I find myself putting the kids's funny little comments or our day to day happenings on Facebook instead of taking the time to put them on our blog. So, I decided to scan my FB wall and pick out the updates I think the kids will find fun (or FuNnY!?) when they look through my blog books some day.
Because, let's face it...they may not accept my future friend requests!
January 2012:
*Drue's new past time: Looking up Quarterbacks and deciding if they're cute or not. So far, on the cute list: Tebow, Brees, Sanchez and Rodgers. Not so cute: Roethlisberger, the Mannings and a few I can't remember...Momma's enjoying this little game, too. ;)
*Seriously? I'm married to a 37 year old man?! He's so lucky to have such a young wife! oh, wait....hmm. Well, Happy Birthday anyway, Ryan Dean!
February:
*DD had a blonde moment this morning:
Me: "we're going to run to the bank so Dig can change his coins into dollars."
DD: "howww do they *do* that?!"
Dig: "it's not a magic potion, DD!"
*I'm starting to feel like my Grandma with a cold...I keep finding Kleenexes I've hidden in my undergarments! =)
March:
*Am I the only mom with elementary aged kids that wishes I had automatic flush toilets?! The kids are so used to the school's that they 'forget' when they're home. =)
*In the middle of the night I hear my sleeping son say, "Mom, I punch better when it's nice out."
*(This is a message from Drue's former dance teacher) "I wanted to tell you this..it's so cute watching Drue and her friends grow up. When we used to butterfly away (a stretch) they'd always go to the park or Disneyland...now she's informed my that she's flying to her boyfriend Tim Tebow's house!! :)"
*Lent = 2 packed lunches every Friday until Easter.
*Mimi to Lane,
"would you like a mushroom?"
"I don't like mushrooms...or toads!"
haaahaa!
April:
*Lane went outside to "shoot hoops for a little bit." Not 5 minutes later he ran in the door saying, "oh man! I got scared! I heard crows and thought they were the wicked witch's monkeys!!" I guess that was enough BB for the day!
*Little Man didn't have school today because of Kindergarten Round-up...what did he do? Went to the farm, played basketball, Kum & Go for a slushie, checked out books from the library, lunch at Nanny's, bike ride around the neighborhood, stop at Gma Mary's, picked up his room & living room without being asked and to top it off...picked up his SISTER'S room while listening to the ipod...obviously, without being asked! Such a special kid. ♥ him!
*"I'm tired, Mom."
"Yes, well, that's because you woke up at 5 yesterday morning throwing up and stayed up all day and most of the night."
"Wow. I must be nocturnal or something."
Yeah, but Momma's not...hopefully, this rain will make for good napping.
June:
*First conversation of the morning.
Dig: "Mom! I can't *wait* for my 15th birthday!!"
Me: "Why is that, Bubs?"
Dig: "Cause I think that's when I have my bar mitzvah and get a boat load of presents."
?????
*watch out kids! My momma got me my very own sewing machine...it's homemade clothes from now on! bahha! Not quite, but I'm feeling kinda crafty!
*Today: farm chores, library, basketball camp, dentist, ran 4L errands, karate and walk the bottle calf. So much for a lazy summer.
*First thing this morning, Little Man calls me in to the bathroom, "hey mom! Do you know at Subway it's avocado season!? You'll have to go in there." My addiction to avocados and guacamole must be pretty obvious!
*Our plan to bring Grandma Great homemade ice cream with Delia & Elliot, brought us a special surprise. Grandma Luiken's wedding dress was being modeled, and Grandpa Ernie's suit.
*June 29: *So* looking forward to a weekend full of ... nothing! First weekend of the summer with no plans. Just resting up for a crazy fun wedding week!
July
*July 3: caramel apple pie in the oven, blueberry dessert chilling, kids with Nanny & Pa picking Uncle Steve & Aunt Lisa up from the airport...let party week begin!
*My baby brother gets married tomorrow....and I only cried for about 4 minutes during rehearsal. Those are both pretty big deals. =)
*DD's at volleyball camp and Dig is golfing with Uncle Steve and Aunt Lisa. Such sporty children, taking after their momma... Bahahaa!
*July 17: True story: I've only fixed *ONE* meal at our house since July 2nd! The week of the wedding we ate every meal at Mom & Dad's and all this week we've eaten at the fair. Hope I remember how to cook!
*On the drive home from Karate, we were admiring the beautiful sunset, the corn, trees, a deer, all sorts of things. My baby boy states, "you know mom, everything we see is because of God."
*another one from 6 year-old, Mr. Smooth. I'm on the couch with a sore throat, I run my fingers through his hair, he says to me, "You are so cute. Now I know why Dad married you." sigh.
*The time has finally come! Miss DD is the proud owner of her very own HORSE! She is continuing her lessons, but now she can say she's taking lessons on HER horse. Another plus, the horse came without a name. What 8 year-old girl doesn't want to name her horse?!
August:
*Not to be out done….Dig asked, "how much was DD’s horse? Then... can I at least have a fish tank?!" He got 6 fish and we’ve had 3 fish funerals.
*pretty sure I could hypnotize my daughterer by cleaning her ears. Her eyes roll back and she practically falls asleep!
*The Olympics have consumed the Luiken home this past week!
*The kids just left with their dad to "find something for supper."
This could be very interesting.
*Lane just announced,
"Mom. I just baptized the cat...with real water."
*Was feeling a little mommy guilt after having to get after Dig for yelling and being crazy, hugged him and said, "you need to listen the first time buddy.". Dig replied, "or I can just say,"you look cute, mommy.". Can you say PLAYER?!
*"I'm so lucky to be a boy. I can pee outside, take my shirt off and keep my last name forever. Being a boy is sa-weet!" - Dig Luiken
*Me: "ok, people! What would you like for lunch?"
DD: "Bacon!"
She IS my daughter!
*9 Days of Summer Break left. I asked the kids what they wanted to do in those days. "Stay home!" Sounds good to me!
*"Mom, I love how you grew. You grew out...not up."
-Guess who.
*4th generation's first trip to the Tama sale barn. I'm sure their Great Grandpa Balvanz is smiling...
*Of course, with only 4 days of break left, my daughter takes a particular interest (and liking!) to helping do laundry and dishes. And she and her brother cleaned their bathroom all by themselves - without asking. Who are these children?!
*Got talking about bedrooms and Drue states, "I want my next bedroom to be smaller, that way it will be easier to keep clean." Lane pipes in, "I want my next bedroom to have a t.v. and a fridge! Then, I'll invite Dad in to have a beer and play the Wii!"
*They're growing up! Strangely, both kids *wanted* to go to bed early tonight. I never mentioned a bedtime, and both kids were asleep by 8:30. Can't believe it's off to 1st and 3rd grades tomorrow!
*First day of 1st & 3rd Grade...off without a hitch (or a tear!) yay!
*This morning, D & Dig made a special request: pumpkin pie as an after school snack. Only *MY* kids would request a pie!
*Yesterday without kids = "oh, boy! Let's see what I can get done!"
Today without kids = It's too quiet. Missing them like crazy b.o.r.e.d.
There you have it. The past 8 months in Facebook updates. I feel better now.
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