I’m Lost in My Mind
The other day Owen tells me, I’m lost in my mind. I asked him what he meant. He said, “Well, I can’t think of the day or the time, and I don’t really know what is going on today.” Welcome the club, Kiddo!
Quotes
Dinosaur Names
During Carson’s 3rd birthday party yesterday, he wanted to sit on his grandpa’s lap while playing with some of his new dinosaurs. Everyone was trying to think of the various names of the dinosaurs when Carson calls out, Grandpa-saurous.
Blackberry Jam
When playing on the playground equipment one day with Aunt Laura, Uncle Aaron, and Will, Carson decided to start going down the slide over and over and over again. He was having a ball! He started yelling out, Blackberry jam! Blackberry jam!! Blackberry jam!… Laura asked Owen, “What does he mean when he says ‘blackberry …
Good as Meadowlarks
As I was walking by the bathroom tonight I asked the boys how they were doing in the tub. Owen says, We are good as meadowlarks! I said, “Are you trying to tell me you are ‘happy as a lark’?” He smiles and says, “Yep!”
No M&Ms for me
I have been trying to get Carson to go potty on the big boy potty, and so I thought it was time to start bribing him. I said, “Carson, you can get M&Ms if you go potty on the big boy potty.” He says, “I don’t want any M&Ms.” So, I say, ” What would …
Shoe Pep Talk
Carson has one shoe that is always a little difficult to put on, so he always tells it, Come on shoes, you can do it! Get on that foot!
Titanic
Owen: Why is it called Titanic? Lane: Because that is what they decided to call the ship. Owen: That’s a good name for a sinking ship, isn’t it?
You’re my boy!
Carson to Owen, You’re my boy!
Coloring
After paying for groceries at Hy-Vee with a credit card, I sign my name to the electronic pad. Carson watches me and says, Are you coloring, Mom?!
Grandpa and Grandpa’s
If talking about Grandma and Grandpa Pella, Carson always states, I want to go to Grandpa and Grandpa’s house!