How embarassing!

I remember that I would complain often about my brother's choice of attire many times growing up. He would love to wear his snakeskin cowboy boots, lederhosen, and cowboy hat in public. I was mortified and couldn't understand why my parents would let him out of the house like that. I think I get it now that I am a parent. Lil Sis decided to dress herself for school today. To avoid argument and enjoy the fact that she is an independent person I indulged her. In a ridiculous way, she is oozing personality and style (or a new biker chick fad). So this is how we left the house.


Today at school we learned about brothers and sisters. Each kid was to color and dress their siblings. As Lil Sis was coloring Big Sis' orange skin we heard the following as she drew some skin between her legs...."I'm coloring Big Sis' PoPo (German slang for behind and now Lil Sis' word for private parts)." I just about died of humiliation, then their teacher and I started laughing. I'm just glad Big Sis didn't explain to the teacher the anatomical difference between males and females, when the teacher was asking what the difference between brothers and sisters are!

Apple Farm

Yesterday we went on a field trip with our Pre-School class to the Riley Farm in Oak Glen. Wow, it is beautiful there. We were so hot in the sun. We learned how to make cider, play games from the 1800's, learned a few songs, and did some plowing. We also enjoyed some yummy caramel apples.

I bought two big bags of apples and I'm going to try making some homemade applesauce today. Wish me luck.

Spooktacular

We are getting excited and ready for Halloween already. It's easier to find costumes now, then trying to scramble last minute (I know from experience). I can remember my mom sewing costumes late the night before many times growing up. Thanks Mom. Besides the girls and I are having fun.

Enjoy a blast from my Halloween past....

It's funny

I think its hilarious that Big Sis loves to dress up and dream about weddings/dresses/princes, but doesn't want to get married.

Me: Big Sis, do you want to get married someday?
Big Sis: No, I want to live with you forever.
Me: Don't you want to have a family.
Big Sis: No, I don't ever want to leave you and dad.


So don't bother guys, this girl is already a confirmed old maid! I am so lucky that she loves DH and I more than anyone else right now. It however does not stop her from pointing out occasionally that she is going to be a nicer mom to her kids than I am. Apparently they will not have to take naps.

And the winner is.....

(drum roll please)

The Woodin's domain!

Send me an email with your address and color/style preference.

Let's Celebrate!

This is my 100th post. Hooray!!!! To celebrate I thought I would give a lucky reader 8 bookplates custom designed for you. Post a comment and I will randomly pick the winner by Sunday, the 21st at 8pm. The winner will be posted Monday morning.

*Follow this link to find out what bookplates are: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bookplates.

Dentist's Dream

We brushed our teeth all day today! I am every dentist's favorite mother! Lil Sis wanted so badly to use the Princess toothpaste we bought the other day. I kept telling her that we wouldn't use it until "ALL" the Shrek toothpaste was gone. Hence the constant brushing.

(please ignore my dirty mirror)

I mean come on what would you choose?