Andy has been on a tear recently... typical 5-year-old stuff.
The really funny part is to watch Alex (he's 7). As bad as Andy acts, Alex goes to the exact opposite end of the spectrum.
Yesterday, when Andy threw a patented tantrum, Alex (who loves money) turned to Tracy and I and said, "Mom and Dad, I want to give you all my money because I love you."
I seem to remember doing this exact thing with my sister when we were growing up. One time when she was acting really awful, I actually cleaned up the entire house for my parents. Not sure why. I just did.
Guess this is an evolutionary behavior to ensure parents don't go insane. Whatever it is, it's pretty cool.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Monday, July 18, 2005
Long time ... no speak
Wow! Been a crazy bunch of weeks.
We survived California. Had a great time.
Here's the report on everyone:
Me: Got to watch a RiverCats game and two fireworks shows, bombed boats with water balloons, got to read in a hammock!, tan?, played the first 18 holes of (non-miniature) golf in 11 years (not too bad - shot a 49 on the front 9 and a 60 on the back). Got to meet up with my friends George, Ross and Juli which was really fun.
Tracy: Took a bunch of pictures, burned the heck out of her shoulders, actually liked "Batman Begins," was enamored with Alia and Aiden (as was everyone, of course), made cabbage pockets for my parents' anniversary, trying to survive a completely trashed house as we move into new rooms now that the remodeling is done. Met up with her friend Shar and her kids at the water park.
Alex: Loves the skeleton he got from Grandma, actually hit pretty well on the driving range with his new clubs, enjoyed getting hugs from Alia, won Uncle Mark's first annual fishing derby, loves the movie "The Incredible Mr. Limpett" (which was one of my favs growing up and now I can't remember why).
Andy: Learned to row the kayak for the first time, swam amazingly well, was a bit of a grump because of his altered scheduled (stayed up until 2 a.m. one night watching movies!?!?!), loved the big bag of candy Grandpa bought him, quite a good dancer who also really likes my bad heavy metal tunes.
Jannae and Mark: They, too, are trying to survive remodeling (the only difference is Mark has at least some talent to be able to assist), Mark caught his biggest bass ever but forgot a scale so he has no idea just how much it beat his previous record, Jannae still is happy and doesn't seem nearly as tired as I would be with three kids, including two babies.
Austin: The kid is a weed. He just keeps growing. He's five months younger than Alex, but could easily pass for at least three years older than him. Austin is gaining confidence in himself and this year mastered the kayak that was his nemesis last year.
Aiden: I have never seen so much energy in one body. He never stops. He runs from one situation to the next and doesn't pause in between. He has curly hair which just feels really cool when he gives you a big hug. He is starting to talk really well. He loves being thrown in the air and comes up to me and says, "Ump" which means "Jump" because he wants me to throw him.
Alia: This was our first look at the only girl in the family and she is such a cutie. She has big smiles for everyone and, like the boys, is off-the-charts huge. She is feature prominantly in at least half the pictures Tracy took of the whole vacation.
Mom and Dad: They are both looking and doing great. They're a bit exhausted because our trip was the end of more than a month of guests at their house. But we certainly appreciate their generosity. Next year will be a little different as they celebrate their 40th anniversary in Hawaii. (And, no, we already asked. They don't want anyone else there!).
We survived California. Had a great time.
Here's the report on everyone:
Me: Got to watch a RiverCats game and two fireworks shows, bombed boats with water balloons, got to read in a hammock!, tan?, played the first 18 holes of (non-miniature) golf in 11 years (not too bad - shot a 49 on the front 9 and a 60 on the back). Got to meet up with my friends George, Ross and Juli which was really fun.
Tracy: Took a bunch of pictures, burned the heck out of her shoulders, actually liked "Batman Begins," was enamored with Alia and Aiden (as was everyone, of course), made cabbage pockets for my parents' anniversary, trying to survive a completely trashed house as we move into new rooms now that the remodeling is done. Met up with her friend Shar and her kids at the water park.
Alex: Loves the skeleton he got from Grandma, actually hit pretty well on the driving range with his new clubs, enjoyed getting hugs from Alia, won Uncle Mark's first annual fishing derby, loves the movie "The Incredible Mr. Limpett" (which was one of my favs growing up and now I can't remember why).
Andy: Learned to row the kayak for the first time, swam amazingly well, was a bit of a grump because of his altered scheduled (stayed up until 2 a.m. one night watching movies!?!?!), loved the big bag of candy Grandpa bought him, quite a good dancer who also really likes my bad heavy metal tunes.
Jannae and Mark: They, too, are trying to survive remodeling (the only difference is Mark has at least some talent to be able to assist), Mark caught his biggest bass ever but forgot a scale so he has no idea just how much it beat his previous record, Jannae still is happy and doesn't seem nearly as tired as I would be with three kids, including two babies.
Austin: The kid is a weed. He just keeps growing. He's five months younger than Alex, but could easily pass for at least three years older than him. Austin is gaining confidence in himself and this year mastered the kayak that was his nemesis last year.
Aiden: I have never seen so much energy in one body. He never stops. He runs from one situation to the next and doesn't pause in between. He has curly hair which just feels really cool when he gives you a big hug. He is starting to talk really well. He loves being thrown in the air and comes up to me and says, "Ump" which means "Jump" because he wants me to throw him.
Alia: This was our first look at the only girl in the family and she is such a cutie. She has big smiles for everyone and, like the boys, is off-the-charts huge. She is feature prominantly in at least half the pictures Tracy took of the whole vacation.
Mom and Dad: They are both looking and doing great. They're a bit exhausted because our trip was the end of more than a month of guests at their house. But we certainly appreciate their generosity. Next year will be a little different as they celebrate their 40th anniversary in Hawaii. (And, no, we already asked. They don't want anyone else there!).
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