I think I saw a ghost. . .

It has been one of those afternoons. You know, one of those days you are praying that bed time will come really soon. Yesterday wasn't a good day, but it looked great compared to this afternoon.

We come home from Granny's house, had a little quiet time and play time, and went to the grocery store. Hank started screaming as soon as we went in the store. He didn't stop until we were checking out. I tried to go as fast as possible. As usual, they did not have everything on Granny's list . . .ughhhhhh! In the meantime, Hank unscrewed the lid off of a bottle of dishwashing liquid and poured it all over the floor and our shopping cart. I deal with that, pay, load up the car, and run over to Family Dollar to get what Bi-Lo did not have.

We get back to the car, Hank was screaming again, and I looked down and my black pants have orange spots on them. I smell bleach in the car. I guess the bathroom cleaner spilled. Not sure if Charlie opened it or the bottle just wasn't sealed all the way. In all the frustration, Charlie says, "Mommy, I was a good boy. Hank not." I just smiled.

Finally home, I unloaded the groceries, got Hank out of a water puddle in the yard, washed the bleach smell off of the groceries, put the cap back on the air valve on the tire of the car (Charlie went to get his cup out of the car, and I caught him being a mechanic on his way back,) fed Charlie and Hank supper, and spilled a FULL container of flour on the floor which Hank LOVED! Marshall gets home just in time to help clean up.

Play the Blues!

Listen to Hank play. Of course, I couldn't get the camera to cooperate when he was standing in front of me putting on a show, but this is cute too.

What a day, and it's only 1:00 . . . NAP TIME!!!!!

"A helper I will be, a helper I will be"

This morning during Hank's nap time, Charlie and I were using colored pencils to trace and write the letter "E." Charlie's pencil broke, and I got the battery operated pencil sharpener down. Charlie loved it. He worked very hard. He even opened the part that collects the shavings. (The part I specifically said, "Charlie don't open that part because we will have a big mess.") We had a big mess a little bit later that Charlie eagerly cleaned up.

Hank woke up from his nap. Charlie ran to take Hank his cup. I go to get Hank and Charlie is IN the crib with him telling me that he (Charlie) drank it all.

I ran upstairs while Charlie and Hank were playing on the computer at their little table. They were being so good that I quickly put a load of clothes in the wash. I was pretty sure I heard Hank say candy. When I came downstairs, they were both under the dining room table with a little pile of Hershey Kisses' wrappers. They were on their way to get more when they got busted. Hank did say candy:)

Home from a trip to Fievet's where we shipped cookies, ate lunch, mommy got a flu shot, and Hank and Charlie got a toy. Thanks Gaga and Pappy for the lunch and toys. We miss you.

I was putting together some pies for church tonight when Hank climbed in the barstool. I gave him his book, but oh no, that wasn't enough. He had to slide up on the counter and turn the water on in the little sink and spray it all over the counter. Charlie was sitting right by Hank playing and completely unconcerned by the water. I finally had to move the barstool away from the island.

Thank you Mam-ma and Grandaddy for the new books. They both love to sit at the island or in their car seats to enjoy the books.

Motorcycle

Pappy, Charlie is taking very good care of your motorcycle helmet while it is in Washington. Last night, he picked up all of the books and cleaned up the playroom so that he could wear your helmet. As soon as he got it on, he took off running for his little motorcycle.

Charlie raced all over the downstairs.

He even had to store the helmet like Pappy.

Friday Night Football

I like to tackle too!

"Go Tigers! I like the blue football players."

I like the sprite, french fries, cheerleaders, and the band.

Thomas and Charlie

The Tigers won over Social Circle, and Charlie wanted to know where the fireworks were.

A New Hiding Place

This weekend, Marshall and Hank cleaned out the bathroom cabinet together. Hank cleans it out every day, and they took out the shelves. Now they all have a fun place to hide.

"Close the door!"

Charlie and Kenz, "Let me in, let me in!"

Hank, "Let me out, let me out"

"Come find us."