7 things about my 7-year-old

Today is the girl's birthday! She made her entrance her own way, and has been princessing her way through life ever since! Here are 7 things that make us love her so much!

1. Her love to eat "white stuff" by the spoonful, cool-whip, cream cheese, sour cream, or crisco. You never know which one she wants if she just mentions white stuff!
2. Her shy sorrys. She gets too embarrassed (and angry at herself) if she has to apologize, so she has learned to write it out! The notes are great!
3. She was the easiest potty-train I've ever had or seen! She just did it herself! The want for starburst was VERY strong with her!
4. Her ability to run in heels. The cheap, kid, plastic ones that make any other kid fall, she can run in to take care of business.
5. Her big heart under her feisty exterior!
6. Her declarations. When she was almost 4, she declared that, "When I turn 4, I'm gonna be good and nice to everybody!" (still waiting on that one) Last night she said that if I gave her her present early she would, "be nice to me forever!" (I just had to laugh)
7. How much she makes me smile every day, how much she is like me (looks and 'tude), how she says just what she means!

We love you SSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH princess!!!!!

best par-tay ever!

I had the best birthday party in the world! We painted nails, and put stickers on them, but mine haven't stayed on , so I keep putting new ones on almost every hour. We made tostadas and english muffin pizzas, and had lots of candy. We played pretty, pretty, princess and dressed up, and watched beverly hills chihuahua. My brother got me a singing Taylor Swift barbie, that sings Our Song. My friends got me gift cards, chocolate, and nail stickers. The candles on my cupcake were spooky and kept lighting back up after I blowed them out.

I love you like I love my party,
The Girl

(The girl had a not-so-slumber party. 3 hours of slumber party fun, but without the drama and sleep depravation! One of my best ideas ever!)

chicken sitting

We are chicken sitting this week. We are supposed to let out the chickens in the morning, and put them away at sundown. The kids also get to gather the eggs! The first night, we get to the farm, and there is a dead chicken! I call my mom to get my dad to come take care of it, as the puke keeps coming up in my mouth. It was an interesting sight, it was on it's back, with it's legs pointing towards the sky. I guess the heat must have cooked it, because there was no blood. Inside the coop, as I was getting the "guard" dog some food, I saw a mouse blur past. Again with the puke. I just don't think I'm cut out for the farm life... Only tonight and tomorrow moring left!

game

The boy refuses to recout his games last weekend. I will give a quick recap...

The boy hit what sounded like the game winning hit (game was tied, runners on 1st and 2nd). The line drive went right into the 2nd basemans glove, and he wasn't even trying to field it. It surprised everyone, especially the 2nd baseman. Who then turned and tagged the runner going from first. It took the wind out of the team, and they lost that game as well as the next. That 2nd baseman had a lucky play!

waiting for the boy to post about his baseball games....

survived

The cat and I have survived 3 nights without the kids. I don't know who missed them the most. Mackie kept meowing at the kids rooms, and didn't eat so good. The girl had to talk to him every day, and it seemed to help him. I have not been eased so much. Selfish, lack-of-thought parenting makes me want to scream!!! I can't wait to seen them at school, help them change thier clothes, and give them HUGE hugs.

Good thing someone knocked me in the head with the thought to get a good piece of room painting done when they have to go away again! This time for 7-10 days! I will be such a basket case. It is very hard to let your kids go with someone you don't trust, who lacks common sense for themselves, and is not keeping the best interests of your children at heart! At least I have wonderful kids who watch out for and take care of each other! And who know and want to make good choices!

yesterday, today

I got to polish another person's teeth!!! It was awesome. And I REALLY like that the two people I have polished have good teeth, so I haven't been discouraged!!

Then, the kids went to VBS, which they loved. However, there are newer, hipper songs than when I went, so...

My brother called again last night to tell me who was pitching. Mike got another save, helping the Nationals beat the Yankees again!!

Today the boy had a field trip I got to go on. It was a fabulous time at the bowling alley! The bumpers were put up, and then they turned off the lights and it was REALLY fun!

Then, the kids and I went to Wal-Mart to get their dad a father's day present, and the ingredients for them to make him dinner and dessert. The kids were super excited about their plans! When it was time for the kid swap, I got leered at again! In front of his "lady" friend! How classy! I think I need to take a shower now...