imitating tigger

Tigger is always saying, "That's what Tiggers do best". "Bouncing is what Tiggers do best". "Climbing is what Tiggers do best", etc.

Maren bit McKay today. I told her no biting. (She doesn't usually bite, and it wasn't a big deal). Maren replied, "Biting is what Marens do best!!"

movie

Today is Sunday and on Sunday we only watch educational or scripture movies. Maren wanted to watch "The Swan Princess". I told her our rule and that she would have to choose a scripture movie.

She replied, "My eyes told me that they do not want to watch a scripture movie. They only want to watch this one".

Speaking of movies and Maren, the other day she was praying and she started thanking God for movies and TV. I thought she was veering a little off the path of a good prayer so I tried to steer her back on track. I wanted her to change the topic. But she kept going, "No Mom, I want to say this: Please help us to watch lots and lots of movies".

Funny girl I have!

v-day

What a fun and silly holiday. I made all my children homemade Valentine's cards with cutesy paper and hearts.

When I gave it to McKay he whined, "Hearts? Hearts are no fun!" He was quite upset with me.

I thought it was hilarious and so boy-like, but I still took the opportunity to teach him to say "Thank you" even if didn't like the gift. He replied, "I'm going to throw it away."

Spencer got me a Valentine's Day gift. A wheelbarrow! That sums up how we feel about V-day. Use it as an excuse to buy something that we need that's practical. (And we usually take the opportunity to go out to eat and that's always a treat!)

christmas talent show and in the barn!!!

christmas song story

Maren was singing "I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart".

McKay says, "Mom, Maren said heart" (they are into tattling on each other over every little thing)

and then he turns to Maren and says, "It's har, not heart, Maren"

Whatever har is......