Greek and Roman (Frenzy) Day: Subtitled: I'm a sucka for a good costume

Sooooooooo. . . .it was Greek and Roman Day over at the school this Thursday and Friday.
You might say I got a little into it.

And you'd be right.

I don't know who had more fun. . .me or my girls. . .
But I think they even appreciated my efforts as StarGirl told me:
"Mom, you've really outdone yourself this time."

This was Luna in a quick snapshot before school.

And these are from the "photo session" we did after school.

(Since Artemis was the Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt, we decided to do some shots with a moody, blue feel.
I am laughing at myself that I was able
to get my 12 year old to go along with this photo shoot.
She's a good sport; and a good shot.)

Now I KNOW she did have a GREAT day. . .
but I'm guessing  I did have even more fun.

(StarGirl was Artemis on Friday. So far, no "photo session" for her, just the morning snap shots.
We'll see if I can get her to dress up for me again?)

Some Like it Crazy, Some Not.

3/4ths of my kids really get into "crazy hair day."
They have strong ideas.
They like to execute those ideas with minimal input
or intervention from mom (read: zero).

This kid is crazy hair day adverse.
Like it makes him break out in hives.
He did, however, very much want to have his picture taken with a crazy grin.
Possibly campaigning for "Crazy Grin" Day at school instead?
That's all fine by me.

I like a kid who knows what he likes.

Sick With Sores, Part Two (De Ja Vue)

When Sunshine was one and on Augmentin, she got hives.

As if on cue (one year old and on augmentin),
Mr. Bingley woke up yesterday looking like this.
It gave me Mommy De Ja Vue.



Today was even itchier!



To go with all his blood red splotches, he decided to "Go Vampire" when he found a tray of watercolors near his high chair. See?




Despite my baby's troubles, he's still got a sense of humor about all this.
We appreciate his "Smile, Though Your Skin is Breaking (Out)" attitude.



Get well soon, little man, Get well soon!

These things brought a Spring Time Smile

Some of the pictures in this post actually go with the text.

Ssunshine told me this morning that her favorite singer is "Poke Her Face."
Then she said her next favorite singer is "Lady Gaga."
(apparently she has inherited her mom's
itchin enthusiasm for a strong beat.
Am I in for it or what?)



Yesterday afternoon, while cleaning/cooking in the kitchen this song by the Paperboys came on.
Immediately The Baron started dancing a full on Irish folk dance, arms stiff at his side.
I laugh! LAUGH!
Where did this kid learn the Riverdance?
I grabbed his hands and we skipped side to side around the kitchen like we were lucky little Leprechauns.

It was the absolute highlight of my day.
Absolutely.


Mr. Bingley got a haircut the other night.
I wasn't home, Sunshine did it.
His new nickname is Choppy Chuckie.


The girls have been painting.
It makes me happy to see them make things.


The Professor made us chocolate chip cookies.
100 % by himself, start to finish.
Boy howdy were they good!


My good friend gave us some impossible to import Madagascar vanilla beans.
We made this:



It was vanilla creaminess heaven!



An unknown couple waddled into my backyard recently and stayed there all day.
Though we didn't know them, we welcome these kinds of strangers.

Earth Hour, Scripture Hour

I was standing in my bedroom last night when StarGirl came and turned my lights off, leaving me in the dark. I--ahem--inquired as to what was going on and she told me matter of factly that is was "Earth Hour." Everyone--that is to say, everyone on the whole planet--is turning off "unnecessary lights." That was news to me, as I hadn't heard about this world wide lights out concept, but The Mr. and the kids had. Being the flexible mom I always am (that was a joke, folks!) I was willing to get on board. (I was willing to get on board, I'm just not always a flexible mom, but I am trying, I am trying!)

So I agreed. We'll just read our scriptures by candle light. It will be romantic candle lite scripture reading, like in the olden days. Only we used candles and headlamp flashlights, cuz we're gadgety around here. This was serious fun scripture reading. Of course, I pulled out the camera. Does that add to the spirit? Hmmmmm. . . . don't know 'bout that one, but I really love the way the pictures turned out!

I say, "who needs an Earth Hour to read scriptures by candle light?" Give it a try at your house and tell me how it goes. Just try not to singe anybody's hair or cause injuries .
You may even want to pull out your camera :)