spacenuts

Em: Good Morning SpaceNuts!

Me:

Me: Do you mean 'astronauts'

Em: Yes.

Em: Good Morning AstroNuts!

"the lovers, the dreamers, and me"

Last summer we tried attending a theater movie on their kids-go-free day. We left after 15 minutes.

Once again, what a difference a year makes. This morning we hit our awesome local theater that lets you dine in while you watch. The free kid movie was The Muppet Movie!

My mommy friends and I were much more excited than the children. [ehem]

But, when the credits rolled, the girls gasped and whispered,

"Mama! It's Kermit. And a rainbow. Oooh...And a banjo!"

They were hooked.

Since it was a movie packed full of kids, the theater looked a whole lot like this.

Complete with the popcorn throwing, er, spilling.

Roo ate four pieces of pizza.

Em made a hefty dent in a bowl of popcorn. Then, she took a break and exchanged back rubs and "scratchies" with her friend, Porter. I'm pretty sure that was Em's idea.

Roo watched the movie wide eyed, absorbing every detail and had a tiny thrill when Big Bird's cameo came on screen.

All in all, it was a total win and I think we'll go back at try it again in a few weeks when Babe is playing.

Storytime by the light of an iPhone

The McGrands are in town and you've just never seen any two kids happier.

white flag

Me: Come here right now.

Her: [running over from backyard pool] Yes?

Me: When your sister says "No!" does that mean she wants you to pounce her?

Her: Sure!

Me: No! It means NO don't pounce her. Understand?

Her: Sure.

Me: Yes. Ma'am... Wait! Are you peeing? Right here on the porch?!

Her: [grinning] Yep.

Me: Oh My Word! No! Tinkle doesn't go on the porch!

Her: Yes, it's right there. On the floor.

Me: No! No! We don't pee on the porch!

Her: [grinning] I gonna go swim now.

Me: I give up.

Happy 4

Em and Roo had a great 4th of July. They wished everyone in their radius a "Happy 4 and July!"

We kicked it off with a family walk followed by brunch at our favorite place. Roo ate an incredible amount of migas and bacon. We actually left the restaurant with her teary eyed that she couldn't stay for one more helping.

After excellent naps, we capped off the day with a get-together at a friend's house.

Em wore her self out on the "jumpoline" with the big kids. Roo buddied up with the baby sister and played with everything that had wheels. She also made an impressive dent in the homemade cupcakes.

Then, fireworks. Last year, it was a terrible fail but what a difference a year makes. This year they were "spark-a-ly" and "like Tinkerbell" and "soooo beautiful!". Em watched the homemade shows blasting around the neighborhood with her hands covering her ears, eyes wide and mouth opened in awe.

As we drove home, the baseball stadium was putting on its own fireworks display. It was incredible and our timing was perfect. The girls were treated to an amazing, colorful and quiet show from the comfort of their car seats.

move to Australia averted

Yesterday was a terrible horrible no good very bad day.

J and I were contemplating a move to Australia.

Alone.

I can really sum up the entire day with one picture.

We rebooted the evening after a long nap and a major cool down time for the parentals.

Here's how we ended the day... crafting playdough food.

Em with her pizza full of avocado, grapes, strawberries, lemons and chocolate chips. Oh, and candles, because it was a birthday pizza.

Roo with her multilayer Seuss-looking birthday cake, loaded with 15 candles, sprinkles and polka dots.

why can't I touch the giant yellow thingy?

It was a rainy day. Perfect for a return visit to the museum storytime with our twin friends.

Afterwards, a new place to eat. A kitschy pharmacy with a well seasoned grill that turned out amazing cheeseburgers. And a soda fountain with yummy chocolate shakes.

We took up half of the dining space and were back to back with a lunch bunch club of golden girls. Blessedly, as we were leaving, they complimented the children on their behavior and asked sweetly curious questions about their twinships.

Thanks, Shannon, for the pictures!