Talk about being spoiled!

My baby boy letting Addie help him with his homework!

Addie was absolutely thrilled to sit there with Julien and "help" him!

My baby boy

Inquiring minds want to know...

"Organic" Nail Polish?

Not to worry, I won't be tying myself to a tree to keep it from being cut down or skipping my daily underarm shaving, but I do try to buy organic when possible.

When my baby girl decided to take an interest in piggie painting, I decided that I had to make a change that was long overdue.

I couldn't put on her again what I had been using my whole life.

I researched and researched and tried several products from local stores and finally made up my mind that this was the polish for us after reading an article about SunCoat Nail Polish and remover.

The polish and remover ship from Canada - our beautiful neighbors to the north - and although shipping takes a bit longer, so well worth it!

Chris and Julien were pleased as punch that the polish and remover has NO odor and Addie thinks her pale purple piggie toes are just precious!

Everyone focus here please!

If I could please direct your attention to this post we will go over today's very important lesson.

Ahem.

These precious little piggies viewable below- freshly painted with brand new organic polish:



are allowed to be placed in items such as:

this:



or this:


or this:


and even this:



but these little piggies:



are absolutely not allowed to be placed in items such as:

this:



Do we all have a firm understanding?

Good.

Monkey did not have a firm understanding of this until we discussed in great detail just the other night.

Uh-huh.

As Monkey was on the potty, she very politely took her precious little foot and placed it ever so gently into the porcelain god of convenience.

Yes. She did.

I was screaming inside, but I held the Mommy face as I informed Addison-pa-tattison that we do not place our piggies into the potty.

That is yucky.

Then I proceeded to gently place her into the bath in hopes that every last germ would forever be washed from her freshly painted piggies.

Ahhh...the joy of a child acting typical.

The moment was a blessing and a gift from God.

What a big girl!

A couple of weeks ago, I had to take Addie into Greenvale for a shot.

She is always such a trooper, but today even surprised me a bit.

When the nurse came in and sat down, I told Addie that she had to get a boo-boo shot.

As the nurse was putting her gloves on, Addie looked down at her leg and pointed.

She made sure the nurse saw where she was pointing.

The nurse - very surprised - looked up at me with the alcohol wipe in her hands.

I asked Addie if that was where the boo-boo shot should go.

She nodded the affirmative.

The nurse administered the shot, while Addie supervised the administration and the proper placement of the band-aid.

:)

The nurse was very proud of her and so was I.

Fifth grade!

I need someone to sit down with me and explain to me exactly how this happened.

How am I old enough to have a fifth grader that is almost as tall as I am?!?!

Julien has a very positive attitude about this year.

We seem to have an outstanding teacher, which makes all the difference between a great year and a year that is pure misery.

After last year, Julien was almost dreading going back.

As we were discussing this, I gently reminded him that he will have teachers/professors throughout high school and on into college that he does not mesh with.

I also gently reminded him that there are so many children out there that would love nothing more than to have the opportunities and chances in life that he has...his sister possibly being one of them...and that he should cherish the gift of intelligence that he harbors.

He realizes that, but

there are some days we all need a little reminding of just how fortunate we are.

So, here we are, fresh into the new school year.

It's going to be a great one!


The barber accidentally cut Julien's bangs...good news is - they will grow back!