Chilling out

Did you know that the kids don't fight or scream or whine when you have your earbuds in and your iPod turned up? It's awesome. That's how I'm able to sit here and upload pictures and get my bloggin' on in some semblance of peace. The chicken is roasting in the oven, football is on the TV and the kids are playing with the ginormous blanket that still hasn't been put away from yesterday's "zoo" picnic. Just chillin.

Speaking of chilling out, we had a blast at Clare's 2nd birthday party today. It was a magical winter wonderland, complete with SNOW! It was awesome! At least Morgan thought so. Bennett wasn't too sure about the snow to start. Of course, he was on edge before we even got there. You know how with a toddler, there are certain days where they are "in charge" and ready to "make someone pay"? Yeah, that was today. So, he wasn't too happy when we plopped his oompaloompah butt down in the snow. Or maybe he was too preoccupied with, to quote him, the "ma-A-rowni Clare Bear hooowwwsss". Eventually he warmed up to it, after getting hit by a few stray snowballs. Clare didn't need to be asked twice. As soon as we went outside, she was practically making snow angels from the start! I even caught her throwing snowballs at some of the adults! It was awesome! The kids made a joint-effort snowman and then there was good food and then present opening and then cake. It was a great party!

And then, just to make sure it was memorable for everyone, Bennett decided to scream bloody murder when it was time to go. As we were putting his shoes on, he's screaming NOOOOO. It was so very heartwarming and obviously one of my proudest moments. Ahhh, my sweet, well-behaved children. :) And then that's when I recalled that he also threw a tantrum at Clare's first birthday party. Full on throw-yourself-on-the-floor-kicking-and-screaming-tantrum. So, I'm sure Melissa's family is wondering what is up with that woman and her kids. That crazed boy and his tantrums. See, I've had MANY proud parenting moments!