The meaning of a sigh

Going to be a busy afternoon. Picked all the kids up. Took them with me to get my eyebrows waxed (they love watching) and needed to get a quick healthy snack because I didnt make it to the grocery store, as I am driving and seeing only fastfood signs I must have let out a sigh. Lillie asks me whats wrong. Nothing. Lillie says but mom, that is your "I'm not going to say it...but you are making the wrong choice sigh". Wow. didn't know I sighed so often that my children have assigned statements to each of them.

Farmgirl

Last night I asked Holly what she wanted for her birthday. I like to plan hers early because its so close to Christmas. Without hesitation she says "I want to milk a cow. That's all. And maybe eat a chicken leg if it's not to much trouble"

The Jacket

Yay! It feels like Fall.
Levi bought this denim jacket in the middle of summer because he thought it was awesome. (I guess it kinda is). Anyway...he was trying to wear it during 100 degree weather days. Not so awesome brainiac.
So today he comes to me and says "Hey mom guess what? I wore my demin jacket today and didn't look stupid. Cuz it was cold" Well there it is... one reason to be glad summer is coming to an end.

Fast Talker

TFQOD: So for all those who know me, this will come as no surprize...I am a fast talker.  With PTA Open House coming up I will have to talk on the News Show (new VP ths year) and while I am not nervous about it, I am aware that my fast talking may confuse some folks. So I am having this conversation and Emma Grace says "Oh mom...don't worry about it. It's not your fault if people are slow listeners"

Secret Sisters

TFQOD: So I have a secret sister at church. We are talking about in the car on the way home tonight. The girls keep trying to guess who it is and I am not telling. Then they want to know how old you have to be to have a secret sister...I tell them you have to be out of youth. To which Emma replies "No fair...I'm not even in youth yet." And Holly says.."I know right. And I'm stuck with 2 regular sisters"

Shhh!

TFQOD: It is late Saturday afternoon. The girls have been up since 5:00am. We are on a boat heading out to see the Dolphins. This is an eco tour so the captain is showing us all the salt marshes and different wild life and we even got to see a bald eagle and an eagle nest. We are just coasting along and the boat ride is very smooth for a while. Holly almost falls asleep. She whispers to me that she is bored. No Dolphins yet. As we start to come into open waters another boat (going much faster than our slow coasting) creates strong ripples and our boat rocks pretty hard. Holly "What was that?!?"" The captain says "It's a wake."
Holly replies "Oh. Thank goodness. I didnt know it was asleep. Now can we find the dolphins?"
Side note: when we did find the dolphins...they gave us a really great show.

He's Gone.

Found this old post today from a year ago. 9.2.10
TFQOD: At lunch today Holly asked her friend if he had any siblings(yes she uses... that word). After I explained to him what a sibling was he said he has 1 brother named Josh.
Hollys Says"I have a big brother too. His name is Levi.I used to have 2 brothers but 1 of them passed away".
Me "Holly, Bubba didn't pass away, he just moved out. Passed away means that they died."
Holly "oh well, same thing to me. He's gone"