Flowers for no reason

This is what makes a good husband great.

He gives me early spring when I just can't wait any longer.

Hubby, I love you for that.

Purple flowers

One big grand appeal?

Or a cluster to make a bold statement?

This year there will be a garden journal.

Honest Aidan

When asking for Aidan's participation in the evening toy pick up activity Kyle and I never know what we will get from him. Will he blame Ethan for making a mess? Will Aidan claim how tired his arms are from writing at school or pick up two items with a promise to do more tomorrow. Tonight Aidan dished up no excuses. Only honesty. He helped and I thank him for it.



" Aidan, you have been so delightful today. Thank you for helping mom when I asked. You sat still while we put on shoes for school, and you helped Ethan put on his jacket. I really like it when you are a nice boy..."



" ummm, except for when I stuck my tongue out at you while you were in the bathroom."

Notice

NOTICE:
Unattended children
will be SOLD!

Crankie babies at their cutest

Aidan

Eight months.

Ethan

Ten months

UNO

While Ethan served time on the potty Aidan mastered the game UNO.

-Thanks Grandma

He'll challenge anyone who walks through our front door. Grandma talked to Aidan about what happens to fibbers and why they end up playing alone. It's hard for me as a parent to rob Aidan of his innocent four year old competitive spirit.

This picture is of Aidan and I playing together. Notice how he happily serves the draw four card and proceeds to draw four for me. Then reminds me each step of the way that once you get served a draw four, you also loose a turn. Gee, he gets to go again?

Confused I asked to call Grandma to have the rules explained.

Aidan exclaims

" No, no! Not grandma, DO NOT call Grandma."

" Why don't you want me to call Grandma Aidan? I need the rules explained"

Looking down he whispers

" ..because I do not want Grandma to know I was fibbing."

"Fibbing? No, not you A."

"Mom, if you want to play again I will play it right this time and share the draw fours with you."

Whew, four year old's still tell the truth these days.

UNO!

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