Nonsense

English is such a weird language! I guess I never really thought it through until I started watching my children figure it out for themselves. They say so many silly things that after reflecting on I realize, they're exactly right!

One that is both making me laugh and driving me crazy at the same time comes from Mr. Dawsen. He's constantly saying "I amn't" instead of "I'm not. " He's RIGHT! We always take the O out of not, but for whatever reason not in this circumstance. Or could we abbreviate both "I am" and "not" and make it "I'mn't?"

Something to consider!

Loving these silly boys...

Spacey

Last night we were reading a book about outer space and it mentioned that if you screamed something in outer space to the person right next to you they wouldn't be able to hear you. Terron said to Dallen, "Did you know that?" To which Dallen replied, "Ya, that's because they're both wearing helmets."

What a wise child.

Loving these boys...

I Spy

One of my favorite games to play with the kids is I Spy. It's perfect to distract them -- changing the subject, stopping whining, etc., as well as occupying their little minds while we're waiting for something. It's also a great way to teach numbers, colors, shapes, new objects, etc. Last month Terron ran inside a store while the rest of us waited in the van. The kids started to complain so I headed up an awesome game of I Spy. We were parked right by a handicapped sign. I wanted to use that for my turn, but knew my kids didn't know what it meant. After playing for awhile Dallen said, "I Spy a sign that is a blue rectangle and has a picture of a guy sitting on a toilet."

I knew exactly what he meant. :)



Loving these boys.

Are You Smarter Than A Preschooler?

Apparently I'm not!!! A few weeks ago Dallen saw a table that had five sides.

He counted, "One, two, three, four, five...it's a pentagon, Mom!"

"Hmmm...I actually think it's a hexagon. A pentagon has six sides."

"No, Mom. It's a pentagon."

So I ask, "Where did you learn about pentagons anyways?"

"Blues Clues."

Come to find out HE was right and I was mixed up. Nothing like being shown up by a five-year-old!

PS - Thanks Blues Clues!

Goggles

Although I only got a pic of #2, both boys have recently decided that wearing goggles all day is cool. It cracks me up when I see peoples reactions at the store or simply watching the boys as they watch a movie through their goggle eyes. So weird. And yes, we're perfectly aware the goggles are on completely wrong - they both prefer the strap either on or under their ears and down low on the back of their heads. Looks terribly uncomfortable to us, but they're happy so whatever!!!!

His Brother's Keeper

One day during Dawsen's nap I checked on him only to find a random piece of bread on his head. When I asked Dallen if he put it there he quickly admitted it was him and said, "I was watching him sleep and thought he might be hungry when he wakes up so I got him a snack." Ahhhh... Eneryone needs a buddy like that. :)

Bottom's Up!

A few months ago we got a new couch for the family room which has become Dawsen's favorite place to crash (and drool) each afternoon. He's a BIG boy, but still seems so small when I find him in positions like this!