Odds & Ends

One of the very main reasons I wanted to do this blog is so that I could post random things (sayings, stories, new developmental milestones, etc.) that the kids are into at that time.  We've already forgotten so many of them that I don't want to let another one get away :)  So, sorry.... this may be boring to anyone that is not a parent of Charlie or Hayden Welch.

DEVELOPMENTAL NEWS:

First of all, Hayden FINALLY started pedaling a tricycle.  BIG news in our household!  At the ripe old age of 3 years 2 months, Hayden can finally pedal "her bike" and she is very excited about that fact as well.

 This is the smile we usually get for pics.....

This is the smile we want!

FUNNY STORIES: 

The 2 stories I want record of are fondly known in our household as the "meat" story and the "I love Publix" story.  Charlie had a field trip to Publix a week or so ago.  The field trip was to help them learn more about their community. They got to see the inner workings of the store....the bakery, seafood dept and apparently the deli/meat dept, which is where the first story comes into play.  Apparently they gave them hairnets to go in the deli/meat dept. When Nate picked Charlie up, he said he couldn't quit laughing at Charlie in his hairnet....that he wouldn't take off.  When Nate asked him why they had to wear hairnets, Charlie said, "So they wouldn't get meat in their hair!" I mean duh, Daddy.  Why else would you wear a hairnet?!  Geez. Seriously, we are still laughing about it. He proceeded to tell me that if I needed any help buying or cooking meat, he would put on his hairnet and help me!  Second story starts in the middle of Kroger's produce dept (what can I say...we love us some grocery stores :) a few days after his field trip.  We heard the thunder noise that usually means the sprinklers are going to come on and wet the veggies.  But this particular time, there was thunder, followed by nothing.  Charlie explained to Hayden that she didn't need to worry, he knew how to make it rain.  He said when they were at Publix, the lady showing them around had them yell out, "I love Publix" and the sprinklers came on.  So, I'm sure you can imagine how this story ends.  Before I could say, "No, no....that might be weird, we're in Kroger, let's say we love Kroger instead."  Both of them start to yell out that they love Publix.  It was great...embarassing....but great :)

FAVORITE SAYINGS:

Hayden -

 "I think so"....answers this if she doesn't know something I'm asking her about.  

 "I not know"....same as above, but shrugs her shoulders this certain way that I love.

 "Charlie, Charlie"....loves to say everybody's name twice for emphasis.

 "I not"....it's at least 5 syllables when she says it. Says this constantly when we tell her not to do something.
"I know"....once again, 5 syllables. Says this is you try to tell her ANYTHING.
"You're my bestfriend"...we love this and constantly try to get her to say it.                      

Charlie - 

 "Oh my gosh"....says this about everything right now.

 "Can I play on your phone?"....says to Nate CONSTANTLY.

 "Can we play Mario?"....obsessed w/ Super Mario Bros, especially watching Nate play.

LITTLE THINGS:

-Hayden's teacher for the last year has been Ms.  Barbara...she loves her. 

-Hayden just started talking more in daycare.

-Charlie's asks everyday if I am picking him up from school or if he is after-school.

-Charlie always wants to know "if Mommy is going to make it home" after work on Mondays/Fridays.

-Hayden definitely thinks Lola's official name is "Lola Bean"

-Charlie always wants to know if that day is Show and Tell at school.

-Charlie is so excited to start kindergarten.

-He constantly asks when we are going to the beach.

-He loves taking "the long way" thru the neighborhood.

-Hayden still loves her blankie and 2 fingers.

-They both love to help with the garden.

-They both love going to Home Depot w/ Nate the first Saturday of the month.

-Charlie is obsessed w/ his new bike helmet.

-They can't wait for the pool to open.

-Charlie is starting to read more and more every day. Lots of sight words.

-His teacher said he would get the "Bachelor" award for this year in his class.

-Hayden loves her hair in pigtails right now and loves her purple crocs.

-Charlie's favorite colors right now: orange, blue, golden.

-Hayden's is still purple.

-She loves to help me clean.
-Hayden calls little fruit snacks "Yummies", instead of "Gummies".
-"Poo Poo Platter"....enough said.
-You are My Sunshine...Hayden's Favorite