The F word!

Every mother has been there. The day your child will completely and utterly embarrass you in public. Well, today was one of those days...almost!
We were in the grocery store, by the fruits and veggies (almost the exact same spot as the "kids in public post" way back when) Kaylen was sitting in the front of the cart, Aiden in the back. They had been quite well behaved through the entire store, being very patient as we gathered our groceries. They were talking amongst themselves and even singing a few Christmas carols along the way. So we were almost done with our shopping excursion when Aiden pipes up and says "Mom, guess what? I know an F word!"
The sheer look of horror that must have been on my face. Out of the corner of my eye, I see another shopper whip her head around and stare in awe. What was I to do; divert the situation, tell him to be quite, scold him and say we don't say the F word, run out of the store like my life depended on it...all suitable options. Instead I'm completely shell shocked and speechless. Before I could gather my thoughts, he says "I learned it at school!"
Seriously, one of his little buddies is teaching him cuss words at school? He's only 5; have I not protected his innocence better then this? Oh no, here it comes. (sounding it out) "Fuu, Fuu, Fuu...Fine! Fine starts with F."
My heart is pounding out of my chest, relief fills the air. Bless his little heart, I'm so proud that he is learning to read, even the F words. I'm sure it won't be too long before he does learn the real F word, but for now I can have a good laugh about it. We love our little Aiden so much, he makes our lives so much more interesting and entertaining. ♥

All I want for Christmas (part II)

Kaylen is reaching one of my favorite stages; the stage where they are talking pretty well, you can understand what they are saying, but they just don't really get it! It seems that everything that comes out of their little mouths is so hilarious.
As I mentioned in a previous post we have been talking to Kaylen alot about Christmas and Santa. Of course I don't want her to be freaked out by Santa, so I figured the more I talk about it the more comfortable she will be with the whole situation. Also, so I know what my kids will be asking for (also to sway their decision to the gifts I alread bought) I also ask them what they will be asking Santa for. When we asked Kaylen what she wanted for Christmas, her immediate response was "kleenex". Of course, finding that an odd response, we quizzed her a few more times, with every answer being the same. So funny!
Well last week, the kids had their Christmas program and Santa made a suprise visit. It was the time! Would she really ask Santa for kleenex for Christmas? Well, long story short, she never did tell Santa what she wanted, but rather just smiled and cuddled with him and agreed that she had been a good girl this year. However, after she got off Santa's lap, I asked her what she wanted Santa to bring her. And her response...."an apple"
Well at least she is an easy shopper. ♥

Our little angel...

Ok, he is not really such an angel at times, but Aiden played an angel in the Christmas play at church this weekend. As evidence by the second picture, he might have also been casted well as a little devil...stinker! He was so excited to be "on stage", sing his lines, and be the center of attention ☺

We have always said he would make a good actor (or comedian), so perhaps this is his start.

Another daycare story...

This is another email sent out by the college daycare director. I'd like to say that Aiden has them all fooled, but he really is very protective and caring towards his little sister. I can only imagine when they are both in High School. I have a feeling that Aiden will be very protective when his little sister starts dating! Pity the fool who hurts HIS baby sister!

Copy of email:
"One of our four year-old's little sister, who is two, started today. She was just not too sure about us at first so she cried for about 1 minute ☺ He hugged her and said "I am going to be here with you all day." She stopped crying. He has been doting over her all day and calling her "honey" as he leads her around the Center. Such strong social skills at such a young age.
She is having a great first day thanks to her BIG BROTHER" ♥

Such a helper!

This is a copy of another email sent out to the college by the daycare director at Aiden's preschool. He is developing quite the reputation!

"We have a little one that is struggling with social skills…so this morning she was complaining about not having enough milk and was pouting (though there was enough in the pitcher and we always have more if needed) so a little guy sitting across from her, ever so kindly tried his best to help her…."do want me to help you…do you want me to get you some water…I can share my cup with you.”

What a little gentleman"

Aiden loves to be the "helper" and especially help those in need. I have no doubt that whatever he chooses to do with his life will involve helping others. He makes me so proud ♥

Liar Liar

A few weeks ago we went camping with some friends. Their daughter, Aubree, has been Aiden's "girlfriend" since before they could talk. He wants to do whatever she does, he talks about when she's not there, she says jump and he says how high...you get the picture. Most notably, he believes everything Miss Aubree tells him. While we were camping, Aubree told Aiden that if you lie, you will get a red dot on your forehead. This stuck with him and he has brought up the "red dot" story on a few occasions.
Now we'll jump to present day. Recently we changed daycare and Aiden has been going to the college daycare/preschool. He loves the center and all the activities they offer. As Grandma Jeanne works at the college, she received this email the other day from the daycare director (note this email was sent out college wide)

"I was visiting with a couple of our little boys. One was telling me a story. It was a bit far fetched so I asked him if the story was true. The other little guy kept trying to see the storyteller’s forehead and when he did get a look, he turned around to me and said “It is true…he is not lying because there is no red dot on his forehead. When you lie there is a red dot on your forehead….Aubree told me.”

So if you don’t want a red dot on your forehead, don’t lie"

Pretty funny. Aiden always keeps us on our toes and very entertained!

Playing catch up...

A few recent pictures of the kiddos...