Shoo-Bug....

...let me tell you about Miss Madeline and her obsession with the "Shoo-Bugs."
Anything that resembles a bug is classically known as a "shoo-bug."
It's rather cute and hilarious.

As you may recall, there were not many critters in Denver, CO such as flies, so when we moved last fall any insect presented a serious problem. We told Madeline they presented no harm and just to say, "shoo bug." Well, to Madeline that meant any insect was a shoo-bug. So we....being Jeremy....has been requested 5-6x/day to kill any potential shoo-bug. If a piece of dirt looks as though it could be a shoo-bug, she requires him to remove it as well, just incase it evolves into a bug. A dead bug you ask? Well, of course they require a final swat to assure it's going nowhere. Yes, ants, flies, spiders....all shoo-bugs. The look on Madelines face is priceless when Jeremy goes to kill the shoo-bug. You would think that bug (or piece of dirt in some cases) was going to jump at Madeline.

The old saying, "kids say the darnest thing," is very accurate. Especially when it comes to Shoo-bugs in our house.

If you think Shoo-bugs present humor.....just wait until we fill you in on Madeline's appreciation, or lack there of, for birds. This morning she looked at the screen door at a bird on the deck and told it to stop talking....apparently she doesn't like birds chirping either. Crazy kid!

Luke? Well, he is doing great and taking to our family very well. He's a big fan of his sister, Madeline. He has a 4-month check up in a few weeks. Crazy how time flies! We're guessing he's about 15 lbs. now. He's a strong little tike and love, love, loves to talk to women.....I am nervous already. He made a visit to the University this week and wow, did he capture the hearts and smiles of the ladies on campus. I like to think I'm a lucky lady myself with 2 men in my life....even though there is almost a 35 year age gap between the two.

I like M&Ms.....

...why yes I have been potty training.
The M&Ms are pretty good, but the suckers for #2 rock.

From Madeline

We were "THAT" family....

....why yes, we were "that" family this past weekend.
I can now say, as a parent, I will think twice before judging a family with a similar situation.

We went to church Saturday evening.
Madeline went potty right before we left for church. (yes we are in potty training mode)
Luke had eaten right before we left. (full belly means sleepy baby)
We sat in the second to last row....just in case.
My logic seemed perfect.....and then it backfired.....big time.

Within the first 10 minute Madeline announced she had to go the the bathroom and not #1, the other one....so off we took to the bathroom. No success. 10 minutes later Madeline announced she had to go to the bathroom again, a little louder this time, so off we went again. No success, dang. Back to our seats. 10 minutes later, we smelled gas and Madeline announced (rather loud) she had to go the bathroom, so off we went to the bathroom. No luck....dang. Yes, 10 minutes later Madeline said she had to go again....Jeremy took her to the bathroom....Madeline fell in....just her bottom, but she went "swimming" and no, no luck....crap. We then played the gambling game and said no more going to the bathroom and started to pray (we were in chuch so I was sure the message would get to God quicker) that Madeline didn't have an accident.

....10 minute later while walking up to communion, Luke woke up.....and not gracefully....one step away from communion and the little guy let's out a blood-wrenching cry.....the lady just looks at me and I smile and say Amen, I'm outta here....and off Luke and I go to the back to find a room so it doesn't sound like the little guy is being murdered since everything echos there.

The poor families sitting in the last row must have wondered.
So yes, we were "THAT" family. I can only imagine what this weekend holds.

I can say though, I will think twice before judging the family who is up and down with a child at church....when you're potty training you do what you have to do!

From the management of 2 kids under the age of 2.5......