Pushing Limits

Brody is at the age where he is learning what is right or wrong, how far can limits be pushed before he is in trouble.  It can be a difficult stage, but at the end of the day it's kind of funny to remember what he did and how far he pushed.  Other nights it is not very funny and I am on the verge of tears, if not in tears, questioning how could one day go so wrong.
Once again, Brody was pushing the limits tonight.  Surprised?  I'm not.  I can't remember exactly what he was doing and I know it wasn't horrible because it doesn't stick out in my mind, but Brody's words definitely do.  Because that was a lot funnier than what actually happened.  He said, "I'm not being naughty, I'm just being silly."  He then proceeded to run off and continued to play. 
Funny how naughty and silly can look the same through the eyes of a two and a half year old.

Table Talk

You never know what topics will come up at the table during supper time.  Usually we talk and reflect upon the day or talk about what the next day may hold.  You know, typical table talk.  But every now and then, life with two boys will throw you a curve ball and something completely unexpected will come out.  Like tonight.

Hunter: Mom, how would you feel if you heard this.  "Brody Zappe, you are under arrest.  You are going to jail!"

Me: I would feel very sad.

Hunter: OK, just checking.

Let's hope and pray I never have to hear this conversation again.

Some Clarification

Tonight as I was on the phone with Craig, Brody came up to me.  He had something he needed to clarify.

"Mom, I'm not robot. I'm a boy."

Good to know buddy.  He also made it very clear today as we looked at our family picture that Craig is Hunter's dad and I am Brody's mom, but I'm not Hunter's mom and Craig is not his dad.  Hmmm...we may need to work on that one!  But for now, it's pretty funny.

Happy Spring

Happy First Day of Spring to all my Peeps!

I made these cute litte bird nests for Hunter's preschool class for snack today.  They were a huge hit!

Loose Tooth!

Breaking News!  This morning as I was brushing Hunter's teeth before church, I noticed that a permanent tooth was pushing up behind his bottom baby tooth.  (Is he really this old already?!)  Sure enough, I checked out his front bottom tooth and it is a little loose.  We still have some time, but I can't wait to show you a picture of that toothless little grin!

Modeling

Last night, while Craig and I were in bed, he started talking about retirement and what we should do when we retire-because we're getting so old and really need to make those plans ;).  He told me, "Janel, when we retire, I think we should go into modeling."
I burst out into laughter and asked him if he was serious and what on earth makes him think we are model material?!
His response, "You know, like model trains, model airplanes...modeling.  We will make models of things and collect them."
That is his dream, not mine, but if that's what makes him happy, maybe we will go into modeling in our retirement years.

Rock Star for a day

Thursday was rock star day at school.  Hunter had a lot of fun finding an outfit that was just right (we only tried on about three different options), trying different things out with the hair (debating if he should wear a hat or not and if so, what hat, spiky, a Mohawk or a slicked over look) and finally Thursday morning, dressing the part.

I must be honest, I totally loved this look on him!  He had a blast and found out that his favorite rock star of all time is Elvis.  Smart kid.  And also, he wants to grow up to be famous.

Rock on little buddy and as Aerosmith sings, "DREAM ON!".