Ebeth's 4 and no more

This holiday season has been a whirlwind to say the least. My return to work has marked a barrage of events, activities and demands. It should have been no surprise that school "break" would be just the same. When you couple such things with hosting family and friends there is no true break. BUT it was all worth it and I would hands down do it all again. Maybe. Just kidding :) Up until today I would have been honest in saying non of my children have spoken the ever dreaded I hate you, or you don't love me words. But all good things must come to and end and in my 11th year of parenting it finally did happen. Whom said such you ask... #3. I would have let the whole jackpot ride on number 4 myself. She has her own phrases today too, but one kids story at a time. #3 is tired, T...I..R..E..D, tired! He is a physical kid who needs his sleep and maybe a bit more rest than a typical 7 year old should. I will deal with that via doctor after this "vacation". All the con...

Too tired to be creative I will get to my point. #4 was full of anything and everything from the moment she walked in the door from school. Her first conversation went like this: Mommy where is your car? (I had traded cars with hubby and then G drove mine leaving nothing in the driveway). I didn't. Love her, hot pink boots simply must be worn. Always! How did you get home? (Since I did take her to school in the van this am). I just did. Did you walk? Yes, yes that's what I did. (insert sarcasm here) Really? (hands on hips, shocked and amazed) Yep. Really? (same as above) uh huh On the road? Of course. Cars will bump you Mommy! They didn't. Did you walk on the grass? (head tiled nearly pleading with me to answer correctly) Yes I did. Ok cause if you didn't I would be very mad at you. She then exits the room satisfied. Next conversation hours later: #1 says "What The" at something he saw on tv. Me, annoyed with that slang say his name. Th...

 I DO IT! Don't help she says!  A little dark but captures him so well. My my my.. my youngest kiddos seem to be up to trouble. What is even more interesting to me than a preschooler who is resourceful is that my oldest son didn't do his phase until so much later than the others. After having survived a lie first be honest later phase from one I can smile and deal with ease. That is until #4 ups the anty like she is known to do. Then and only then will I begin to pull hair out. #4 adapts to the ever changing intelligence of those around her. She used to be easy to find and then she began understanding true hiding. Recently all you had to do was look behind the love seat for a makeshift bed of stolen fun. You know, sleeping bag or blanket including pillows with treats and electronics for her pure enjoyment. Another place is behind the recliner in my bedroom. There have been many times that she seemed lost or outside when in fact the chair would sing, play music etc....

A little bit of redneck for this country family that is just too darn much fun! Every year we buy, acquire or this year grow pumpkins (at least one per kid). THEN when Thanksgiving is over and pumpkins are not so "in" we chuck them off the deck. The Sat after Thanksgiving I though for a second they were gonna do it off the rough but Daddy veteod it on this particular day. Back story to fill in those gaps: A few years ago (2009 to be specific) Daddy allowed #1 to join him on the roof for father/son lighting project. Honestly I do not know that year just how much help he was, but proud is the word for how he looked. He taunted the others large and mighty up there too. A couple years later #2 got her turn and she was far bolder about her opportunity. Ya know for being the only kid who broke a bone in a traumatic slow motion golf cart incident you would never know she understands pain! Anyway, the roof was a no go which is probably just as well. #4 would not stop short of get...

I am reading or rather beginning to listen to Dr. Dobson's Bringing up Girls. This story is on it and I am so going to work on making/getting one for my girls specifically the oldest one for just the right moment to give her. How it would have changed my path I am sure! Charm bracelet If you have a daughter or niece you simply must read!