This morning Jude found 5 of the boys’ Angry Birds that he had stashed away. Levi started screaming because he didn’t have one. I asked Jude to share with Levi and he was pretty disgusted and said, “You are sounding like a government person.” When he compares sharing to forced socialism, I’m left speechless.
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Asher’s Quotes of the Night
Asher, who is not quite 2, is very chatty, even in the night. Last night, in his sleep he cried out on separate occasions, “Levi taking my Angry Bird” and “Levi taking my water.” Then at some point in the night he woke up, realized he didn’t have an Angry Bird in his hands and …
A Funny Quote from Jude’s Medical Records
I was reviewing some of Jude’s recent medical records tonight. One recent written report said, “Jude was very energetic and rocking his chair back and forth as he said it felt good to put the legs of his chair on his feet.”
The Neighbor Girl’s Quote of the Day
Yesterday Kim and Robyn came to babysit the boys and Jude’s new good friend from t-ball while Andy and I went to Les Mis. The 2 new neighbor kids, who the kids love, were also over playing in the sandbox and playset. As Andy and I were getting ready to go, I went to send the …
Jude’s Wish List
Jude takes after Andy in that he will never be satisfied with the amount of stuff he has. There is always something he wants. Jude wrote me the following wish list tonight, mostly wanting to add to his Angry Birds collection: Pink bird Orange bird Green bird White bird Hex bug (because he only has …
Jude’s Quote of the Day
Jude, speaking about him and his little brothers who were playing ninjas: “Mom, do you think we’ll go to Japan and be ninjas when we grow up?”
Asher’s Quote of the Day
Asher (aka Bobo) was running around tonight yelling out, “Super Bobo to [the] rescue!”
Progress on the Potty
Little Levi is almost 3-1/2 and should definitely be potty trained by now. He’s trying the potty, but doesn’t use it exclusively. Asher, who isn’t quite 2, occasionally also gives it a shot. Tonight I saw a look on Asher’s and just knew he was getting ready to push out a poop. I grabbed him and threw …
Levi’s Quote of the Day
We went to Andy’s brother’s new apartment for a house warming party. The parking lot was full of cars. Little Levi exclaimed, “Uncle Adam has a lot of cars!” I think he’s a comedian in the making, but Andy doesn’t think he even knows what a joke is.  We’ll see.
Jude’s Quote of the Day
The boys follow me everywhere. I have a trail of them, no matter where I go.  I snuck down to the laundry room tonight, hoping to throw in a load without 3 helpers swarming me. Sure thing, Jude found me in no time and yelled to his brothers, “She’s in here! Let’s get her!” And the …