Groovin'

We've been groovin' with the weather - not hot, not cold most days = lots of tractor time and bike time! Carter got a new bike for Christmas and due to a few falls had refused to ride it, until we started talking about getting rid of it and THEN he was in. He still doesn't love to ride in our sloped driveway but loves to ride around the pond and the little brother keeps up pretty well which means I can actually get some exercise with them this year - maybe not for a long or super intense but some exercise none the less (running to keep up with Carter around the pond this evening to catch up to Sean and Lincoln was totally good exercise tonight). Lincoln seems to think his blanket or "baby" likes to bike ride too - so baby often ends up in a backpack (or pack-pack as he says) to go on our rides which is preferable to how he was trying to sit on it and ride.

Lincoln has become a pill the last few weeks, he's totally 2.5, I guess, working on 3 (let us all hope that 3 doesn't last the entire year like it did with Carter) or you all better be praying for my mental health. Lets just say that today I would have paid good money to send Lincoln to school and keep Carter home with me - and I think the plants would have to agree after Lincoln tortured them in the planters.

Oh well, they bring me laughs too right - like yesterday when Carter told me that Lincoln kicked him in the fore-noggin' (he was 100% serious not trying to be cute at all) but it was very cute. And tonight I thought I'd be cute and draw a MOM tattoo on Lincoln's arm - Sean said this was a bad idea because he'd color himself and he was right (I can say that because he doesn't read this blog) anyway, Lincoln went to town and I told him to tell Sean he was Jesse James which he did and at least I had a very good laugh.

The boys are missing Iowa these days, Lincoln begged to go to Papa Work all day long today - they will get a dose of Iowa in the form of a visit from Lindsay and Cael next week and they couldn't be more excited to see them!

My Virtual Quote Board

When I was in college we used to have a quote board on our fridge for the insanely funny things that were said in our house, I really should start one for the boys. These were from yesterday -

When I woke Lincoln up yesterday to get Carter from school, I said "it's time to go get brother" and his response was "nope....nope.....nope, sorry mom" and when I asked him if he wanted to leave Carter at school he said "yes". Last night he also got mad at Sean and Carter who were playing a game that he was not invited to play and he ran to his room and said "Me mad, me go to bed." He didn't of course but it was rather funny!

Last night Carter informed Sean and I that he needed to eat slowly so he didn't gain weight - he really needs to stop watching The Biggest Loser with me!

Daddy's Night Out

Mom's night out is normal term in our house thanks to the MOMS Club - but last night daddy got his very own night out thanks to school. Carter and Sean went for dinner to Carter's favorite place, Buffalo Wild's (otherwise known as Buffalo Wild Wings to the rest of us) and I hear that he was very well behaved and enjoyed his dinner with daddy. Then they were off to daddy's night at school and played some games and had snacks - including M&M's. Carter was thrilled with their night out, Lincoln was beyond angry when they left him with me but ended up having a joyous night at the grocery store with his mom - well almost!

One Big Axx Bump

Lincoln's head met the concrete this morning and well, the concrete won. It's gonna be nasty for a few days while it heals. I could have used on Big Axx Beer from college after it happened!

There goes the neighborhood....

well as least this house! Carter's newest naughty lingo is underwear this and underwear that, which included the phrase "sorry underwear face" to his brother today, lovely, just lovely. He was reading the book "I STINK" this week and went straight to the part of Ugly Underpants and started trying out new underwear phrases - fantastic!

And I'm certain we are going to be getting calls about Lincoln this summer as I witnessed him drop his pants and pee in the backyard without even thinking twice! I let him pee at the park last week and may be regretting that decision for a long time to come, but it was better than the port-a-potty and there wasn't another soul at the park - will have to rethink that next time, I guess. I'll have to admit, I had to look away so I didn't laugh at him because he just stopped what he was doing right in the middle of the yard and went. Being potty trained has it's perks that is for sure but also its challenges!

First Ice Cream of the Year

The boys got their first ice cream cone of the season at the Zoo on Saturday. I actually think Carter has had a few in his life but Lincoln hasn't ever been given a cone free and clear before - yes I am THE mom who doesn't like a mess! They enjoyed their cones to the fullest and daddy was a bit upset that no one needed his help eating their ice cream! I see many cones in the near future!

Easter 2010

Easter was a pretty low-key event at our house this year, low-key but lovely! I got up early to be sure we had time to play and hunt eggs before church. Too bad I didn't get the mass time right and we were 45 min. early! Oh well, we made it until after communion and the boys were - D-O-N-E, done! The bunny brought Carter a Razor scooter - he's so excited to have a scooter like his "big friends" Kylie, Conner & Carson and was very excited to pass his other scooter down to his brother but he was WAY more excited about Lincoln getting a fishing pole than his scooter. He found the pole, took it to Lincoln in bed and told him how cool it was that he got a fishing pole like his. I found out that Carter does not like jelly beans - note to self but the Goldfish in the eggs were a big hit (thanks to Grandma for the idea). Of course we had to spend some time with the scooters and the fishing pole on Easter afternoon.

We had a lovely brunch at a place we hadn't tried and loved it, Sophabella's on May - totally recommended - love that my hair chic knows all the best places in town!