Thing 3: I can see through things. But I can only do it once a day.
He shuts his eyes really tight and tries to see but can’t.
Thing 3: Oh, I’ve already used it up today.
I sort of believe him.
Elf not on the shelf
Our elf on the shelf, affectionately named Joe, made his return last night. We returned from Thanksgiving dinner with the Suburban Cousins to find Joe in the sink, relaxing in a bubble bath of marshmallows. And he had some company!
First Sleep Over
Thing 1 turned ten years old yesterday. Ten years!? For his birthday, he wanted to have some friends over for a sleepover.
This was our first time hosting a sleepover party. I didn’t know what to expect.
We’re about halfway through it right now and so far so good. There was pizza, cupcakes, a jalape?o eating contest, ad a juice box chugging contest. Also, a Wii football and foosball tournament (which I won). Yes, for 10 year olds, everything is a competition. I can’t wait to see what the morning brings.
What Matters
Thing 3 just completed the first quarter of first grade, and SuburbanMommy had the conference with his teacher. Somewhat surprisingly, he received a glowing report saying how well he listens and tries in class.
SuburbanDaddy: Your teacher says you do a great job listening in school. Why don’t you listen like that at home?
Thing 3: That’s because school matters.
Halloween
Time for the yearly parades, costumes, and trick or treating.
And let’s not forget the yearly care package for Suburban Grandpa.
Donuts For Dads
Today was the annual Donuts For Dads event at the elementary school. Kids and Dads have donuts before school. It’s always a big hit. This was the first year for Thing 3.
Soccer Sabotage
Taken by itself, this is a not so special video of some 4 year olds attempting to play soccer. But, if you know Thing 3, especially if you knew him when he was 4 years old, and once you hear the back story of what he was trying to do in this game, it takes on a whole new meaning.
Thing 3 was mad about something. And there was always something when he was 4 years old. Someone probably said or did something the wrong way. So Thing 3 decided he would get even by sabotaging the game and kicking the ball off the field so they couldn’t play. He was so determined and managed to kick the ball off the field a few times.
The coaches and other kids had no idea why he kept intentionally kicking the ball off the field. Thing 1 was there and thought it was hilarious, and he still jokes about it. I wanted to immortalize it here forever so one day Thing 3’s kids could see how their dad was when he was 4.
Introducing Bookie
Meet “Bookie”.
Bookie is a not very special soft book. Unless you are Thing 4, and Bookie is the your favorite comfort object.
She sleeps with it every night, putting it under her head as a pillow. She carries it everywhere. When she is upset, she asks (screams) for Bookie and it calms her down.
Thing 2 had his favorites. And Thing 4 has Bookie.