So thoughtful

Kyle told Cade he wanted to take him whistle-pig hunting. Knowing there were guns involved made him rather cautious and indecisive. Finally after much thought, he announced his decision.

"Mom, I want to go hunting with Daddy. We need to kill more pigs so Pier 49 doesn't run out of pepperoni."

How thoughtful, my son is. He has decided to make keeping gramma and grampa's pizza store fully stocked on toppings his responsibility.

March 2009

Mortifying

I took Cade with me to the hospital lab while I got some blood tests done. The phlebotomist entered the room and Cade asked,
"Mommy, why is that lady big and round like a ball?"
"Shhhh!!! Now look at that machine Cade! It is SO COOL! Cade, do you know what that is?"
"Mommy, listen, I have a question." I shook my head at him when the phlebotmist wasn't looking.
He asked the awful embarassing question again anyway, this time much louder before I was able to shush him.I gave him the look of death and tried changing the subject again with,
"Wow, Cade. See all that blood? Isn't that NEAT!?"
"But Mom, I have to ask you---OW! Why are you squeezing my arm?! "


I wanted to die.

March 2009

Confession of a Shopoholic

During Sacrament Meeting at Church...

Savannah: MOM! Can I go to the potty?
Mom: (whispering) No, Savannah. You already went 2 times.
Savannah: (not whispering at all) Then can I go SHOPPING?!

Sleep talking

A lady at the convenience store gave Cade 25 cents to use on the gumball machine. After the thrill of watching it spiral down, I put the orange gumball in my purse and buckled the kids back in the car for the drive home.

Cade: Mom, can I have my gum ball now?
Mom: No, not until Savannah is asleep.
Cade: Okay, Mom. Hey Savannah!?!
Savannah: What?Cade: Are you asleep?
Savannah: Yes.
Cade: (totally serious) Hey Mom, Savannah is asleep! Can I have my gumball now?"

We don't have the best church

I've been taking the kids to a church that has a large indoor playground which they open up to the public two afternoons during the week. Yesterday afternoon Cade remarked,

"Mom, our church isn't the best church because it doesn't have toys."

Februrary 2009

Found!

I had finally finished unpacking my bathroom. Upon opening my bathroom drawers Savannah squealed,

"Holy cow! I found my makeup!"

Big word for a little girl

After offering Savannah a variety of choices for lunch and her response being a defiant "No!" I decided to mix in a few other choices to see if she would wander off the path.

Me: Do you want a cookie?
Savvy: No!
Me: Do you want a piece of candy?
Savvy: No!
Me: Do you want a kitty cat!?
Savvy: No!
Me: So what's the matter, Savannah?
Savvy: I'm frustrated!

Ha. I didn't even know she knew what that word meant.

January 2009

Death Warning

As I was coaxing Savannah into taking her antibiotic, she was proving to be less than excited about it. Cade, trying to help me out, told her,

"Savannah, if you don't take your medicine, you are going to DIE!"

January 2009

Time for a New Mommy

Cade was really frustrated that I didn't let him stay at McDonalds and play video games. On the way home he was very quiet. Finally he resolved,

"Mom, I want a new Mommy. I'm going to tell Daddy when we get home that I want a new Mommy."

December 2008

Mom's in trouble

"Daddy, I have a big job for you. Mommy was mean and didn't buy me cupcakes at Target so now she's in very big trouble. Can you take care of that for me?"

Fall 2008

We should get a new baby.

While in the car after seeing the lights in Salt Lake, Cade and Savannah were holding their pictures they got from the Sister missionaries at the visitor's center. Savannah in her tired and grumpy state from a long and napless day, decided to crinkle hers.

"Mom, I want to get a new baby. Savannah ruined that picture of Jesus. I think we should get a baby that can't talk. Or one like Anderson."

December 2009

What a cup of hot chocolate does to my son

After handing Cade a mug of hot chocolate his eyes lit up and he exclaimed,

"Mom, I'm going to be so good for Jesus that I'm gonna be a prophet!"

November 2008

Bad Missionary

This morning Cade was frustrated that I had to comb his hair before school.

"Mom, I am going to be a BAD missionary!" he shouted.

At least he changed his mind and is going on a mission now.

Fall 2009

Sweet Apology

Ironically, just a day after I wrote down his funny little "episode" (posted below) he approached me while I was sitting in my office and sweetly stated, "Mommy I love you and I love Jesus."

Just like that. And he went back down stairs to play.

Fall 2008

He can get you where it'll hurt the most

Cade was in the middle of a pretty big fit because I wouldn't give in and give him a second piece of candy.

"Mom, I'm not going to be your best friend. I am going to be Daddy's best friend."

That's his usual line. Next came,

"Mommy, I'm not going on a mission. I am so angry at you I am NOT going on a MISSION!"

Ouch.

Then came the ultimate blow,

"Mommy, I don't love you and I don't love JESUS!"

Fall 2008

Reading between the lines

Cade and I sat on the bed together and he asked if we could sing the hymn "We Thank Thee Oh God For a Propet."

A few hours later in the car Cade quietly began whimpering. When asked what was wrong, he cried, "I don't want the dark clouds of trouble come over us!"

Fall 2008

Sensitive Ears

In the middle of Savannah's hysterical cries Cade screeched, "Mom, can you please turn Savannah down, I can't hear!"

Fall 2008

Tender Apology

After Cade had some time to think about a temper tantrum he had just thrown Cade crept down the stairs and said, "Mom, I am sorry I made your broken heart."

Fall 2008

Kyle was stepping into the shower and Cade so astutely remarked, "Daddy, your bum is big like a monster's!"

Fall 2008