I'm blessed to have an amazing friend (Tina) who can do amazing things with a camera! Not only that, but she has the patience of a saint when it comes to portrait sessions and all the chaos that can go with them!

As you can see, we had some pictures taken of the kids. Well...it was suppose to be of the kids with a few cameos of mom thrown in for fun. The session started off on the wrong foot when we were running late due to construction, not to mention I was not thinking clearly and made our appointment for 9:00am - in Billings - and hour and a half away. So the kids were tired, I was flustered because we were running late, and Kaylen decided this WAS NOT the day to have pictures taken. Long story short, Aiden was an angel and did whatever Tina asked of him, Kaylen was a stinker and did nothing Tina asked of her, and mom ended up in almost every shot.

While this wasn't what I had intended, I know that I will be able to look back on these pictures for many years to come and ☺smile☺. There can never be enough pictures of our little ones, and of those pictures, few capture the sweet lovies between a momma and her baby ducks. I ♥ you guys!

Fortune Cookies...

We went out to eat at Chinese a while back - one of the kids favorite places to eat. We had a super delicious dinner and were getting ready to go. The server brought out the bill and fortune cookies. Now, a little background, a child believes everything they are told - including what is written in a fortune cookies. Aiden especially looks forward to reading his fortune at the end of every meal. So, upon the arrival of the beloved cookies, he snatched one up, rips open the plastic wrapper and is just about ready to crack it open. Suddenly he stops, holds his cookie close to his heart, closes his eyes and says "I hope it says I'll get another girlfriend." Oh my, we are going to be in serious trouble with this one!

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 ♥