Saucy

Jack and his classmates learned how to and helped make applesauce at school. He has talked nonstop about the project to anyone who will listen including complete strangers trying to enjoy a romantic picnic lunch at the park (they're own fault for choosing a park next to an elementary school).

"Well...did you know I know all about making applesauce?" jack

"I think you may have mentioned it." me

"All's you do is cut up some apples...any color you want. I even used a real kid knife. Then you put them in this cooking pot with...some sugar and a little bit of cinnamon. Then it cooks all by itself...you don't even have to stir it or put anything else in it. Then it just has to cook all night and maybe all day. And that's it...you eat it. And it's really good! Should we go buy some apples? It's really good. And I already know how to make it. (and...repeat)"

So we finally bought apples. It was a good day so Jack was allowed to wield a real grownup knife. I'll let you know in the morning how yummy it is.

There was a little girl (boy) who....

Good thing this boy's so cute! It's probably the only reason I allowed him to continue to live this week. You'd never guess that this sweet boy had to be picked up in the Principal's office for yelling and throwing chairs. I now try to avoid making eye contact with his teacher. Some days I'd rather not have the daily behavioral update.

My saving grace?? The same teacher also taught my girls so she can't think the behavioral problems are all my fault....right?

Jack's first Giant's game.

Little did he know that we were setting him up for a lifetime of torture. If you don't follow baseball August was an absolutely horrific month for the Giants. And it's seriously affecting my husbands happy thoughts. Everyone, please send happy thoughts to the Giants. They need a sweep this weekend. And I need a happy husband.

Head out on the Highway

Has anyone else been traveling Hwy 4 lately. It doesn't matter the time of day there's always a back up and with all the new construction it's only become worse. Wish there was a Costco in Brentwood.

Back in the Saddle

3 weeks into school and all is well.

Marin, 9, 4th grade
Jack, 5, Kindergarten (Yippeeeeee!)
Ell, 6, 2nd grade

Appropriate Response

This Mother's Day when you're sorely disappointed in the gift giving abilities of your family here is an appropriate response. You may need to start practicing now so it will come out right.

Disclaimer: My children read my blog and I want them to know that every Mothers Day has been the best day ever.

Mom, I can't find anything to eat!

Who told him where my stash is?!

Like Father Like Son

The park is not my friend

Two black eyes from a bonked forehead.

One broken arm
All in the last 2 weeks. Spring has just begun...it could be a long summer. And I thought having a park across the street would be fun.

Appropriate Road Trip Activities

Dear children of mine,

Here are some examples of good road trip activities.

Smiling...quietly

Playing on the computer...quietly

And my favorite sleeping...quietly

(This is the newest member of our family, Mark)

So that I can spend my time doing this...




and this...

Compliance will ensure a happy and rested mother upon reaching our destination and who doesn't want a happy mom?

Is this a good activity?

Never know what you'll get when grandpa's incharge.

My Boy

This is my little Jack-Jack...

...at one...

...at two...
...and now at 3.
2 was my favorite age so far. 3 is shaping up to be a bit trying. Pray that we both survive. I suppose I'm glad he's not as volatil as this Jack-Jack.

More than it Appears

To the untrained eye this is merely a piano.

But to our resident car expert it is actually a parking garage.

Singing in the Rain

These kind of days take me back to my childhood. Nothing could be more fun than an umbrella on a rainy day except maybe a warm blanket and a good book on the couch.

Did you notice how cute Ellinor is with her little crossed legs and raincoat?

All We Want for Christmas

Dear Grandpa,

Mom won't buy us this great Cadillac from Costco. Can you beleive it? We look so cute in it. AND we've been so good! (except the part where we threw a fit when she made us get out) Anyway we've been thinking...if you bought this SUV for Grandma then we might come visit you more often. Just a thought.

Love,

Ell and Jack

A little Me time

i thought i could sneak away and watch a little tv...

Jack

I noticed that Jack has not starred on my blog yet. What's that about? Does the third child always get shorted? So here he is making his debut...

Jack Thomas

Here Jack is getting his first "real" haircut. I've always cut his hair in the past but we are having family pictures taken in a few weeks and I wanted him to look a bit more polished than usual. Yes, he frowned the entire time.