The boys have a new game where they take the mattress off of Dane's bed, prop it on the edge of the bed frame and then slide down. They call this "doing California," which we figure comes from their image of California as the land of "sliding" sports such as skateboarding and surfing. When Nicole and I went to Disneyland, I sent the boys a postcard of Mickey Mouse surfing and "California" was emblazoned in big old letters so maybe that's where they got the reference. Whatever the source, California must be a raucous affair because every time we come up to check on the mayhem, both boys are red-faced and sweaty.
The boys have said some really funny "kid-isms" recently too. Here are a few of the good ones:
- Tonight I was so tired that my eyes were watering and Dane asked me if I had "a little bit of crying on my face."
- Last night, Dane asked me if he "could put on nail polish when" he "becomes a girl."
- The other day, Logie pronounced, "mommy, you have a big bottom." There was a bit of a lilting at the end so I could kid myself that this was really a question, but I'm not so sure. I really hope he outgrows these kind of comments before he starts dating.
Today was a particularly trying day since we were stuck inside due to the huge rain storm. The boys were very bored and causing all sorts of trouble that I'm trying my best to forget. We finally got to the gym later in the afternoon. As we were walking in, Logie picked up a discarded coke can from the parking lot and before I saw what he was doing, took a few huge sips. On entering the gym, he proceeded to throw up all over the floor. I'm sure the vomiting was from the sips of whatever was in that coke can, but after cleaning up the mess, I had no choice but to leave. Sure enough, Logie was as peppy as ever after the incident so I know it wasn't the stomach flu. Never a dull moment with these kidlets (or "kiddos" as people in Texas are so fond of saying).
The Wonder Boys
"Sister" or as she is now called, "Sisa-bon" (pronounced like Cinnabon)
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