A Fabulously Flawed Life

This year I got smart and asked my sister, Lisa, to take the boys school clothes shopping.  Yep, it's time to outsource that experience. Here's the thing, I can't help but want my boys in tailored preppy shirts with a collar and streamlined shorts.  I have a problem dressing them older than baby Gap. I'm completely aware that my boys are almost young men and want to look a little more rugged and cool.  Therefore, I called in reinforcements and had my sister give then each new looks for school. She did a fantastic job!  Not only did they have the best bonding experience with their Aunt but they love their new looks.  I'm thinking this is a tradition I could get very used to.  It made getting ready for back to school a breeze! Thank You Lisa!  You're the best!

One of the things we love to do as a family is make cookies!  It's become quite the addiction for us lately.  Right now, it's the only thing I don't mind cooking.  {{evil laugh}}

The last two weeks of summer was a bit stressful because we found out that both the boys schools got new principals.  {{sigh}}  The reason this is a big deal is because I had already met with them the end of last year to insure fabulous teachers. Yes, I'm "that" kind of mom.  My boys need a specific kind of teacher to ensure a successful year. Not the best teacher according to reputation, but a teacher with specific personality traits.  I believe whole-heartily that you've got to set your child up for success!  This is one of the ways I do that. It was a little stressful, but it all worked out and the boys have the right teachers that can work with their specific needs. Since Davis is going into 6th grade, this will be his last year in Intermediate school.  He has a full schedule this year with Honor Choir, playing the french horn in band, Scouts, and Karate. He's already started having that snarky tween attitude. {{said lovingly of course}} ...

This is what happens when Daddy gives the boys full access to the toys in the attic.  {{sigh}}  Normally, I only let them have one bin at a time.  I think the reason is obvious. HA! It ends up being a lot of clean up, but it also becomes a day of full imaginary play! It's like their creativity is unleashed and they spend hours in their own little world.  Today they made spaceships out of their laundry and toy bins. It makes me so happy to see Davis' influence in their play day.  Since he's on medication, I only get rare glimpses into his creative brain these days.  Although there's no doubt he needs it,  it's nice to see the creativity flow from him and how he creates these over-the-top experiences with his brothers. Today the mess was worth it!

Dylan loves Macaroni and Cheese.  Yep, the boy can't get enough of it.  Anyone who knows me IRL, knows that I hate to cook.  I'm terrible at it! So you can imagine how many times we have Mac & Cheese.  Since you can't nuke it - not very often.  HA!  Therefore, Dylan took it upon himself to learn how to cook.  Talk about impressive.  Now he can have his favorite dish anytime he wants.  {{evil laugh}}

It was Dress Up Day over at our house the other day.  Gotta love it!

We were invited to join the Wildside Bloggers Reunion at SeaWorld San Antonio. We absolutely love SeaWorld and I have an obsession with fellow bloggers. So we jumped in the car and headed out for all the festivities. We were greeted with cake and ice cream and photo ops with Shamu. Fabulous new friends were made and I got to see several of my Twitter friends again.  It was completely delightful. We didn't get a suit this time because we were staying at the hotel with all the bloggers.  This caused a sleeping arragment delima.  Where was the 3rd child going to sleep?  I tried to get Drake to sleep in the bathtub full of pillows, but unfortuantely it was a no-go.  We ended up making a bed on the floor for Davis.  Not to self: Do yourself a favor and be sure we have a suit at all costs!  Must have 2 beds and a couch.  Must have a door so the kids can fall to sleep while Jason and I watch a movie alone.  Must set up family f...