Boys and their Bikes

I love having boys!

Last Tuesday we had friends over. We all went outside to enjoy the perfect weather. I watched as 6 boys rode around the driveway and up and down the street. They had so much fun and so did I. It was great watching them play "race car" and hearing them talk about how fast they had to pedal to escape the "fire breathing tiger". I sat there thinking how wonderful boys are. I hope I have a yard full of happy playing boys for years to come.

Oh and Yes the date stamp is wrong-- sorry. :)

Simple Pleasures

It has been a rough couple of weeks at the Johnson house. We have had some nasty sickies off and on, plumbing problems and the general ho-hums.

However today I learned the importance of simple pleasures.

Daddy's birthday is coming up so we left him behind on a secret mission to find the "bestest" birthday present. The boys were so so careful about what they picked. We had great discussion about needs and wants--. We talked about how sometimes when money is tight we need to get the things we need and save the fun things we want for later. I was feeling pretty good about the discussion. Both boys mulled it over for a few minutes and then Ian said "Mom, I think sometimes we should get both. Especially if it is birthday."

I have to agree.

After shopping for both we decided to reward our selves for the great birthday choices and stopped at the Target snack bar We split a popcorn and drink. You would have thought I gave the boys the moon--it is amazing how $1.50 can make a child's day. The boys were in heaven. What a treat.

Yes Ian, sometimes we should get both.

When Mom Is Sick

Yes, I admit my house can get pretty messy, but nothing compares to the disaster that ensues when Mom is sick. Ladies, I am sure you can relate-- the worst part of getting better is the clean up afterwards.