Boys... siblings... help!

I've got lots of new ideas for posts, but I can't do them all at one time because that's no fun (and be way too long). So, I'm trying to remember everything when I think of it. I've already lost several thoughts because I didn't write them down on my trusty little fridge dry erase board... which doesn't always help.

Thought #1- I have boys. They are close in age. They fight. About everything. I guess because I grew up an only child & wasn't around boys much, I just don't get it... meaning the whole sibling rivalry thing. They also piddle... FOREVER... when it comes to getting ready or doing something in a timely manner. I enforced a new rule today that if I have to tell you more than 2 times to do something, you get a spanking with a longer wooden spoon than I normally use. It's worked so far today. Well, sort of. This afternoon I asked several times for them to be quite because Kensley was sleeping. After two times of friendly reminders I invited them to the kitchen (while I was preparing supper) to meet the new spoon. I made them turn around, touch their toes, reach to the celing, touch their toes again and the new spoon kissed their bottoms. They laughed. It's not gonna be funny when they get the real thing. Anyway, I guess because they are getting older that I expect more out of them, especially Chandler. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with "the piddles" or "the fighters"? I've got 3 kids, one of whom requires a lot more attention than the other 2. I don't have the resources to be in 3 places at one time or deal with 3 different things at the same time. My brain will explode. I'm great at multi-tasking, but not that good. I would love to hear some ideas or suggestions of what you do with your kids to get them to listen & behave.

Catching up with old friends

I have good intentions, but I don't always get a chance to follow through in calling or emailing friends, especially those who don't live in my town. It does make me feel good to talk to a friend I haven't heard from in a while. I keep up with most of my college girlfriends and we try & get together at least once a year (if you are one of them & reading this, we are OVERdue!). Recently I've also got on Facebook and found a lot of friends, mostly from college & a few from high school too. It's so fun to see who they married, if they have any kids, where are they living, etc.... you know the drill. My first college roomate found me on facebook recently & we reconnected after almost 11 years! I got a chance to talk to her on the phone today. I said I would never do the Myspace thing. Then I did. Then I said I would never do the Facebook thing because I was already blogging & doing Myspace... then I did. I'm glad though. Otherwise I would never have had the chance to catch up with so many friends.

Naps: Friend or Foe?

I love Sunday. First because I get to go worship in a great church & sing with a great bunch on our praise team which is lead by a wonderful worship pastor. I also love Sunday because of naps. We get home from church, eat, change clothes (usually back into my pj's), put Kensley to bed, Corby turns on the TV & I either claim a couch or just go to my bed. I don't nap, I sleep... like several hours of sleep. Today, I slept from 1:30 to a little after 4 when Kensley woke me up. However, there is a problem with naps. I usually wake up ill or still tired because someone has woken me & I didn't get up on my own free will... or internal clock... whatever. It takes me an hour or so to get back into the groove. Also, I normally wake up with a headache. I guess because I've slept so long. Then, we have the problem that I am experiencing now. It's 12:46 am & I'm still not sleepy. Well, no wonder! I slept all afternoon. So, I'm in a dilema. If I don't get my Sunday nap, it literally affects the rest of my week...I'm so sluggish and sleepy. But, if I do get my nap, it affects my Monday mornings (I have a hard time getting out of bed), sometimes I will take another nap when Kensley goes down for her morning nap, which affects my week as well because it makes me feel like I need a nap everyday. Can I really win on this one?

PS... is anyone having trouble using their spell check when composing a post? I've not been able to get it to work for several days.

Funny kids

We've had an eventful day... in a good way. Both boys had a basketball game this morning AND I forgot my camera once again. Carter scored 2 baskets in his game AND I missed them... again! (because I was out roaming the halls with Kensley) I've only got 2 or 3 games left until the season is over. Chandler's game was really good today. The first half was boring and uneventful, but the 2nd half, everyone was on the edge of their seats. Funny thing is, the team we played, the coach is a friend of ours that we go to church with. Nothing heated, just a really intense game and it ended up in a tie.

