Southern Profundity

If you've ever been on the phone with me at 2:59 in the afternoon, you've heard the tornado that rages through the door in the form of 3 noisy, excited children. That same tornado usually takes over the bus stop at 6:45 every morning (combined with weather systems from other households). Needless to say, the noise and action really get to me sometimes. I was remarking to my neighbor about my maniacal morning. She said, "Yeah, but in 15 years, none of them will be running through your door."

I was reminded of this song by Trace Adkins. Darn country singers! Don't they just say it right, sometimes?

You're gonna miss this

You're gonna want this back

You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast

These Are Some Good Times

So take a good look around

You may not know it now

But you're gonna miss this

Well, Hurricane Payton just called and needs his homework run to him at school (a weekly occurrence) and Tropical Storm Reily is running around naked.

I'm gonna miss this.

Trouble in Paradise

So, I am a night owl. There's something that happens to me at 10:00 and keeps me up until 12:00 or 1:00 every night. Usually, I'm doing nothing. I would like to think I'm being effective. But, that is not always the case. Anyway, I am usually looking to head back to bed in the mornings after I get the Bigs off to school. Sometimes, I'm successful. Other times, Little Reils is up to thwart all my good...and evil...plans.

This morning, however, she snuggled down and we were both lulled to sleep by Noggin...BLISS! Unfortunately, very much later, we were startled awake by the theme song of "Lazytown". Now, I know this program is specifically intended to air at 10:00 so that parents, such as I, the ones still sitting on the couch, will be slapped into reality and get off their duff. But, I was stuck. Reily was still snoozing, on my arm; and the remote was all the way over there. TORTURE! I was forced to watch Robby Rotten attempt to take over the world while reminding me of all my lazy and unhealthy habits.

Who do I call to take Lazytown off the map of my life?

The Greatest Show on Earth

How fun is Kindergarten? I don't think I had nearly this much fun. Although, I did love Ms. Patti Zimmerman, her early 80's permy-poof hair, and her corduroy pants that made a great noise when she walked. Those were the days. But, I digress...

Macy and her fellow Kindy-garten pals took part in the Kindergarten Circus 2 weeks ago.

Macy was a trained circus dog. She, along with her other canine buddies, rolled over, slid down a slide, and even begged for Scooby snacks.

Too cute!

Of course, I loved the dogs. But the popcorn vendors and clowns were also top notch!

I can't wait for the DVD...seriously.

She Said...He Said...

I said, "Let's paint the big playroom and move Macy and Reily in. They could use the space."

He said, "Let's put up a wall and make 2 rooms...one for a kid and the other would be a library of sorts."

He won and I'm so glad he did.

Blaine has done such a great job on Taylor's new room. It's almost done. It's even more finished than these pictures. He has since put up wood trim with magnetic strips throughout it (great for Jonas Brothers' posters) and a door.

Tay gets to move in right after Spring Break.

Way to go DAD!!

Reily's Prom Date

I know she's picked out the dress already (thank you High School Musical).
So, I picked her date.

This is Reily's good friend Eli. He so sweet and mild mannered. They spend a couple of days together each week and are best friends.

Entwined arms...they start young.

St. Patrick's Day

My favorite:

Eli brushing her hair out of her face. I think he's been watching "Sleepless in Seattle".