Facebook Statuses of 2011

So many funny and memorable things happen in a year. Many of them don't make it to the blog, just Facebook. So I've undertaken the arduous task of copying them all here so they can be saved and printed into my blog book.

Is it bad that I had to check the school website because I forgot what time school starts and ends tomorrow? Normal life, here we come.
January 2, 2011

Nolan is proving that two baby gates aren't enough! I need at least one more.
Friday, January 7, 2011

I've put off shopping as long as I can. But now we're out of toilet paper. Costco, here I come.
January 20, 2011

Nolan has been highly irritable lately. I figured he was teething. Today I realized he is cutting THREE teeth. Yeah, I think I'd be a little moody too. Poor kid.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Sometimes you find what you are looking for when you aren't looking." ~ Words of wisdom compliments of my plumber this morning.
Thursday, January 27, 2011

Preston (3) is constantly quoting movies. Today he was quoting Jimmy Neutron. But instead of saying that the parents had been 'abducted' by aliens, he keeps saying that they have been ADOPTED by aliens. I ♥ it.
Sunday, January 30, 2011

Quote of the Day: "Preston you can't parachute naked. If you want to parachute you need to put your clothes back on."
February 4, 2011

I'm attempting to explain the difference between stickers and stamps to my 3 year old while scrapping them off my furniture.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011

My 3 year old had 7 ball point pens tucked into his shirt pocket and ink scribbles all over his hands and face. My anger and frustration quickly turned to pride when I noticed he had written several perfectly formed letters on his palm.
February 11, 2011

You know it's going to be a good Valentine's Day when you wake up next to the one you love, and then you roll over to see two more.
Monday, February 14, 2011

Today would be a great day for my Fairy Godmother to show up. A Genie with three wishes wouldn't be bad either. Heck, I'd even settle for some woodland creatures to help me clean the house.
February 15, 2011

In and out of the pediatricians office AND the pharmacy in 20 minutes. Now that's efficient!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

I'm off to the DMV to renew my driver's license with two kids in tow. With me luck!!
Monday, February 28, 2011

I was supposed to go on a date with my hubby tonight, instead we spent it in the ER with Tyson. He broke his arm. And not a little break. He snapped the two bones right off. Five hours later we are home and the kids are all tucked into bed. Time to eat dinner and go to bed.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Can we go back in time to yesterday afternoon? Pretty ,pretty please.
Thursday, March 3, 2011

My baby isn't walking yet. But today he tried to run. Is anyone surprised by this? I'm not.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Randomly decided to go for a 2 mile run today. I'm a little out of shape.
Friday, March 18, 2011

Making ice cream with the boys. They chose Robin Egg Chocolate Swirl.
Saturday, March 19, 2011

Do you ever have days when you want to run away from home? Before breakfast?
Monday, March 21, 2011

Good news from the Orthopedic Surgeon: The arm is healing perfectly. Only two more weeks with the cast. Then we step down to a splint. There is hope for the soccer season after all!
Friday, March 25, 2011

One of my children removed the Easter Egg Dye tablets from the plastic wrapper without my knowledge. My other child thought the colorful tablets sitting on the counter were Sweethearts. So he ate one. His teeth are now pink.
Saturday, April 23, 2011

Why do stores bother advertising Mother's Day Sales weeks in advance when we all know husbands and fathers wait until the day before to do any shopping?
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

True Love: spending hours making Creature Power Disks ala Wild Kratts for your child's birthday party.
May 3, 2011

My little boy is growing up. Today he said, "Mom, I was going to dump out the garbage can, but then I didn't." Thank you, son. I appreciate your newly developed sense of impulse control.
Thursday, May 5, 2011

Will someone please remind me that I am too old to do cartwheels. This is not the first time it has resulted in a migraine.
Monday, May 9, 2011

It's amazing what a little bribery will do.
Saturday, May 14, 2011

You know your child is sick when he is still in bed at noon. You know your child is 3 when he asks for a Peanut Butter, Cheese, and Jelly sandwich for lunch.
Saturday, May 21, 2011

Fifteen years ago, I sat next to a boy at the Hansen Planetarium watching a U2 lightshow. I had butterflies in my stomach as he reached over and held my hand for the very first time. Tonight I am going to see U2 in concert with that same boy. I've still got butterflies. ♥

May 24, 2011

Thanks to The Electric Company, my 1 year old is beat boxing. So funny.
Saturday, June 4, 2011

