Closing Ceremonies

Matthew's closing ceremonies for baseball happened over the weekend. Regrettably, the ceremonies were postponed 5 or 6 different times. The coach was out of town, and the assistants failed to notify the parents. I was really iritated that the assistant coaches didn't even show up. Only four kids were there. I have attached the photos. One of the other parents stepped in and acted as assistant coach, and I accepted the trophies on behalf of the other kids. Now it's my responsibility to make sure the actual coach gets them, and he's not returning my calls. I thought it was the heat and humidity that was making this situation more aggrivating. I would hate to think that the coaches just dropped the kids at the end of the season.

4th of July / Birthday Preparations

I was recently given a George Foreman grill. I have got to say - it's one of the neatest things I've used in a long time. It comes on it's own stand and all. Looks like a regular outdoor grill.

I started thinking - what a great item to have since hurricane season is here. After setting it up, I then realized.... it's electric. I couldn't help but to laugh.

Yesterday, I was talking to Matthew. We were talking about what he would like for his birthday. He said to me "I would like for you to take a day off of work." I told him that I could make that happen. Just before dinner, he asked me if I actually took the day off. I replied that I had. He said to me "I was just making sure, since you have short term memory loss."
Out of the mouths of babes.

4th of July is quickly approaching. I was going through some boxes I packed about a year ago and came across 25 boxes of sparklers and about 8 boxes of pop-it things. Since we are not a big fan of fireworks, these will do just fine. I think we may just sit outside on the porch to watch the sky around us.

I hope you all enjoy a fantastic 4th.

Sitting Still....

Last night, I told Matthew that he needed a hair cut. Since I am the only one who cuts Matthew's hair, he knows the rules... sit still.

As an example to all of those children who choose to cry, complain and fuss about getting a hair cut, this is what the end result is:


Just kidding. He actually wanted it like this. Said he wanted to be like his Uncle John. I told him that if this was the way he wanted it done, he could probably cut it himself. LOL

Happy Thursday everyone!

What I Found...

Two days ago, I came home to find Matthew in the bathroom with the door closed. This was no surprise as I find him in the same assumed position every other day. So I call out "How long are you going to be in there?"
He replies "I don't know".
"Well, how long do you think you will be in there?"
"I don't know."
"Why don't you know?"
"Because I don't, why don't you come in?"
"Did you light a candle or strike a match?" (laughing at this point)
"No, just come in."

Hesitant, I opened the door. And this is what I found:

He had decided to change the toilet seat all on his own. He took out all 10 screws out. When I told him that he should have just taken apart the two plastic ones, he gave up. LOL