Just a few thoughts before I close the day:
Miles has learned how to speak and exercise the use of the word "No." What's hilarious about it, is that he makes this really dramatic face and and tosses in a bit of a whine for extra flair.
Examples:
"Miles, let's get your PJ's on."
"Noooooooo!"
"Miles, do you want to eat breakfast?"
"Nooooooo!"
"Miles do do you want a cookie?"
"Num nums! Num nums!"
Ok, so it's not all "no" around here...
He's also learned how to say "Mumma." Boy has he ever. Perhaps it's because he feels lost in the shuffle at times, but when he wants my attention, it's: "Mumma. Mumma. Mummamummamumma!" So cute....sort of.
And finally...thanks to his big brother, he hears the word "toot" a lot. "I tooted, Mom!" "Adam, did you toot again?" are just a few phrases that get tossed around her on a near-daily basis. What can I say? My kid is gassy. That being said, it's not surprising that Miles is familiar with this word. Last night at dinner, my darling baby actually leaned over in his booster seat, farted, smiled, and said "toooot." Of course, Adam thought this was hilarious, so it only spurred him on. To do it again. Lordamercy. What am I in for with these two? Do girls do this, too?
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Your funny for the day, courtesy of Miles.
Miles knows he's not supposed to touch the tv. Despite numerous measures taken to prevent this action, he still does it (usually turning it off). We've tried yelling "NO Miles, NO!" spanking his hand, his bottom..everything. The kid is determined to touch the tv, no matter the consequence.
Jeff told me that tonight he went up to the TV, turned it off, then proceeded to "spank" himself on his bottom.
Nice.
You gotta hand it to him for his insight into the future: "If I touch the tv, I will get in trouble. Might as well spank myself then!"
Wooboy, he's going to give me gray hairs, I just know it.
Jeff told me that tonight he went up to the TV, turned it off, then proceeded to "spank" himself on his bottom.
Nice.
You gotta hand it to him for his insight into the future: "If I touch the tv, I will get in trouble. Might as well spank myself then!"
Wooboy, he's going to give me gray hairs, I just know it.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Early-morning snuggles.
Unless I have to be up and dressed before the boys wake, my day usually starts with the morning-breath whispers of my 4 year old, saying: "Can I come snuggle with you?" And, if it's not too early (i.e. before 6:30am), I scootch over and welcome him into the warm bed. Or, if he's feeling particularly limber, he'll make a big production out of getting into the bed, crawling over me so he can secure his spot in the middle of the bed. For these few minutes, he's my sweet Adam, happy to be snug in bed with his Mama (and sometimes Daddy, too). Sometimes we chat about the day ahead, but usually it's just a silent, "starting to wake up" vibe. Just a few minutes of quality time together; time where he doesn't have to share the limelight (or his toys!) with his little brother.
What a great way to wake up, because to be honest, Adam has been a challenge this past couple of weeks. Not a day goes by where he doesn't try to throw his weight around here with his grunts, groans, flailing arms, eye-rolling, and/or other over-the-top reactions to things - either verbal or otherwise. It doesn't take much to set him off, either, so while I try to ignore it (for the most part, anyways), more often than not it's hard not to be embarrassed and at times, angered by his behavior. But the morning is where I can be with him and remember that he's just a little boy who still likes to snuggle with his Mama. The morning is when we both receive a fresh start. The morning is when we're realizing we've been energized and given a new day - one which we should be thankful for, and tackle with grace and love.
So tonight, I go to bed prayerful that tomorrow, Adam will come into our bedroom and announce that morning is here with the energy of a 4 year old. Tomorrow will be a day that the Lord has made, so let us all rejoice and be glad in it.
How will you start your morning?
What a great way to wake up, because to be honest, Adam has been a challenge this past couple of weeks. Not a day goes by where he doesn't try to throw his weight around here with his grunts, groans, flailing arms, eye-rolling, and/or other over-the-top reactions to things - either verbal or otherwise. It doesn't take much to set him off, either, so while I try to ignore it (for the most part, anyways), more often than not it's hard not to be embarrassed and at times, angered by his behavior. But the morning is where I can be with him and remember that he's just a little boy who still likes to snuggle with his Mama. The morning is when we both receive a fresh start. The morning is when we're realizing we've been energized and given a new day - one which we should be thankful for, and tackle with grace and love.
So tonight, I go to bed prayerful that tomorrow, Adam will come into our bedroom and announce that morning is here with the energy of a 4 year old. Tomorrow will be a day that the Lord has made, so let us all rejoice and be glad in it.
How will you start your morning?
Friday, December 18, 2009
Christmas gift-giving thoughts.
I can't remember exactly where I heard this, but this little phrase has been popping in my head over and over this Christmas season. With regards to buying gifts for children, one woman sticks with ditty to help guide her Christmas shopping:
Something they want
Something they need
Something to wear
Something to read.
