Happy Day

It was not the best mommy night last night. Lots of getting up, wet diapers, wet undies etc. Combined with the 5a wake-up, I was leaning a little to the grumpy side. Jeff claims he doesn't feel well and I'm pretty sure he thinks he has blepharitis (pronounced blufferitis, this is another story for later.)

Robert was singing LOUDLY bright and early this morning about butts, undies and jelly doughnuts. (The jelly doughnuts may be my fault. One day he blurted it out and I said, "That's an okay word to use!" At least it was better than stupid, the word of the month on every single cartoon on TV it seems.)

Then I believe Robert attempted to 'moon' daddy, all while screaming, "Daddy! Do you see my BUTT!!!???" Little boys, they are such a joy.

Jeff responded, "WHAT are you doing that for Robert?!"

Robert's response... "It's Happy Butt Day."

Here's a Happy Butt Day to all...

More Zoe bday

Then a smiley photo of Zoe enjoying her bday cake :)

Finally, a terrible video by me of half naked Zoe with her birthday cake.

Memorable Quotes from Robert

Bowling is good. Bullying is not good.

Oppy MEEEEE

I've been a might bit slack on the photos lately. Partly because Robert has been sneaking off and taking awful pictures of me and partly because I've been busy being an awesome wife and mother *sarcasm*

But here is the first in the "Oppy MEEE" Series. Zoe is pretty excited that FINALLY it's HER birthday, and we've learned how to sing Happy Birthday (sort of) and how to tell everyone it's Oppy Meeee (Happy Birthday for ME!!!)

It happened.

While I'm in the admitting mood, 'it' happened. The cheesy schmoopy moment that get forwarded in emails and is the constant inspiration for Hallmark cards.

It was a cold and dreary day in Houston. Okay, it was 50F (BRRR) and gray. Robert was strangely unwilling to go to school and quite teary about it. Later, I sat on the couch with Zoe, watching WordWorld for the 653rd time (Hey- it won an EMMY and it's from PBS, that's practically educational, right?)

Then it hit me. They WILL grow UP!! OH NO!!! MY BABIES are growing up! (Shed a tear for me now) It lasted about 23 seconds before Zoe got up and started coloring her belly with markers. But finally, almost 4 years in, I had my gushy mommy moment. So maybe after all, I will make it through this mommy job :)

Admissions...

First on my list of things to admit...

January 1st Zoe voluntarily (without any suggestions from an adult or even a big brother who just wants candy) pulled off her diaper and sat on the potty. Then got up again, sat down again, got up, sat down, got up, sat down AND, that's right, pee'd in the potty. Oh hallelujah!

Finally, we have progressed to her climbing onto the real toilet. It's hard to be sure anything is happening, since there is no magic color change but we're pretty exciting none the less.


2. Somehow Zoe has figured out how to open the TV cabinet and get to the DVD player. Perhaps you remember 'The Great TV Incident of 2008.' History does not bode well for this. She managed to crash the shelf and jam the DVD player. I managed to completely avoid the topic by redirection (NOOOO, we don't want to watch a movie. Let's watch that favorite show of yours instead!) until I could pull the unit out when no one (uh, Jeff) was watching, turn it upside down and shake out all the DVDs. Oops. Don't tell Jeff. As far as we know, it's all working fine. *fingers crossed*

A Day of Robert

Yesterday I had the distinct pleasure of taking young Robert for his first filling. That's right, we had a cavity. I say WE, because there are few things that can make me feel like a failure as quickly as a dentist pointing out cavities. It is MY job to brush teeth, is it not?! He's only had that tooth for 2 years! And it's already got a cavity?! ARRRRGGGHHH

I will say though, I wish I could go to Dr. Joe for all my dental work. You watch movies on the ceiling through the entire exam. And the big bonus? The SCENTED nitrous gas. You get to pick your scent! That's right, strawberry, orange, banana or plain. AND you get to take the scented mask home with you. Words cannot describe my jealousy...

After the 'happy gas', movie and cavity filled, Dr. Joe, of course, scooted on out. Robert says, "Where is Dr. Joe?"

"He had to visit other patients."

"I love Dr. Joe."

I think we've had enough happy gas.

Then we went to pay for our $38 of nitrous and Robert hugged and kissed every hygienist and receptionist in the place. He did that the last time we were there too, so I can't really blame the gas.


Later that day...

"Robert, what should we have for dinner?"

"Turducken. I think we should have turducken."

Let's pause for a minute for those not familiar with turducken. This is a series of de-boned birds (turkey, chicken and duck) layered with stuffing then SEWED together. There is no chance in *bleep* of me making turducken.

"Mommy, it's easy. You just salt and pepper and then tie the legs up."

Clearly, watching the Cooking Channel is making more of an impact than I could have imagined...


EVEN LATER that day...

We are doing some yard work/gardening. (And by we, I mean me, with 2 children throwing dirt and running naked through the sprinkler.) I dig a root up, and show Robert.

Robert says, "OH MY God. Oh MY God" Obviously, he's playing with emphasis.

Me, "Robert, don't just yell God's name for no reason. If you want to talk to Him, talk to Him but don't just keep calling His name."

Robert, "Hey God?! I have something to tell you..."

I couldn't hear the rest of the conversation, but I'm going to assume it had something to do with a root.