More Kiddisms...

Well, though I've not been good at posting, I've been pretty good at writing things down...so, that's an improvement!  ;)

Last week, the kids and I headed outside to play kickball for a little while before lunch.  I got a good workout in since I was playing pitcher, outfielder, the person standing on all bases, and occasionally a kicker myself - and the kids?  Well, they all took about a 2 1/2 hour nap!  Lovely.  I think we should play kickball more often!  ;)  Then, when the woke up from their nap, they silently went about playing with clothespins and the dog leash for quite some time.  Of all the things to play with.  In fact, I think it was Ruby that had the dog leash wrapped around her waist first, and then Isaac came into the kitchen a little later with it around HIS waist.  And there hadn't even been World War 20 to let me know they were switching!  Incredible.

The kids have really taken a liking to dancing around with dresses on lately.  Yes, all 3 of them.  I'm not sure why, but Isaac in "his" purple dress does disturb me a bit.  =O  But I still took pictures...and maybe a video.  ;)  The first day, Ruby was saying it was too bad that Selah wasn't around, because Selah likes dancing.  Ruby informed me that Isaac looked like "superman" when he was dancing.  Then, when they were done, they said, "that was fun", and Ruby said, "wish you coulda danced, Mom" and Isaac interjected, "wish you coulda worn a dress."  ;)  Since then, they've danced several more times.  One day, Jadelyn had on a very long dress (one of Ruby's), and it was decided that she was getting married or was a "queen".  Who knew classical music and dresses could be so much fun?

For some reason, we were talking about who's hair was what length when we lived in Indiana.  Probably because Ruby talks about getting her hair cut quite a bit since my chopparoni.  Anyways, Jadelyn let us know that she had "short hair in Indiana.  'Cause I was a boy then."  Ohhhhhh!!!!!

One day, the kids were a little slothful in their pick-up duties, so lunch time was shortened a bit.  Time was up, but I granted them 3 more minutes of grace so they could get their bellies full.  When Isaac was finished, he came over and gave me a spontaneous kiss (NOT the norm around these parts).  I asked what that was for, and he said, "for giving me grace."  Awww....

I think I've written it before, but I just love Isaac's giggles.  They are too sweet, and VERY contagious.  I was thinking the other day, about whether Isaac's giggles would always sound like that...and then I realized - oh, no!  His voice is bound to change at some point!  =O  Horrors.  I must get a good recording of his 5 year-old giggle.  Things that have sent him (and then the 3 of us girl's join in) off on a giggle fest lately are: Ruby's apple dropping out of her mouth, Jadelyn fake coughing, and most often, a good burp or "passing of wind" from any of the kids.  See....we've purposely not used the FART word in front of our kids.  Because, well, it just doesn't sound nice.  David's term has been "gas" or "passing gas", I just don't talk about it, and we've tried to be real non-chalant about it, but lately, the older two have really thought it is HILARIOUS.  And they come up with their own way to describe it, since they don't use the FART word.  Ruby sometimes says "gas", but other descriptive terms (mostly from Isaac, but Ruby uses some, too) include: "air coming out my bottom", something like "stinky coming out of my bottom", and today's newest phrase, "a burp coming out of my bottom".  Maybe FART is better.  =P  Good grief.  How's THAT for too much information?  And even though it's rather gross and stuff, I'm sure I've joined in the giggles, because....well, Isaac's laugh is contagious!  =O

Ruby is really the little fashionista, only her fashion will hopefully never catch on.  =)  Lately, she's been wearing her dresses that she wore while in a cast over her other clothes.  And rarely does she match.  When at Grandma's house a couple weeks ago, she was wearing pink and multi-colored-striped pants with a pink and yellow flowered shirt.  Grandma told her she "looked terrible", which made Ruby feel "sad".  I must confess, I've learned to overlook her colorfulness for the most part.  When she was younger and just starting to dress herself, I would choose her clothes for her when we  were going out in public.  But you know what?  Who cares if she is mismatched?  What does it really matter?  For the most part, I forget how "special" she looks when we're out and about.  ;)  At Wal-Mart last week, the nice lady who put a new battery in my watch complimented Ruby on her outfit of choice (a blue and white striped sweater with pink pants and a blue and green plaid dress over top).  That Ruby sure is an individual.  Although her "style" may be catching on to Jadelyn.  =O  Well, when Ruby's allowed to play a part in the choosing of Jadelyn's clothes, that is.  Today, Jadelyn is wearing bright pink pants, a yellow, green, purple, and pink striped shirt with a blue jean dress over the top.  Yai.  =)

