Amanamongmommies

Well this week was spring break and the first couple the weather was really nice. Wednesday with our journey to the Children’s Museum the weather turned a bit cool and wet. The boys have begun to really get on each others nerves which does not make the summer look good. This morning I decided we needed to get out and what better place to go to then Trader Joes. It has been a while so we loaded up the van and went to the market. Off course the moment we walk in 2yo starts saying “Joe Joes…Joe Joes…Cookies” The Trader Joes brand of sandwich cookie is know as “Joe Joe’s” We did our shopping and filled the cart. I guess it was not a good idea to shop on an empty stomach…

When we made it back to the homestead it was time for lunch. I made the boys sandwiches upon request and popped a TJ Deli Mini Pizza in the over. Roasted Tomato and Sausage… Mmmmmm The boys ate while I picked up a little around the house and checked on some work items. They finished up just as my food was ready. I cleaned up faces, floor, table & chairs and let them run around. I decided to try to get a few things done for work while I ate when all I hear is…”Go Outside!!! Go Outside!!!” 2yo runs gets his shoes yelling at the top of his lunges. I told him I would love to go outside, but I would like to finish my lunch first…”All Done food…Outside!!!” No I said in a few minutes… He has a major meltdown and then says… “Bed Bed…Ba Ba…Bed Bed” I asked him if he wanted to go to bed and have his Binky… He nodded yes and ran upstairs. He went to sleep in minutes. We are breaking him of the Binky, but he still has it at night and during naps.

During Nap time I got some work done while 6yo listened to his Spanish Audio Lesson. For his class he needs to listen the the CD at least 4 times a week. I actually converted it to MP3 and he uses my iPod. He thinks it is so cool he can listen using the iPod. Keeps him happy and allows me to have a little piece for about 30 minutes. When he was done he and I played a little “Empire At War” Actually I played and he watched. He is learning how to play and actually has beaten the computer in some skirmish battles.

Once 2yo woke up we all went into the backyard to play. We ran around chasing each other and had a blast. Then they would go to the swings. (6yo on swing, 2yo on “Rocket Rider”) Well I was pushing 2yo and he was having a blast until he let go!!! He slide and held on for dear life…As I got him stopped he said AGAIN!! His brother at that age would have not gotten back on. 2yo on the other hand tries and tries and tries no matter what…

Now for the BAD part…

6yo was swinging and I taught him how to JUMP from the swings…He was doing great and asked me to push him… I started pushing him and then I guess we timed it just right. I push right as he pumped and he went REALLY HIGH… His feet went back and his butt ended up being at the highest point with his head facing straight DOWN!!! The chains all of a sudden had slack and he went tumbling backwards holding on for dear life when the chains got tight again and POP he goes flying to the ground on his BUTT and BACK from at least 3 feet up… BAM!!! OUCH!!! AHHHHHHHH!!!!!

My heart stopped… He was OK just a little shaken… I came running to him as did his little brother.

So tonight he was playing in the toy room with his brother and did something to get hurt… Mom says “Wow you are trying to get hurt today” he responds… “NO the swing was Dads Fault, Not Mine…” GREAT!!!

Well at about 3:20 today the Car Dealer called and said that my wife’s Mazda 5 was ready. We had to have the bumper repainted after a repair that had issues. They ended up getting a brand new bumper and started from scratch.
The only problem is that the dealer is about 30 minutes away. Since my wife has been driving a loaner for two weeks I thought it would be nice to get her car back tonight. So as soon as she got home I left and picked up her car. The car is back better then new and nice and clean. On the outside anyway. When it was really nice out the car was in the shop…

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1. Crazy Drivers - I saw a van today that was a work van for a door company that was just out of control He was ridding the backs of cars so close that even a slight change in speed would have caused a crash. He was swerving in and out of traffic and even cut in front of me with just enough room not to clip my front bumper. I sure hope he finds a ditch somewhere to get stuck in…
2. Mazda 5 - I sure hope this is the last we have to deal with after the Raccoon issue last fall. It is crazy how much trouble on fur ball could cause. Granted I think he got the short end of the stick being squished…
3. 163 Days - Until the NFL season kicks off. I added a countdown clock to my google home page.
4. Google Home - I needed to organize a bit and get an online calender so I went with the new Empire…Google. I use the website and have all the blogs, news outlets and cartoons I look at each day. Not to mention an entire tab devoted to the NFL… So far I have liked what I have seen with the page.
5. Riding - I have not ridden my bicycle all week because of the wonderful sinus infection. I am hoping by Monday I can get my life back to normal. I am hoping to be riding outside daily really soon.

Daily Observation: When something scary happens it seems like life stands still. Seeing my son come crashing down from the swing seemed to take forever. In the end he was bale to laugh at it, but I am still a bit freaked out…