This is what we do when it is Rainy outside...What do you do?

Wednesday (I think...can't remember) it was a yucky day outside, so Barrett and I had to find something fun to do inside. For those who know my little one...that isn't always the easiest of things to do!!! But...we decided that we would play with play-doh in the house!!! We put mates down (why...I don't know - we had it EVERYWHERE!!!)and we played for maybe 5 minutes with that. It took me longer to set up than it did for us to play!! We had fun though!!!



After we had run out of things to do...we decided to call some of our friends to meet us at Chick-fil-A. Our Chick-fil-A has an indoor playground, so I thought that would be PERFECT....WRONG - everyone had the same idea!! The kids did have a great time, but there were A LOT of kids there. Barrett's little buddy - Kyle - is the same age. Kyle's sister in in Kindergarten (they only go 1/2 days for Kindergarten here). They enjoyed playing together!!! And we (moms) enjoyed sitting around and talking (adult conversations!!).

I Could Have DIED!!!! Oh...what the kids will say!!!

This story could take a long time to really re-tell, so I am going to tell the shorten version. This summer Davy would go outside with this crocs and socks. And JOKINGLY I would say, "You are a Red Neck wearing you crocs with socks and shorts!" Well....well....well - it backfired on me!!! I was talking to Barrett's pre-school teacher yesterday, and she said she needed to tell me something. I stood there for a minute while the rest of the kids left, and she begin to tell me that the other day they were in the Reading circle, and a little boy came in late...and Barrett said,"He is a Red Neck". She said she kindof did a double take, and asked him again -- and he told her that that little boy was a Red Neck because he had on crocs with socks!!! So, I had to explain why my son would say something like that....and no we don't think people are Red Necks for wearing crocs with socks -- it was just a (well what I thought) funny joke between me and Davy. Boy I learned my lesson fast!!!

A fun afternoon ......

Tuesday, the boys had some little friends over from the complex (they ride to school together). Mason (the little boy)is in Kindergarten and Maddie (the little girl) is in 2nd grade (maybe?). Anyway, Carson and Barrett had a blast playing X-box, Playstation, Race Cars, and the list could go on forever!! I love listening to kids play and talk to each other -- it is kindof like they are in their own little world!! Yesterday, if Carson said "Dude" - once......he said it A MILLION times!!! I guess that is the "cool word" for the day or something. I am so glad that they came over to play - I think it will be neat for there to be someone in the complex that the kids can play with anytime.

Here is a picture of the boys with Mason and Maddie.




After the kids did all their normal "before bedtime" routine, Barrett wanted us all to come to his room to say prayers....well - it was Carson's night, so I went in his room to get him.....and this is what I found. He was just sitting there waiting for us --- I guess because we read Star Wars Clone War - he decided to be a clone for bedtime. I busted out laughing....and Barrett (just a serious as can be) said, "What....I am waiting to say my prayers?" --- with his mask and all on!!!

MYO Baseball....Carson's fall league

Well,this weekend - we played ball on Saturday and Sunday!! We are still trying to get all the dust off of our clothes!! Carson did pretty good yesterday - he got a pretty good hit both times and ran 2 runs in....but today WOWOWOWOW he was AMAZING!!! He did great!! He fielded great and hit great!! I was so glad to see this, because he really needed that extra boost in his self-confidence. He is playing on a league with 7-9 year olds, so he feels a little intimidated at times. We were all so proud of him today!!

Decorating for Halloween.....Barrett style

When I picked up Barrett from pre-school he was pumped up about decorating for Halloween...they must have talked about it in school that morning. I couldn't begin to tell you where all my decorating stuff is...and for that matter - I don't even think I had any Halloween (house) decorating items! Well, trying to explain that to a 3 year old was just not working - so off to Big Lots we went! I thought I might go ahead and get some cute fall decorations - and let that be it....WRONG!!! Barrett only wanted to decorate with Halloween stuff. We got a couple of things to put out front...and he had a ball decorating the area.

This picture was after we got home..he had to dump every thing out of the bag and sort it all out!



He picked out some window clings to put on his window...and he enjoyed placing those exactly where he wanted them to go...he thought he was just SO BIG!!!



He had to dig holes (so he thought) to put the things in the ground. I wish everyone could have been there while we were doing this...I laughed until I hurt! He is just so funny about everything he does. He had to have everything it "just the right spot"....his words for EVERYTHING!!! After Carson got home from school we went and got some pumpkins to put out front too. I love the fact that Barrett is old enough to want to decorate for holidays...that was always fun for me too!!! Carson never really took much interest in it, but maybe Barrett will be more like I am!!

You have to love MY Barrett....he just keeps me laughing!!!

The socks.....well today Barrett had pre-school, and rushing around here (as I usually am on T/TH trying to get all 3 of us ready...how did I ever get ready for work?)I asked Barrett to put on his socks and shoes. I had put out socks to wear with his little navy crocs b/c is was cold outside yesterday. With his sweet little serious voice he looked up at me and said, "But I will be a "Red Neck" if I wear socks with my crocs!"...I explained to him that I was just kidding when I called Davy a Red Neck (long story short....he would wear shorts, socks (WHITE), and his crocs...and I would joke with him by calling him a Red Neck!). Never in a MILLION YEARS did I think Barrett thought I was serious!! Well he came back in there with his socks on his hands and explained to me that he would be just fine with his socks on his hands...and that his teachers would just LOVE it!! And those of you who know my drama boy....he was really playing the drama~~~

My Usborne Book eShow...anyone interested?

To all my Blog Followers!!!




I am having an Usborne Book eShow right now. My friend, Audra Young, is a new consultant - I wanted to help her get started by having a catalog/eShow for her. For those who don't know anything about Usborne Books....they are AMAZING!!! I love them!! I have had numerous shows in my house...and completed several catalog orders. I hope you will take a moment and look at the link below to see if you can find that perfect book for your child - you will LOVE THEM...my boys do!!!!

Here is the information below!!

You are invited to an Usborne Books eShow to explore the world of Usborne Books. A child's interest in reading and learning is stimulated by the lavish illustrations and informative content. There are over 1300 bright, colorful and fun titles covering activities, puzzles and a wide range of subjects for children of all ages.

Usborne Books - the books kids love to read!

Hosted by: Angie Moore
Place: www.ubah.com/HOS125761
When: Today thru 10/8/2008 11:59:00 PM
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Everyone is welcome, so invite a friend.

It's a rewarding experience when a child opens a book and discovers the magic of reading.