Monday, April 30, 2007

The Way Things Should Be

Today my oldest daughter has her first "testing" experience in school. She was feeling nervous this morning and started asking me questions about it. I just said:
"Honey don't worry they just want to find out what you know."
She replies "Oh so I close my eyes and imagine a play and then I write it down."

Man, if only!! I wish that were the way it is. Yes I think school would be much better if it was run by a 7 year old.

Thursday, April 26, 2007

I'm just not ready

I am slowly coming to the conclusion that I will not survive both of my daughters going through puberty. I think it has already started. Daughter one cries when she can't find her slipper or when the toothpaste doesn't come out of the tube just right. Also clothes. Aye, the clothes. She changed 4 times this morning and would only wear jean shorts. She has about 6 other pairs in her drawer not to mention skirts and dresses but no, it must be the shorts. And the shirts. Must be soft and just so or she's not wearing it. Only tennis shoes. The socks must be a certain kind. She doesn't like it when the toe "feels funky". She is only 7. What is coming? I don't think I have the strength for this. And she already thinks I don't know anything. How did I live this long without knowing anything? I'm thinking maybe a nice school in Paris. Or I could take some small pills for a few years. The PhD program is like kindergarten compared to being a mother to two girls. I love them dearly but I am wondering if there is way to love them from afar until they are 18 or so......

Thursday, April 19, 2007

I gave birth to a lawyer!

Well it has become apparent that our oldest daughter may be headed for a career in law. Here is a conversation between her and me.

Me: Please go change out of your pajamas into your clothes so we can go to the store.
Daughter: But I want to stay in these.
Me: No, it is just not appropriate to wear those to the store. It is a public place so you should probably be in clothes. And besides, you have been in those for quite awhile.
Daughter: (moment of silence) Um well since that isn't a very good reason then I am just going to stay in my pajamas.
Me: Okay. I did not want to have to do this but you give me no choice. I am pulling the mommy card. You do it because I said so.
Daughter: (looking very unhappy) Okay (big sigh) I guess that does it.

Where does she get this? Well I blame it on her dad because it makes me feel better but I think she has far surpassed the both of us. I always wanted smart kids but this is getting ridiculous!!

I am not sure what my youngest daughter will become (she says she wants to be an actress) but when I asked her to change her clothes she said "Okay mommy!!" Of course she came out in a pink flowered skirt, orange top, striped socks and red shoes. You go girl!!

Monday, April 16, 2007

FINALLY!!..and Happy Birthday



well after days of "Check the mail mom." and "Did they come yet mom?" or "When will they get here mom?" They have indeed finally arrived. Yes the long awaited American Girls made it to our house safe and sound (thanks Penmans!!). Here are a few pictures of the girls and their dolls. Daughter Two's girl is Molly and Daughter One's is Katelyn but we call her Kate for short. We have been in a flurry of American Girl clothes and shoes. But it was, worth the wait. Also I am wishing daughter one a very happy 7th birthday. The other night in bed she said: "Mom it's okay that we share a birthday because it's more exciting for kids then adults."
"Why?" I asked
"Because kids get better stuff."

Well there you have it. I guess I really am still 29 since I haven't offically had a birthday since she was born.