Say Hello To My Little Friend

This was from a couple of weeks ago.

My mother sent down an air-powered marshmallow gun. Needless to say, that evening I went out for some 'ammo' in the form of a couple of 99-cent bags of mini-marshmallows.

It didn't take long for the boys to spot them on the counter. While Irene was home alone with the boys they got into them.

Tons of little marshmallows were spread across the floor with the boys double-fisting them into their mouths as fast as they could. The end result was their little mouths and noses were caked in a white powdery residue while they bounced off the walls for 20 minutes.

(those of you who were around in the 80's will see the humor in this)

Jesus Christ Joey

Joey is at the age where 'Catch Me' is a big game. Joey especially likes to play it when I'm not looking... or have my back to him.

Today he jumped off the bed and smacked the back of the chair I was sitting in while working on the computer... he got a bloody lip but otherwise was fine. His tears only lasted a second.

I sent Milo into the bathroom to get a wipey... but he didn't... so I sent Joey after one. Mommy was in the bathroom and was not aware that Joey had been hurt.

So Joey walked in with his silly little bloody smile and Mommy exclaimed "Jesus Christ Joey"

Once I assured Irene that he was ok she cleaned him up... but not before Milo walked over to his little brother and repeated 'Jesus Christ Joey!'

Merry Christmas Everyone - and let the record show that this was one of the few times Milo was prompted by someone other than Daddy to take the Lord's name in vain.

Can You Tell What is Snot and What is Mac & Cheese?

Time with Joey

11:20 pm

Joey rolled out of bed and hit the floor. I heard a 'thud' and then a quick cry and I ran into his room to make sure the little guy was ok. I picked him up and hugged him while he rested his head on my shoulder.

He only cried for a bit and then he fell back to sleep.

I held Joey for a bit longer and rocked back and forth while he slept in my arms.

I'm sorry you fell out of bed Joey. But I'm glad I got to spend a little extra time with you tonight.

First Bus Ride

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Milo and I finally got to experience something I've been promising him for the last two months. We took a ride on the Cap Metro bus.

I got off work early so I rode the bus over to pick up Milo from Stepping Stone. After picking up his things and saying goodbye to all of his friends and teachers, we walked over to the nearest bus stop and waited for the next one to come along. While we waited, Milo told me all about his day and we pointed out all the different cars and scooters that drove by.

When the bus finally pulled up Milo walked right on like it was perfectly normal for him... he wasn't scared or nervous at all. We sat down and took the 10 min ride back to our apartment.

When we got off we said "Thank You" to the bus driver and he wished us a happy Thanksgiving.

A couple of notable things happened to us during the walk back to our apartment.

1. The next bus pulled up to a nearby stop and Milo ran after it and shouted "I wanna go again!"

(Unfortunately Mommy happened to drive by a few seconds too late to see that one)

2. Not one, but two different attractive young coeds walked up to Milo and flirted with him. He so could have gotten their numbers if he was old enough to have the sense to ask for them.

I get the feeling the boy is going to break a few hearts when he gets older.

Where's Milo?

Joey has been earning extra cutie points by playing the classic childhood game of 'peek-a-boo'.

'Where's Joey?' has become a common game/distraction for the little guy... and he'll laugh and laugh while repeatedly covering and uncovering his eyes.

So on our way out for pizza this evening, Milo decided he wanted in on the action as well.

After a couple of rounds of 'Where's Joey?'... Milo chimmed in by covering his own eyes and saying 'Where's Me?'

Milo & Joey meet a new friend

Yes, it was a bit of an impromptu petting zoo at the book festival.

Odd thing is.. I think Joey finally found another creature that will put as many diverse things in its mouth as he does.

When I asked Milo what it was, he's response was "sheep!"... not a bad guess for someone who's yet to make his first trip to a farm.

I did correct him by saying "No Milo.. that's a goat... he has horns on his head just like you."

The cowboy guy thought it was funny.