12.06.2010

10 on tuesday

1. Every morning on our way to school as we round a particular corner, wailing from the backseat ensues: "Sun! Eyes! SUN BE EYES!!" This is followed by the frantic unbuckling of seatbelts to help their baby sister stop the shrieking. And so help the person that does not contort their body every which way to block the sun.
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Two hours later and I have the perfect solution.
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2. I like how my 9 year old calls his sister little kitten.

3. I dislike how he calls his brother Pampers.

4. Livia eats toast with a fork.
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Wait... what?
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You don't?
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In unrelated news, my baby has seemingly inherited my super gigantically large clown feet, so we might be on our last round of footie pajamas. {sniff}
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You're wondering how many pictures I can post of my baby eating toast, aren't you?
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We waited two years for this precious baby. I could watch her eat toast all day.
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5. Most embarassing moment of the week: I took the boys to Lost in Fun, a local indoor playground. I look around to see a row of moms, all reading books. Super. I brought a book too. I pull up a bench near the other moms and crack open my book. As I lay my "bookmark" on the bench beside me, I am horrified to see it is actually one white square of .... how shall I say.... toliet tissue. Yeah, it's pretty hard to recover from that one.

6. Major bummer when your husband forgets to drain the underground sprinkler system for the winter. Fact: undrained pipes do indeed freeze and burst.

7. I feel grumpy when my yard looks like this:
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8. How weird is it that I'm allergic to avocados? My lips swell up to a cosmetic procedure-like size. If you ask me if I find the look flattering, I will neither confirm nor deny. (OK fine, I confirm).

9. My kitchen: 9:00am
(Good heavens, no, we did not pick out that light fixture).

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My kitchen: 3:00pm
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10. From the other room I hear the following:
Livia: "Wheeeee!"
(Drew and Livia giggling)
Livia: "Wheeeee!"
(Drew and Livia giggling)
Livia: "WHEEEEEE!"
*thud*
**shriek!!!**
Drew (whispering): "Sorry I forgot to catch you Livia."

So now you're caught up on current events at our house for the week. What's new at your house?

Have a great Tuesday! :-)

36 comments:

Amy H said...

Oh, I laughed almost the whole way through! I can't get over how adorable Livia is... Your table at 3:00 looks like our Family Room 5 minutes after being cleaned... lol

Unknown said...

:D

#5 - Doesn't everyone use "toilet tissue" as a bookmark? XD That's the handiest thing around!

I love looking at pictures of your baby eating toast. :) I really love her jammies, too. My baby girl did NOT inherit my super-huge clown feet... she's still a size 4. O.o

#8 - That sucks! I love avocado!

#10 - Jumping from the couch, perhaps? ;) Hannah has learned to do that.

Karen said...

You are really enjoying Livia letting you take pics. Love the snowman pjs. So adorable and always beautiful shots.

Melissa Stover said...

i miss footie pajamas. got to get my "almost not a baby anymore" baby some.

Unknown said...

Gosh that is horrible to hear you are allergic to one of the healthiest foods - not to mention most delicious and oh so pretty colored!

I could look at your photos of Livia eating toast all day too - well that is after I got done looking at photos of our tiny tot who is all too cute at this moment too!

Your photos are beautiful as always!
Big hugs and blessings for your week!
Jill

allie k reid said...

Loved the whole post! That last part was sooooo funny! I can't stop laughing!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous photos! All three of your children are adorable, and your love for each other shows! My dining room table looks like your 3:00 p.m. photo all the time!

Nat said...

OMG, Nic has the same aversion to the sun as Livia! It is too funny. Love these 10 on Tuesday posts, they give us so much insight!

Traci said...

Yep - one of the best things about Tuesday - your 10 on Tuesday!! So funny how we can all relate.

Anonymous said...

She is so cute. Wanted to let you know that Carter's clothing sells like 8T footy pajamas. lol! Those sunglasses are awesome.

Anna said...

Oh I'm laughing at all these cute tidbits, I love your creative way of narrating..and those cute PJs! *LOVE* this posting. :)

elizabeth said...

too too funny!!!
Love your wood floors -

Ashley said...

Haha, you are great at capturing little moments and making them seem special. I think you need to do more writing and sharing in your blog! I love it. Your kids are hilarious and so cute!

