It is a Mystery

Tonight I got home from work and noticed something on our kitchen floor. It was sitting right in front of our fridge. As I picked it up, I noticed it wasn't a toy. As I brought it up closer to get a better look, I thought I had found a piece of chocolate. But then I smelled it and realized it was a little, tiny turd. We have no clue where it came from or how long it had been there, but I know what I smelled. With three boys, most things do not surprise me...but this definitely did.

5 Year Old Prayer

I was getting Brayden in bed tonight and he was praying. Going through normal prayer topics--thanks, health, etc... Then he really caught me off-guard "and be with the people who have volcanoes spitting lava at them." Maybe there is an active volcano in the news or maybe they talked about volcanoes at school. But I did not expect that in a prayer tonight or any night for that mater.

Do They Get it From Me?

Tonight while eating dinner, we were talking about Brayden's upcoming baseball season. The conversation went on for a couple of minutes when Riley spoke up and said "Daddy when you pitch to Brayden's team, give them good pitches. But when you pitch to the other team, pitch bad pitches." Proud to say I like his thinking, but I did explain how the "coach-pitch" works.

I am a Slacker...but I am back!

So it has been a while since I last posted. A lot has happened since the last post: lived with the in-laws for 20 months, changed jobs, built a new house, had another baby boy...just to name a few. But I am going to get back after this story telling thing. Here goes.

Riley has the ability to move about the house in a very stealth like manner. Tonight I was in our bathroom, having a little sit-down. When all of sudden I looked up and Riley was right in front of me. Here is there conversation that ensued:

Riley: "Daddy...what are you doing."
Me: "Riley, what does it look like I am doing?"
Riley: Daddy, are you pooping?"
Me: "Yes."
Riley: "I think I am going to go poop."

What amazes me is how little boys can will themselves into a bowel movement. Unbelievable!