The bug

Last night, we put the kids to bed. But it didn't take long before Gillian was out of bed and standing in our room. She said "There's a bug. A little bug." Neither Daddy or I said anything. So she kept talking. "Well not a little bug. A medium bug. On my flower." Daddy went with her to investigate. He came back and said "There was nothing there. But I got rid of it." Daddy saved Gillian from the medium bug. 

Wondering

I just checked on the kids. Both of them were still awake. I gave Gillian some kisses. We talked briefly about our elf on the shelf and I said good night. Next I checked on John. I gave him a kiss. He sighed. I asked "What's the matter?" He sighed again and said "Well it's hard to say." So I said "Try. You can tell me anything." He said "I'm just wondering why scientists haven't gone past our solar system." I said "This is what you are worried about?" He said "I'm not worried. I'm just wondering." 

Feety jammies

Daddy laid out feety jammies for Gillian last night. When I went to tuck her in, she was not happy. I said "Look at you in feety jammies!" She said "I don't like feety jammies. They're hot!" I tried to make it better, and said "It's cold tonight, you will want to be warm." She wasn't happy but she didn't make me change them. 

This morning when she woke up, Daddy asked her "Do you like your feety jammies?" She said "No. They hurt and they are hot!" 

We are a little sad. This may be the last time she wears feety jammies. Our little girl is growing up. 

Reading

I have been reading the Harry Potter series to John for some time now. We are currently on book four. Recently I found a chapter book to read to Gillian. It is called "Anna and Elsa: All Hail the Queen." It is about Anna and Elsa from Frozen and it takes place after the movie. The reading level isn't high and John could probably read it to Gillian. I love it. The book gives Gillian the chance to imagine two of her favorite characters. And gives me a chance to spend time with my favorite lady. We only read a chapter at a time and not every night. 

Tonight I read to her while she took a bath. And then I read to John. Gillian got jealous and asked "Can you read to me?" I said "Yes. After I read to John." When I was finished she ran in with her chapter book. I said "Not that one." She whined. I said "I read that book already tonight. Find a shorter book." She pouted a little bit. But found another book. I am so glad that she loves her book. I will definitely buy the next one in the series to read with Gillian. 

Cinderella

Every night this week, we have given the kids some extra time before bed to read books. Tonight I asked Gillian to read me a story. She picked Cinderella.

I recorded her telling the story. I hope you enjoy it. I did. 

Let the dog back in

I put the kids to bed at 8, but around 8:45 John was standing in my doorway. He said "I'm just going to let the dog back in." I said "What?" He said "The dog. I'm going to let him back in." I said "Why?" He said "Cause he's barking." I said "That's funny, cause he's sleeping right here." And Duncan was sleeping next to me. John said "Huh, well I just wanted to snuggle you." I let him climb into bed and we watched the rest of MasterChef Jr together. I am thankful for my extra snuggles and my thoughtful boy. 

New pajamas

We put new pajamas on the kids tonight. Gillian's were blue and purple striped and said "Princess Sleepyhead." John's had a blue shirt and said "What's canoe with you?" And had a moose in a canoe on it. Gillian loved her new pajamas and kept posing in them. 

We put her to bed and John was still up watching a show in our room. She got up after about twenty minutes and walked into our room. Daddy asked "What's the matter?" Gillian said "I can't remember what it says." And she pointed to her shirt. Daddy told her. She smiled and went back to bed. 

Good Night

The past few nights, we have put the kids to bed and then about 15 minutes later John arrives in our room. He is normally rubbing his eyes from the light in our room. He will walk over to Daddy give  him a hug and say "Good night." And then over to me and do the same. He did this again last night and gave me the best hug. I told him "You're my best boy." He said "I know!" Got to love those extra kisses. 

