Tooth #2, Gone!

February 27, 2009

It finally came out! This tooth has been bothering Eric for quite a while. It was SO CLOSE for forever. Finally, one AM before school, I was able to yank it out. The pre-pull was tramatic for Eric. He knew that last time it hurt a little, so he didn't want to pull another one. If you look close, you can see the tears in his eyes still. But, its out.For the record, this tooth is sitting right next to the first one, still not left under the pillow for the tooth fairy. Eric still has a hard time letting go of things. That's fine.

A Crust of Bread

Kate has been screaming at us while we eat, wanting food. So, Feb 23, 2009 we gave her a crust of bread. Here she is, enjoying:
Sad that it fell out of her hands. Not the best picture lighting, but I LOVE the look on her face! So sad! So adorable!Happy again! Look mom, no hands!And thus it begins - the feeding of the baby, solid foods. (Not really, that didn't truly happen until April.) But, she did like a crust of bread!

Valentines Day!

This year we had a fun Valentine's Day. I made a special dinner, complete with red juice and plates, and new plastic cups...nothing says fun more than food and decorations that are the color of the holiday, right? Well, at least the boys think so. Oh, and the red crepe paper decorations too. As I was decorating, it made me remember last year when we decorated their room with hearts and TP while they were sleeping, and even got caught doing it. (For a picture, go back to Feb. 08 in the blog if you want to.) Jim was working Valentine's eve, so I put paper hearts on the boys' door and in the dining room area. I think they liked it.

Here is our dessert, with a heart shaped brownie stacked like a cake in the middle of little round brownies. Yes, I even put strawberries on top. The powdered sugar attacked as I was trying to lightly dust it on top, but it tasted good.
Eric seemed to really catch on to the idea this year. He spent quite some time making valentine's - which ended up being just one valentine. I will show 1/3 of it here. Notice directions on how to open. Also, see "do not trash"! He was making the valentine and asked me "If I put a trash can with an x on it, does that mean don't throw it away?" I wasn't sure at the time, I just figured he was connecting real-life things and making his own idea for clarification. Well, that's what he put on the Valentine. Good thinking!Michael was allowed to attend (because I was helping) Eric's 1st grade party. He was so happy to be able to be a part of the party, and even have an ice cream sundae. (see picture of Eric posted earlier in the random pictures post) He also made a valentine or two, mostly drawing and then cutting up the paper. Sorry to have no pictures of them.

Jim was home on Valentine's Day, and that was enough to make it nice for me! Happy Valentine's everyone!

Going for a ride!

February 12, 2009

It was time to try out daddy's new bike. Fresh from the shop. The boys all got on their bikes an went for a ride. Here are a few pics:

Michael. (Turn! see, if you move your body to the side, you will turn!) Eric

There they go!

Jim, going down our (steep) driveway. Bike color = blue. Thats all that mattered to the kids, was that daddy got a blue bike. Jim knew all the other specific features he wanted in his new birthday bike.

You must remember, children, always wear a helmet! Jim got one with some ventilation in the top - not for any hair to wave through, but for the air to cool off his bald head.

The boys were way excited to have daddy go on a ride with them. And, Jim seems to really like his new bike - even if its used on the street with the kids instead of on a mountain trail.

Running for Mayor

Here's a little story about my political activities:

The "main road" right outside our street, where it ends and hits another road (a road which has 2 names, by the way)...that intersection is very very dark. The "main road" is Link Rd, and it intersects with C&S - or Marksheffel - depending on if you're going to turn left or right. So, that intersection, it's scary. You can know for sure that the intersection is there and still be in danger.

Coming home from "town", driving on C&S, planning to turn right onto Link...you can flat-out miss it! Or, since you know its coming up, you slow down and drive way slow for a mile! Not to mention the fact that if you're coming the other way from driving on Marksheffel you come out of a turn in the road and truly drive past Link, not knowing you've missed it. Or, the fact that if you're on Link your headlights are the only think alerting other drivers that the street is where you are at the moment.

I called the city. Can we put a light up? I was ready to go see people, fill out a petition or something involved like that. Well...I left a message and when it was reterned a week later, I was told to call guy #2. Called guy #2, who told me I needed to call guy #3. Guy #3 was my man, and I explained to him I wanted a light at the intersection. Do I live in the house there? No. I just drive that way often, and think it would be safer to have a light there. He'll check into it and get back with me. Great!

Not even a few hours later he got back with me! Yes, they have power there so it could go up. Yes, his boss said it would be ok. When? He can't make a promise, but sometime within a few months. Not even a month later, Feb. 9th, this is what I see:

My light!

Next on the agenda? Maybe I'm going to run for mayor!