To shower or not to shower

Erin was getting cast care instructions from the doctor a few days ago.

The doctor said "Now you have to find a way to keep this dry while you shower. I will suggest you put a plasic bag over it or something. It will be a little tricky."

Erin says "That's ok I don't need to shower."

Yup she's 8.......We had a good laugh.....

Bed time

So last night I tell Tyler, "It's 8:00. Time to get teeth brushed and get ready for bed."
He says,"But mom I still have energy You just can't tell because I'm not allowed to run in the house."
Trying not to laugh out loud at his stall tactic I do the "ummm well I guess just walk fast while you are getting ready for bed that should wear you out...Plus I can time you and if you do it really fast you will be soooo tired"
Smiling he says, "Mom I don't think that would really work for a boy my age.....I'm 5 you know. Plus I know you really can't set records getting ready for bed because there is no records for that in the real world of records. "
Ummmm well not sure what the real world of records is........but when did timing stop working....Ugg it was a tired mom's last resort......Goodnight buddy... stop growing up so fast. Mommy so enjoys your funniness even when I'm tired.

Shipsee with Gram and Gramp

Anna, Erin and Alli seeing what it would be like to dress a little Amish

Buggy ride

Our buggy puller

We had so much fun shopping and seeing Amish country. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for a wonderful fun day!!!

Kids at the beach

murffy at the beach

Murffy

We said when Alli turns 10 we would get a puppy. We put the kids off as long as we could. So here he is......so far he has been a pretty good puppy. He is a puppy though so he has a lot of learning to do. He will get about 8-10lbs at full grown. A big difference from the 75lb Retreiver we once had. We are learning too.

Some comments from the kids:

Erin "He is a good deal mom...he comes with accessories." (The lady gave us food and a couple dog toys to take with him)

Alli "I never thought I could love anything so much."

Tyler "He really doesn't like his cage mom, I think he could just sleep in my room, I'll even clean it up for him."

Life was so simple...what are we thinking........????

Time with cousins