just returned from Barnes&Noble for the 2nd time today. We had to return the 3D shark puzzle because it was missing a piece. I tried to convince Andrew that the hammerhead was missing its eye because he got in a scrap with another shark. He didn't buy it and the world had come to a screaming, crying, heartbroken halt. So, now we have a 3D *dinosaur* puzzle. And sharks? They're soooo 2 hours ago Like · · February 18, 2011 at 5:51pm Patricia PA Frey, Elaine Dittmer and Lester Lawler like this. Pamela Schultz He just didn't know how to tell you that he really wanted the dinosaur puzzle in the first place. Smaaaaart. February 18, 2011 at 6:07pm · Like Lisa Anselmo Good mom! February 18, 2011 at 7:11pm · Like Sue Ann Andrews Apparently I'm not good enough! The dinosaur puzzle was also missing a piece (design flaw in the packaging) so I boxed it up and put it by the door. This morning, I heard Andrew telling Sarah, "This is my dinosaur puzzle. My mom wants to take it back to the store. She's evil." LOL! February 19, 2011 at 12:57pm · Like

So Dave and Andrew disappeared into Andrew's room to read bedtime stories and an hour and a half later, I hear some rustling in the bathroom. Andrew whispers to me, "Mom. I'm in the bat-room." So I said, "where's Daddy?" . . . "He's in my bed. Sleeping." LOL! at least someone around here is getting some Z's. Like · · February 17, 2011 at 4:21pm Elaine Dittmer, Teresa Unger Kling and 2 others like this. Hollie Wood Blair Ha ha ha!!! I hope you got a picture! February 17, 2011 at 7:43pm · Like Elaine Dittmer Yeah. And Andrew didn't want to wake him up! My heart's desire. February 17, 2011 at 7:49pm · Like

always feels sentimental and misty-eyed when I watch one of my children comfort the other after an injury. It reminds me that, whatever else we're doing to totally screw them up, we're getting the important things right. Like · · February 17, 2011 at 6:55pm Dennis Pabis, Lisa Anselmo, Jennifer Clendennen McBride and 5 others like this. Elaine Dittmer yes, and if you happen to yell at one (heaven forbid) the other will rush to defend him/her. Very touching. February 17, 2011 at 7:55pm · Like Dom Nguyen Sweet! My guys fight all the time but they do defend each other in my absence. February 17, 2011 at 9:48pm · Like Pamela Schultz They have thair mother and father's sweetness and compasion. Love you. February 18, 2011 at 3:44pm · Like

is "chatting" with the guy at Jandy, trying to figure out what's wrong with the pool. I'm probably the dumbest person he's talked to all month! I can just see him yelling over the top of his cubical, "Hey, Dude! Listen to this . . . " LOL! Like · · February 16, 2011 at 9:52am Elaine Dittmer, Sheila Sjolseth and 2 others like this.

One of the dumbest things I've said in a while: "Come on, Sarah! It's yummy! It's like a cupcake . . . but it's an apple." Granted, the apple was a Valentines treat and was slathered in icing and sprinkles, but she still didn't fall for it. Like · · February 16, 2011 at 4:09pm Elaine Dittmer likes this. Patricia PA Frey You crack me up! February 16, 2011 at 4:32pm · Like Elaine Dittmer you NEVER know when the bite of apple will be the beginning of a new relationship with fruit. Always try. February 16, 2011 at 5:23pm · Like Kirsten Ahmann DiDonna Hilarious February 16, 2011 at 11:07pm · Like Elaine Dittmer mmmm like a cupcake? Like a CUPCAKE? ok.....dumb. February 17, 2011 at 6:18am · Like

Looking for a hotel room and found this description: "The random use of colors, murals, and antiques gives our rooms a one of a kind feel and a totally unique place to stay." Soooo booking it. :D Like · · February 15, 2011 at 12:01pm Sue Ann Andrews LOL! Kim, did you delete your comment? Hahaha! I thought the same thing when I read the description. I still might book it, though . . . it sounds kinda funky and fun! February 15, 2011 at 12:48pm · Like Elaine Dittmer Wow, that's my house! ONe of a kind feel, a totally unique place to stay...well also like a Goodwill Thrift shop kind of feel. February 15, 2011 at 2:05pm · Like Lester Lawler sounds like a horor movie !!! lol February 15, 2011 at 2:23pm · Like Pamela Schultz Where is this room? It sounds like something from the 60"s. February 15, 2011 at 3:11pm · Like

For future reference: if you want to see your 4-year-old deftly attempt to scrape the top layer of skin off of his tongue, accidently brush his teeth with his little sister's Pooh Bear toothbrush. ;-P Happy Valentines Day! Like · · February 14, 2011 at 9:17am Elaine Dittmer and Lester Lawler like this. Pamela Schultz Happy Valentines Day to you too. Love yall February 14, 2011 at 5:37pm · Like

Hey, i'm sending you a box tomarrow. Some cookies in thair tin boxes. You may want to open first. Love you. Like · · See Friendship · February 14, 2011 at 5:46pm ·

OMG, my daughter! I saw the whole thing: she waited until Andrew wasn't looking, reached over, and took all the french fries from his plate. He cried, I put them back. When there was one left, he looked away and she grabbed it and shoved it in her mouth. I said, "Sarah, did you take Andrew's fries?" She smiled and said, (with a full mouth), "Yes, Mommy. I ate them all!" Like · · February 14, 2011 at 6:30pm Claudia Holguin-Sossen, Vickie McDonough Anderson, Cindy Childress and 4 others like this. Elaine Dittmer Yeah, who knew those sweet little babies would need a referee. February 14, 2011 at 6:47pm · Like Charlene Schultz-Miles that is just about funny! Grandma is gona crack up when she reads this one. February 14, 2011 at 6:49pm · Like Lisa Anselmo And so the torture of the older brother begins. Colin can give him advice when he needs help coping. February 14, 2011 at 7:30pm · Like Hollie Wood Blair LOL!!!! I can imagine that Andrew's face looked about like mine did when I discovered Bryce had eaten THE REST OF THE BOX of Valentine's candy that I had bought for MYSELF! I say "Go, girl!" -- he'll be big enough to wallop her before too long, so she needs to enjoy it while she can! ...poor Andrew :) February 14, 2011 at 8:05pm · Like Hollye Denise Anderson lol that is too funny!!! February 14, 2011 at 9:12pm · Like