And more kid conversations

Listening to Sting's Roxanne on my blog...Murphy says, "Mommy, who is Roxanne?"

Georgia, Murphy, Millie and I were watching Ratatouille. Georgia and I loved how the rats sounded to humans like they were squeaking, but really they were talking to each other in voices. Georgia's wheels were spinning for a few minutes and asked, "why does it sound like squeaks to us, but they are really talking?" I said - well, do you think rats really talk? She says "no, but they do communicate." Who says that? Only GA.

The kids love infomercials. Georgia is always trying to sell me things, like the Snuggie (http://www.oxiclean.com/default2.asp) or the garden you simply roll out and water. I overheard Murphy say "OxiClean?" and a few seconds later "uhh. Pet stains." I'm waiting for them to throw that one in the cart on the next trip to the store.

Trevor is out of town for the week, so all four of us were in my bed watching "It's Me or the Dog" on Animal Planet at 9:15 last night. Murphy pipes up, "What's her name?" to which Georgia replied "Victoria Stilwell." Murphy says with a smirk, "Oh, I thought she was from Africa."

Conversations with Murphy

Murphy: "When I grow up I want to be a teacher."
Kelly: "What are you going to teach?"
Murphy: "Kids how to run!"
Kelly: "You're going to be a great teacher."
Murphy: "Thanks. When you grow up what do you want to be?"
Kelly: "Um...a nurse."
Murphy: "That's cool!"

Yesterday, driving in the car:
Murphy: "Um...why is the sky blue?"
Kelly: "I think it's a reflection or something."
Trevor: "Because it's God's favorite color."
Kelly: "Let me call Beezie and ask her to Google it."

Murphy to Mason, as Mason is whining at a dog in the front yard:
"Stop it Mason...we are going to take you to doggy day care."

A little cousin playtime!

It's Official...

...she crawls! And breathes like a fat kid all the while!

Go Zags!

THAT person

I think it's safe to say I am on top of things - I have a pretty good memory, am on time and don't miss appointments or double-book events. I'm pretty organized - I know where things are and like a bit of structure to my day. Apparently I am turning in to THAT person, though. The one who leaves the coffee cup on the roof of the car (of which I am not guilty...yet).

I was getting the kids ready to head out the door the other day only to realize I had Murphy's shoes on Millie. We're talking a two and a half year old's sneakers on a six month old.

I have to keep three packs of gum on my person just because I forget to brush my teeth on so many occasions before taking Georgia to school.

Millie has some crazy comb-over hair going on. It requires a clip, bow, or headband on a daily basis so as to let her see clearly, not through strands of hair. I put her in the tubbies one morning and stuck her clippy in my bangs out of convenience. Well, I REALLY must not look in the mirror (sorry public) because as I was driving home from errands I noticed a little something while looking in my rear view mirror. Sorry to my children for being such an embarrassment!

I'm in trouble now

I pulled out Millie's big toy basket so I could read some smut from the Today section of the paper. Notice: toy basket left behind. The file drawer is way more fun. She pulls herself up on everything now. I will be duct taping the drawer shut!

(2/4 of) My loves

More Annie plus laughs and some business

I spend probably 23 hours a day in contact with or within plain sight of Millie. The first thing she says? Guess.

Update: She says mama like it's her job now!

Millie Milestone

She has a tooth! One little (top of a) chicklet. Maybe that's why she chooses to nurse all night long. It can't feel good. She is on Amoxicilin for an ear infection (I'm on antibiotics for one too!) and Motrin, so she's been a pretty happy camper. It's good news for my windows and trim! When she's sick, she sleeps!

annie auditions

"How would it be if I sat in the ocean?" Song by Georgia

How would it be if I sat in the ocean?
How would it be if I hadn't have seen?
It would be like never before.
I would sit on a rock at the shore.
I would be as happy as could be.
I would be happier than me.

Two down....

two single windows, one set of three, and two ginormous windows to go. Then I'm on to the baseboards. Then the crown molding. Then the second set of crown modling on the arched ceiling. Oh we could be here a while...

Bucket full of entertainment

How to entertain a 6 month old:
1. Get a large bucket or tupperware container.
2. Fill with big Legos or Murphy's favorite "colorful dinosaurs."
3. Enjoy.*
* When 6 month old whines it's usually because she has emptied the entire bucket. Repeat steps 1-3.

Valentine's Partay

Some good times at Georgia's Valentine's Party with her best buddies. Murphy and Millie got in on the mix too!