Allison lost another tooth - on top. That makes three across the front, but no new ones have really come in yet. So I'm wondering how she bites things. Not that it was an issue today.... the kids lost their lunch due to goofing off that led to an argument that led to lunch ending up on the floor. Kids went into timeout and Brian and I planned to drive a mealtime manners point home by being rather sympathetic to the kids afternoon hunger, but steadfast in the fact that the next meal was dinner.
We ate dinner early-ish and let the kids have extras. We'll see if they remember tomorrow. Of course, this did lead to an interesting incident at the grocery store where Jacob and I were standing in line and he said something like "Do I get lunch when we get home?" Me: "No." Jacob: "But you didn't let me eat lunch earlier...." It's like 2pm. The guy in front of me kindof turned around with a funny look on his face.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas
Here are a few pics from Christmas Eve and Christmas in WI.
Christmas Eve - a couple of superheroes...
wrestling......
and making a gingerbread house.
New Christmas pajamas, and hanging stockings by the chimney with care. Note that stockings do not normally hang by the chimney because the stocking holders are heavy and mom fears that a good hard tug will result in a cracked noggin. But we transported them for the night.
And then we danced.
Christmas morning.... lots of goodies. Jacob loved "all his gifts," which included the Batcave, Bakugan (which mom and dad don't really understand), some superhero costumes, and a variety of cars. Allison (oddly enough) was more reserved, but really liked the Peeps, sewing machine (which she kept asking Santa for so she can grow up to be a seamstress - note anyone who hasn't gotten her a gift yet - let me suggest a sewing box), stuff to play teacher/school, and a grown up camera - which she's currently running around taking pictures with. Perhaps the next post will be Christmas though the eyes of a 7-yr old.
Christmas Eve - a couple of superheroes...
wrestling......
and making a gingerbread house.
New Christmas pajamas, and hanging stockings by the chimney with care. Note that stockings do not normally hang by the chimney because the stocking holders are heavy and mom fears that a good hard tug will result in a cracked noggin. But we transported them for the night.
And then we danced.
Christmas morning.... lots of goodies. Jacob loved "all his gifts," which included the Batcave, Bakugan (which mom and dad don't really understand), some superhero costumes, and a variety of cars. Allison (oddly enough) was more reserved, but really liked the Peeps, sewing machine (which she kept asking Santa for so she can grow up to be a seamstress - note anyone who hasn't gotten her a gift yet - let me suggest a sewing box), stuff to play teacher/school, and a grown up camera - which she's currently running around taking pictures with. Perhaps the next post will be Christmas though the eyes of a 7-yr old.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
It's NOT Christmas Eve!
To continue with the string of Jacob posts - he is insisting that it is NOT Christmas Eve. He gets really mad when you try to say it is. Of course, Christmas Eve is not on our calendar - so that didn't help.
In his mind, Christmas Eve is the eve of Christmas - and tomorrow is Christmas, so tomorrow night is Christmas Eve. We've tried the Santa comes on Christmas Eve and Santa comes tonight bit - no luck.
As for our Christmas Eve - so far the kids have played Superheroes and decorated a gingerbread house (will need to add pictures). Brian has made Vodka slush and chex mix. Next I'm going to convince the kids to go chip ice off the driveway and then we'll bake some cookies and bars for Santa.
In his mind, Christmas Eve is the eve of Christmas - and tomorrow is Christmas, so tomorrow night is Christmas Eve. We've tried the Santa comes on Christmas Eve and Santa comes tonight bit - no luck.
As for our Christmas Eve - so far the kids have played Superheroes and decorated a gingerbread house (will need to add pictures). Brian has made Vodka slush and chex mix. Next I'm going to convince the kids to go chip ice off the driveway and then we'll bake some cookies and bars for Santa.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Boy with blue nails
Yesterday after school the kids wanted to build a snowman. They played outside a while but never built the snowman because Jacob didn't have boots and they were distracted by throwing snowballs at Astro (Astro honestly likes this - especially if he gets to catch them in his mouth - way better than playing with a tennis ball).
We came inside and Jacob had to take off his pants, since they were wet from the snow. Then Allison wanted her nails painted. Ok. Jacob wanted his nails painted - blue. Dark, punk rock blue. Ok.
Then the kids wanted to put on a Christmas singing "show." Each one takes turns standing in front of the tree (which is in front of a window) and sings a song. Allison sang her Christmas concert. Mom sang "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," and Jacob rocked out to his very own, homemade, heavy metal song. In his underwear. With blue painted nails. And an air guitar.
We came inside and Jacob had to take off his pants, since they were wet from the snow. Then Allison wanted her nails painted. Ok. Jacob wanted his nails painted - blue. Dark, punk rock blue. Ok.
Then the kids wanted to put on a Christmas singing "show." Each one takes turns standing in front of the tree (which is in front of a window) and sings a song. Allison sang her Christmas concert. Mom sang "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," and Jacob rocked out to his very own, homemade, heavy metal song. In his underwear. With blue painted nails. And an air guitar.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Verbal Clutter
Our students evaluated each others' group projects and one person kept saying the presentations were full of verbal clutter. Does that mean there were too many verbs?
We're having some verbal issues of our own at home - mostly involving Jacob. He has developed two (annoying) habits. The first is to ask a question and then tell you what you are supposed to say in response.
J: Do you like it? Allison, say, 'Yes, I like it.'
J: Can I have a snack? Mom, say, "you can have a snack Jacob."
J: Here's your toy. Allison, say, "Thank you."
I think it bothers Brian and I more than Allison. Allison simply says whatever Jacob suggests. I think this leads simply to more suggestions. It's a positive feedback cycle.
The second issue is that Jacob has adopted the "northern" accent and language tendencies much more than Allison. Asking for the "bubbler" was kindof cute, but now he says many phrases followed by "don't cha know?" On a similar note - Allison briefly picked up the Sarah Palin "You betcha," but we finally traced that back to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (thank goodness!).
We're having some verbal issues of our own at home - mostly involving Jacob. He has developed two (annoying) habits. The first is to ask a question and then tell you what you are supposed to say in response.
J: Do you like it? Allison, say, 'Yes, I like it.'
J: Can I have a snack? Mom, say, "you can have a snack Jacob."
J: Here's your toy. Allison, say, "Thank you."
I think it bothers Brian and I more than Allison. Allison simply says whatever Jacob suggests. I think this leads simply to more suggestions. It's a positive feedback cycle.
The second issue is that Jacob has adopted the "northern" accent and language tendencies much more than Allison. Asking for the "bubbler" was kindof cute, but now he says many phrases followed by "don't cha know?" On a similar note - Allison briefly picked up the Sarah Palin "You betcha," but we finally traced that back to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (thank goodness!).
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Happy Birthday Allison
Allison turned 7 this week! She had a great day. She loved her gifts - dress, toys, purse, and nail polish. She really liked the Raven costume (see below). Jacob gave Allison a barbie and a hotwheel car. Brian had to talk to him a little about giving a gift for the recipient, though Jacob had a solid argument that if Allison had a hotwheel then they could play together.
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