We Don't Need Another Pet Anyway

Luke asked if he could have a unicorn. I told him that unicorns aren't real. Ryan said, "Yes they are. But they are just horses with a really bad problem."

Mostly Honest

Lately when I ask Luke to do something like wash his hands or use the restroom, he will answer with, "I mostly just did, Mom."

The best is how he says mostly - most-uulll-eee.

Wedding Woes

We were discussing weddings the other night and I told the boys how happy I made Don when I told him that I didn't want a big reception with dancing when we got married.  

Ryan said he didn't want that either - he just wants an 8 layer cake and xBoxes for everyone to play.

Andrew overheard this and said that Ryan was never going to "get a wedding."

When I asked why not he replied, "Cause he isn't that attractive!"

Pre Atari

Luke picked out a Curious George book from the library today.  He was looking through it when he told me, "Hey.  My book doesn't have very good graphics."

Yeah, yeah, he sees too many video games.  But to his credit, the book is old and the pictures aren't very sharp.

And much more to my dismay, George is a smoker!!  Luke made me proud by also telling me that monkeys shouldn't smoke...

Here is the pic from the book:

At Least He's not a Biter

Here is Luke's routine lately when he gets into bed at night...

Step 1 - crawl down the hall with me yelling hurry up!

Step 2 - climb into bed and pick up Rapunzel (the stuffed puppy formerly known as Woof-woof) with his teeth.

Step 3 - crawl in circles around his bed (still holding Rapunzel in his mouth) until he has it all mashed down the way he wants and finally lays down.

It's so nice having another dog around the house!

It's a Love Song

Don was listening to a song in the truck that contains the lyrics "by no means impervious." Luke asked what it was called and Don told him he thought it was called By No Means. Luke replied, "No. It's called Curvy Chest."

I'd Grab a Spoon

One morning this week, it was quite cold.  The boys went out to play for a few minutes before school and Luke came running back in.  He yelled at me as he ran by, "I gotta get my gloves.  There is frosting everywhere out there!"

My New Identity

When Luke got in the van after school today, he said to me, "So.  How about you just go ahead and change your name to Mulan?"

How Will He Survive College?

Luke and I were at the store and I told him that if he would like it, I would grab a frozen pizza for him for dinner.
He thought about it for a second then said, "Nah. I don't like pizza that's cold."

What a Headache

Luke rarely does it, but once in a while he pulls the old "I don't feel like going to school today" when I wake him up.  I couldn't tell that anything was actually wrong - I think he was just tired.  So I packed him up and we went.
After coming home, telling me how fun school was, eating lunch, going to ToysRUs and playing before rest time, I knew he was fine.
We read a book and he was jumping around like a crazy person on his bed.
So as I left his room for his rest, I commented that I was glad he was feeling better than he had in the morning.
He said, "No I'm not!!  My head is uncomfortable and my top head is uncomfortable!"

I'll Have My Usual

I told Luke that we could go to McDonald's today if he would be good and go shopping with me for on-sale Christmas decorations.  He agreed - bribes DO work!
I was ready to go and he was moving at a snail's pace.  So I told him to hurry.
He looked at me and said, "Why?  Does McDonald's have happy hour?"

It would be funnier if I didn't explain it, but just so child services doesn't show up at my door...  I'm always in a hurry to get to Sonic for half-price drinks - that's the only happy hour he knows about!  At least I hope so.

The Anti-Prayer

We have a dry erase board that we use to keep a prayer list for the boys. They takes turns each day being the one that says the nighttime prayer. When it is Luke's turn I whisper it into his ear since he can't read.
Last night I said to him to pray that the snow waits until Christmas night so we will be able to drive safely to Nana's house Christmas morning.
He began shaking his head and refused to pray for it!
They want to go to Nana's but the excitement of snow is a bit too much for them apparently!

Cake Shapers are Awesome

This is a recipe that Andrew put into his class cookbook that he brought home for Christmas.  There were some doozies in the book but this is my favorite!!

All of you hoping for coffee cake for Christmas are getting this recipe.  It's a bit easier than the one I use!

Can't Buy Me Love

At dinner last night we saw an OU football player. Here's what Ryan had to say:
"That football player must be rich - his wife looks expensive!"

Mo' Money

Today Ryan told me a story about a car he read about that cost $300 million.  I told him that was ridiculous but if he had enough money in his jar, he could buy it.
Of course he said he would - he claims to be a secret billionaire.
Andrew piped up with, "I'm not a billionaire but I am a sixty dollarnaire!"

Dorothy's Main Man

Ever since Luke began his obsession with Disney (don't blame me!), we've had a nightly ritual. It's from a scene in Aladdin.
I always say "Goodnight my handsome prince." And he replies, "Sleep well, princess."
Then I say I love you and insert a Disney prince name. Or really any character's name, and he replies with I love you and the girl's name that goes with it.
Well now he is on a Wizard of Oz bender...
As I was tucking him in he said, "What's Dorothy's boyfriend's name?"
Me: I don't think she has one.
Luke: Yes she does!!
Me: I don't know who it is then.
Luke: I think it's the scarecrow.
Me: No he was just her friend.
Luke: No, he is her boyfriend! She tells him she will miss him most of all when she goes home!!
Me (finally catching on): Ok. Goodnight my handsome prince.
Luke: Sleep well princess.
Me: I love you Scarecrow.
Luke: I love you Dorothy!!

Does Red Ryder Make Glasses?

Luke is still watching A Christmas Story in the van. For some reason this one has him asking LOTS of questions.
"Why didn't the kid ask for more glasses for Christmas? He needs those more than a gun."

I Think He's Channeling Andrew

Luke is currently digging through the Christmas presents under the tree.  He found the present that Ryan bought for him and I just heard him say, "Hmmm...  Doesn't feel like anything that I want."

Notafinga!!

Luke was watching A Christmas Story in the van today.  (And thank heavens - he has been on a Mulan kick and has watched it on a loop for 5 weeks straight.  No joke.)
The part came on where the mom "accidentally" breaks the Leg Lamp.
Here's the conversation that followed...
Luke - Why did she break the lamp?
Me - Well she said it was an accident but she did it on purpose because she didn't like it.
L - Why didn't she like it?
M - She thought it was ugly.
L - Why did she think it was ugly?
M - It's a leg.
L - Why does the Dad like it?
M - I don't know?  Maybe he likes legs?
L - Why doesn't the Mom like legs?
M - Guess she just doesn't.
L - Why does the Dad even want the lamp?  They have a regular lamp.  I saw it.  I don't get that.

Harry's Hat

At the pet store, Luke found a Christmas present for Harry (our cat).  I turned to see what he had and he yelled, "It's a hat!!"

I know Harry would love it.