Ellie Likes Pink

Ellie just said, totally out of the blue, no prompt, "Pin-ka... Pinka... Mmmy favorite color is pink!"

My Cool Kids

Ellie just told Marty, plain as day, "Take a hike!" (He was in her bedroom.)

Speaking of Marty, the same boy who watched The Passion of the Christ, 300, and The Walking Dead spent the morning watching Backyardigans while dancing and singing along.

I love these kids!

Conversation with Ellie!

Conversation with Ellie!

Ellie: "Stay, Mommy."
Me: "I'll stay."
Ellie: "I'm cold."
Me: "Want another blanket?"
Ellie: "Blanket? Yes."
I got it & covered her: "Better?"
Ellie: "Yes. Stay?"
Me: "Of course."

Proud Mama

My parenting might be unorthodox and odd, but I must be doing something right because I really like my kids! I like who they are as people. I like their personalities, and I'm proud of them.

Bad Words

Ah, the joys of parenting an inquisitive and Gifted 6-year-old!

Marty: "What does 'son of a bitch' mean?"

Me: "Those are bad words & we don't use them!"

Marty (best "duh, Mom" voice): I know that (tha-at), but what does it *MEAN*?"

PRIVATES!

Oh dear God! Marty informed me: "Mommy, you should know that someday I'm probably going to show Ashlyn my privates and see her privates because I love her." Six going on 16. I did remind him that sharing privates was only for married adults.

Marty is 6!

We had Marty's 6th birthday today at Big Time Bounce. You could not ask for a more wonderful party! The kids had a blast! Even Ellie had a fantastic time! The staff was wonderful with her, and with everyone else. We'll definitely go back for there!!!

Ellie Covered Herself Up!

ELLIE COVERED HERSELF UP! Nine years I've been trying to get that child to cover herself with a blanket, & tonight she did it spontaneously!!! SHE DID IT!!!