Growing up too fast

This story is going to require a little background information:  Caroline has been completely obsessed with a pre-kindergarten boy named Alex Martin for the entire school year.  Literally every pre-school and preK teacher knows about her little "boyfriend", and she chases this boy down on the playground everyday.  The biggest reason that this one sided "relationship" gets so much attention is because Alex is a bit of a dork, okay not a bit, majorly!!!  Caroline's little girlfriend, Nina even told her that Alex isn't cute, and Caroline was not dissuaded and just said, "yes he is".  Anyway, she is in hot pursuit of her "boyfriend" daily, hugging him, trying to hold his hand, talking his ear off, and he is not giving her the time of day!  I feel like I need to change her bedtime story to, He's just not that into you.

So, today out of the clear blue, she says, "I need a boyfriend that likes me, I'm just going to give up on Alex".  Now, I knew the day would come when she would have this little reality check with herself, but I didn't think it would be at 3!!  I'm so scared of 13!

Choices

Christian had to make a very important decision at school yesterday, ball or girl.   Seems that he and his friends were playing football, tackle football that is, and he threw the ball and it hit his "girlfriend" in the back.  She started to cry and I asked Christian, "did you go over to see if she was okay and tell her you were sorry"?  He replied, "no, I had to get the ball".  You should have seen his face, like the thought of checking on her had not even crossed his mind for a second.  He said, "it's okay, she's still my girlfriend".  I'm thinking this "relationship" will be short lived!!

Big compliment

Homework with our precious little kindergarten is a full on whippin!!!!  I don't want to, I can't do it, I want to play, I never get to do anything.  Just add those little comments to the very best whine you can muster while sliding out of your chair like a limp noodle and you have a picture of homework time.  Randy and I would assume that he performs a little bit better for his teacher, but probably does just the bare minimum to get by so that he can go to the gym or recess and play some sort of sport. 

So, I was in the pick up line yesterday and Mrs. Grant comes over for a chat.  I immediately think great, he's in trouble, but no.  She says, ya know he's so interesting and much more mature in his thinking than most of my kids.  I can't hide my amazement.  She goes on to tell me that they are working on their business unit and identifying types of jobs, like service for example.  She says that she could call on him to answer everytime and he would get it right.  I was so impressed, maybe one day he will do that for me at homework time..... nay, probably not!

Little Mouths, Loud Voices

  One of the reason's that I started the blog was to write down all the little cute, funny and sometimes horrifying things C & C have to say, but lately I've only really blogged about big events.  Well, let's get back to the basics, starting with Christian's big mouth.  We were in the dentist's office this morning and all of a sudden Christian blurts out in his loudest voice, Mommy that boy only has one leg!!!!  I will give him credit for knowing how to get my attention!!   From where I'm sitting, I can't tell if the boy is missing a leg or not, but I'm really not wanting to debate it right here either.  I call him over and am speaking very softly and very close to him, explaining that we shouldn't stare and we wouldn't want to hurt that boys's feelings by making a scene about it.  Then all of a sudden he gets this horrible look on his face and starts backing up waving his hand in front of his face, clearly not interested in what I have to say.  Then in his even louder voice says, "mom, did you brush your teeth this morning".  I just want to say for the record, I did brush my teeth but clearly I needed a little more freshening this morning, and now the entire waiting room at Dr. Sullivan's office knew it.

To add insult to injury, two cavities for Big C, and one forming for little C.

Happy birthday to me

I'm 40, holy crap, how did that happen?????  I don't feel 40, I don't think I look like I'm 40, although the guy at the grocery store who asked me if my kids were my GRANDCHILDREN obviously thinks I do.  I swear that actually happened!!  It really does seem like the last ten years have absolutely flown by and if my birthday party was any indication of how my 40's are going to be, then let's get started because my birthday weekend was nothing short of FABULOUS!!! 

My sweet husband planned an amazing girls weekend.  Here's the rundown....... It all started Friday morning when we were picked up by a car and whisked away to the airport to catch our flight to LA.  Roxanne, my niece Megan, and Christine were all in attendance.  When we arrived in LA, we had just enough time to throw our bags in our room and then we met with a celebrity stylist who took us to some boutiques in Beverly Hills.  One of the places we stopped was the Betsey Johnson boutique, Meg's favorite.

The girls found some fabulous new dresses.  I can't wait to take Caroline to this store when she's older.  It is so fun and so girly.  I found a great new handbag and some beauitful clothes, but I was so busy trying them on that I have no pictures.  Trust me the shopping trip was a success.  Friday night we just grabbed a quick bite to eat and headed for the hot tub, to soothe some tired feet.  Saturday we started our day in the spa.  Hot stone massages and facials for everyone.  I got a little extra special treatment with an aromatherapy bath.  It was like heaven on this earth, I didn't want to move!!  Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, a little tray appears with a card and a jewelry box.  You ask what could be in the box?????? 

 

A beautiful diamond tennis bracelet!!  It doesn't phograph that well, but trust me it is beautiful and it matches my ring perfectly.  The girls and I toasted with champagne and strawberries and were off for more shopping adventures.  Now first let me say, I would have preferred to wash the massage oil out of my hair before heading to the most famous street in California, but we had no time.  We did a very quick get ready and then headed out to Rodeo Drive.

 

Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Tiffany's, you name it and we did it.  No time to waste, we had exactly one hour before our car picked us up for dinner and this time we had to wash our hair!!! 

 We spent a lot of this trip with bad hair because the whole trip was a sprint from start to finish, but we made up for it Saturday night.

Dinner at Maestro's, it was divine. Gorganzola mac n cheese, filet, creamed spinach and heavenly cosmopolitan's, yum!!!!  When we were leaving we heard the host say that two of the grammy nominees were coming for dinner, bummer that we had to leave, but the night was young.  Meg and Roxanne planned the rest of the evening, and all I can say is it ended at 4AM.  If you want pictures, you'll have to take a look at my birthday book!!  Don't ya wanna see?????

Randy, you planned the perfect birthday bash.  I was surrounded by great friends, I went shopping, was pampered and absolutely spoiled rotten.  Thank you honey, I couldn't have asked for more.  I love you.