Words – Take 'em or Leave 'em

Our friends/neighbors paid my kids $20 to take care of their cute dogs for the weekend. We always offer to do it for free – but they always insist otherwise.  Last night, after 48 hours of playing and having fun with these cuties, I gave Olivia $10, and loved what she said in response...

"I can't believe I got paid to do something so fun. When I grow up I want my job to be something fun so it doesn't feel like it's a job".

Words that are wise beyond her years...I'll take it. 

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This morning, Jeremy worked from home for the first time in months. After I showered and got dressed, we had the following discussion:

J: Where are you going all fancy?
M: Um...no where, just Walmart and the UPS Store...why do you ask?
J: Well, because you aren't in sweats.

Apparently I spend a lot of time in sweats (although I call them yoga pants to make myself feel better) and apparently I think Walmart is a fancy place. While I should be offended by his comment –I was excited that I looked "fancy" for once. I'll take it.

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Later this evening, Olivia was speaking "baby talk" and saying words like "nay-kee", which was how she said "naked" when she was three. We reminisced for a bit about all the words she mispronounced, and had a good laugh. I told her I was sad that she was my last baby and I would never again hear silly baby words. She told me that I should just have another baby since my belly already looks like I'm having one. 

So...fine...yes, I've gained weight. Even while true (and pretty funny), I'm gonna have to "leave these words" and let them roll right off my back fat. 

Race for the Cure

Each year Emma's dance team participates in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

It was unusually cold for Austin, but we put on our coats and braved the weather. 

Emma slept over at Ruby's house so I picked them both up bright and early and we headed out.

They were super excited to get started.

We met the rest of the team and headed out.

4 miles later...

Love these two!

Dentist Time

Dentist time!

Knowing that it will save us money in the long-run, as well as their teeth, we told the kids if they don't have any cavities until they are 18, we will give them $1000.

So far we have been cavity-free. 

Until today.

Emma was given the best grade for her brushing and flossing skills but was the only one with a cavity. She broke down crying right there. First, because she's a perfectionist, and secondly because she wanted that money. 

The dentist said that it wasn't a "usual" cavity and that it probably formed with an air pocket or no enamel, so it was unpreventable. 

So, we decided to pretend it never happened, and her cute (and white) smile came right back.