Early Voting and Early Voting

Emmett and I voted early yesterday. This was the dinner conversation that night....

Olivia: "Mom, who did you vote for?"

Me: "Barak Obama."

Olivia: "Good! That's who I voted for too! Ethan likes McCa-ain."

Ethan: "I've changed my mind about McCain, now I like Obama."

Jonah: "Me too! Obama! Obama! Obama!

For some reason I didn't care who or what the president was when I was three. My kids are already politically savvy. Is that good or bad?

Sandwich Smandwich

I went to Blimpe's on my lunch break yesterday and they had ran out of mayonaise. You're a sandwich shop! You can't run out of mayo! If I owned that sandwich shop, I would have sent someone to the grocery store or to steal some little packets from the gas station. I wouldn't just say, "Sorry no mayo today."

Also, I asked for white bread and they gave me wheat. I said it was ok, I would live. But, then it was burned on the top! Needless to say, that was not the best sandwich I have ever had.

Chinese Water Dragon Fever!

Ethan is totally obsessed with reptiles and amphibians. Right now the Chinese Water Dragon is at the top of his list. I'm a little worried about him. You know how most kids get addicted to video games; well, Ethan is addicted to watching lizard videos and pictures on the internet. When you type in anything that starts with the letter "L" the website for "Lizard Lounge" pops-up.

The other day Ethan says: "Mom, I want a TODDLER Chinese Water Dragon but I ordered an ADULT one from Santa on my Christmas list. What do I do?"

What does he think? You just place your order to Santa and then your order is delivered on Christmas? I must be doing something wrong. No. Let's blame Emmett for this one.

A couple of weeks ago Ethan tells me that he is moving to China for the Chinese Water Dragons and chicken dumplings. He said not to worry he WILL see us again. On our birthdays.

It cracks me up. He tries to breathe like them and acts out the things they do. He makes fun of other kids who do not know as much about lizards as he does. "Mom, Jared thought Kimodo Dragons were the only dragons. He thought there was only one kind. He didn't know about all the other kinds like Bearded Dragons, Chinese Water Dragons, and Australian Water Dragons."

That Jared must be an idiot! (J/K)

Autumn

This is my very favorite time of year. I love the food, the smells, the crisp, cool weather, and of course the brilliant colors of the leaves. It makes me feel renewed like the spring-time. I made Emmett miss work the other day and our family went galivanting around. Here are some pics.





The one below is from about a week before the others when we went to the pumpkin patch.

Secret Confession

I was thinking the other day, when I saw all the pictures of the people who are running for office on billboards, that it would be fun to spray paint little horns on all of their heads and maybe some little goatees. I don't condone that sort of thing. I'm just saying, you know, if that's what I was into. I probably just wish someone else would do the painting( because I'm afraid of heights) and I could just laugh (secretly).

Bad Breath Police

Olivia comes running into the room ready to tell on Ethan with Ethan right on her heels....

Olivia: "Mom, Mom!"

Ethan: "You didn't brush long enough! You didn't brush long enough, Olivia!"

Olivia: "Mom, Ethan says my breath smells like balloons!"

Ethan: "No, your breath smells like STINKY balloons with a little mint!"

Me: "Olivia, let me smell your breath."

She blows some air at me

Me: "Your breath does smell a little like balloons, but I think it smells like black licorice."

Ethan: " I do not like the smell of balloons! Olivia, you need to brush your teeth longer!"

Rip Off!

Has anyone else noticed that the "fun size" candy bars are not so fun anymore? They are so tiny now. They also used to have alot more chocolate waves on the top too! I'm sure they cost the same or even more! I find this very irritating!

Cutie Patootie

Me: "Jonah, what is your favorite animal?"

Jonah: "I like iguanas, dogs, and wock and woll!"

Nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

Olivia says that WHEN she is rich, she is going to "dress like hip hop" and wear braids and sunglasses and have a chihuahua in her purse.

What has she been watching?

WARNING: This is a Rant. Enter at your own risk.

Yesterday, we went to the elementary school's carnival. I wished so badly I hadn't. The kids at that school are CRAZY! The parents are even CRAZIER! Emmett was there with us at the begining, but then had to go to work. While he was there he said, "You can almost understand why some people don't like kids." I couldn't believe that I agreed with him....

The girl who is soaking wet from the dunking booth that walks right in front of you while your standing in line and YELLS: "OH! MY! GOSH! WE HAVE TO FIND FIONA GUYS!!!! Like if they didn't find Fiona the world would come crashing down on their prepubesant little heads. And then she runs off splashing water on you from her wet,way to long pants. I couldn't believe how many junior high stundents were at the kiddie carnival. There was a boy and girl there, he was at least a head shorter than her hugging her around the waist from the back. He tried to put his hands up higher, but she casually grabs both of them and acts like she's enjoying his company. It made me want to throw up! I thought of going up to him and saying, "Take your damn hands of her!" EW!

I DID turn into a monster a few times when kids were butting in front of us everytime we were patiently waiting in line. There was one little kid I actually physically held back so that he didn't butt in front of Ethan. I told him he was butting and he needs to go to the back of the line and wait like everyone else! He didn't speak english, I don't think. His mom was right there too. The biggest thing I hate about my nieghborhood and the kid's school, is that no one seems to care that their kids are bullies or say crude things or run around all by themselves across busy streets. I look out for these kids and I don't even know them. The good parents around here are defineatly lacking, at least MY version of a "good" parent.

Anyway, I guess I just had to rant a little. I just know that I turn way mean when I go to these things. I don't even recognize myself! I guess I should just be grateful that there were no clowns!

More of the Weirdo

Today Ethan went to the dentist and had six cavities filled. He was really numb and a little dizzy when we got in the car.

Me: "Ethan, are you ok?"

Ethan: "I hate getting numbed!"

Me: "Yah, but after this, you're all finished and you only have to get cleanings."

Ethan: "Yah, mealworms have legs and the one at Petsmart was alive."

That's what it's like talking to my son on a daily basis.

Silky Smooth

Ethan: "Mom,I shaved today."

Me: "You WHAT?"

Ethan: "I shaved."

Me: "WHAT did you shave?"

Ethan: "My chin felt rough, so I shaved it."

Me: "WHEN?"

Ethan: "Just now. When I was in the bathroom."

Me: "With WHAT?"

Ethan: "The thing you shave your legs with."



I felt his chin. It was silky smooth. (As usual)
There was no peach fuzz, however.