The story

I tucked Gillian into bed tonight and she asked me "You want me to tell you a story?" If Gillian asks you if she can tell you a story, you never turn it down. It will not disappoint. I said "Of course." She rested her head on her hand and thought for a minute. Then said "Once upon a time, there was a girl. And her name was..." And she paused, scratched her head and said "What was her name? Do you know? Oh, I remember. Once upon a time there was a girl named Strawberry Shortcake. She has pets. One is pup. Ummm pupcake. I think. And there's the BerryKins. And you know what? They are tiny (and she held up her fingers so show how tiny they are). And there's one. He wears a diaper! A diaper! Wanna know why? Cause he's a baby! And Strawberry has friends. There's Cherry. And hers loves to sing.  Blueberry likes books. And hmmm yeah, there's Plum. And Plum likes to dance. Orange likes to help people. And Lemon. Her likes to do hair! And thems all friends. Can I tell you another story? It's a little hard, I can't read it but I can tell you about it. It's a superhero story. Do you know Captain America? He's a superhero. And his weapon is a shield. And he throws the shield at bad guys. But you know what? What happens when there's lots of bad guys?" I couldn't answer her question, so we ended story time. 

Baby blanket

Gillian has a little green blanket that Grandma crocheted for her baby dolls. Gillian uses the baby blanket all the time. A few weeks ago, she brought it too me and said "Can Grandma fix it?" And she held up the blanket. 

I asked "Gillian how did that happen?" She said with a straight face "It did it all by itself!" We asked Grandma and she said she could fix it. I was supposed to bring it with us to the trunk or treat, but I couldn't find it. 

Today I was doing laundry and I asked Gillian to bring me her Mankets and to look for baby green blanket. She said "Cause it's broken. Grandma needs to fix it." She told me "I can't find it. I look everywhere." I looked for it, but couldn't find it. 

Tucked the kids into bed and about 45 minutes later, Gillian came into our room holding baby green blanket. "I found it. It was under my bed." I questioned her "Why were you under your bed, when you are supposed to be in your bed sleeping?" She didn't miss a beat and said "I didn't know." 

Payment

Shortly after putting the kids to bed, Gillian walked down the hallway and said "I gotta go to the bathroom." She did her business and started to walk back to her room. She left the lights on in the bathroom, so I stopped her and said "Did you forget something?" She smiled and said "Payment?" So on occasion I "charge" the kids for things. Like if they want to watch another TV show or an extra cookie. I ask them for a payment and I get a bunch of kisses and hugs in return. Anyway, I laughed and said "No. You left the lights on." She went back in the bathroom and turned off the lights. Then she started to walk past our room and again I stopped her. But this time I asked for payment. She came running in our room and gave me kisses and squeezies. 

Frozen by Gillian

Gillian "read" Frozen to me tonight. This isn't her first time, but she was hilarious tonight. Here is Gillian's version of Frozen:

There were two sisters in Arendelle, Anna and Elsa. Elsa makes it snow. And they made an Olaf! But Elsa made Anna shiver! (And she folded her arms and shook). Then the parents ran to get them. And then Anna knocked on the door and say "Do you wanna build a snowman?" Elsa didn't come to the door. And Anna say "It doesn't have to be a snowman!" Then Anna meets Prince Hans of the Seven-aisles (that's how she said it). Him's evil. Evil. Evil. Evil. And Elsa holds something with no gloves! Then Elsa becomes the queen. Anna and Prince Hans get engaged. Elsa says "NO!" Then she shoots ice and makes spikes. But then she runs away. She goes up to the mountain. Let it go! Let it go! Anna goes to find Elsa and her finds a man covered in snow. It's...Mommy, what's his name again? Right, it was Kristoff. Anna says you are taking me to to the North Mountain! Then the sled falls. And they meet Olaf. Olaf says "No yellow snow!" Olaf likes summer. In Summer!!! Then they see the ice castle. Anna sees Elsa. Let it go! But then Elsa shoots Anna with ice. The big snowman runs after them and says "Get out!" Anna cuts the line and they fall on a pillow. The boy says "Your hair! It's white!" They see the trolls. And Anna says we need Prince Hans. But him's doesn't help. Him's is evil. He pours water on the fire! Elsa escaped! Anna saved Elsa. Elsa unfreeze Anna. All the snow goes away. And Olaf got a flurry! Anna and the boy were ice skating! 

I love Gillian's version!

