OLIVER

So, today as I was contemplating what to post on the blog I remembered something Oliver said a few weeks ago. Okay so, it's not recent news and some have already heard the tale, but this is all I could come up with since my camcorder is missing a cord and I cannot upload to the computer ): I was in the office working over the internet (thank you Al Gore) and Oliver was busy dropping crayons through a cord hole in the desk top. So, I told him to pick up the crayons. He climbed off the desk and proceeded to crawl underneath it. He was throwing out a few sighs here and there just to let me know he was frustrated at not finding the crayons. When I didn't respond appropriately he let out a large groan (UGGGHHHHHH) and announced," There are just too many possibilities!" What could I do besides mask my surprise and concur with the boy that indeed there were many possibilities and to keep trying!

Deep thoughts by Porter

Me: Porter can you help Oliver and me clean up this mess? (Hope everyone sees the mistake I made in asking him)
Porter: (big sigh) Hmnmnm. No because a mean guy came by and zapped away my powers, my cleaning powers and now I can't clean up anymore. (another big sigh, accompanied by a downward glance and a pathetic frown).
I was tempted to say that I had the power to reinstate his cleaning powers with a powerful ZAP from me but, I was preoccupied with trying to stifle my laughter so, I let him opt for time out!

Stair Surfing

Porter takes up a new sport! We are so proud! This is just a sample of our day to day life! Ha Ha!

Fondue Fountain Fun

I know what you all must be thinking! Is she absolutely insane. What was she smoking? Well maybe that's the problem, I wasn't smoking enough! Anyway, the kids had a blast. They were very appropriate at fist, just sticking in their strawberries and bananas. Once they got the hang of it, they started to get a little crazy and I think if I hadn't been hovering I think they would have hung their open mouths straight under the "chocolate river"! Sawyer couldn't decide whether to eat the chocolate or hold Gram who was slightly concerned about her clothing! Needless to say the kitchen had gone from immaculate to demolition zone in no time and the kids were happy! So, was it worth it you ask? Will I do it again? Yea! I have a really short memory!

COUSINS

WELCOMING THATCHER! We are so excited to have little Thatcher here. The children were mauling him (to be expected right?) Cassie did very well with the overwhelming attention. Everyone was of course instructed to "hand sanitize" before touching! Sawyer was especially taken with the little guy. Most likely because Thatcher is smaller than him and he looked like someone he could boss around. He had decided that Annie was more of an equal and opted to shower her with hugs and kisses. It was pretty sweet. He also thought she looked like she needed to eat more food so, at breakfast as he was eating his cereal he would have a bite and then give her a bite. He loves his cousins!

Santa Clause strikes again!

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house children rushed and they pushed each other about. These children were not nestled or snug in their beds and you better believe sugar stains were smeared on their heads. And Michael in his kercheif and I all about could not get them to settle down for any amount. We threatened and shouted and called out their names, but they seemed to ingore us just the same. So, we told them that Santa would not appear if they could not settle down and sleep with their reindeer(from Build-a-Bear, hello). Their eyes how they twinkled, their minds oh how merry, and we laughed when we saw them and went a little crazy. When the children were down, Santa came with delight and left little gifts for each one that night. And I heard him exclaim as he ran for the door, Merry Christmas I wish I could help you some more. You're on you own now and good luck on the morrow, I left Porter a drum set oh well, your sorrow. I think he was laughing at what might take place on Christmas morning there would be a big race, for the children could not wait to see what was left, for they all thought that they deserved all the best. Larkin had been worried when she found Santa would bring only two presents to the scene. She had even stated it would be a Blue Christmas. We tried to explain that we all have enough, that less is more and we don't need more stuff. When the discussion concluded she temporarily resigned to the deal but, later would bring forth several appeals. When all was said and done everyone was extremely happy and mom went to bed thinking of ways to get rid of our puppy.