Birthday Party Blues

Sid had a birthday party to go to today, yet when showing up she clung to my leg and was insistent that I shouldn't leave. After a few plea deals I finally made it out of there without her clinging to my leg.

Unfortunately when we came to pick her up we were told she had cried for Mommy. I don't quite understand why my children don't like birthday parties....Tay also had a birthday party to go to Friday; but she refused to go.

I guess I'll take it as a compliment they would rather stay at home.

I wonder if they think birthday parties are some sort of cruel punishment?

This cartoon makes me laugh it is an exact depiction of what happens at our house when Grammy's on the phone.

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Maddie lost four teeth!

Maddie got her four teeth removed on Friday and it didn't go as smoothly as Tay's did, but I sure am proud of her. I know I wouldn't have been as good of a patient and she dealt with everything very well.

After photo

Maddie's vampire look...she wouldn't let me touch her chin to wipe it off

Sid had quite an exciting weekend of firsts and her big sister were very jealous. First on Saturday she had a birthday party at the movies and saw The Princess and the Frog. This was the first movie she saw without her Mom or Grammy. THEN on Sunday she we had her first playdate (without mommy) at a friends house. Our little girl is growing up! :)

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Maddie Reckless

Andrew's dad was in town this weekend, it was nice spending time with him as we haven't seen him in awhile. On Friday he visited Sid's class as her Community Helper VIP. He told her class where he works and what he does. She was SUPER excited to have him there. And because it is a three day week of school Sid's "SPARK OF THE WEEK" honor has carried over to this week!! She must be super sparky! :)

On Saturday we celebrated Grandpa's birthday with a dinner out and cake and presents when we got home. Sid kept referring to him as "Birthday Boy" for the remainder of the night.

Tay and Grandpa

Opening cards from the girls

Everyone looking at Grandpa's present

Everyones favorite CAKE TIME!!

On the way home from dinner Maddie gave us a good laugh....here's how it went....

Maddie - "I think I'm going to have ten kids when I grow up. I guess if Meier (her boyfriend) does."

Grandpa - "What's Meier's last name?"

Maddie - "Reckless"

Grandpa - "Then I guess you're having ten kids."

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