Harry Potter, Harry Potter, Harry Potter!

Around here, that's all we talk about, watch, play, dream. Brett is obsessed! Over spring break, ABCFamily had the first 5 movies on. I DVR'd them so he could watch. Of course, I thought we would watch them once or twice. I was so very wrong. We have watched them all (all 5 of them) at least 4 times. We have to watch at least one every day. At this point, I'm thinking I should just go buy the ones we don't already own or I'll never have enough DVR space again.

We now own a LEGO Harry Potter Quidditch set - bought with his own birthday money. So we play that while watching Harry Potter.

I'm not saying this is a bad thing. I love Harry Potter. Love the books. Love the movies. Love the imagination and creativity it took to create this wonderful world of Wizards & Hogwarts. And I love that I get to share it with my little Harry.

My only concern came today when he told me (in complete seriousness), "Mommy, I need a new wand - a REAL one - so I can do real spells and make things float and stuff." Will he be crushed when he figures out that's not possible?

Big day for my Big Boy

It was 5 year old shots day for Brett today. I wasn't sure how much warning to give him. I mentioned something last night, very casually, making light of the whole thing. He asked a little bit. We moved on. This morning we trooped off to the doctor. Dr. G, of course, was impressed by our little Mr. Personality. But then again, why wouldn't he be? Brett took deep breaths, walked heel-toe, ran "super fast" down the hall - did all the tricks he needed to do. Then it was time. He was very brave. Had to have a finger stick for blood. Handled that well. Talked to the nurse the whole time. Dropped his pants for the shot in the thigh. Only said no & covered his thigh with his hand once. Took that one like a little man too. Quick shot to the arm, watching the whole time. Not a whimper or an ouch, nothing. The nurse left us a pee cup, papers and walked out of the room. That's when it started. A pout of the lip. A quiver of the lip. A big crocodile tear sliding down his cheek. When I asked him what hurt, his leg or arm. He shook his head and said through tears, "My Finger". Awww, my poor, sweet baby :(

Do you have the fever?

Overheard from other room today:

K:Brett, do you have Bieber Fever?
B:What?
K:Do you have Bieber Fever?(with more emphasis)
B:Do you? What is it?
K:(frustrated) Yes! Do you like Justin Bieber?
B:(simply) I like his music, but I don't like him.
K:Why don't you like him?
B:I don't know. I just don't like him.
K:Cause he gets all the girls. (giggle)
B:What?
K:Never mind. (giggle) Have you ever met Justin Bieber?
B:No.
K:Then how do you know you don't like him?
B:I don't know. Have you met Justin Bieber? (innocent & highly inquistive)
K:No.
B:Then how do you know you do? (again, simply stated, no saracsm)
K:(exasperated) I just do! I have Bieber Fever!
B:Oh, then I do too.

What a Beautiful Day!

Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!
Sitting Bull

Breakin' - Spring Breakin' that is

After all the work on Monday to start off our break, we got to have some fun time. Monday night, Katelyn had a friend spend the night. Lots of playing, laughing and movie watching.

Tuesday afternoon we headed to CoCo & Poppa's for loads of spring break fun.

There was card playing, puzzle assembling, checkers

Looney Toons watching

joke telling, scary bear story telling, tongue twister talking

Dancing - wild & crazy dancing

cooking, baking, tons of eating

Lots of playing, running, swinging, fire building and most important grandparent bonding.

Spring Break has begun!

Spring Break officially started yesterday. This is what we woke up to

SNOW!?! Are you kidding me? It was just 65 degrees yesterday. This was not the way we planned to spend our break.

So we did some spring cleaning instead. Look how excited they are about it

We started with this

Kate & I got started on her room. Brett was supposed to be starting on his. He decided to do this instead.

Then he would go to his room & bring back all the things he was playing with. I told him if he was going to do exactly what I told him not to do to quit doing it right in front of me. So he went to his room & shut the door - so I couldn't see. Thanks.

Things were going slowly, but when Katelyn realized her friend didn't get to come over to spend the night until we were done, things picked right up. We finished her room about 3:30, just in time to go get her friend. Here is our finished project.

So while we were working hard on her room, this is what Brett did to his.

More stuff drug out and spread all over the floor - thanks again, Brett.

So by the time I got all of his done, it was bedtime. I had to take after pictures this morning because I was beat!

The best part of all this cleaning was the piles, boxes and bags of give away stuff I collected.

Whew! Now to get this to goodwill.

That's my job

Lots of snuggles and hugs and kisses going on around here this morning, making up for lost time I guess. Brett spent a long weekend with my parents and didn't come home until Monday night. I was gone all day Tuesday for clinicals. He had school yesterday. So today was make-up time. It doesn't hurt that it's cold again this morning so we keep each other warm. As we are sharing kisses & hugs and lots of "I love you, I love you mores", I say, "You are so sweet."

His response, "I know. That's my job."

Of course it is. And he does it so well.

Trying out

There is going to be a musical in April performed by the 2nd & 3rd grade classes at Norfleet elementary (Kate's school). She is so excited! I think we all know the songs and lines we've heard them so much. She is trying out today for King Leo the lion, the lead. I am so proud of her! She never even hesitated when we asked if she was going to try out. Of course she was and of course it would be for the lead. She said she'd be happy with any of the parts, which made me feel a little better about the results. She is such a performer and not a bit shy about it. Something so unlike me or her daddy at this age. Will keep you posted on the outcome - keep your fingers crossed!

some things never change

The neighbors have been gone for a little over 2 months now. It's been so quiet around our cul de sac. As the weather has gotten nicer, we've been able to get out our play things. This is the first time (ever) toys have stayed in the exact same spot we've left them and not gotten broken or destroyed by others (who weren't even supposed to be messing with them).

That changed today.

Logan came over today while his dad was working on the house. Katelyn tired of playing with him and came inside. I looked out & saw him swinging on the trapeze, jumping on the trampoline, kicking the soccer ball around. Within a short time, Steve saw Jenna(sister) beating the crap out of him in our backyard.

I guess it's good to know some things never change.

It's also good to know that they will be leaving soon and going back to their house & we'll be back to quiet cul de sac (after we go find the soccer ball).

Lines

"A kiss and a hug and a bucketful of love. That's what you get for loving me!" No wonder he gets away with so much.

Picking up a napkin that I folded in 4 he says, "Do you know what makes this special? It was folded by the most special person in all the world, YOU!"

"Sometimes you make me want to strangle you. Do you know how I'll strangle you? (he gives me a huge neck hug) I'll strangle you with my love." That one is a little creepy.

Where does he come up with these? I think we are in trouble, especially when he gets to be a teen. He's got more lines at age 5 than Curtis Floray (and for those of you who don't know Curtis, that's a LOT!)