WHY??????

Sophie came in this morning with new scratches on her arm from Luke. Seems he is still jealous of her pink and purple princess cell phone. First order of business was cutting Luke's nails. Won't fix the envy, but hopefully will blunt the damage it causes.
Sophie came in, set down her purse, took out her cellphone to "talk to the girl", and ate her cereal out of her little tiny pink teacup. We gave her the baby doll that "lives" with us. I painted her nails-toes and fingers. Luke used the hairdryer to set the polish. All is well in Sophie's World.
Luke started in on his million and one thoughts for the day. Thought #1: He wants to have a pet. Apparently any pet will do. Definition of "pet" is very flexible. He thinks a jellyfish will make a fine pet. He'll keep it in a tank with salt water. Thought # 35: He wants a pet chicken. He even has a plan. It starts with going to the fair. Then stealing an egg. Yes, an egg! Taking it home and hatching a baby chick, which will also apparently make a fine pet. Thought # 87: Why are those rocks behind that fence? What's a headstone? What's a cemetery? Why? Can we see the bones? Why? What's a coffin? Why? Can we dig it up? Why? Thought #113: Can he have one of my cats? Why? I offered to let him be part owner of Tigger when he visits, but will not let him take him home because he will be lonely. He declined the offer. Thought #130: Can he have gum? Can he have more gum? Can he take gum home with him?Thought # 147: Can he take home the cat(bunny, rat,etc.etc.etc.) that we are visiting at the Humane Society? Why? Thought # 156: Next time he visits, will Grandpa take him to the cemetery to dig up bones with the big shovel he is using to put up our fence? Why?
Grandma's Thought for the day: When is Daddy coming?

Quiet......Can't you see I'm on the phone!

Today was Hannah's 21st Birthday. She would prefer to celebrate with the family tomorrow, so with no plans, we made spaghetti for supper and invited over Patrick with Sophie and Luke. Both kids came in with sirens blaring. Luke didn't have a nap but Sophie did-go figure! After settling down and eating, they were rewarded with butterfly cookies I bought yesterday at a street fair in Chisago. I also bought Sophie a purse,high heels,a boa, and a cell phone. She spent the rest of the night blabbing on the phone to "the girl." I bought Luke a S.W.A.T. police outfit, very realistic, but he liked Sophie's cell phone better. When I find our handcuffs he'll be singing another tune.

Fun with Hannah -Part deux

Today we needed to be in 3 places at once. But Hannah pulled through for us and babysat while I went to physical therapy and Bob took my mom to her appointment. When I came home, I saw that Hannah had pulled out her pots of paint. Luke was once again a tiger, albeit a much more sophisticated one. And Sophie opted for nail painting instead of face painting, because that very question made her cry. When Grandpa came home we took the kids to Buffalo Wild Wings where Luke was the center of attention. Grandpa also took them up to the pet shop. When I asked Luke if the kitties thought he was their dad, he giggled. He surprised his dad with his new face when he came to pick them up after work. Luke went home with a new Playmobil Pirate ship, and Sophie kept a death grip on MY baby doll (again!) Also-Thanks to Alaina for being willing to pinch hit for us this morning!

The week at the cabin

This was the 20th year in a row for our trip to the cabin. We didn't have a wonderful weather week, but the kids didn't seem to care. There were 4 generations present for a total of 46 people. All 23 members of generations 3 and 4 lined up on the dock for a photo op (except Sophie who was taking a much needed nap.) We went fishing, swimming, played games, tubed and skied, and ate ourselves silly. We had a taco night, BBQ, and a fish fry that concluded with a celebration of that week's birthdays. We look forward to next year!

Today was Princess Sophie's 2nd birthday. Happy Birthday, Sophie! We went to TGIF with the Murray's. Sophie did NOT like when the waitstaff sang "Happy Birthday." Maybe she'll like it better at her party on the 15th.