I love watching my boys play ball.
Having my kids home all day cracks me up. I mean literally, by 5:30, when my husband gets home, I’m a little cracked in the head.
But I love it. I do.
What do you do on the lazy days of Spring break? Well, for any parent who decides to stay home with the kiddos during their week off of school, these are definitely not lazy days. Duh, right?
But it’s still fun. I cooked 3 meals yesterday. Do you think anyone will notice if I only “cook” 2 today?
“Mom, can we have a bowl of carrots for dinner?”
“Um, well…”
“And bwocowi! Bwocowi and carwats for supper. Nothing else.”
“Um, well…we do need to have some kind of meat. Chicken, maybe?”
“No. How about if you put the meat in with the bwocowi and the carwots, all in 1 big bowl?”
“Hmmm. Yes, that sounds good. How about this sausage?”
“Yes! Yes.”
So Daniel and I made a delicious dinner that, believe it or not, was heartily consumed by all SIX residents of the House of Tiny Men. Here’s the recipe. Alan made me write it down.
So I typed it out for you to print for yourself.
Okay, it may not be that pretty, but I promise it was yummy. Even my picky eaters did eat it, believe it or not.
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Daniel tries to hang out with the neighborhood boys, who are all 2 to 3 years older than he is. They are Caleb’s age, and as far as they are concerned, Daniel is just Caleb’s little brother. Daniel has been persona non grata to them.
I told Caleb he was going to have to tell them we can’t play if they can’t include Daniel.
Yesterday I sent them out to play, and I asked Caleb later how it went.
“Oh, I told ’em, ‘If you guys can’t accept the little guy, I’m going to turn you into rotten flesh.”
!!!!!??????
“Ew, Caleb! What does that even mean???”
“It’s from Minecraft.”
“What did they say?”
Caleb made a face that looked sort of like this 8 /
Nothing more was said. So no one said anything unwelcoming to Daniel. Raising boys is apparently not for the easily offended or overly refined….
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The leprechaun came to John David’s class. I asked him who the leprechaun was. He said, “Jesus!” I couldn’t help it. I busted out laughing before I tried to explain Jesus isn’t the leprechaun.
It’s been a fun week so far. Lots of driveway basketball, Lego Star Wars video games, and popcorn eating has taken place.
“Let’s make a rest schedule for this week.”
I laughed, but he appears to be sticking to it.
JD loves playing with the magnet letters he got from my friend Amy. Also, JD loves pajamas. He changes back into his pjs the moment he re-enters the house. Sometimes, when I’m going somewhere in the afternoon, I don’t even have time to change him for the 3rd time that day and he picks up his big bros in his pjs.
People probably think I never dress him. hehehe
Hope y’all had a great week too!
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Sounds like you are all having fun. I know what you mean, it is more tiring when the children are off school. Lovely pictures.
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays
Thank you! Happy Spring!
Hi April, I can't imagine you get much chance to be lazy with a house full of little men! It's wonderful that Daniel was up for creating a recipe for dinner and if the plates were left empty that says it all.
It must be a relief knowing that Caleb looks out for his little brother, let's hope he really can't turn people into rotting flesh!
Thank you for linking up with the #MMBC (sorry it's a little late).
x
Thanks, Debbie. I tell the truth, a lot of work goes undone. But oh well, right?
They are at a precious sweet stage. Enjoy all the moments and the rest schedules in-between the hectic days :-)
Thank you. The rest schedule really tickled me.
Very nice story - I have an 8 year old and these are wonderful moments indeed. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks!
I love watching my boys play ball too. Unfortunately, it doesn't start until the end of June or beginning of July here. I would love to see more. Kids really do say some of the funniest stuff. My 5 year old's current quip is "I like your face." We think it's his equivalent of "I love you".
Aw! That would be an encouraging thing to hear!
I love the way you and Daniel devised your own recipe. It sounds delicious too :)
#MMBC
Thank you!
Looks like you guys have a wonderful and blessed homelife!!! I love having my kiddos home with me (well... sometimes!) and I really look forward to the days when my little ones can help cook.. and make their own dishes!! Fun post dear, thanks for sharing! <3 - http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
It is fun going through the stages of growing up with them. The preschool phase is so incredibly adorable. But I have to admit I have yet to miss changing diapers, waking in the middle of the ever loving night, or taking toddlers to the library. I love big kids. It's a whole new world of possibilities. But where you are us the most hugs and kisses! I love that.
Actually, I think his recipe looks just right. I love that it was his creation and that everyone ate it
And I'm laughing about Jesus the leprechaun too. I keep trying to explain leprechauns and the Easter bunny to my kids, and it certainly not as easy as Santa Claus.
Hehe I know! And the recipe was so yummy. He makes my heart swell. ❤️
Caleb quote: "If you guys can’t accept the little guy, I’m going to turn you into rotten flesh.”
Applicable Bible Verse for Today: Proverbs 18:24 ". . . sticketh closer than a brother."
Ha! Yes, and that's sticking very close.
Way to go Daniel!
Also, I like the idea of a rest schedule. Keep that kid around! :)
JD and I are kindred spirits, pajamas are always winning!
Agree. Agree. Agree. :)