Nice day today!

It was a beautiful day today and Claire went outside to play. I went to find Ellie and she was outside playing too! She had to go down several concrete steps to get to the middle of the yard, which is where I found her and Claire playing happily. Claire played with a rope and Ellie got in and out and in and out and in and out of the Little Tykes car. They both had a blast and I can't wait until it's nice every day!

Ahhh...sisters!

Claire is 3. Ellie is almost 1. Why do I spend so much of my time yelling at Claire to get off her sister?

Claire calls Ellie "Baby". Ellie calls Claire "AAAHHHHH".

Claire is already learning that when Ellie starts crying to either run or try to comfort her before I get there. She's a smart little thing. Of course, Ellie has learned to manipulate that situation to her advantage. I can't wait until they're 11 and 13! NOT!

I asked my friend Barb which was more effective, a taser or a 9 MM. She laughed. I wasn't kidding. Yes, I was. I'm going to torture them by embarrassment and have a great time!
If you see me at the mall in 10 years and want to join the fun, just let me know.

The Bag Lady

Cousin Ryan was here in February. He was helping me change the garbage bags in the kitchen trash can and asked why the bags were all stuffed into the box rather than rolled or folded nicely. I pointed at Ellie. I don't think he believed me. Here is proof! The culprit caught in the act!



So innocent...does she think that will work in a few years? It doesn't work now, so she's got a lot to learn.

Claire is 3!

So I'm posting her bday party wrap-up a month late. So what. Like in 10 years she will even care. Get over it. I've had a long day.... =)

Claire's party theme was "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" Next time you see Claire, ask her to do the "Hot Dog" dance from the show. It's hilarious!

Ellie kept the mouse ears on for a surprisingly long time.








This is what Ellie thought of the party. It was mainly boring. We had food, there were presents. Cousin Ryan was there! That was all.

Why Claire says bad words....

It's too quiet...
What is that?









This can't be good. Scissors on the floor are never a good sign.








My first thought (and words out of my mouth) were "Damn it!" My second thought was "I bet cutting up this cassette tape was fun."






Claire's take on her mess was "Oh no! Dammit" But she was so proud. =)

Why I buy non-toxic markers.

Claire. Markers. Body art. No big deal. It will wash in a few days.

Ellie. Markers. Her version of body art. It will wash off in a few days. Poison Control said not to worry.

Ellie's dentist said her teeth will not be purple permanently.