We survived a birthday Party ~

 We went to a birthday party-- and because we know this family rather well.. I was much less worried about how Shane's social skills would be perceived. Or maybe I was hot and tired ?   Instead of going and getting Shane out of the back bedroom to watch the birthday girl unwrap her presents, I let him play all by himself... it was much more relaxing for everyone.
The kids all got a turn to SWAK the pinata -- that was FUN to watch... both Jessica and Shane really have great and powerful swings! 


This picture of Shane eating cake while rolling his eyes-- was because I wanted a picture of him with the hat on... he was BUSY eating and mom was being a PEST.
ah, well... That's my job isn't it?  The adults and some of the kids were handed out silly string--- we all went outside and had a silly string fight... GOOD TIMES! --

I do need to make a confession-- Shane's hair was getting really long... I kept saying that he had Justin Bieber hair.... (Shane is WAY better looking than Justin Bieber) ... but Shane's hair was getting so long that I couldn't see his eyes.   In the past we have taken him in to the hair salon and only one time have we had a good experience. So.... when I was at Walgreens' I found a Conair Hair Trimmer, (I was going to provide a link ...but I can't find it on the Conair site...weird!) it was really a small comb with a razor in the teeth...  I used it on Shane's hair and ... I was not skilled at the beginning-- so he has a few spots on the back of his head that look like I was under the influence when I cut his hair.    I wasn't .... but he was sure doing a TON of complaining... and crying and whining, and struggling...  I guess it was a mutual thing,... he wanted me to stop touching him and I wanted him to stop complaining and just deal.
I may of got his hair cut.... but I apologized for the spots I messed up.... once he took a shower he was fine and not mad at all... 
That is why I pushed the picture taking with the hat on. :0) (This mommy almost always has a motive! )

The kids and I are really ready for a break from each other... 

 In my honest...opinion~ Shane is being more of a pest

 to Jessica and she is doing her best to be ....a part of the problem.

Tuesday, is meet the teacher day-- and two of the teachers' have their birthday--

 then Wednesday is the first day of school! yahooo!!!!!

Since I have been laid up with my foot,  the kids have been doing some things in the kitchen without my help.... and now that I am more mobile...

 I am just a bit .... err unhappy with all the things they have been doing...

drinking the milk outta the carton--

making a mess with the straws--

not sitting still while drinking or eating...

 not asking before getting a snack.

I have a feeling... that SOON...I will be creating a  large household do's and don't list ---

do make Mommy happy by using your ears... ALL THE TIME

Don't DRINK THE MILK OUTTA THE CARTON!!!!!!