Wordless Pizza Wednesday

(In case you noticed the blueish mark on Reagan's head- its paint. Not a bruise)

"Daddy stay home. Mommy go work"

Today started a new routine for Team Duntley. The boys' Mom's Day Out/Preschool program ended last Thursday for the summer.  I will still be working at the school 2 days a week throughout most of the summer, so Donnie will be staying home one morning a week with the boys. Aunt Kirsten, aka "KiKi," will be coming once a week also.   

I took some pictures on our way out the door last Thursday.   

Notice the height difference.  Reagan's got a good inch on Kiefer now.  

I wanted to take a picture by the car, so I said "Hey guys. Stand right here and let me take a picture."  So, instead they take off for a lap around the car. 

Reagan in the lead, Kiefer close behind. 

Coming around for the finish. 

"Okay, guys. NOW stand right here so I can try for a picture." 

"Okay, never mind. I probably have enough." 

Kiefer shouts "Hallelujah!"  and they head for their seats. 

And my last attempt at the church. At least you can see them dragging their puppies with them for naptime. 

Hey, Grandpa!

It's been a year since the doc fixed your heart.  Here's to another year! And another year, and another year, and another year, and another year, and another year, and another year, and another year, and another year, and another year, and another year, and another year, and another year, and another year, and another year, and another year,and another year, and another year, and another year, and another year, and another year..... 

I love you. With all of my heart. 

Conversations with Reagan Andrew

After arriving home from having dinner with friends, about 20 minutes after bedtime, I asked Donnie if he thought the boys were asleep so I could check on them. He said it was risky and I said I'd take the chance.  He added "I forgot to get their puppies out of the car and they didn't say anything." (They've slept with their puppies every night since Christmas '07 when they got them from Gma Nancy.)  

I went to sneak some kisses, and the following conversation took place:

Me: kiss Reagan on the cheek because he appears sound asleep

Reagan: opens eyes wide "Mommy, where dog?" 

Me: "Here, baby. Here's your dino. And your monkey. And your fish."

Reagan: "Where dog?"

Me: "I don't think its in here." 

Reagan: sitting up "Brudder! Brudder dog!"

Me: "Brother doesn't have your dog. I'll go find it." leaving the room. 

Me: back with the dog from the car, "Here, baby."

Reagan: "Tain tu, Mommy."

Me: "You're welcome, Reagan."

Reagan:  hugging his dog and rolling over, "Night night, dog. Night night, Mommy."

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About 3 hours later, Reagan fell out of bed with a loud thump and a shrill cry. (This only happens about 1-2 a month now, just in case you needed an update).  

Here's the conversation about it this morning at breakfast: 

me: "Ray, did you fall out of bed last night?"

Reagan: pointing to his head "Hurt head" 

me: "It hurt your head?" 

Reagan: nodding his head, "Brudder push me." 

me: laughing "Brother did not push you. He was sound asleep."

Reagan: "Brudder push me. Brudder did it." 

Happy Mommy's Day (guest bloggers)

Dear Mommy,

We love you so much! You are the most loving, patient, kind, caring, thoughtful, generous Mommy we could ever hope to have. We love how you read us lots of books, make us delicious pb&j sandwiches, pick out cool clothes for us to wear and smile at us all day long.

We love how you climb into bed with us at night, tuck us in before you go to bed and make Daddy comfort us if we wake up. We love how you laugh when we're being silly, laugh when we're being naughty, and laugh until you cry when we're being precious. 

You take us to the zoo, take us to the park and take us to play at the mall. You color with us, paint with us and play Play-Doh with us. Because of you, we want for nothing and are so happy!

You are the love of our lives and we're so proud to call you our Mommy.

Happy Mommy's Day!

Love, Kiefer Bug and Reagan Man (and Daddy)