Note to Earth: Swallow me up please. Thanks.

I went to the grocery store today.

With the kids.

Dear God help me.

It all started with the three of us going down one of the aisles and we come across a mom and her two daughters. One of the daughters obviously had some sort of disability. So Connor remarks (loudly), "look at that girl's funny face." I said, "she doesn't have a funny face, she is very pretty." Trying to score points with mom. OH MY! I wanted to die right then and there. We have talked time and time again about NOT talking about what people look like. (His favorite is saying someone is "dark", to their face.) Where does he come up with this? We are not racist people, although it sounds like it every time I take Connor in public.

So then a cute story. We are waiting at the deli counter and Connor says to a lady, "I am Connor William Anderson. This is Clara William Anderson. And Mommy William Anderson." I think I should legally change my name to Mommy William Anderson. But AGAIN Connor is NOT supposed to tell random strangers his name. First name, okay; but full name?!? As I try to play the whole "ha ha isn't he funny" thing I look over and Clara has taken off her sweater and proceeds to blow her nose in it. Not wipe her nose, blow her nose. Gross. She had snot EVERYWHERE! All over her face, hands, sweater, you name it; it probably had snot on it. I use my sleeve to clean up her face (I had to use something!) and continue on my way.

We FINALLY get through the check out line and head out to the car and an older car that has a huge dent in it pulls into a spot. As we are walking by, and the guy is getting out, Connor yells, "Wow! That car had an accident, now it is smashed! What a piece of JUNK!"

Wine anyone?

Nothing to say.

I really have nothing to say. I just wanted to have a new post today. I am SUCH a nerd. Ok, I have to go to work now! Have a great day everyone!

Caffeine Addiction

This video is why I should quit drinking coffee. But will I? Hell no. Was that video rehearsed? Not at all. Sad, I know. My husband thinks I should be publicly stoned for allowing this to happen. (Not puff, puff, pass stoned; but rocks being thrown at you, stoned.)

My friend Alicia over at Chateau Sauvageau was talking about quitting caffeine. Not just soda and coffee. ALL caffeine. Chocolate included. She is an extremely brave woman. I have a horrible addiction to coffee. Could I even quit while I was pregnant? No. (My doctor told me one cup of coffee a day is fine. And way better for me than migraines!! So don't judge!) I did quit soda this year, and I am doing very well with that! No soda! Woo hoo! No coffee? Boo hoo!

I think everyone should go over and congratulate Alicia for her INSANE idea to quit caffeine all together! But~ good for her! She is right about being healthier if she can do it! I suppose I am jealous that she has a little (ok, a lot) more will power than me when it comes to caffeine!!! Good job Alicia!

Happy Birthday Austin!

Today is Austin's 29th birthday! I am headed to Monarch Tattoo to get him a gift certificate! Woo hoo! He will be sooooooo happy. He has been wanting another tattoo for a few years! The in-laws are bringing over Chinese for dinner (Mmmmm Shanghai!) And I made a yummy cake! To bad he has to work today...Happy Birthday honey!!! I love you!!!!!!!

My little Diva

Clara and her baby

Clara loves her shoes. She is obsessed. She doesn't want to take her shoes off to go to bed. She even had to wear her shoes with footie pajamas. No picture. Yet. This morning I went in to get her out of bed and she was wearing nothing but her diaper. I asked her what happened and she replied, "I find jammies mom. Here they are!" It was hilarious. Then she didn't want her clothes on, just her shoes. She was happy with me getting her pants on, then her shoes, and then her shirt. Yikes. She is a toughie. But after she was all situated, she was in the BEST mood! She was telling everyone (even the cat) "I love (lub) you. Kiss!" And was giving everyone kisses. It was precious. And of course NOBODY could say "no" to a kiss from that sweetie! Even her big brother was happy to oblige!

Connor is a puzzle maniac.

She is down for a nap right now and I hope that when she wakes up she is in another great mood, because we have to run errands. And nobody likes running errands with a crabby toddler. Especially mommy! Wish me luck!

playing with her "purse"

putting her baby down for a nap

Hakuna Matata!

The past few weeks have been insane for me! I worked like crazy (meaning 40 hours, I know, I am spoiled when I work my normal 25-ish) but I worked 7 days in a row (again, big time for me) and had a weekend off! Crazy concept, I know. It was so nice to have a weekend off without using vacation time, and not having to go anywhere. just spend time with the family, relaxing. It was wonderful! Then that Sunday both kids got sick. Of course. My mom came down to watch them while Austin and I worked. (How nice!) And on Wednesday, thank goodness they were better, because as soon as I got off work mom, Connor, and I drove over to my sister's house in the Seattle area for some fun. Clara and Daddy stayed home. Thursday we went to see the Lion King. It was AMAZING! The singing, dancing, costumes...EVERYTHING. Connor LOVED it. He did so good being quiet during the performance. I think it was because he was speechless. He loved that he knew the songs, and who the characters were. It was a phenomenal show. If you EVER get the chance to see it, you MUST go! We even got to meet Scar, Pumba, and the kids who played young Nala and Simba. Connor got his picture with Nala and Simba, I will eventually scan it into my computer and post it. Those are some talented kids!!!It was so great that I barely noticed that I was getting sick. We went to the Seattle Center and went to the Pacific Science Center (fun!). Connor wanted so badly to go up the Space Needle but it cost $16 for adults, and $10 for kids?!?! ummm.... the Science Center was cheaper and you can actually DO stuff. No just go on an elevator ride. I told him, "maybe next time...." Yikes that's expensive. We enjoyed the Science Center, so he didn't feel like he was missing out. My mom knew I wasn't feeling well when we were on our way home on Friday, stopped in North Bend for lunch and she asked, "Do you want to go over to the outlet mall?" I, apparently insane from my allergy/sinus infection/ tonsillitis/ flu, said, "no." That made me realize how crappy I was feeling. As soon as we got home, I called in sick to work for the next day and slept. And slept. And slept. On Saturday, I woke up, took a shower, read the paper, and then needed another nap. Seriously. Sunday was the same thing. Ick. I feel crappy today but I am FORCING myself to go to work. I hope I make it through my whole shift. I can work through the allergy crap it is the need to nap that I am worried about. I hope I don't get there and want to pass out. Wish me luck! Speaking of work, I better stop blogging and start getting ready! Hakuna Matata!

Even though it is blurry, I thought it was cute. Clara on a very important telephone call.

Another great song that the kids LOVE

My kids absolutely LOVE this song. They would listen to it on repeat if I would allow them. But that would drive me nuts! (P.S. this isn't the "official" video, but it'll do!) And HOW SAD that the Barenaked Ladies are no longer together. Steve left the band. Sniff...

My little boy is growing up. sniff...

Well, yesterday I enrolled Connor into kindergarten. KINDERGARTEN?!? I am having a hard time thinking my son is old enough to go to school! He is getting soooo big! I have noticed a huge change in him this year. The temper tantrums are fewer and fewer. He loves to help with things, AND he went golfing for the first time last weekend! He got some clubs for his birthday in October and finally has had a chance to use them! Austin was planning on taking him to the driving range to just hit some balls. But when they arrived, the driving range was closed. So they played on the course! Connor would hit the ball off of the tee, about 15 feet away, and Austin would get it to the green and Connor would putt it in the hole! I wish I could have been there to see him! (It was a girl's day at home, and I don't even golf!)Connor didn't want to leave, despite the freezing cold. And he couldn't stop talking about it for the rest of the day. Good times! I am so glad that he and Austin have something that they can do together! And I think Austin is one incredibly proud daddy! How can he not be? We have a pretty great kid!