Guess who asked this question...
How much hours from a half of a day is tewnty-four hours?
I'm not sure I understand the question.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Kids say the darndest things
Emma and Gavin had a playdate at their friend Jonna's house yesterday. Whenever I drop the kids off at someone's house, I'm always a little nervous about what they might say in my absence. I try very hard to teach the kids good manners, but who knows what'll come out of their mouths at any given time, especially when I'm not around.
I felt compelled to warn Teresa (mom of Jonna) about how Gavin feels right at home wherever he goes. He says it how he sees it, without regard to social ettiquette. I asked her not to hold it against me if he said something off the wall, that normally might offend people. She laughed and told me about a boy who came to her house and commented on all the dust.
So I went on my merry way, and returned after a couple of hours. After few minutes of recapping the events that transpired during the playdate, Teresa shared with me a comment from Gavin:
He said, "Wow, your house sure is messy!"
I tried to fix the damage by saying:
"You should see our house. I'm surprised he would say that, since our house is much messier."
Gavin pipes in and adds:
"No it's not! (pointing) Look at that room, and look at that room! Their house is WAY messier than ours!"
I felt compelled to warn Teresa (mom of Jonna) about how Gavin feels right at home wherever he goes. He says it how he sees it, without regard to social ettiquette. I asked her not to hold it against me if he said something off the wall, that normally might offend people. She laughed and told me about a boy who came to her house and commented on all the dust.
So I went on my merry way, and returned after a couple of hours. After few minutes of recapping the events that transpired during the playdate, Teresa shared with me a comment from Gavin:
He said, "Wow, your house sure is messy!"
I tried to fix the damage by saying:
"You should see our house. I'm surprised he would say that, since our house is much messier."
Gavin pipes in and adds:
"No it's not! (pointing) Look at that room, and look at that room! Their house is WAY messier than ours!"
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Inquiring mind
(Backrub Converstion)
G-Why were Grandma and Grandpa 1 year old, 102 years ago?
Me-They weren't even born 102 years ago.
G-Well, how old are they then?
Me-Grandma is 59 and Grandpa is 62.
G-Well, why were they one year old 58 and 61 years ago?
Me-That's the way time works.
G (without even the slightest hesitation for transition to a new topic)- I want a wife when I grow up. And I want a wife who wants kids.
Me- That sounds good.
G- Will I have to kiss my wife?
Me-You will probably want to.
G- Why?
G-Why were Grandma and Grandpa 1 year old, 102 years ago?
Me-They weren't even born 102 years ago.
G-Well, how old are they then?
Me-Grandma is 59 and Grandpa is 62.
G-Well, why were they one year old 58 and 61 years ago?
Me-That's the way time works.
G (without even the slightest hesitation for transition to a new topic)- I want a wife when I grow up. And I want a wife who wants kids.
Me- That sounds good.
G- Will I have to kiss my wife?
Me-You will probably want to.
G- Why?
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Human Beans
During our road trip, the kiddos got a little wild and loud at times (understatement). At one point, Mike tried to prepare them for our expectations of behavior at a restaurant, and said something along the lines of...
"When we get to the restaurant, I want you guys to act like civilized human beings."
Emma was confused. With her head cocked and brows furrowed, she asked, "You mean like brown beans?"
"When we get to the restaurant, I want you guys to act like civilized human beings."
Emma was confused. With her head cocked and brows furrowed, she asked, "You mean like brown beans?"
Thursday, August 7, 2008
More Montana Highlights
We had a really good time on our vacation. Even the drive to Glacier wasn't too bad. It's easy for me to say, since I didn't actually do much of the driving. We made plenty of stops along the way..
For me, the best part of our vacation was just hanging out with each other without mundane distractions of everyday life, such as cleaning, mowing, painting... It was great being together, having fun together and relaxing.
Skipping rocks was a favorite passtime.
All the hiking was fun- the kids might have a different opinion- there were a few days when hiking was not a highlight for them, but they did a pretty good job. We hiked over 25 miles in all. They loved the walking sticks uncle Ian whittled for them.
Whitewater rafting on the Flathead River- the kids would say this was the best part of the trip. Mike and I liked it, too!
Lilah loved horseback riding, even though her horse turned around and reared up- kicking the horse in front of him! I was scared watching, but Lilah hung on, and continued on the ride.
This cabin in the middle of nowhere was really nice. We played a lot of games at night and completed a 500+ piece puzzle. The kids all learned to play solitaire- and became obsessed with it. Somehow Emma won almost every game.
We ate cookies at "The Merc" every day. They were so yummy. Polebridge is the nearest "town" to where we were staying (about 6 miles form the cabin). I use the term town loosely, because the town consisted of this building, and a really rustic restaurant. A lot of people stop here for the pastries before and after going into Glacier. 
We had so much fun, we weren't even ready to come home after being gone for 2 weeks, although we did miss Duncan, and couldn't wait to see him. Gavin suggested that we have two houses, one in MN and one in MT. I thought that was a great idea, but we'd have to start saving now.
The Painted Canyon- located on the far West side of North Dakota
We stayed in Glendive, MT the first night. The hotel had an indoor pool. The kids had a blast.
We drove along a barren highway through Montana until we ended up in Lewistown, and stopped for lunch and a small diversion at the Lewistown Museum
Once we arrived at Glacier, we were amazed at the beautiful scenery. The mountainviews were a big highlight.
Once we arrived at Glacier, we were amazed at the beautiful scenery. The mountainviews were a big highlight.
Logan Pass- Going to the Sun Road
Bowman Lake- Actually, all the Glacier Lakes were spectacular. I think I liked Two Medicine best.
For me, the best part of our vacation was just hanging out with each other without mundane distractions of everyday life, such as cleaning, mowing, painting... It was great being together, having fun together and relaxing.
Skipping rocks was a favorite passtime.
All the hiking was fun- the kids might have a different opinion- there were a few days when hiking was not a highlight for them, but they did a pretty good job. We hiked over 25 miles in all. They loved the walking sticks uncle Ian whittled for them.Whitewater rafting on the Flathead River- the kids would say this was the best part of the trip. Mike and I liked it, too!
Lilah loved horseback riding, even though her horse turned around and reared up- kicking the horse in front of him! I was scared watching, but Lilah hung on, and continued on the ride.
This cabin in the middle of nowhere was really nice. We played a lot of games at night and completed a 500+ piece puzzle. The kids all learned to play solitaire- and became obsessed with it. Somehow Emma won almost every game.We ate cookies at "The Merc" every day. They were so yummy. Polebridge is the nearest "town" to where we were staying (about 6 miles form the cabin). I use the term town loosely, because the town consisted of this building, and a really rustic restaurant. A lot of people stop here for the pastries before and after going into Glacier. We had so much fun, we weren't even ready to come home after being gone for 2 weeks, although we did miss Duncan, and couldn't wait to see him. Gavin suggested that we have two houses, one in MN and one in MT. I thought that was a great idea, but we'd have to start saving now.
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