This afternoon has been laid back & I loved it! I'm usually go, go, go, especially when Corby is here to help with the kids. Corby took the boys to a birthday party, but other than that, I didn't do a thing. I do have some funny stories to report though.

Let's start with the Carter Chronicles... it's been a few weeks. He didn't make up some elaborate story this time, it's just funny. I saw his assistant teacher at the Y today and she said she was talking to Carter one day this week. Somehow they got on the subject of what he had for supper the night before and he told her chicken enchiladas. She said "oh that sounds yummy" and he responded yes. She asked what was in it. He then leaned his head down and kind of quietly said "it's made with throw up". Of course she proned more to see what the deal was. She said "i'm sure she doesn't make it with throw up" and he said "yes, it's made with throw up but it tastes good". After that she tried to convince him that it really couldn't be made of that and he still insisted it was, but even quieter each time he said it & then he just said "oh, never mind". She was cracking up! She loves his stories. That makes me a little nervous sometimes.

Then we have Miss Priss. She loves to chew gum. The other day we were leaving a restaurant and she was chomping away at something and just a smiling at me. I asked Corby what she had in her mouth and he replied "gum". I almost freaked out, but he said it was a really small piece. Thing is, she chewed it all the way home. It was hilarious! She also played outside this afternoon. She's mastered the small playground stairs and slide all by herself. She was so dirty but didn't seem to mind. (Although I did)

I can't think of anything specific that Chandler has done other being his goofy self. He's a jokester and acts just like his Daddy. He enjoys being the center of attention but not to the point that he's arrogant or anthing like that.

Corby & I are doing a skit at church tomorrow. This is my first "performance" of this matter, but Corby is an old pro at it now. I'm a little nervous, but it should be pretty funny. It preceeds the sermon tomorrow and they usually put the sermons online each week. If we end up making the final cut, I'll let you know where you can view it.

Trying it out

I'm trying out a new layout. I tried to do this myself by changing the colors to match my new siggy. I'm not sure yet if I like the layout or not, so bear with me if I change it several times over the next few days.

It's been a busy few days & tomorrow is even worse. I did have a massage today and it was fabulous! I really wish I had enough money to do this at least once a month. Yeah right... only in my dreams. I'll stick with my once or twice a year that I can get one. It's usually a gift. Gotta run & do some stuff. Hope you all have a great weekend!

Learning to self-feed

I forgot how messy a toddler can be when learning to use a spoon. Kensley is almost 16 mths, so I figure I'd better get her used to learning how to feed herself with something besides her hands. It's really gross & she feels the need to wipe her mouth & tongue after every bite she takes. Then when her hands are nice & slimy with whatever she's eating, she wipes her hair or scratches her ear, you know, the kind of yuck or smell that only a bath can clean. So today, she smells like maple syrup from her oatmeal she ate this morning. (Yesterday is was macaroni & cheese & pears until bath last night)

PS... notice the hair clip. This is required to be in her hair as soon as she gets up in the morning. She says "bo, bo, bo, bo" until I put it in. If it falls out, then it must be put back as quickly as possible.

What is that noise?

Saturday night, I went to bed probably around midnight. I had just got comfy & almost asleep when I heard a big ruckus outside. At first I thought it was our neighbors coming in for the night, but it got louder & louder. So I got up & looked out my bedroom window. There was a cab in one of the driveways across the street and a woman standing outside of it yelling at someone sitting inside. Well the next thing you know, two women are out of the van hitting, slapping & rolling all over the yard fighting with a couple other people standing around watching them. Now, that's a sight you don't see often! The guy who lives beside of them, who works for the sheriff's dept, came outside & yelled something at them & they broke it up. The women were obviously drunk (hence the cab ride home) and kept yelling profanities at each other. The cab sped off like crazy.... I'm sure he was glad to get out of there. The police ended up coming & there was no more action so I went to bed. I felt like I was in high school watching one of those awful cat fights between girls. At least this time I had the comfort of my home to protect me.