Cuz You're My Best Friend

Tanner and Mason. Double trouble to say the least! Those two are hilarious together. Today, Billy and Ty went to do something with the cows, again, I'm a city slicker. So anyway, he opted to leave the two little boys with me. They are in the other room just being their own funny selves.

I heard Tanner say, while playing NBA on PS3, "When in the world is half-time? I am starving!" Then Mason informed him that you could just press pause. So away they go to the kitchen. Tanner grabbed a leftover cookie and Mason says, "Tanner! We should eat real food, like chips." I've done well with them and the food pyramid haven't I? Tanner agreed and went to the pantry with Mason. They were discussing what nutrional food to partake in and I heard Tanner say, "No, not that. We need MAN food. Turn on the light so I can see what to eat." Mason: "Real men don't need lights!" Tanner: "Well, I've only been a man for a little while (he's 5) and I still am a little scared of the dark. Now, turn on the man lights!" Where do they come up with this stuff?!

Billy had them one day at the farm this week and whatever Tanner doesn't eat, Mason usually is there to pick up the scraps. While eating the leftovers, he tells Billy, "Dad? You know how King Cobras were basically born to kill? Well, I was born to eat!" I foresee a Dr. Phil episode with us as the subject. Oh, I kid!

One more Mason story. My brother gave him a $50 gift card to Barnes and Noble, his 2nd favorite store right under HEB, our local grocery store. (His words, not mine) Sadly, I dreaded taking him to use this gift card, only because I knew it would be about an hour to two hour trip. We clocked in at 54 minutes! Not bad! We were all helping him try to make a decision by suggesting books, topics, etc. We were quickly informed that he's sticking to non-fiction since he's turning 8 next week. Excuse us! Billy suggested a book all about snakes. Mason asked the author and then promptly said, "Gale Gibbins. No, I'm done reading his books." He ended up with a book about Gems (DK publishing) because he's "seriously thinking about being a gemologist."

I really need to meet this kid's parents someday. I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up! Right now, just happy being these funny kid's mommy.

Christmas 07

We had a wonderful Christmas! Everyone was was well and excited to be out of school and Billy is off of work for the next week and a half. As usual, I put alot of thought into the gifts purchased. Now, I am reaping the benefits/regrets of those decisions.

Example 1: Ty asked for a guitar. So we got him the guitar and my mom offered to pay for the lessons. Great! Only draw back is he wakes up, grabs up the guitar, still in PJ's and sits on the couch and strums out random tunes. I must be PMSing, but it's driving me loco! Later Christmas night, we all piled into the truck to go see Christmas lights. That little booger is fast! He brought it along to play us music while we drove. I love the ambition, but I'm gonna smash it like a rockstar soon I fear!!!!!!

Example 2: Tanner and Mason asked for those mini Ipods. Now they walk around with earphones in their ears and can't hear me yelling over the guitar for them to come eat lunch. But the cute part is hearing them sing real loud while playing with Legos or riding in the car. You've heard the expression "Sing like there's no one listening." Yep, that's their motto and I love it!
They both also got cute, navy and green tartan plaid robes from Nana. Now they are walking around in PJs and a robe. So Hugh Hefner.

Example 3: Billy. Hard-working, sweetest man on earth, Billy. He wanted a PS3. So I went ahead and got him that. Only that! Then Christmas morning's paper had sales ads galore, and they had THE game he bought this system for on sale for 30 dollars off! So at 6am his alarm goes off and away he goes to Target. He comes home and hour and a half later with his game and $89.76 in Christmas lights. Remember the for-mentioned "go look at lights with the guitar" scenario? Well, he was inspired to say the least. I cringe for our electric bill next December. Only regret is that he is on that crazy PS3 with all kinds of other people playing. I don't get it, don't want to get it, but I do know that I have the bedroom TV all to myself for awhile!

Now for me. I know that this will be lame to most, but Billy bought me a laptop! I'm in love!!!! Now I can be in my bed with the computer?? Who knew! I learned a good lesson. Don't tell everyone you're favorite candle. My MIL has not ever listened to a word I say and somehow she heard me say which is my favorite candle. I did tell my mom that I needed a new one and Tanner heard Mommy say it to her. So guess what? I have 3 Tyler "Diva" candles. One in the kitchen, one in my bedroom and one in the closet for when these burn out. So here I am, in my bed, cozy in PJ's, typing and smelling my yummy Diva candles. Too bad I'm not a Diva or it would all be perfect.

Hope ya'll had a wonderful Christmas~

Jolly Ole' St. Nick

We had our annual Breakfast with Santa this weekend and here we are huddled around the "18 year old" Santa. He did such a great job.

We all go in our PJ's and eat breakfast, sing songs, crafts, ya know, stuff like that. I voluntered to take all the pictures with Santa which I heart. I just love seeing those sweet babies and their first Christmas or the screaming ones because they are scared to death! Like this darling. Poor Kourtney! She fully recovered. Don't worry about her!

Friday was my #35 birthday. And Tanner had his sweet Christmas program. He was one of the wisemen.
He was so proud to be more than just livestock this year.

So, we are festive and ready for all the parties to begin. 3 this week! Then we are out of school for a long time. It should be nice sleeping in. And by sleeping in I mean 7am. Why don't those boys get the concept of sleeping? I usually wake up if I hear the oven, microwave or the front door open. Until then, I stay snug as a bug in a rug until someone needs assistance. Ty and Mason took cooking classes this summer and they are pretty sure they are the next Emeril. Bam! They got the bam part right. So if I hear the preheated oven noise, I fly out of that bed. It's hard to get mad when they say, "We were making you breakfast in bed." Awe!