January 29, 2009

After Ellie's successful shopping trip, Conor was antsy to have his own. For some reason he had a lot more money to spend than her. We came home with another white tiger, an orange tiger, a lioness, a cell phone, and 3 small animals. It only took 20 minutes, but it was the longest trip to Target I've ever taken.

January 28, 2009

As much as Rowan likes to read, it's nice to have 4 readers in the house!

January 27, 2009

Ellie's Christmas money was burning a hole in her pocket, so on Tuesday before gymnastics we went to Target. She got some kind of puppy purse thing, a white tiger, a little dog for her, and a little dog for Conor. They are both so good about thinking of each other when they're shopping. If only that happened more often at home...

January 26, 2009

Tuesday was the 100th day of school, so on Monday afternoon we had to get ready. Both Conor and Ellie counted out 100 M&Ms to take. Ten groups of ten, and then counting by 2s as they put them in a baggie.

January 25, 2009

On Sunday Conor and Jon were at Conor's basketball game. Rowan took a long nap, so I sewed while Ellie watched some tv. When Rowan woke up, he joined her for a bit.

January 24, 2009

You just can't leave him alone for a minute.

January 23, 2009

We are toothless!

A reenactment of the removal:
When I picked the kids up from school today, it was hanging by a thread. Conor could hardly talk or eat, but of course, wouldn't let me near it. I don't know how he got anything done at school. Later in the afternoon he wanted to play DS, so I said he could, as long as he wiggled his tooth while he did. Two minutes later (at the most) he very calmly said "I did it." I'm sure he's relieved, but not nearly as much as me and Jon. We haven't had this much trouble with other teeth, so I'm hoping this is a very rare occurence.

And because she hasn't been seen in awhile, here's Ellie. Today was a Character Counts Day.

January 22, 2009

Rowan's new hat. It also kind of explains the bruises he has everyday on his forehead. (He's not real smooth about putting it on).

Day 3 of Operation Tooth Watch: Nothing.

In case you can't understand, the answers are "work", "school", "school", with an "Uh" and a "Clap, clap, clap" thrown in. I'm pretty sure my favorite word ever is "school" now.

January 21, 2009

On Day 2 of Operation Tooth Watch, there was nothing to report.

January 20, 2009

Conor has a front tooth that is very, very loose. Loose enough to seemingly not be able to close his mouth or speak clearly (Ellie is the translator), but not loose enough to have it be wiggled or pulled by anyone other than himself. We'll see how the morning looks.

PS - Happy, happy day!!

January 19, 2009

Math time with Daddy.


And dance party #2. This time with no music.

January 18, 2009

Ellie was playing outside, so I gave Rowan a boost onto the loveseat to watch. Two minutes later, this is what I came back to. Him sitting on the end table, swinging his feet, watching.

And a dance party to HSM, of course. Is it just me, or does Rowan get his dance moves from Dad?

January 17, 2009

This is just a small part of the playmobil city in our toy room.

January 16, 2009

Ellie's best friend came home from school with us today. That meant Conor had no one to pester. (Well, he thought he had two people to pester, but I stopped him). So he used his DS ticket right away. It's supposed to be good for 30 minutes, but I fully admit it was worth many, many more minutes this afternoon.

January 15, 2009

School was cancelled on Thursday because of the cold. (Cold doesn't seem to describe it, but any adjective I can think to add to cold to adequately describe the temperature would offend my Mom). So most of the day was spent in jammies, coloring and playing ball.

January 14, 2009

Rowan's new favorite spot to sit is right by the front door. And I dare any of you to resist when he pats the floor beside him, smiles, and says your name. I think all of us have dropped what we were doing to join him!

January 13, 2009

We don't need any more toys, thanks.

January 12, 2009

School got out an hour early today, so C and E took advantage and played outside for a bit. Ellie made a fort with a neighbor.

Conor played football. "Don't worry about the ball, Mom. The package said, 'As tough as the conditions you play in' so it will be just fine!"

January 11, 2009

The boys eating their afternoon snack while watching a football game.

January 10, 2009

Darth Vader fought his inner conflict.
And then taught a young jedi.

January 9, 2009

The kids' winter party had to be rescheduled because of a snow day, so we had it on Friday instead. They recited their original poem: The 20 Days of Winter, decorated Christmas cookies, played a penguin game, and made a snowman thermomter. (Wow, they must have a fabulous homeroom mom).

January 8, 2009

I may have created a monster. Tonight the big kids were picking up Rowan's toys for me. I realized I hadn't taken a picture today, so I grabbed the camera. Conor saw me and said "You could take my picture. Then as the caption you could put 'Conor learns to use the rope to pick up'." So there you go.

The best part is that after I took the picture, Conor continued learning to use the rope to pick up. I heard Ellie ask him (in a voice she must have learned from me) "Are you picking up?" Conor said "I'm playing pick up with the rope." She answered "Well are you working?" His answer: "Well it doesn't feel like I'm working."

January 7, 2009

They're trying to explain to Rowan that he can't touch the DS. He just didn't get it.

January 6, 2009

Ellie started a new level of gymnastics on Tuesday - intermediate. She came home after with four new ribbons!



The following explains quite clearly why it was a good thing school started again today.

January 5, 2009

The boys enjoying a snack by the front door. In their "derzhees".

January 4, 2009

The best thing about taking down Christmas decorations is that the house looks a lot bigger for a few days.

January 3, 2009

Grandma and Grandpa Runchey picked up the big kids on Friday to go to Kansas City. Fortunately they brought Rowan's present from Santa. We've needed a little distraction while Caca and Eddie were gone.

January 2, 2009

Jon took this one, because I was half asleep on the couch. Even with all three of them playing the loudest toy Rowan got for Christmas. (And his favorite!)

January 1, 2009

I know it's not 2008 anymore, but I think I'll keep this going for awhile.

Ellie got pajamas to match her American Girl doll, and the boys both got pajamas with penguins. Conor's just thrilled that he gets to match someone again!

December 31, 2008

Celebrating New Years Eve in their new pajamas.