Avery in her picture offends you as it does me, sleep well knowing that I finally broke down and also bought appropriately sized white bags =)