Everybody Needs One...

A Ginny, that is!

This kid manages to make me laugh and frustrate the heck out of me, all at the same time.

The week before last was a BAD one! DJ was in Phoenix all week and it was one of those weeks that had a million different things going on. By Friday afternoon, I was done. The kids had been making huge mesess everywhere, and the house was trashed. I finally just lost it. I started chewing the kids out for being such lazy slobs and telling them that I was done being their Mom. Taylor apologized and said that she would do better, but not Ginny.

Ginny just turned it around on me and told me that she was "Kind of like a hobo, because she had mean parents who didn't love her and she was going to move away and be homeless because then she wouldn't have anyone to make her do work or go to school, etc.....".

That sure lightened the mood.... super funny!

Fast forward a few days... Ginny informs me that she wants to be either a bus driver, a doctor, or work at In N Out when she grows up. I told her to take the fast food profession... free double double's, and no student loans.

THEN, last night it was her turn to say family prayer. Luckily she remembered to pray that we wouldn't run out of food and have to go eat at "those places that give you free food". You'll also be pleased to hear that she is still praying that no one else will get the swine flu, especially not us.

Love her!!!

Lady Bug, Bee, and Witchy Poo

We had a great Halloween this year!

Lots of parties, candy, and fun!

Taylor wanted to be something scary, so chose a witch. When all was said and done, she ended up being a "cute" witch, instead of a scary one. Her hat was decorated with a cute sash and a sparkly spider, but they don't show up in any of the pictures. Ginny was the opposite... she chose to be a cute bee, but then decided she wanted to scare people. I had already started on her costume, so I told her it was too late to change. Her solution was that she could be a squished bee, and put fake blood all over her face. Luckily, she stuck with sparkles on her face.

Reese didn't know what was going on, so I decided on a lady bug. She didn't care... she just liked to twirl in her skirt.

FYI: Chuckie masks are not as funny as we might think. Unless you want lights left on all night, and kids too scared to go anywhere in the house by themselves, then I would not recommend a Chuckie mask. Well, it actually works well for disciplining. We haven't had to pull it out yet, but DJ warned the girls that if they don't obey, then Chuckie will be the one to decide the punishment (ie one of us will put on the mask while punishing the offender). Even Reese comes running if we threaten Chuckie. As of yet, Chuckie has not had to step in. Ginny has gotten close, but quickly obeyed when we mentioned the mask.

"Child's Play" was on tv (edited) the other night, and Tay claims that she wants to watch it during the day so that she can see how lame he really is. I will have to watch it first, then decide if she can. Although, I'm sure that she will chicken out.... I'll keep you posted.

If anyone needs to borrow the mask, let me know!!