Last weekend, we went to Nickelodeon Theme Park at the Mall of America. It was totally crazy with way too many people, but the kids had a blast. At one point, Mike and the twins were together and I was with Lilah. I realized that I didn't have my cell phone, and couldn't find Mike anywhere. I mentioned to Lilah that maybe we should find a pay phone. To this she responded, "What's a pay phone?"

Musical Interests

The kids listen to music at night while they're falling asleep. Gavin used to always listen to The Jayhawks. The girls used to like High School Musical soundtracks, but we stopped allowing it, since it just revved the girls up instead of winding them down.
They have to take turns listening to the music they like. For a while, they argued over who got to listen to Vivaldi (four seasons). Recently, arguments have started up over who gets to listen to Neil Young- Harvest Moon.

The things kids say...

The kids go through phases of having funny little phrases or quirky ways of talking and then they grow up and don't say it anymore, and I miss it. Like when Lilah used to call Ed- Uncle Head. Or when she used to say "becept" instead of except.

I've noticed lately that whenever the kids think we're kidding about something, they say "Promise?" instead of saying something like, "Are you kidding?" or "Seriously?" For example...

Today, we walked to the donut shop in the morning. Gavin asked how we were going to get back. I said that we were going to fly. He said, "Promise?"

Inquiring Mind

Why do people think belly buttons are so funny?

(this question had nothing to do with the conversation we were having)

Hockey Player/Violinist?

Is that some kind of oxymoron?

Gavin started hockey about a month ago. He'd been asking to play for over a year, so I gave in to his persistent requests. The reason I was dragging my feet is because I wasn't ready to dive in to this new culture. From what I've heard, hockey can take over your life, not to mention your pocketbook. So far, I'm pleased to say it hasn't changed our life too much. And Gavin is really loving it. I'm having fun watching him play, too.

A Little Sibling Competition

The other night at bedtime, Lilah and Emma decided to have a contest to see who could keep their hand on their bed post the longest. When Mike went in to check on the girls, they were both sleeping. Lilah won the contest and was sleeping with one hand on the post of her bed.

Kids think of the most bazarro things.