Local lady all the way...

We live in Somerville, MA. I often forget that we live in "the city," so you can witness different and maybe even a little uncomfortable situations. We were walking down the bike path from our house (most places have bike paths to public transportation, right?) to get ice cream with our friends the Polkies. While MM and I were walking, we noticed a man coming up behind us playing the guitar. MM was fascinated, but it really didn't seem too odd. As we arrived at the end of the path, a man shouting continuous profanity passed us. We kept pressing on-chocolate ice cream on our minds. After meeting our friends and securing our ice cream picks, Kristen and I began chatting while the 3 youngest were secure in strollers. All of a sudden we noticed what MM was doing. (earlier she asked what they were. I explained that they were sculptures or statues that someone did as art). She was walking around the statues in a circle while patting their booties. Disturbing? I have always thought MM has a little of an artist flare, but patting the sculptures like this, well, it is questionable. All to say, she is definitely a local. Don't think we can move.

Modern Day C.S. Lewis....

A few questions have been raised concerning Sarah's well, "brightness." Her ability to continue to crawl into the bathroom after the same soap to eat does not help her cause. On the day of her birthday, here is another example, dirt eating. And yet, maybe she is far brighter than we thought...making a reference to C.S. Lewis, "why play with mudpies when a day at the seaside awaits you." Sarah is demonstrating this by eating mud when cupcakes with chocolate icing awaits her....she may not get the gospel, but maybe she isn't too far off.

When your child's teacher...

So yes, today is the big one year old bday with promises of cupcakes. As most folks do for their children on the big bdays, I scheduled Caroline's check up today. Coming from Children's, MM was to be a car friend.

MM was brought outside and somehow her teacher followed too. Of course, I didn't think anything at first, but then I realized that she doesn't normally help in this capacity (bring the kids down for pick up)

Here is the story that follows... during music class, MM decided to go potty. No big deal as she can do this by herself. But today, MM decided to go potty like a boy. She pulled up a stool (I guess for better aim?), stood on the stool, and proceeded to potty all over the stool somehow not getting it on herself? I guess she has observed how the boys use the potty at school and wanted to try it too. MM told her teacher she was never going to do it again- I mean, it didn't work for her. Her teacher was worried I might be upset, but I assured her that not only did I think it was funny, I was happy it occurred at school and not at home!
Never a dull moment.... Wessel, what do you do in music class?

Happy Birthday

the difference a year makes

For all of those folks who say, "I have always wanted to have twins..." really? man oh man. well, just thinking back to a year ago today. getting ready... praying for the girls.. wondering if we will see Caroline before she goes to Children's, wondering if I will be able to sleep one last night with this enormous belly, glad to have made it to Easter to enjoy the hope we have in the Resurrection. a lot has changed. Praise Jesus!

and I do have my belly button back!

A story from Bob

We left Baltimore around 9am. Both babies had new diapers put on around 7:30. MM arose at 4:30 am that morning, so we were prepared for a great trip ahead. Everyone was sleeping or quiet around lunch time so we pressed ahead. At 2:45 we decided it was time for a stop. As all families traveling in a minivan do, we pulled into a McDonalds. Kelly started to change Caroline's diaper, but I sent her ahead inside so she and MM could go to the bathroom. Caroline who was unfettered, partially undressed, and not in a diaper decided to flip over and try and climb out. (if you ask, I can demonstrate like I did to our small group last night) While putting Sarah in her carseat, strapping her in, I see Caroline's face turn red and she begins to strain. Out comes poop nuggets into the carseat, onto pacifers and toys... Securing Sarah, I go over to clean up Caroline. I put her in the front seat and begin to remove the poop. She decides as she is still without a diaper to pee on the front seat. More to clean up. Kelly and MM return and I finally can go inside to wash my hands. They missed all the excitement. Fun times.

Do you think the Standridges are going to want their carseat back?

Have potty, can travel

What has happened to your life when you now travel with a potty? Driving 10-12 hours in the minivan with 3 under 3 should be enough, but oh no, team sawyer needs a traveling potty. You never know when you will be stuck in traffic and that urge for you 2 year old hits...and you know, when the lid is down it makes a great surface to hold the dvd player.

As I was listening to British kids singing if you are you happy and you know it on youtube yesterday with all 3 gals, I thought no one else is doing this right now. Maybe we need to get out, need a makeover..or is it just time for the OFFICE to finally start back?!