Sam:
Saturday morning Sam had a ward basketball game at 7:00am. When he came home I could tell he wasn't a happy camper! Apparently, the refs were not calling any fouls on the other team, so Sam's team took the brunt of the opposing team's constant physical abuse. So, when Sam told me this, he ended his story by saying "Just so you know, I'm going to be in a bad mood all day". I knew he couldn't stay in a bad mood all day because he's just such a happy guy, but I suggested that we could do something for his teammates to make everyone feel better. That is all it took--Sam went down to the computer and made this tag:
Then we went to the store and bought "blow pop" suckers and some sour candy called "screaming sours" and tied the tag to the suckers and candy. Sam delivered these to each of his teammates. The reactions were hysterical! By now it's about noon and some of the guys were still in their basketball clothes and they were still steaming mad! I think the candy helped the situation, as candy always does. Although one guy answered the door and said "Phew, I thought you were going to ask me to be your valentine!"
Carson:
As many of you know (because I complain about it all the time), Carson has a hard time focusing in school. At first he talked to his neighbors too much, but when the teacher moved him across the room, he just talked to himself instead! Many days he comes home from school with unfinished worksheets. Today I asked him what he would do today if he had his choice. He said "I'd go to the dinosaur museum (at Thanksgiving point) and buy a penny!!! (Much needed explanation): the museum has those little machines that stretch a penny and puts a picture on it. It costs 50 cents, plus the penny, and you can choose what dinosaur picture you want on your newly stretched penny. Now mind you, he doesn't want to go through the museum, he just wants a penny! So I said "let's make a chart of things you can do this week. If you do all your chores, all week, we can go get that penny!" Words don't quite describe the joy that filled his face at this point. So, we made the chart:
Just so you know, "diaper duty" doesn't mean he has to change Parker's diapers! He just takes them out to the garbage can in the garage for me. And, what do you know, he came home with completed worksheets today! All over a penny...where have I gone wrong?? Hey, I have some blank areas on the chart, so if you think of other chores for Carson, let me know and I'll add them to the list!
Parker:
Parker has a crazy tag obsession. They have to be silky slick and he reaches back and rubs the tag between his fingers all the time! He goes to sleep with his arm behind his head, and sometimes, sleeps all night like that! Sunday we were at my parents celebrating my mom's birthday (happy birthday mom!)and I think it was Shandy who said "you should turn his shirt inside out and backwards and see what he does!" Well, we did, and it was so funny! He still kept reaching behind his head, I couldn't stop laughing!!
He eventually figured it out, with some encouragement! It was a great suggestion because I SWEAR he's going to get carpal tunnel if he kept reaching behind him like that!
That's what is up with my boys.
As for me--the only news I have is a trip I tentatively planned today. My former boss has a house in Las Vegas so I called Nalani today and asked her if she wanted to go to Vegas with me and we would go see the musical "Mamma Mia". Nalani agreed so hopefully the last weekend in March we'll be heading to Vegas! I better start brushing up on all my ABBA songs!! VIVA LAS VEGAS
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Carson can start taking the Christmas lights off the house.
...and just a clarification. The refs weren't calling anything on either team, which is just as frustrating.
...and I'm fairly sure Sam doesn't want to hear "it's only a game"...
I think Carson has proved the old addage--it's the little things that count!
Does Parker always want his shirts on inside out, now?
What a funny blog, you have the funniest boys!
There's a great website:
www.taggies.com
A mom invented books and blankies and stuffed animals with silk tags sewn all over them, and your kids just rub the snot out of them.
Angie's boys would stick their hands in her shirt when they were snuggling and rub her dri silque garments. One of the boys loves silkies to this day that Angie cuts up her old slips and they sleep with it.
I love that you did switch around his shirt.
My boys unload the dishwasher. I would do the glass stuff and sharp objects, but its a good matching game for them to put silverware away. I put all the plastic dishes down low so they had access to them and they could put them away. They also liked vacuuming for a while.
My boys were the same way when they were that age. It's amazing what I could get out of them for a candy bar! Too bad they grew out of it.
No fair! I want to play! -KIM
Kim, get your booty out here and go with us!!
That is hilarious that you actually turned his shirt around and inside out. Good idea Shandy! I'm getting excited for our trip to Vegas! My goal is to lay by the pool, drink as much dr. pepper as I want and get as tan as michael jordan!
i could talk russ into bank rolling my trip if you need a third driver...
I don't know about Carson, but Tanner has the hardest time figuring out that dirty clothes go in the hamper not on the floor. :) That should be on OUR list. We also have to read to Tanner 20 minutes a day (or he can read, look at books, etc.) He then has a "sheet" he fills out sayin ghe did it. Not sure if Carson has that in his class, but I need to be reminded, so I would put that on my list too.
I was very impressed by the "candy"...Davis was steaming from the game, but I only had about 5 seconds to say HI and BYE, so when I got home (Sam had all ready stopped by) he was in a much better mood. Cute idea!
Jared's cousin is in the Producers it just opened you should go see that.
I was kinda feeling bad that I wasn't invited to Vegas with you guys. but when I realized that you were going to go to a musical, I silently thanked my lucky stars! After laughing out loud all through "Dreamgirls" I am sure I would have ruined it for you guys! But seriously, who just starts SINGING in mid-conversation?
You could make him a tricot quilt. They are very silky! And they don't wear out! I think it looks like Parker has enough chores! Unless you add reading as one.
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