Well, they came through (see last post). Cute and funny. 

First with the cute. 

And then with the funny. But not really "funny." We all went grocery shopping tonight, and when its a family event, we go one-on-one.  Each boy in their own cart, with their own parent to supervise dote on them. At one point, I was trying to decide between individual packs of raisins, mini packs of raisins, and the big bulk can. Its for their lunches, so the mini packs would be perfect. But of course they're the most expensive. So I literally ask Donnie which is more cost effective, buying the mini packs, or the big can plus the plastic baggies they would have to go in.  I've always tried to be very frugal at the grocery store, but I'm even more frugal when shopping with Donnie. So of course we went with the 11.7 cents per unit verses the 23 cents.  And went on our merry way.  

Cut to me putting the groceries away at home, reaching into a bag and pulling out these. 

Yeah, we went with the bulk can of raisins (generic at that) and "somehow" Cape Cod Style Cranberries end up in our basket. And according to the price on my receipt, they go for 49.8 cents a unit. Donnie says the boys obviously don't know we are in a recession ;) 

I've missed both boys before tossing things into the cart that aren't on our list, but I've always caught the stuff before I actually bought it.  I guess I forgot to check all the items before Donnie loaded up the belt. How "funny." 

hmmmm..... writer's block, I guess.  I've got nothing.  

Hopefully my kids do something cute or funny so I can at least put some pictures up here. 

Play Doh in PJs

To Do

1. input into the computer about 23 notes from work that I was supposed to do on Saturday but forgot  

2.  finish the dishes, clean the rest of the kitchen, sweep, vacuum, tidy up from Donnie's birthday get together yesterday

3. try to ignore the left over bbq, chips and dip, beans, cake, ice cream in the kitchen

4. boys laundry, our laundry, bed sheets

5. read some of my book so I can finish the stupid thing already

6. play with Play-Doh, read 17 books, color, watch Backyardigans

7. go through Sunday's ads for Christmas ideas

8. remember to take a shower for dinner with friends tonight

9. try not to feel guilty about the lunch of leftover bbq, chips, with a couple bites of ice cream

10. go into boys' room 4 times over an hour and a half to remind them it is night-night time and they need to lay down and be quiet.

10 Reasons We Love Daddy on His 30th Birthday!!

He pushes us in our cars!

He takes us to fun places like baseball games! 

He lets us use his stuff and help outside! 

He plays silly games with us every day!

He takes Mommy to eat sushi!

He lifts us up when we want to see better!

He gives lots of kisses every day!

He snuggles when we are sick!

He holds our hands and leads us where we are going!
He loves Mommy a lot and takes her to do fun things like hot air balloon rides in Napa Valley! 

And he takes us on fun vacations, too!! 

We love you, Daddy!! Happy Birthday!  

Love, 

Reagy Man & Kiefer Bug

Kiefer unsupervised

For about 2 minutes. 

Who would think he'd come up with this?  

I left them "coloring" in their chairs and came back to this.  

He gladly posed for a picture. 

The warm-and-fuzzy-stop-me-in-my-tracks sight I saw the other day? 

Its the simple things. Really.  Like holiday cups. 

 

Peek-a-boo

I was rounding up the laundry this morning.  Got the basket from our room, grabbed the dirty clothes from the boys' room... back in our room, I heard this little giggle. I didn't see any children. I could hear playing in the living room.  Hmm...  I leaned down to grab the hamper out of Donnie's closet and heard the giggle again. Only much louder this time.  And then I saw this

Lifesong

I added a playlist to my page. So don't think you're going crazy if music starts to play (mom). Just some songs that I really like right now. Lyrics that have impacted me. Maybe I'll write more on that later when I'm not so sleepy.  (I got a latte at 6:30 thinking it would help me stay up until Donnie gets home. I don't think its gonna work.)  

I'm glad the other half of this duo is already packing his bags to come home. 

 

So Donnie took the camera and I feel lost.  

I can't take a picture of the boys wearing the bomber jacket I found on ebay to match the hand-me-down from cousin Carson. 

I can't take a picture of the unimaginable mess Kiefer just made while eating one single tootsie roll. 

