Dillinger's

If my Grandpa was still with us, the boys would have been given "names".

He had a "name" for everything and everyone. The general consensus about the "would've been" name is "Dillinger's". That's what he used to call little trouble maker boys.

I get many looks while out with the boys. Looks of empathy, anger, half smiles, most just say in passing...."you have your hands full". I have them pretty well under control in public...with the occasional melt-down. I will miss even these moments when they are gone. Even now, I miss those late nights feeding them every two hours.

Froggy Heaven

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I've neglected you!

I wish I could say I just got back from Paris. I can't even tell you that I have left my small town. I have been moving! Yucky! The boys are loving the new pad and what they call "the bat cave". It's a walk in closet perfect for little boys. It houses a bunch of toys and some new art work from Cammy. It was done in black permanent marker. I am sure he thinks it's a masterpiece. Tons of swimming! Collin has finally advanced in his swimming career. He swims underwater but something about swimming with his head above water he can't seem to master. We are very proud of our toothless boy. Cammy is in love with the pool. Cooie is in love with the chair located next to the pool. We have tried so hard to get him in, but not even bribes work on the Cooster. One of these kids is doing his own thing!!!!

Thanks for the fun times!

So sad to see you go! It was a fun trip and the boys and I will miss you. Here are some of my faves from our time together! Oh, thanks again for mowing the lawn, look at far we've come my brother!

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10 things about Cameron

10. Cameron loves a photo opportunity with mama.
9. Cameron has stayed true to his Gabba friends since he was 1.
8. He idolizes his brother Collin and does everything he does.
7. Cameron LOVES to read and can read me his fave books.
6. Has a bit of a temper, but since he's 2 it's kind of expected...sometimes cute.
5. Likes panda express chow mein, but I am pretty sure it's because Muno loves noodles.
4. Has a bed time ritual of book with mommy, gabbas all lined up in bed and mommy must say "sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite".
3. Loves going to the zoo and aquarium.
2. Dislikes BUGS, especially if they are on him.
1. Is one of the sweetest little boys I have had the pleasure of knowing.

10 things about Connor!

10. His favorite color is green.
9. He loves frogs, but does not have a real one....don't get any bright ideas.
8. He got the nik name "Cooie" from Collin at age 1 because Collin could not say Connor.
7. Cooie loves projects and is always busy.
6. Cooie is a pack rat. He totes things around the house all day long.
5. Cooie wants to be a scientist and an explorer.
4. He loves his long hair.
3. He loves hot dogs.
2. Has bad dreams and sneaks into Collins bunk for comfort.
1. Has the most dreamy eyes, I used to call him walking eyeballs.

10 things about Collin

10. I want to be a Nascar driver and and Spy.

9. I eat peanut butter and honey sandwiches almost everyday.

8. I love to hear funny stories about myself.

7. I go on adventures in my backyard.

6. I'm terrified of spiders.

5. I think certain shoes make me run faster.

4. I give my mommy hugs when she's sad.

3. I sneak treats from the kitchen.

2. If I don't like my dinner I eat it in an hour taking a sip of water with every bite. But, if I love it it's gone in 5 minutes.

1. I replace "R's" with "W's" when I talk. "I like to wun weally fast".

What I make them do for the X-Box 360

Aquarium Adventures

Collin, Cammy and I had a wonderful day exploring the Aquarium. Auntie Ambie, Chanel and Cole joined us. I am convinced that everyone from the zoo decided on the aquarium instead, due to rain of course. Is it ok that I wished the aquarium opened up just for us! It was so wonderful to see my little guys so interested in the cool sea creatures.

Mama and Cooie adventures

My little Cooie was a wonderful companion on my trip to Seattle. We ate good food, visited family and went shopping!

This and that!

I LOVE my little boys with all my heart. I am learning what it means to "try" and raise well adjusted members of society. I could have done things a lot better, but there is still hope. I told myself that I would be a teacher and make that a priority........until we had 3 of them. I told myself that I would not let them watch television or play video games in excess.......until I realized I would never have any "me" time unless I allowed TV and video games into our house. I also never anticipated that I might not always know how to handle all that my 3 sons bring to the table.

What if your two year old says poop, butt and wiener every other word. What if he calls you poopy butt in the middle of a crowded area. What do I do when he looks at you with the most adorable smile and says with arms wide open "I love you this much" but turns around a minute later and says with arms wide open "I hate you this much". What if you try to ignore it to fix it and the problem still persists. What if you discipline for it and the problem continues. Maybe there is no easy solutions sometimes. Maybe, this is more common than I think. Do other moms go through these trials and just keep it to themselves because they are embarrassed to admit they don't have it under control all the time.

These are my questions, that go unanswered. I want great kids like everyone else. Maybe I should just laugh at these days because it's a phase and they will grow up to learn respect. Yep, that's what I'll do, laugh it off. He always does!

Happy Birthday Little Brother!

Happy Birthday Collier! The boys and I are wishing you a very special day and we miss you!

It's not easy being green.

Cooie had his 4 year old vaccinations today and he was not happy. He handled it very well.....I thought we were all in trouble. I was pleasantly surprised. The Dr. would ask him questions and Collin would answer for him. Cooie seemed ok with this because he was catatonic and very uncomfortable. It made me realize how close they are. Collin told him he was doing a good job while getting his exam. I also found out that Cooie has a common childhood heart murmur. Kinda scary, but I was assured that it was no big deal. He was rewarded for his bravery with a green Italian soda and a frog book from mommy on top of all the cool stickers and books from the Dr. He has had a perma-grin since.