Work Bullies

Ok, so I have no picture to go with this story, but it's so funny that I have to post it anyway. Tonight Isaac had some homework to do, that *shockingly* he wasn't so keen on doing, duh he has totally cool new Legos to play with. Paul and I were trying to explain how important homework can be in helping you retain information and learn. I told Isaac to ask Paul why he always does his homework. He still wasn't satisfied. So I explained that getting into college depends on good grades which depends on doing homework which is a habit you build...blah blah blah. Then I explained that if you don't get good grades lots of colleges won't let you in and so Isaac said he'd just climb over the wall and go to college anyway. So, I explained why that might not actually get you a degree. Next up: the importance of having a college degree...for example Paul can't do the job he wants without a degree, they won't even interview him without a college diploma and Isaac said "That's like work bullies!" I had to laugh!

All I Want For Christmas is my Two Front Teeth

Ever since Isaac's friend Kira lost her first tooth last November I have been anxiously awaiting Isaac loosing his first tooth. I have asked ad nauseum if his teeth are loose yet. They recently became loose enough that I thought for sure they'd come out soon. But after much waiting, still no lost teeth. Then the weekend before Christmas I brushed his teeth and then while I was flossing, noticed that one of his fillings was missing. Goodness knows how long it'd been gone. I guess I'm just happy it wasn't hurting. While I was in there looking I found another surprise...his adult tooth was coming in BEHIND the baby tooth.
I called the dentist first thing Monday morning and they saw him at 8:30. Whew! Of course they refilled the tooth that had lost the filling. And, as per their recommendation, pulled the two front teeth. Luckily, Isaac likes the dentist and had no problems with them doing their work. Even better is having good dental insurance! Funniest of all, they tried to trick Isaac by not telling him what they were doing when they gave him novicane--after numbing his gums with a gel. Evidently they thought they could outsmart him...not so much! He knew exactly what they were doing and called them on it. I don't see any reason why they couldn't have just told him what they were doing, he would've been fine. I guess not all 6 year-olds pester their mom's about when their next dentist appointment will be (until I called and asked so he'd leave me alone) like Isaac does! I couldn't help it, I laughed outloud at them for trying to trick him! He is so proud and shows anyone who will look.

Last Christmas

Ok, so this video is super funny, at least we think so. Enjoy and happy holidays!

As Per Reader Request

Rarer than pictures of Paul and I together may be pictures of me. Not only does it require another adult to be with me, but it also requires me giving up control of our beautifully, wonderful, I-can't-put-it-down camera. Today Paul managed this unbelievable feat as well as another: getting good pictures of me. So here they are readers, a look at the author, mom, wife, interpreter, quilter.
I think the first one makes me look way cooler...but I threw in the second one for those of you who like a smile. As always, thanks for reading!

Hoosband and Wif

It's relatively rare for Paul and I to have time to go anywhere together, therefore it's even more rare to have a picture of us together. Well world, here's proof that we are still happily hoosband and wif! Photo taken in the aviary at the Desert Museum.

Family Photo

At the Desert Museum today we found a perfect rock for a few family photos. Usually the best way to get Isaac to smile is to tell him NOT to smile. However, this trick finally backfired today as he put all his efforts into not smiling. Finally, I had to resort to tickling him to get this picture. But, still pretty good. If only Paul and I had thought to take off our sunglasses it might be a possible Christmas card photo. I guess we'll have to get another one...since our future isn't so bright we have to wear shades.

Making Butter

For the Thanksgiving day feast, each class is responsible for bringing one item for the feast. This year, Isaac's class made butter. Who knew that by putting heavy cream in a jar and shaking it like crazy you will eventually make butter! Well, I didn't. Grams and I went and hung out with Isaac's class as they played and made butter. Here is Isaac shaking some cream into butter. Butter was delicious to boot!