During the aforementioned Wal-Mart trip, the girls wanted to walk instead of ride on/in the cart, so they followed me, holding hands with each other.  Isaac was sitting in the "baby seat" and kept an eye on them.  I just love it when my kids hold hands with NO FIGHTING!!!  =)

Isaac often has a hard time when he loses at a game.  A really hard time.  One day, after an outburst of some sort, I was telling him how life is like a game.  Sometimes things go the way we want, and sometimes they don't.  Isaac then insisted that his life would always go the right way, because his Mom would fix all his problems.  I said something like, "I'm going to fix all your problems after the way you're talking to me?"  He said, "no, my OTHER Mom."  I told him, "I'm the only Mom you have!"  He was not to be dissuaded.  He continued in his assertions until I realized he was talking about his future WIFE.  So, his future wife (aka "other Mom") will fix all his problems and make life dandy.  Huh.  I wonder where he got THAT idea from?  ;)

I was playing Memory with Jadelyn for her "special time", and when it was Ruby's turn for her "special time", she wanted to play Memory, too, but she wanted to sit where I had been sitting.  I moved so she could have my previous place, and she commented that the floor was "warm here.  Because you're heavy."  Thanks for the vote of confidence, Rubes!

Speaking of nicknames, Ruby has let me know that her favorite nickname is "Youby".  Not Rubes, Dooby, Squirrelly, Rubalicious, Ruby Dooby - nope.  "Youby".  And sadly, that's probably one that I use the least.  =O

During worship one day, we were talking about how we can share things that we can't see.  Ruby said that "love" was one of those things.  Jadelyn had another idea - she could share the "sickness in my mouth" or "belly".  Yes, another thing we can't see that we can share.  But probably shouldn't!  Ha!  That kid cracks me up.

Jadelyn was telling me the other day that Satan hits us and has spots on his face.  And the girl Satan has spots on her face, too.  Really have no idea where all that came from.  Random child.

Jadelyn wanted to me to watch her chew the other day.  So I did.  Then I said that it looked like she was a "horsey", since she was chewing with side-to-side motions.  "NO!" she said, "like a CAMEL!"  Now why didn't I think of that? 

David was giving Jadelyn her good-night hugs recently.  After which, Jadelyn asked, "can I squeeze your head?"  David gave his approval, and Jadelyn proceeded to "squeeze" his head.  Crazy head-squeezin' gal.  ;)

Jadelyn wants to go to church.  All the time.  Most every day.  Today, I think, she was obviously thinking about church when she asked me, "do 'church' and 'day' rhyme?"  Guess we'll have to keep working on that concept.  ;)  Then she wanted to know if we were going to church today.  I told her no, it is Wednesday.  "Oh, it's Wednesday, so we go to church today."  she responded.  Well, at least she likes church....even if she doesn't get the concept of different days yet.  That gal.

Ruby's been feeling a bit under the weather yesterday and today.  Feels sick to her stomach and a sore throat, but I haven't noticed a fever.  Poor gal.  She's been laying around a lot, eating VERY little and overall being very quiet.  (Strange.)  She's also been wanting lots of cuddles, which is very okay by me!  The other day as we were cuddling, she suddenly said, "I'm glad I have you".  Awww....and I'm so glad I have her, too! 

Today, the kids sat in a circle and passed around and "read" books/Little Friends/Primary Treasures for probably around 2 hours.  With only 2 little tifts that I can remember.  It was lovely.  Just lovely.  ;)

Isaac and Jadelyn helped me make Chex Mix and Granola Bars today.  Ruby was banned, due to her sickness.  =(  She was very sad.  =(  But to the happy part - Isaac was letting Jadelyn help him stir the Chex Mix and they worked together on smoothing the granola bars out.  I told him if there was a super brother award,  he would get it.  He's just been super sweet this morning.  But a little later, I think he would've had to forfeit his award.  =O  Why the swings in behavior, I ask, WHY THE SWINGS?!?!?!?

Don't worry, I still love 'em all.  And always will.  Crazy kids.