Bath time

It was a harried evening without a husband. I was finishing up two loads of laundry. We had just finished dinner. I was bathing the baby because we had spaghetti. I was trying to sew on cub scout patches. We were getting ready to head-out to scouts...all of us. At bedtime. But this is life in a busy family that includes big kids and little kids. So, in order to finish up some chores I left Sarah in charge of Max who was in the tub. He was already bathed, but playing happily. Then I heard the famous, "Mooooommmmm!" And then I saw the tub. And the poop. Like all my kids, Max had his first bath with a poop. All the kids came running. All the kids thought it was hilarious! I attempted to drain the tub, clean the tub, rewash the baby, all before Max ingested too much water from the bath toys and washcloth. And then I hurried about the other chores and out the door.

When relaying the story to my laughing husband his first question was, "Did you get the movie camera?"

And that is why I am a mom and he is a dad.

Quote of the Day

Sean: "We're watching Max, so he won't...uhm...like, die."

The big kids took Max out on an outside adventure

eating with sean

Eating with Sean is an adventure because you never know what will come out of his mouth. Usually this means funny sayings and not chewed food. Today proved inspiring and funny yet again.

Sean: "Sarah look at how cool I am. I don't even have to hold my nose!"

(Yes, the roasted broccoli was not a complete success. Several small people had resorted to eating broccoli while holding their noses. At some point, Sean realized he was "above" that behavior and could manage to stomach it smell and all.)

Tired?

After a long day of playing inside, outside, school, dress-up, books....well a long day anyhow, we had dinner. During dinner clean-up Sean asked the following:

Sean: "Do I have to go to bed now?"
Mom: "Did Daddy tell you to go to bed now?"
Sean: "No."
Mom: "No then honey."
Sean: "Should I go to bed now?"
Mom "Stay up and read up and we'll play toys and read some."

Sean hung his head a bit and followed me into the laundry room....

Sean: "I'm too tired mom."
Mom: "Sean do you want to go to sleep now?"
Sean: "Yes, can you brush my teeth?"

Cool!

Sean: "Mom, am I cool?"

Mom: "Yes Sean, you are very cool."

Sean: Nodding, "I thought so...."

Question of the Day

Sean was in his own little world at dinner... eating, singing, chewing with his eyes closed. Not that unusual really. Until very quietly, he spat out a bit and looking at it, he asked himself, "What is that thing they put on my plate?" He didn't question us, he just wondered aloud to himself. And Patrick and I lost it in hysterics. That child keeps us and everyone he meets in stitches. And what was it? An artichoke heart.

Rise and Shine

Luke and Sarah have started making breakfast. I let them use my electric skillet and they have made delicious eggs and pancakes and other items. They are eager to be morning chefs and enjoy helping out. It makes for an easier morning for me as well, so we all benefit. Unless the child is too eager!! So eager he sets his alarm for 6:15am so he can have breakfast ready when everyone awakes at 7am. Only he comes into Mom and Dad's room at exactly 3:36 am. He is found to be fully awake, clothed, and teeth brushed, ready to cook! (As this is what happened last night.) When I showed him the clock confusion swept over him...."I guess maybe I dreamt my alarm went off," he stated. So we'll all be a bit tired today. I laughed so hard at 3:36 it took quite some time to get back to sleep. But now the feasting can begin as I smell belgian waffles.