Just picking my nose mom

I was putting Connor to bed last night. We were having our nightly talk. Connor sat up and said "I got something in my nose, I need..." and then started to get out of bed. He stops before getting out of the bed and sticks his finger in his nose. He's looking at me with this determined look on his face. He then says, with all seriousness, "I got my finger in my nose. I'm gonna dig it out." I guess he thought he should explain himself since I was looking at him. All I could do was laugh. Which, of course, gets Connor laughing. He then starts wiping his finger on me (nothing on his finger).

That's better

A few months ago I took Connor to get his haircut at Pigtails and Crewcuts. Thought I would mention the business since I love going there. They have the best chairs for kids to sit in while getting their hair cut. We finished and I was putting Connor in his carseat when he said "I got my haircut". Then he starts singing "I feel better, so much better now!" The Doc Mcstuffins song. Such a cutie!

He really wanted that toy!

This one is about Colin. Finally! He makes me laugh everyday but today was different. We were all sitting in Connor's room while I was trying to clean out some of the toys (preparing for Christmas). We have a Little Tikes Activity Garden in Connor's room. I brought it from outside because I thought Colin would like to use it to pull himself up. He just recently started grabbing onto things and pulling up to his knees and even standing a few times. I took a few toys out of Connor's closet and I could tell Colin was interested in one of them. He started reaching out for it. He's about 2 feet away and the Garden is between the toy and him. I'd say the side of the Garden is about 1.5ft off the floor. So he's got a small wall in his way. At this point, I'm still cleaning out the closet. I turn to look at Colin and he's tipping over the wall. I'm terrible in situations like this. I sit there in shock and just say "Oh my God!". Head first. Again, he's only a foot and a half off the floor. I was still worried that it might upset him. His head gets to the ground first, then the rest of his body rolls down. It only takes a second to realize he's fine. I start laughing and he just looks at me and smiles BIG. Then he proceeds to get the toy he was eyeing. I'm still laughing and I tell him I would've given him the toy, he didn't have to climb over a wall.

Shhh! Baby's sleeping

This one happened while I was putting Connor to bed the other night. We always read a book then we talk for a little. We were talking and Connor said "Santa's gonna bring an ocean". He is referring to the Octonauts Octopod toy. I then ask him if I can play with it when he gets it. He says "Yea, you can play with it. You can't play with that toy though" and he points across the room. He says "You can't play with that, baby's sleeping." I'm not sure which toy he's referring to since 75% of them make noise. I ask if it's the ship. No. The truck? No. He points again and I realize it's the Sesame Street toy he has that's extraordinarily loud. Ahh. The Sesame Street toy? YES! "You can't play with that, that's not cool. You have to be quiet, baby's sleeping." It is so funny to hear him saying "That's not cool". And it's so cute when he tells me to be quiet because Colin's sleeping. Probably because I'm saying that to him all day long.

Apple Juice? Again?

My mom came to visit this past weekend. We always love seeing GG. We went to Chili's on Saturday. I had to use the restroom so I left GG to watch the kids. When I got back to the table GG had already ordered drinks. The waitress delivered the drinks and Connor got apple juice. He looks at the box and in the most frustrated voice he says "Are you kidding me!? Apple juice?!" It was hilarious! Perfect :)

Focus!

A few days ago we were sitting at the kitchen table eating dinner. I was feeding Colin so I wasn't actually eating my dinner. Connor then started saying what sounded like a bad word. He was looking at me and he was saying in a very stern voice "foke it momma". Which again, sounded like a very bad word. That's what I thought he was saying. After 3 or 4 times I realized he was actually saying "focus". Oh...ok! That's better. He was saying "Focus momma!" and pointing at my plate. It was so cute because he was so serious. Then we had to figure out where he learned that word. It took a while but we finally figured it out. Steven has used it in the past when it comes to Connor eating and cleaning up, but it's been so long since Steven has said it. Kids are amazing. :) They can remember things forever!

The wasp started it

This one actually happened a few months ago, but I wanted to add it because it was hilarious. I have to give you a little backstory before I get to what Connor said. I don't typically use bad words around my kids. I'm pretty good at choosing the right words when I'm around them. Unfortunately, I'm not perfect and I let one slip from time to time. We were sitting in the house one day when Connor and his daddy were going in and out of the house through the front door. I was on the couch feeding Colin. The last time Connor walked in the house a wasp followed him in. I don't like wasp. They scare the heck out of me because I feel like they're always looking for someone to sting. Mean little buggers! It's bad enough when they're outside, but inside it's even worse. Now you're trapped in your house with it and you either have to shoo it out or kill it. I don't like those options because either way you run the risk of getting stung. So I flip out when this one comes in the house. I immediately say "Dammit dammit!" as I'm running to another room. Steven (my husband) manages to get it out without anyone getting stung. It's a week later and Connor is sitting on the couch watching Disney shows on my phone. As usual, my phone starts acting up and his shows start freezing. I'm across the room and I hear him say "Dammit dammit!" as he's pressing buttons. I burst out laughing and, of course, he starts saying it constant. I honestly cannot remember another time that I said that around him, but he remembered it a week after it was said. It was interesting that he used it correctly. Not that I want my son saying it, but I'm surprised that he used it at a moment when he was frustrated, which is when I would've used it. He picks up things so quickly. He still says it from time to time. I blame the wasp.

Mommy should watch her mouth while driving

This happened a few weeks ago. I work 6a-6p on Fridays, so I have to pick the boys up at 6p. This is a stressful day for me because I have to pick them up by 6 or I risk having to pay a fee at daycare for being late. On top of that I have to hurry and get home to feed them. It's about 6:10p, I've picked them up and I'm heading home. I was trying my best to get home in record time. Which didn't really work out because all the other people on the road weren't crazy moms trying to get home in 2 minutes. I'm in the process of passing a car because the driver is actually going 10mph slower than the speed limit. Again, I'm stressed and in a hurry. As I'm passing this person I say "If this dick in this car would move out of the way, I could get home". Connor heard me from the backseat and says, with a puzzled look on his face, "dick in the park?" Of course I laugh. He then says it again with the same puzzled look "dick in the park?" It was so funny! I slowed down and enjoyed the ride home. Needless to say, Mommy needs to watch her mouth while driving!