The Great Pumpkin

"What is that?"

" That's Gross!"

"Can I eat it?"

"It's taking too long, maybe I should beat on Daddy!"

"Any day now!"

It's almost done, this is hard work!"

The perfect "Mean Face" Pumpkin!

A sad story with a happy ending

Last week I went to pick up Alex from school and the teachers were frantic searching for the pumpkin that he had painted. They looked everywhere so we finally asked Alex if he painted a pumpkin during school and he told Mrs. Appleton that she never called his name. Mrs. Appleton got tears in her eyes and said, "Alex, I'm so sorry I guess your name tag was stuck to someone else's." She asked if he would like to paint one then, so he did. It was interesting to see his old teachers coming out wondering if they had run out of the materials and why he was painting after school had ended. Mrs. Appleton told them the story so Mrs. Goldecker and Mrs. Haight both told us that Alex is such a sweet boy and would never say anything while other kids would have been in their face telling them their error. (Although, I know he would have told me immediately while we walked down the stairs). I felt so sorry for the little guy but he seemed happy painting his pumpkin and told Mrs. Appleton he had more fun doing it with me there.

While there I kept looking at the easel and thinking that I wish I would have bought one 2 Christmas's ago when I thought about it but they were so expensive and I didn't know if he would really like it. When we got home I got on Craigslist and found one in High Ridge for $20.00- it's perfect no marks, stains or anything. (At least when we got it). So now we have an easel. They don't fight since it has a chalk side and dry eraser side and they LOVE it. I was telling Aaron that there are now 3 favorites in the Julian family. First is the Lego table that we bought for Alex's 1st birthday, second is the refrigerator toys, and now the easel! Even though the drive to High Ridge is the worst drive ever it was worth every moment!

Just in case your wondering they were working on their numbers while kids went out to paint their pumpkins.

A Phone!!! I have a Phone!

I am so excited!!! I have a phone, you can call me, I can call you, no more phone book or funny pieces of paper to remind me of your numbers!!! I have been playing with it since Aaron brought it home and it's pretty and it makes funny sounds like "say cheese" before it takes a picture!

"Aidan cried the minute he couldn't have it," but I have a phone!

On another note. Aidan had his check-up today. Can you believe the little guy almost weighs 31 pounds. Alex only weighs 38 pounds. No wonder my back hurts! He is in the 90th percentile for height and weight. I laughed when she asked me if he eats well. He is doing great despite my worry with his breathing issues which I think are allergy related. Hopefully I can get some answers soon since I've decided to take him to an allergist. Poor little guy had to get eye drops since his eyes are draining icky stuff.

Well that's all for tonight!

CALL ME!!! :)

GO ME!

I was just checking out my Ebay seller stats and in the last 31 days I have had $412.00 in sales. WOW, I'm impressed with myself! I also have $50.00 coming this weekend from my craigslist listing. Not bad for a stay-at-home mommy!

Family Fun!

We'll we have been busy. OK, busy is not the right word since I'm down here just trying to take a break but I guess that's what we will call it. This weekend we went to see the Backyardigans at the Fox Theatre. It was amazing. Grandma bought us excellent tickets so we were in the 11th row right in front of the stage and with all of the little heads in the crowd you could see everything. Alex had his eyes glued to the stage. Aidan was in awe of the theatre as you can tell from him looking up at the giant ball in the center and I think he did pretty good for a 85 minute production with a 20 minute intermission. Alex is continuing to sing "Were knights, that's right!"

I was bummed that we didn't get to take off on Sunday for our Key Largo trip but all is right with the world and we continued having a fun family day. I actually made a recipe that Aaron LOVED so you know it was a good day in our house.

This week has been a whirl wind and there is no stopping it. We had a wonderful day today playing with the Perry's. Thank God for Amy she is so wonderful with the boys and she is great to me. I got to go off for a Walmart adventure of my own which was less eventful then when the boys are around. They made art projects and played and Aidan didn't cry after I snuck away which made me a very happy Mom. Kyan came over this afternoon to give Kim a little while to rest. I was thinking today that they don't tell you how exhausting a new born is in the 'baby' manual, but they are so rewarding. Kingston is a beautiful baby. I am still dying to hold him but my 'big' baby didn't allow that when we took Kyan home. Ade- the big baby- has an appointment with his pediatrician tomorrow so maybe I can get some insight on what is going on with his allergies and his separation issues.

So the rest of the week we have school, Dr., a Mommy book party and play date, and Halloween party planning with the school Mom's. It should be fun. "Maybe my Mom will want to give us a night out?" Subtle huh?

Baby Kingston arrived!

Just a quick post to let everyone know my friend Kim next door had Kingston this morning and he is a healthy 8 pound 1 ounce baby boy. I am so excited to have a baby next door. I'm sure these 4 boys will have some fun!

Thanks to everyone for your prayers.

Amy's request

Me at 18 months

Me at 3 years. Seriously, Mom how many bangs did I need?

Aaron 3, Andy almost 5

How cute is that!

CRAZY ROCK LADY!

If you have been in the subdivision you have seen construction going on next to Windsor's elementary school. The National Guard is putting in a gym for the kids and tennis courts but it has taken alot of tearing up the ground to get everything level. Anyway, I kept seeing rocks coming up so I decided to ask the guys if I could have some. Happily he said take whatever you want so I have and continue too. I think the people driving by must think I am crazy with my little self and my 4 year old taking rocks and throwing them over to the car. Alex and I have filled 5 wheel barrels which equaled 2 trips to the rocks and delivered them to the back yard. Today after I dropped Alex off I decided to go on my own with Aidan watching and I filled up the entire back of the car- up to the top of the seats with rocks. So this is what I have done so far and have more to do out back. I do feel good about it though, Kim next door said she has seen rock prices and they are expensive so at least I'm landscaping and saving money at the same time. Plus, I love to do anything physical even though I am now writing to take a break since I'm exhausted!
The picture didn't turn out very good but this is a picture of Aidan's rash from his week of sickness. I don't know what I'm going to do with the little guy he always is getting sick at the change of season and he's not the one in school or having playmates over for visits. He had a 103 fever on Tuesday which scared me to death and after our Dr. visit I found out his throat was swollen and it was just a virus. He is feeling much better today since he is now carrying me food items out of the refrigerator to open!

We have been crazy busy with life. I have been working on our plumbing/water issues and everything is resolved! Alex had a fun time in the process trying to suck the water out of the toilet 'like the plumber did' with a shop vac which made for another hour of cleaning up water but heck I probably would have tried too, his job looked like fun or at least that part.

So that's it for me. I'm tired but headed up to get ready for the grocery store visit. Um, fun!

UH, OH!

This morning Theresa informed me that this weekend Faith asked her dad a riveting question.

Faith: "Dad when can I have a boyfriend?"
Dad: "When you are much older, 20."
Faith: "Well I'm sorry because Alex is my boyfriend."

Apparently she put her hand on her hip and stomped off.