Yikes.

People always say 'oh, i never thought that would come out of my mouth' when it comes to parenting. Usually it has to do with the fact that we have just said something that our mothers said all the time to us growing up or something involving bodily functions. Sometimes it is just something that , pre-kids, if we would have heard a parent uttering, we would be aghast and might even spend a couple of moments wondering what child protective services would do in such a case. My recent 'i never thought I would say THAT' was more the latter. Setting the scene... Jaden and Mackenna are playing with homemade 'preschool homework' playdough in the kitchen. The classical music is on the radio, subliminal messages being...'you are a calm, serene little adult...you will create a beautiful masterpiece out of orange play dough (did I mention that i added eucalyptus oil to it so that they could mutli-task? Sinus draining and creative play)... creating a positive self image ... ah well, you get the picture. Anyway, they both like to use fun things with play dough, cookie cutters, rolling pins, stuff that makes cool impressions in it. It was half way through our stress therapy session when i uttered those words that i thought i never would...ready for it? MACKENNA!!! STOP THROWING KNIVES! Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android

Jaden Turns 5!

Jaden's airplane-themed birthday was really fun!  Jaden was the pilot, Mackenna the co-pilot, and Daddy was the friendly TSA officer that forced all party-goers through the security check point.  Some got detained for a while but eventually the party was cleared for take-off!  All guests got their complimentary in-flight snack bag of pretzels and the kids got model glider airplanes to put together, throw across the room and destroy as fast as they could be put together. 

Jaden's 5th birthday party at school

Jaden got to celebrate with his preschool friends today! His teacher gave him this crown and these stellar shades! Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android

Jaden's Drumming

Jaden is really becoming more musical.  He LOVES to listen to and play music.  We are hoping to have him start Suzuki violin this fall if it all works out.  As much as I am in awe of his percussion skills I am hoping that we don't eventually have to buy a drum set.  He is loud enough on his own!!

Tball!

Jaden is almost done with T Ball.  He had a fair amount of fun despite the coach having to pry him off me at the beginning every time. He is a good hitter and likes to run the bases.  His favorite part was all the water breaks, esp today when it was donut/water break! Next year we might try soccer or piano lessons but it was good for him to try something new. 



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Mackenna's stylin'

Mackenna sat still for 45 seconds (miracle) for me to french braid her hair this morning! We are awaiting some friends this morning!! In other news Mackenna and Jaden were quite the fish yesterday! Mackenna kneeboarded with Daddy and Jaden tubed with Daddy, both behind the boat!! Jaden screamed the whole way but when he was done he said it was fun. Of course even though it was fun he never wants to go again! Ha! Mackenna on the other hand would be up on skis if we had small enough ones. Mommy and Daddy even got to ski thanks to Captain Jason! Topped off by a birthday left overs supper! It was an awesome day!

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Jaden and Mackenna have official occupations

This just in... Jaden and Mackenna were sworn in (if you call being given TWO stickers 'sworn in') as Junior TSA officers at MSP.  Later they received their wings from Alaskan Airlines by the nice pilot on the puddle jumper. The same naive pilot let Mackenna into the cockpit....bet he wasn't expecting to take off again... Lesson learned...dont turn her loose in a tiny space with 4000 buttons and switches!  On to a 4hr boat ride up Lake Chelan and then a bus ride up the switchbacks! Holden here we come. Hope they have Mackenna proofed everything. Jaden is a peach this trip!  On a side note, when talking with Grammie yesterday before we left they discussed the movie, The Incredibles and their super powers. Jaden exclaimed he had the power 'to Love'!! If you know Jaden you would know how true those words are!  I think within an hour he professes his love about 10 times. Ha! Usually accompanied by ' yo my bessss fwiend.'

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