It's not every day you attend a funeral that turns into a party.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Tyson (age 7) just turned our family room into a Natural Science Museum. He just gave me a very informative tour of five natural habitats he recreated on our couch, complete with an explanation of the animals that live in each. He explained why each animal was suited for life in their own habitat. He also gave me a tour of the "children play area" within the museum. He said, "It's just like McDonalds. But instead of serving food, I teach about animals. There was one additional exhibit not included in my personal tour. "The Museum of Weapons and Star Wars" It's a 'boys only' area.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Tyson and Preston were fighting this morning. Toys were thrown, tears were shed, screaming and tattling ensued. When I finally sat them down to figure out what happened it all came down to a mis-understanding. Preston admitted through his sobs and tears "Tyson said I was lame, but I'm always cool!"
Friday, July 1, 2011

Keratitis sucks. That is all.
Sunday, July 3, 2011

I think I might try to rock a pirate patch today. Trendy, no?
Monday, July 4, 2011

Being a mother is like being on house arrest...you can't go anywhere including the bathroom alone, and there's always someone asking what you are doing.
Thursday, July 7, 2011

I spoiled myself today. I took myself out for lunch, did a little splurge shopping, and enjoyed an hour massage. I deserved it.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Preston (3), "Uh oh, Uh oh. Snugglin' glue. You and me baby, we're snugglin' glue."
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Bedtime. So close, yet so far away.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Happy Anniversary to my rock, my better half, my best friend, my soul mate, my eternal companion. Eleven years down, eternity to go. :)
Thursday, August 11, 2011

In an effort to save my sanity we have a new household rule. "No one is allowed to talk to mom about Star Wars."
Friday, August 12, 2011

Nothing says "Good Morning," quite like a kiss from a kid with a bloody nose.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

I must love my boys a lot. I just bought Star Wars costumes for Halloween. Boo.
Saturday, September 10, 2011

Some days living with all boys makes me really miss the days when I lived with all girls. Today is one of those days.
Thursday, September 15, 2011

10:00pm Preston's out of bed. "I just need a Lego." 10:35 pm I find Preston playing in the bathroom "Mom, I'm tired of going to sleep." 11:00pm Preston's up again. "I need to get something out of the car." Any guesses on what time he finally falls asleep?
Saturday, September 17, 2011

Hubby has a very serious corneal ulcer (a hole/tear on his eyeball in which either a bacteria or fungus is growing). He can't open his eye without extreme pain. He has to have eye drops every hour, even during the night. It's really difficult to put eye drops in your own eye when you can't even open it. And since these eye drops are more expensive and harder to get than gold, we can't afford to lose one drop. Which means I get to wake up every hour to put them in his eye for him. I also get to drive him anywhere he needs to go, and help him with his business stuff. It will take weeks before he will recover. Long story short: I'm tired and would appreciate your prayers. Thanks.
Friday, September 23, 2011

Tickling a child until they forget why they were throwing a fit is a perfectly acceptable parenting technique.
Saturday, September 24, 2011

It always snows once before Halloween. Yet we are all shocked when it does. Heads up: It will snow again before Thanksgiving. Consider yourself warned. Now where did I put my fuzzy socks and favorite hot cocoa mug?
Thursday, October 6, 2011

I made two phone calls today. The first was to schedule an hour massage. The second was to schedule LASIK. Yes, I am a very lucky girl.
Friday, October 7, 2011

Every time we pray Nolan (20 months) yells, "PRAYER" repeatedly until the prayer is over. And if that wasn't irreverent enough, his version of the word 'prayer' sounds a lot like the word 'beer'.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Grandma is in trouble for sugaring up the boys before bedtime. I finally had to resort to the "I'll give you the nightlight back after you lay quietly in bed for 10 minutes" trick. It works every time. They never make it ten minutes in a dark quiet room without falling asleep.
Sunday, October 23, 2011

"Mom, I accidentally peed on your floor. But don't spank me yet. I need to clean it up first." - Preston
Tuesday, October 25, 2011

I really wish all toys underwent rigorous "Mom Testing" before they were sold to children.
Thursday, October 27, 2011

I am grateful for 3 blue winter coats, 3 pairs of blue snow boots, a plethora of hats and mittens, and a husband who is willing to turn a skiff of snow into a snowman.
Saturday, November 19, 2011

Last night Tyson (7) changed his first diaper. Without being asked. And without adult supervision. He also got the baby's pajamas on. This morning he got up before me and helped his little brother get dressed. Then he made breakfast for them both; toast with jam and sprinkles and a bowl of cereal. I think I might be out of a job.
Friday, December 2, 2011

Hey boys, what should we have for lunch today? Nolan: Me! Preston: Breakfast.
Thursday, December 15, 2011

I adore Amazon for all my last minute shopping needs. :) Now if I could just order a clean house with free shipping by Christmas I'd be in Heaven. But we all know I've been spoiled enough this year.
Monday, December 19, 2011

Preston just asked me to put an ice cube in his shirt because he saw it on TV. I obliged. He ran around the house squealing. Nolan, ever the copy cat, is begging for ice in his shirt too. Never a dull moment here.
December 30, 2011