The fortune

Tonight I gave the kids a bath, John read books to Gillian, and I read a few pages of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Then the three of us snuggled in my bed with Gillian's manket. John decided to get his Grandma blanket so we could all get under it. After about thirty seconds, the kids got bored. John said "I wish we could build a fort." I said "Go for it." They went running to John's room. They were working for awhile when Daddy got home. Gillian heard the front door open and she greeted Daddy when he walked upstairs. "We're building a fortune!" she said proudly. Daddy questioned her "A fortune?" Gilly nodded and said "Yup. We're building a fortune in Johnny's room." Daddy said "Oh a fort, go help John." She ran away and about two minutes later they both were standing in our doorway. John said "You know what? We need some help building our fort." Daddy went to John's room to help out. 

Soon all I heard was giggles. I checked on them. Gillian proudly said "Daddy made our fortune! And we can watch movies in here!"

They played in their fort until bedtime. When I tucked John in bed, he was telling me "I want to make it so it's taller. That way we can bothe sit up in it." When I tucked Gillian in bed, she said "I wish I could have a fort in my room." I love that a simple fort made them use their imagination.  

Backwards

The kids went to bed a little after 8 tonight. I could hear them still moving around by 8:45. So I went to check on them. Gillian was laying with her feet on her pillow. I giggled and gave her a kiss. She said "You know, I'm backwards!" I laughed. "Yes Gillian I can see that." She said "Whatcha doing in here?" I said "I just wanted one more hug. She did a reverse somersault and stood up. She jumped into my arms and gave me a big hug. I laid her back in her bed and tucked her in. I also checked on John. He was still awake, but now had two extra blankets on top of him. He said "I just wanted to get really warm!" I gave him a kiss and went back to my room. 

I checked on them a little while ago. Gillian was asleep laying on top of her covers, but with her head on the pillow. John was also asleep, but was already sweating. Maybe he has just one too many blankets. 

Kisses and squeezies

I sent the kids upstairs to the bathroom for bathtime. I found them sitting on the floor waiting for me. Gillian was hugging John. John looked at me and said "What it's her? She's doing it." Gillian said "What? I just love my brother." They are so sweet to each other. Before bed they made sure to give each other kisses and squeezies. 

I am one lucky Mommy!

My mat

I just went to check on Gillian. She was still awake and on top of a pile of blankets and stuffed animals. I asked "Why are you still awake?" She said "My mat is messed up." I laughed. "Your what?" She again said "My mat. Someone messed up my mat." I pulled all the blankets and animals off her bed and remade it for her. She thanked me and gave me a kiss and a squeezie. Hopefully she will fall asleep quickly now that her mat is fixed.  

Sweet dreams

Just a typical Tuesday night with the kids. Picked them up from camp and school, then dinner, a quick visit from Mimi, bath and then bed. I checked on them a little while ago. 

Love that John is snuggling with Travis, the turtle. 

And that Spike, the dragon, is protecting Gillian.  

Sweet dreams kids.

Awesome

Tonight I was making my bed while the kids were watching one more show before bedtime. I had them sitting on the hope chest while I worked on the bed. John offered "Can I help you?" Gillian said "She don't need our help!" I said "I've can do it myself. Why can I do it myself Gillian?" She said "Because you awesome-sauce!" Not the response I was expecting. But I'll take it!

I went to her

A couple nights ago, I tucked Gillian in and gave her kisses. I went back to my room and I could hear her crying. I sent Daddy to check on her. He was in there awhile and finally came back to our room and said "Gillian said no one gave her squeezies or kisses." Well that's not true. I did give her kisses. Anyway I got up and went in to give her kisses and squeezies. I asked her "Why did you say that?" She said "I didn't get no squeezies or kisses!" I said "I gave you some." She said "I wanted one more." Sneaky girl. I gave her squeezies and kisses and went into John's room to give him some too. He said to me "I went to Gill." I asked "What?" He said "I went to her. I didn't want her to be sad." My boy has such a big heart. I said "That's very nice. You are an amazing big brother. Don't ever forget that."

Eeny Meeny Miny Moe

Gillian loves to have me do "Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe" to help her pick out clothing or pick a TV show or to decide which stuffed animal to bring to school. I comply and go through the whole rhyme just to have her pick opposite of my result. Tonight she found two nightgowns to wear to bed. I said pick one. She said "No, I do Eeny, Meeny!" So she pointed her little finger at each nightgown and said "Eeny, Meeny. Eeny, Meeny!" She went back and forth until she said "I pick this one!" She doesn't get the concept, but it is cute to watch.