Lost Tooth

Well, Tyler finally lost his tooth--but then really lost it. He was at the playground at school and he lost his tooth. Unfortunately he was not aware that he lost it, and when he discovered what had happened, he had his whole first grade class looking for a tiny tooth. Honestly, I am not surprised. The tooth was hanging by a thread, but he didn't want any blood, so he didn't want any of us to mess with it. So he is currently writing the tooth fairy a letter, explaining his situation, so I'm sure the tooth fairy will be understanding.

Three Chipmunks & A Frog

Tonight we had our Trunk-or-Treat, and my boys went as Alvin, Simon & Theodore, and Sawyer as a frog (leftover costume from Tyler). So, the costumes were very easy--sweatsuits at Walmart, but poor Hunter just looks likes a brown-nosed rag-a-muffin. Parker looks like he is actually wearing a legitimate costume, and Tyler looks like he has crazy eyes. Poor Tyler wanted to go around with some friends, but I freaked out and made him go with his brothers, or no one would have any idea what he was. Anyway, I'm already collecting ideas in my head for next year, since this year is just not my favorite.

Parker is FOUR!

Parker turned four yesterday and it was quite the day! He had a "sugar cereal" for breakfast, (not usually allowed during the week), cupcakes for preschool, cookies after lunch, pizza for dinner, (his favorite) and of course cake and ice cream. Wow--what a day! He was bouncing off the walls until 10:30 last night, when he finally crashed on his bedroom floor next to a new toy. Isn't the cake cute? And the best thing was that all I did was pick it up from Costco--it is so good and cheap! I can't believe that Parker is four. I can't imagine our family without him. We really do love every sweet and grouchy thing about him. He is my one child that I know will take his parents in when we are old and crippled. He is very thoughtful and sensitive to others and we love him!

Butthead

Yes, this word has cause much upheavel in our house today. Why do boys think words like this are funny? Well, Tyler and Parker were both warned that if they said the word again, their mouths would be washed out with soap. So my brillant children said it again. The first two pictures are after the soap deed was done. Tyler bawled and Parker was grouchy. The third picture was round two for Parker--he said it a third time. Mercy....



ROUND TWO: PARKER

Omaha

We took a trip to Omaha and had a great time. We ate tons of good food....Brock and I both gained weight. We visited the Omaha Zoo and a really fun pumpkin patch. Below are some pictures of the pumpkin patch. Oh, and you may be wondering how it was traveling with four kids on the airplane....well, it wasn't completely disasterous. Though, you have to love the looks you get as you board with all four kids--you know, the "you guys are crazy" look. Then there is the "oh, thank goodness you just walked past my row" look.

All of the boys.


Sawyer--I love this pic

Hunter--his little legs didn't even reach the pedals all of the way

Parker's First Day of Preschool

OK-so I am very behind in posting, but I have to blog about Parker's first day of preschool. When I went to pick up Parker she told me she needed to talk to me, which is never a good sign. So she proceeds to tell me about Parker's Great first day of preschool. First, they were going over their letters A-Z and around letter 'S', Parker raises his hand and asks, "When are you going to be done because this is very boring." Next, they were outside running around and Parker goes up to Mrs. Polston and says, "Why are you wearing that outfit?" She says, "I don't know, I just picked it out this morning. Don't you like it?" Parker looks at her up and down and says, "It's alright, I guess, I was just wondering why you chose to wear that one." Where did this conversation come from??!! Finally, they were up to the kitchen table doing crafts. Parker was the first one finished and so Mrs. Polston said that he could have his snack first. So Parker proceeds to turn to everyone at the table and say, "Ya hear that stinky bums, I get my snack first!" His teacher then tells Parker that we have to use nice words at school. So Parker thinks for a minute and says, "Ya hear that people, I get my snack first." Yes, that rendition is so much better. I am so embarassed.... It is a darn good thing that he is not my first child attending her preschool or who knows what she would think.