"I'm not going to marry him if he doesn't wear a shirt"

So today Jack and Ellie got all dressed up and decided they were going to marry each other. They put on their finest and got married, gave each other a quick kiss and then danced the night away.

They were never more fabulous in their princess dresses. Yes, I said dresses. They both wore dresses.

After the first "ceremony" they decided they need another one. However, this time Jack decided to go sans dress and wear just a pair of shorts.

To this, Ellie objected. She was not going to proceed with the wedding if he wasn't wearing a shirt.

Apparently she sees no problem getting married to her brother while he is wearing a dress, but go without a shirt and it is suddenly taboo.

Now of course their dad didn't want any documentation of his son wearing a dress, and naturally I ran as fast as I could for my camera.

"I suppose it's not acceptable to beat your children in the Dr's office"

When you feel compelled to ask this of the nurse, you just know things are not going well.

Now I know my children are not perfect nor are they angels. Believe me, I know. We take them out in public often. They are kind of like dogs; they need socialization. Most of the time, they are pretty well behaved when we go places. A few reprimands and corrections are needed here and there but for the most part they do us proud in public.

Today, not so much. I was prepared for this easy visit. Ellie's 6 year old well child check up and a quick follow up for me. I promised lunch out if they were good, a trip to the pet store to look at the kitties and good times all around. I took their leapsters so they had something to occupy their time. We had books to read. We talked about good behavior before getting out of the car.

Then we got out of the car. I should have never left the tranquility of the car. I won't get into details, no one needs to hear about the carnage. Let's just say, I was mortified, about ready to pop a vein out the side of my head and completely shocked that my blood pressure remained low.

I mean, it can't be a good sign when the nurse says, "Well, at least they don't raise your blood pressure."

Did I mention I was mortified? The doctor, in all of her kindness did tell me I had beautiful children. All the while I am thinking, "at least they have their looks."

As part of her routine questions & observations she said Ellie showed no signs of abuse. To which I responded, "check back tomorrow." At this point, I'll hope she recognized my sense of humor.

So, we're home. They are grounded for 2 days. Which means they are inside the house, no friends over, no going to friend's houses, no TV, no Wii or computer games.

What have I just done to myself??!?!

He grabs hold of your heart.....and then he steps on it

So Dodd has the kids (especially Jack) hooked on the Star Wars Movies. They can't get enough of them. I, on the other hand, am looking for sharp sticks to poke in my eyes.

Well, as if I couldn't get more fortunate, we have the entire series on the DVR. Never ending fun right there.

So tonight, we are all sitting on the couch watching one or another of them (one of us is reading a book.....guess who?) and there is a part where young Anakin (?) is going to leave his mother to go off with some other dude to train to become whatever it is that they become. (See how much I love these shows and how closely I pay attention?)

Jack wants to know if Anakin is going to leave his mother and says, "if he leaves his mom, I might cry."

Now, this in of itself could be a heart tugger in Jack world because he would just as well pelt you with the Nerf gun than hug ya, but wait....there's more.

He then tells me, "I will never leave you mommy. Wherever you go, I will go with you....."

.....wait for it.....

"unless Daddy is home. Then I'll just stay home with him and you can leave."

Keri....It's Your Turn!

Ever know one of those people who talk smack? You know, those you "dare" you to do something and then promise that their turn is next.

So, do they make these promises and grand offers because they are so certain that you won't hold up your end of the deal meaning that they will never have to step up either?

Well, sometimes you just have to jump right in and force their hand.

Keri, my dear, sweet friend, it's your turn. We're all waiting.

Meet Jenna

Meet Jenna, my sassy 3 year old neighbor. She's full of spunk. Just the way I like 'em.