On a stick

Greetings friends and family,

It's Friday once again and this week has been extra challenging for Kendra. I've been doing the normal work routine, which is a breeze compared with the effort required from Kendra to keep the house running smooth and the twins on the right track. Easton is throwing tantrums once in a while, but "time out" in his crib for 1-2 minutes seems to be working. Layla is still being a limp noodle regularly when she doesn't get her way so we're dealing with that "response" as well. I thought this kind of thing occurs during the "terrible two's"? They are only 18 months! Yes, yes... I know... every child is different (rolling my eyes).

That's our sob story for the day, but now onto the other side of the coin.

Kendra is doing her best to get Easton and Layla out of the house without a) spending money, b) scorching the kids in the 112 degree heat, or c) letting them run loose in a department store. She ended up going to the mall for some people watching and playtime in the germ pit (i mean, the child play area). On her way through the food court she stopped by Hotdog on a Stick.

I'm not sure if you have been to this fine eating establishment? Their standard operating procedure is to force employees to wear ridiculous hats and embarrass themselves by plunging up and down on the lemon press to make lemonade. They were kind enough to give Kendra two fake Hotdog on a Stick child hats for free.


I sincerely hope this is the only time in their lives they have to wear these silly Hotdog on a Stick hats. At least it was good for a few giggles, but neither kept it on their head very long.


We spent an enjoyable evening at our friends' house and their daughter is named Layla also. April cooked an excellent dinner and we had an outstanding time sharing what I call "doing life together". That's what friendships are about in my opinion. Since we stayed there all evening Kendra ended up giving a community baby bath for Layla, Layla, and Easton.


The bathroom was drenched from all the splashing and playing, but resulted in clean babies none the less. Afterwards, the kids turned the living room into a love-fest giving everyone hugs and kisses.


We watched as proud parents while they sweetly showed kindness and shared friendship. Even going so far as to let their Layla play with Kendra phone! That's a big deal because our twins constantly argue over who gets it.


Kendra has been eyeing the "aquadoodle" for a long time and we finally have one now. The basic idea is this: Fill up a marker with water (so it doesn't destroy the walls or carpet when incorrectly used) and provide a water-sensitive canvas to draw on that disappears over time and becomes re-usable. Layla sure looks devious, doesn't she?


Kendra's friend, April, coined a new phrase for us to laugh about. There exists such a person known as a "Wal-mart Mom". We have nothing against Wal-mart and shop there often... However, as April noted, there are many moms who let their young children run around Wal-mart in just a diaper. no shirt, no shoes, and sometimes no PANTS! This is incredibly disturbing and there is no situation (including 112 degree weather) to warrant such behavior.

These are the funny things I previously wouldn’t have picked up on before becoming a parent. :)