Isn't that fantastic? Using this phrase when Christmas shopping for your little ones (and big ones, for that matter!) would prevent overspending, over giving, and shopping burn out. I'm not alone when I say that shopping, particularly during the holidays stresses me out. And let's face it...kids (especially when they're young) don't really need a whole lot. Give my boys a new thing-on-wheels and I could call that Christmas. More importantly, sticking with these "rules" may free up some more time to focus on the real reason behind Christmas - Jesus and the miracle of His birth.
So, while it may be too late for you to put this phrase into practice this year, it may serve helpful to you in the years to come.
Something they want
Something they need
Something to wear
Something to read.
Isn't that fantastic? Using this phrase when Christmas shopping for your little ones (and big ones, for that matter!) would prevent overspending, over giving, and shopping burn out. I'm not alone when I say that shopping, particularly during the holidays stresses me out. And let's face it...kids (especially when they're young) don't really need a whole lot. Give my boys a new thing-on-wheels and I could call that Christmas. More importantly, sticking with these "rules" may free up some more time to focus on the real reason behind Christmas - Jesus and the miracle of His birth.
So, while it may be too late for you to put this phrase into practice this year, it may serve helpful to you in the years to come.
Easy Beef Stroganoff
I've never posted recipes on here before, but I love reading about what recipes others have found to be tasty. This is quickly becoming one of my "go to" recipes, particularly now that it's cold out. Bonus points for me that both of the boys will eat it.
So...I give you Easy Beef Stroganoff. Some of you may be turned off by the ground beef ingredient in the recipe, but if it's 5 o'clock and you need to get dinner on the table amidst the chaos that is two boys running rampant in your house, then cooking up some ground beef doesn't seem so bad.
I'd love to hear some of your favorite recipes as well!
Easy Beef Stroganoff
* 6 Servings
* Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
* 4-1/2 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles
* 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
* 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1 large onion, halved and sliced
* 1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
* 2 tablespoons tomato paste
* 1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free sour cream
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
* Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Remove and keep warm.
* In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
* Carefully return beef mixture to the pan. Add the sour cream, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through (do not boil). Drain noodles; serve with beef mixture. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup beef mixture with 3/4 cup noodles equals 326 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 342 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Easy-Beef-Stroganoff
So...I give you Easy Beef Stroganoff. Some of you may be turned off by the ground beef ingredient in the recipe, but if it's 5 o'clock and you need to get dinner on the table amidst the chaos that is two boys running rampant in your house, then cooking up some ground beef doesn't seem so bad.
I'd love to hear some of your favorite recipes as well!
Easy Beef Stroganoff
* 6 Servings
* Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
* 4-1/2 cups uncooked yolk-free noodles
* 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
* 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1 large onion, halved and sliced
* 1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
* 2 tablespoons tomato paste
* 1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free sour cream
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
* Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Remove and keep warm.
* In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
* Carefully return beef mixture to the pan. Add the sour cream, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through (do not boil). Drain noodles; serve with beef mixture. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup beef mixture with 3/4 cup noodles equals 326 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 342 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Easy-Beef-Stroganoff
Thursday, November 19, 2009
What a miracle!
This year, Adam and I have been attending Bible Study Fellowship (www.bsfinternational.org). He attends the fantastic children's program while I attend the lecture/discussion part for adult women.
This year we're studying the book of John, and two weeks ago we were discussing the miracle in which Jesus fed the 5,000. On the way home from BSF that day, I was asking Adam questions in hopes that he would tell me what he learned in his class. Several questions later, he told me that Jesus fed a lot of people bread and fish. I continued with my questioning:
Me: Where do you think he got the bread and fish to feed that many people?
Adam: Well, he just went up to the gas station to get some.
The gas station. Naturally.
This year we're studying the book of John, and two weeks ago we were discussing the miracle in which Jesus fed the 5,000. On the way home from BSF that day, I was asking Adam questions in hopes that he would tell me what he learned in his class. Several questions later, he told me that Jesus fed a lot of people bread and fish. I continued with my questioning:
Me: Where do you think he got the bread and fish to feed that many people?
Adam: Well, he just went up to the gas station to get some.
The gas station. Naturally.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Already?
My son can't be the only 4 year old who rolls his eyes, right? Where does he get this?
This morning, Adam was finishing his Time Out and I was debriefing him on what got him there in the first place (in this case, he hit Miles). After he rolled his eyes at me, the conversation went something like this:
Me: Why do you roll your eyes like that?
Adam: I don't know, Mom (eye roll again - of course).
Me: You shouldn't do that...what if your eyeballs get stuck in the up position in your head?
Adam: Oh, they won't. I'm always careful.
My mother in law, listening to this conversation from the next room busted out laughing at this one. Careful. Suuuure.
This morning, Adam was finishing his Time Out and I was debriefing him on what got him there in the first place (in this case, he hit Miles). After he rolled his eyes at me, the conversation went something like this:
Me: Why do you roll your eyes like that?
Adam: I don't know, Mom (eye roll again - of course).
Me: You shouldn't do that...what if your eyeballs get stuck in the up position in your head?
Adam: Oh, they won't. I'm always careful.
My mother in law, listening to this conversation from the next room busted out laughing at this one. Careful. Suuuure.
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