Diana said...

This is amazing. You have such adorable children!

sharin said...

totally with you on the tp "bookmark" !! LOL

PS-- Livia can wear footie jammies until she's an adult, if she wants. Really! Weird, but true. XD ~Sharon

kitten said...

Awww... i love this post! :)

Jess said...

I laughed out loud at your ending. Love the close-up of the fork and your frozen lawn. These are the posts you'll look back on and adore! Messy, chaotic, real, wonderful life! :)

Discovery School at First Baptist Heath said...

You made my day.. and I need a little cheering up and it is only 5:51 AM. Love ya!

cooperl788 said...

I'm allergic to avocados too!! Your kids are absolutely hysterical - I love that Livia eats toast with a fork, and that her older brother calls her little kitten. And I definitely chuckled at Pampers - not nice, but a very little bit funny.

Naomi said...

I love your post..I giggled numerous times and I can always use a giggle :) love the sunglasses pics. Too cute! But so are all of the other photos!

Keli said...

Love it all! haha! My little girl has the same issues with sun in her eyes. Sunglasses...great solution. And I love the before and after of your kitchen. Mine is just the same when my son gets home!

Warren Baldwin said...

Karli - I left this not on Ashley's blog, too.

I don't do photo shop work so I don't know if this is a good program or not. You can check it out and let your readers know. I guess photoshop (normally $129.99) is on sale today on amazon for $25.00. Here is a blog link about it: http://www.luvabargain.com/2010/12/amazon-photoshop-for-only-2-00-reg-129-99-today-127/

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happy me said...

It's official. 10 On Tuesday is my fav!
Are you saying that t-paper bookmarks aren't fashionable?! *

*It's like we're the same person! ;)

Please tell me you didn't lie on the ground for the frost shot. Now I have to go find a sweater.

Ciera said...

Hahaha #10 had me dying laughing. What kind of high chair do you use? It is so cute, I want one.

Also - Livia is a doll, so cute!

kitten said...

I left something for you at my blog:

http://www.mumsyhood.com/2010/12/mumsys-mom-blogger-awards-part-ii.html

Natalie said...

Love footie jammies.
Love your kitchen - even at 3.
Would not love the frozen pipe. bummer!

Tracy said...

Love it! And I have to say though your grass is awful pretty frozen even though it was a result of a bad thing. :) And I laughed histerically at the drew and livia conversation/game...TOO funny. :)

Amy H said...

Your mom calls you when you get a new follower? That's so funny! I'll most likely be doing this weekly too!

Here's a giveaway I thought you might be interested in: http://www.thearthurclan.com/2010/12/mandee-franee-lens-pet-giveaway.html

Ashley Sisk said...

LOL This is seriously my favorite day of the week. If only I could be at home reading this post instead of in the airport. It's cold.

Wendy said...

Avocado injections . . . hmm, you might be on to something! Great shot of the yard - that macro is sweet!

stacey said...

I'm so sad b/c my 2.5 year old now refuses footsie PJ's. He had a major, and I mean major, tantrum when I tried to put him in this cute snowman pair the other night. So so sad.

Love your post! Have a great week!

Unknown said...

great GREAT GRRRREEEAAAATTT POST!!! great... ha ha love the last part. forgot to catch. ha ha. poor poor girl.

DASH Photography said...

This post makes me smile! I LOVE #1! Such sweet big brothers!

Courtney said...

This is one of my favorite posts I've ever read! What a sweet family you have. I love all of your shots that you included also. ...I'm just going to say here in this comment what a cool idea the "Thankful tree" is! I feel a new tradition coming on in my house too! :)

Kathryn said...

Hilarious post! Loved it all! And don't be grumpy about #7.....cause you got an awesome shot with that macro lens!!

LOVE the crayon shot below, too!!!! I like the fact that they've been well loved and used. It makes them "real."

Little Hatchlings said...

hello, I'm a new follower here. I found you through Ashley's blog. I also have a 1.5 year old and she screams like crazy whenever the sun hits her eyes. She will make life very miserable for everyone in the car. Good thing your daughter will wear sunglasses but mine refuses it so we have to live through the screaming the whole ride. I love your photography and I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.