since when are the kids cooler then we are?

Connor: "What the heck??!"
Me: "CONNOR! You can't say that!"
Connor: "I said, Hectagon..." *accompanied by a sassy little grin*

First of all, I didn't even know that Connor knew what a hectagon was... and second of all, I know that you are all laughing at me correcting any one's, even my own children's language with the mouth that I've got. *sigh* I have been so much better since leaving the bar, since I'm at home and around the kids all day -- there is no time to swear! You can ask my husband... whom, even as big bad Marine, was shocked at the filth that flowed so easily from his wife's lips at times... I bet that he has noticed that I've improved. We've even come up with clean, swear words.... I won't bore you with their meanings, or the stories behind them, however -- if you want to indulge... tell someone to "Quirk off!" sounds good doesn't it?? At least, if the kids repeat it at school, I won't be getting a phone call...

This week has been pretty uneventful. Pool, pool, more pool... and I don't know what the "quirk" I'm gonna do in the winter time, when.... dare I say it... the pool isn't open?! I won't worry about that now... because Christopher is coming home early from work today, so I'm sure if you need any of the four of us... we'll be poolside. Feel free to join!

This weekend is looking pretty jam packed as usual, and of course I've overbooked myself, and the family... dammit. Why do I oblige to any social event that comes our way without even checking my schedule?! Then, I've got to piss someone off because I'm cancelling on them, or whatever... and since when do the kids have bigger social calenders then we do? Seriously. ALREADY?? It can't be... the kids can't be cooler then us when they are only 4 and 3, can they?! No way... Although, Connor refuses to acknowledge who I am when we are at the pool, and he's playing with one of his many, and I mean many, girlfriends! *sigh*

I can't believe that the Hampton's trip is less then a month away. It seems like just last week I was laying poolside drinking mimosas in the sun... I must admit, I'm ready for more -- and this time, the hubby will be joining us which has me verrra excited. I am really looking forward to some "us" time, sans the kids. Don't get me wrong -- family time is amazing. There is nothing that makes me happier then seeing the three of them walking in front of me, and knowing that those are the loves of my life... that's it... that's us, "The Jones's" -- however, it's always nice to just be able to look at Chris, talk to him, and not have to fight for his attention, or he for mine, etc. Ya know???

Yeaaa... probably not, 'cause most of you don't have babies yet.... just remember that when you do have kids, simple math is not applicable. One child plus one child does not equal two children (it really equals something like a herd, or a flock)... I learned this the hard way, and no one warned me. When Marleigh was born, it was like I forgot how to be a parent. Moving from one child, to two children -- was the toughest transition EVER! I just knew that when we got home from the hospital, and I was alone with the little things that they would take over the house like restless natives, and my dead body would be found with the two of them running around in loin cloths, with spears... I SWEAR TO GOD, I was horrified. But, I adjusted, and here we are, 3 years later -- in a very normal routine, and we pretty much still have control of our two monste, er -- kids.

On a completely different subject, irrelevant to the above topic -- I updated the other blog, www.andysdadandlukeswings.blogspot.com
Please, continue to check back for updates about the book, and fundraising events that will be held in the future. And, as always -- thank you for spreading the word, and all of your support.

Another random, and pointless blog -- from yours truly!
Enjoy the weekend!