My resourceful boy

I am so pleased to announce that not only are our Sea Monkeys thriving, but our Amaryllis bulb has grown and bloomed beautifully. I don't usually do well with plants. or pets that live in water.

Here are the blooms.

Here is how Kilian saved the day after we watered a little too much and the whole plant tilted over and fell out of the pot.

Camille got tired of seeing the potting soil on the floor and decided to take matters into her own hands. No complaints from me! (oh and yes - that is a swimming suit on under the apron. My girls like to wear swimsuits around the house in February for some reason).

Next up, the butterfly garden and ant farm. Both were Christmas gifts and we're finally sending off for the caterpillars and ants.

Warning - potty training post!

Probably will not be considered interesting to everyone. or anyone.

Camille is really ready to potty train. She announces every time anything happens in her diaper. I stocked a drawer with training panties and pull-ups for night, but I haven't had that "today is the day" feeling yet. So several times I've noticed that she changed into a pull-up on her own when her diaper was wet. Other times she'll just bring me a new diaper and wipes.

I waited until the older kids were over 3 to get serious about it (I know, I'm lazy), but Camille is different. If only she wasn't so teeny tiny that she can still fall right through our cushioned Dora the Explorer training seat that is supposed to make things less scary for her up there. and the potty is "up there" for her.

Anyone ever tried one of these potty watches? I'm tempted.

http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=534066&cm_ven=Froogle&cm_cat=NA&cm_pla=NA&cm_ite=13528

Our friend Charlie

Odds are that all of you have already seen this (well over 80 millions views), but this is what Camille and I do for entertainment these days. We watch this video. Over and over and over. She requests it daily and I don't seem to get tired of it.



And Jody, Brad wants to know if you have been able to meet this family since moving to London??

Do they know what they are missing out on?

"The people at Consumer Reports magazine are at it again, telling us we're doing what we shouldn't.
For example, nearly 3 of every 4 Americans put cotton swabs inside their ears, risking a perforated eardrum, according to the magazine's telephone survey of 1,000 adults. Nearly 4 in 10 often eat raw cookie dough, which could carry salmonella."

What is wrong with the other 6 in 10 people?? I think I eat some raw cookie dough at least once a week...

The whole article:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28993887/wid/11915773?GT1=31036

Camille funnies I don't want to forget

Our Little Cajun:
When it was her turn to pick a story, she brought me a big hardback collection of Disney stories, pointed to the elephant and said she wants “gumbo”

A New Game:
She loves to open up her brother's Christmas present and play “battleshape” (Battleship)

Pronoun Problems:
When asked where my mom (her Noni) is, she said ‘her’s going to she’s house”.

Why I don't blog more:
She often tells me to "put your baputer down”

Why she doesn't usually have hair accessories:
“hey mom, my bow is too ouching me.”

Insult of all insults:
"Lucy called me that I am a baby."

Free advice from me

- Always move the sit and spin out of the main walk way before going to bed.


- Go grocery shopping during a super bowl game you don't care about. It's not crowded at all!

- Brush your teeth right before you go to the grocery store, no matter what time of day. It helps me not want to buy sweets.


- A fool proof way to stop thinking about the shin you banged on the open dishwasher is to then rub your eyes after chopping a jalapeno.

- When walking into a church on an icy sidewalk, let your 2 year old hold your hand and walk beside you. Don't carry her. Then when you slip and fall you don't drop her.....yeah. That happened recently. She had on a nice thick coat that cushioned her fall, though. I was a little bruised.

So what have I learned? I'm a very clumsy, lazy shopper that has a sweet tooth!

A night out

Last night Brad and I went to the Teacher Appreciation dinner and dance at the school. We had a sitter come, which all 3 of the kids LOVED, and we had over 4 hours to feel young and free. I wish we would taken a picture of us all dressed up before we left, but of course we were running late.

The dinner had an Asian theme and they went all out! The food was great - especially the desserts. Of course all I toasted with were those yummy little miniature cheesecakes with chocolate chips on top. I am so thankful for all the great friends we have made here in the past year and a half.

My only regret from last night was that we didn't win the new high efficiency washer and dryer in the big electronics raffle. I just knew it would be us this year!