When I Grow Up

Riding home from Catch Air I overheard an interesting conversation between two wise 4year olds, Maddox and his buddy, Dylan. They were discussing what they would be when they grew up…here’s how it went down.

Maddox: When I grow up, I’m going to fix garage doors.
Dylan: When I grow up, I’m going to be a Storm Trooper. A green one.
Maddox: Wow! That will be great!
Dylan: Yep, I’m going to save the world. Save the world from the droids.
Maddox: Dylan, after you save the world, I will call you and tell you thank you.
Dylan: Thanks.

Coop blows his nose

Our little love bug is definitely monkey see, monkey do! During this cold season he has picked up on a new skill...he now blows his nose (kind of)!! So funny! I'm so blessed to have such entertaining children.

Is Gas Made of Matches?

While pumping gas this evening Maddox tried to open his door (which is on the gas pump side and therefore unable to open since the van is smart enough to lock the door while the gas “door” is open). I shouted through the window for him to stop. When I got back in the car I told him that it was dangerous to try to open the door while I was pumping gas. Of course, he wanted to know why…I told him that if the door had slid open and knocked the gas nozzle out of the tank it could have sprayed and caused a fire (a bit of a stretch, but I was trying to make a point). He asked why again…so, I said well, it’s flammable and makes it dangerous. His response….what, is gas made of matches? Ohhh man!!!! Good grief!!!!

Date Night

Jim and I had a date! Woo hoo! That was one nice thing about turning 31…HIBACHI for dinner! Yumm-o, my favorite! Bebe stayed at home with the boys and we were able to enjoy the evening just the two of us, a rare treat for us. When we got home Cooper was fast asleep and Maddox was awake and waiting for us. Jim had been working his tail off for the past couple of days and not seen much of the boys. When he walked through the door Maddox jumped on him…they were both ready to wrestle! Jim shed his button down shirt and jeans so Maddox felt the need to do the same…he quickly got out of his footie pjs and was ready to wrestle! He got in “fight position” and exclaimed “FIGHT” right before charging into Jim (this comes from the boxing game on the Wii)! In the middle of them rolling around on the floor Maddox yelled, MOMMY, GO GET YOUR CAMERA! It was so funny!! Unfortunately, I didn’t…I was laughing too hard!

A couple of funnies from my boy...

I have been really bad at keeping up with this thing...I found some "notes" I'd made of a couple of funny conversations I've had with Maddox. What a funny little dude (and a such a BOY)!

9-30-09

Me: Did you push Emma today?
Maddox: Yes.
Me: Why?
Maddox: We were playing the Alligator Game. She was going to take me down. So, I just took her down.
Me: Did you say you were sorry?
Maddox: Yes. It was just a game though.

10-12-09

Maddox: Did you just hear something that sounded like pfffffft?
Me: Yes, I think so?
Maddox: Do you think something just blew out of my bottom?
Me: Probably.

A Visit with Santa

We are very much looking forward to Christmas already this year! Maddox and Cooper had a chance to visit with Santa Claus last weekend. He came to Bebe's clubhouse to visit with the kids...what a treat! He was the most gentle, soft spoken, and interactive Santa ever! When we were visiting with him, there were just a few other children present so he really spent a lot of time with Maddox and Cooper (when he could stand being in the same room). Maddox thoroughly enjoyed himself, Cooper, not so much! Maddox told Santa that he would like a Lightning McQueen Jumping Race Track...I sure hope he's a good boy so he can get one! It's the ONLY thing he wants or has asked for!!!! It's so precious to experience the Christmas season through his eyes. Man, I love these little boys!!!

What day is it tomorrow?

Maddox asked last night what day it would be tomorrow...I told him Sunday. He said, "A church day?" I said yes. He said, "Oh no, I can't go to church, I just can't take all of that Rock 'n Roll!!" What a funny guy!!! He's in luck (I guess), we're not going to church...Cooper is napping and I don't have it in me to wake him up. Jim's working FIVE 24 hour shifts this week...today and tomorrow (off Tuesday) and then back again for Wed and Thurs and then back again to the station on Saturday!! Ughhhhh...this is going to be a very long week!!!! I do not like feeling like a single parent. Thank goodness for preschool this week! Hoping everyone stays healthy so that Maddox can go all three days!