Things That Are Everywhere

A while ago, Kevin noticed that Walgreen's were everywhere. Every time we would see one he would yell "They're everywhere!"

Then one day he saw "Another McDonald's." He told me "Those are everywhere too. Just like Walgreen's."

Then the list was three, and stayed that way for weeks. The three things that were everywhere were Walgreen's, McDonald's, and fire trucks.

Today, we drove past a Walgreen's, to which I pointed out were everywhere. Then I asked him what else was everywhere. Here is his new, unprompted list:

"Walgreen's, fire trucks, McDonald's, ambulances, policemen, cars, trees, grass, bushes, trucks, roads, bridges, fences, trash cans."

(I tried to write them all down in the car.)

Family Day

We had a family fun day today. After breakfast and shopping, we headed to the St. Louis Science Center. The first thing we did was see the Pirate Exhibit. It was a bit scary for the boys, especially Colin, but they did get a couple small pirates, a flag and a treasure chest to play with. As soon as Colin picked his out he kept yelling "Arrrrrrrr!"

We don't have any pictures since I forgot to get previous pictures off the camera. So I have included other family's photos from the internet. Just photo shop my kids into them.




I really like what we did for lunch. We brought our own sandwiches, pears, crackers, and raisins. The only thing that was thrown away was one napkin. Neither Kevin nor I really like what most places offer (it is too greasy), and people throw away so much stuff! Cups, plates, forks, knives, plates, wrappers, cardboard boxes, napkins. It just seems as if people don't mind that so much is disposable. I am a bit proud of us. We have started bringing as much with us that we can, like forks and plates, and even a pizza cutter to cut up food for the kids.

Anyway, after dinner we are heading to the pool. Colin has informed me that he will go down the kiddie slide. I will let you know if he does, but I won't have any pictures of it.

Dream Jobs

Kevin: "Mommy has a job. I will have a job. I am going to build airplanes. I will build fighter jets."
K2: "That's great. You can have any job you want."
Kevin: "Really? ...I am going to drive the METROLINK!!! I am going to be the conductor and sit in the front."
Colin: "Me too! Me too!"
K2: "Colin, are you going to drive the Metrolink, too?"
Colin: "Yaa."
Kevin: "Colin, you want to drive the caboose? You will drive the back and I will drive the front"

Puppy Dogs

We are very big on imaginative play in our house. The kids pretend to be everything, from babies to parents to dinosaurs to animals (this list could go on and on). We like to encourage it.

Lately the boys have been puppy dogs when they get home. And puppies get thirsty. This is how they have been asking for water for a while now.

Zoo Run 2010

This past Sunday the St. Louis Zoo hosted a run. We all went down to support K2 running a 5K and Kevin running 1/4 mile. Here are some pictures.

K2's race was at 8:00, so while he was running we were having raisins.

To keep entertained while he was racing, the boys played in the gravel nearby.

After K2 ran, we had about 45 minutes of downtime before Kevin's race. We played in the fountain by the World's Fair Pavilion. The water was too cold for Colin, but Kevin and I had fun walking through it.

Hot Mom

Here is a picture of the start/finish line from the fountain.
(Lookin' Sassy)

Kevin had already told us that he wanted "Colin, Mommy and Daddy to race" with him. However, it was going to be only Colin and Daddy so that I would be waiting at the finish line. (It was very cute. They had the kids run out 1/8 a mile and then turn around.) It didn't really work out that way. Colin was so tired and hot that he wanted to be carried. So he and I worked out a deal that we would wait by the finish line and then join daddy and Kevin to finish together. Before the race, Kevin even asked daddy to show him how to stretch. Here is a picture of K2 giving him some runner's advice.



However, since there were over 3000 racers entered, and they had every get ready at the start line and made them wait, Kevin was very hot and tired. After about 100 feet he stopped. That is okay. We were all hot and tired, but we all had fun! Colin was very sad he didn't get to run. So I am thinking we will try again next year.

Colin's Mean Face

Colin's class has been talking about emotions lately. There are two stories about this.

1. When they all practice making sad faces, Colin has to give each and every person (teacher and child) a hug to make them all feel better.

2. This is Colin's mean face. I love how he crosses his arms like he is extra tough.

Fun Words

While driving to daycare the other day, Kevin said, "Dang it. It is raining." K2 corrected him by saying "Kevin, we don't say dang it."

Kevin replied "Oh...damn it."

Family Picture

We actually have a picture of all four of us from Mother's Day.