I can't re-enact the scene from this morning to capture it on film... Kiefer dumping the Mr. Potato  Heads, running to the kitchen with the empty tub, putting it next to the counter, looking at me to make sure I'm watching, raising his eyebrows, hopping up on the tub, peeking around the Animal Crackers and smirking at me. 

I can't take a picture of the front yard and driveway to email to Donnie to show him how many leaves have fallen since he just raked them all up. 

I can't take pictures of them torturing each other right now. They are missing their wrestling time with Daddy and taking it out on each other. Laughing then crying then laughing again.

And I can't take a picture of a very simple thing that makes me so happy and sometimes quite literally warm-and-fuzzy each and every year around this time. I saw it for the first time this afternoon and it stopped me in my tracks.  But don't worry, I will snap a picture of that as soon as I get my camera back.  Any guesses?   

(Stacey don't cheat. Oh wait, you don't leave me comments. Nevermind.) 

Thankful Thursday

I started the day in sort of a poopy mood, so I decided I should snap out of it. I haven't done Thankful Thursday in a while and Donnie took the camera with him to the NYC so I can't just snap a picture of an adorable little boy to post here.  So here I go. 

I am thankful 

1) that Donnie's trip is only 2 days

2) that he gets to go to our favorite place in the world yet again. even if it is without me. 

3) that the nuisance of a tree, otherwise known as a Sweetgum tree, is in full color change mode. reds, yellows, and oranges all on one tree.  (and all over the driveway and yard ;) 

4) that the boys like their preschool and never have a problem with me leaving them 

5) for my coffee this morning

Okay short list.  But I should be getting myself and the boys ready for the day instead of doing this.  Yikes. We have to be out the door in 23 minutes and we are still in pjs!  (But lunches and bags are packed and really, I'm waiting for a load of laundry to finish in the dryer. I would like to say I was just extra ambitious and started laundry early today, but really, the boys just needed some clean pants!) 

My 2 (or 3 or 4) cents

As I pulled into the voting location this morning, I had a lot of emotions. I was anxious. A little nervous. Excited. 

I even fought back tears for a second. I was thankful that I had to search for a place to park. I was thankful that I had to stand in line behind 80+ people to cast my vote. I was thankful that I even had the right to do so.  Now, granted... this is coming from the girl that sheds at least one tear each.and.every.time I hear our National Anthem. Or anytime the flags pass me in a parade. Or anytime I see a story about soldiers coming home. Or leaving their loved ones to defend and protect my loved ones. 

Today I was the girl that was practically in tears simply over my status as an American. At the time, I was still hopeful for an upset. But either way, I was happy to fill in my line next to my candidate's name. 

And as it turns out, it looks like the other guy is going to be the victor. I am disappointed, but I am not hopeless. I'm a little worried about my tax status. And more worried about how our soldiers will feel about being told to quit a war they have dedicated their present lives to winning. Concerned about unborn life. Wondering about our nation's safety. 

But I  k n o w that when I wake up tomorrow, I will still be a part of the greatest nation in the world. I will still serve the same God that still sits on the same throne.  I will continue living my life in the best way that I know how, for myself, for my kids, for my family. I will continue to pray for our nation's leaders. I will pray that they govern this land in the best way they know how, with the power that (the majority of) our citizens handed to them. 

And I have a feeling this will be a wake up call for the Republican Party. Time to win back the trust.  Also a wake up call for Christians. Time to get back down on our knees and pray for the leadership of this country. 

(Now, if BHO really is the anti-Christ, well, I will be praying for very different things... I say that in humor. a little. because the reality of it is too scary.) 

(And in the meantime, I say, give him the driver's seat. let's see him "change" everything. and let's give Mitt Romney a chance in 2012 like he should have been given a chance this time. Stupid Huckabee.  whoa... getting off track here.) 

(Okay, seriously. Did anyone see this ridiculous hologram feature on CNN? Come on.) 

(it's official as of 10PM CST. President Elect of the United States of America.  Okay. Maybe there's a little more disappointment than I was expecting. Bright side- history has been made. One more thing to be proud of. My kids will grow up seeing a black man as the leader of their nation.) 

(okay no more parenthesis. the end.) 

Trick or Treat