Kermit

I found this to be quite funny so I though I would share!

Sweet Dreams

After I tuck my kids in bed at night, I usually check on them 2-3 times before I finally go to bed myself. Last night as I checked on them, I was particulary grateful that they were home, safe, and tucked in their own beds. It was kind of a stressful weekend for these two and I just hope they were having *SWEET* dreams!

School Pictures

So today is picture day. This is how our morning went.

Jackson:
Me: "Jacks, can you get dressed and comb your hair?"
Jackson: "Yep"


Aspen:
Me: "Aspen, get dressed and come let me do your hair."
Aspen (now in her underwear): "Mom, do you think this white shirt looks better than the other white one?"
Me: "They both look great. Pick one and come on."
Aspen (still in her underwear): "I'm wearing my pink sandals today not my Skechers."
Me: "Fine, get dressed and come here."
Aspen (STILL in her underwear): "Mom, can you loosen my skirt a little for me?"
Me: "Okay. Hurry. We're running late."
Aspen (now in a skirt but no shirt): "This shirt bugs me."
Me: "Fine- wear the other one. But hurry."
Aspen (finally dressed): "Mom, do you think this jacket looks better unbuttoned or buttoned?"
Me: "I like it buttoned."
Aspen: "Okay, I'm wearing it unbuttoned."
Me: "Let's do your hair."
Aspen: "I want to do my own hair. I know how I like it."
Me: "Okay, but on picture day, mommy gets to help."
Aspen: "You can straigten it a little for me."
Me: "And I'm curling your bangs."
Aspen: "I don't like when you curl my bangs."
Me: "Sorry, you don't have a choice today."
Aspen (now completely ready... finally): "Mom, does this smile look good for a picture?" (Obviously grinning at me)
Me: "That's a perfect smile! Do it just like that."
Aspen: "I need a little more hairspray on my hair."
Me: "No. You have enough. Hurry and go eat breakfast."

Top Ten

1. Jackson giving Chase a ride on his skateboard (even though it was absolutely hilarious to see a scared puppy on a skateboard flying across kitchen floor... imagine Underdog and floppy ears...we did have to review the "no skateboards in the house" rule).



2. Aspen looking at her new earrings in every mirror, every window, or anywhere else she can see her reflection.

3. My new "Under Pressure" ringtone. Except now I don't want to answer my phone-- I just want to keep listening to the song!

4. Good Things Utah: I started DVRing this show to watch while I'm on my treadmill (it really helps pass the time if you have shows to watch) but now I've fallen in love with the show. If I were home during the day I would faithfully watch it everyday.




5. The new iPod line (and the cheaper prices)! My iPod has totally been on the FRITZ so I'm eyeing the new Nano and also the iPod Touch.



6. Chase's new doggie bed. Can I just say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE Target? They have everything... including the best dog aisle ever. His new bed is so adorable and matches the colors in my house AND the cover zips off for easy washing AND it's comfortable... Chase loves it! (Although he loved his other bed so much that he ATE it which is why he needed a new bed).

7. Tony Hawk on PlayStation... so addicting!

8. A Route 44 drink from Sonic... I really love Diet Coke with a squirt of chocolate... yes chocolate. Don't knock it 'til you try it.

9. September.

10. The fact that it is almost the weekend... HOORAY!!!

Aspen has pierced ears!