| 008; 29 August, 1979 |
[29 Aug 2009|10:36am] |
Well, we've spent all summer debating it. Hogwarts or RLA. Jack Jr was torn himself: after all of my and Jack's stories about Hogwarts, he wants to go. But at the same time, he loves all the teachers at RLA (including his awesome uncle!), and I think he'd really miss the place. Not to mention that we would really miss him if he went off to Hogwarts.
Finally, Jack and I told him that it was his decision: he could continue going to RLA, or he could start Hogwarts. And he chose ghosts, moving staircases, and a giant squid.
Okay, so he decided this a few weeks ago, but suddenly I realised that it's three days until he's leaving.
( Warded to Ollie. )
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| 007; 1 July, 2009 |
[01 Jul 2009|12:11am] |
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| 006; 14 June, 2009 |
[14 Jun 2009|11:28pm] |
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Sometimes, I worry about the state of our future, when I consider the parenting tactics of some and the kinds of people that their children will grow up to be. And here I thought I had problems just because Mikey eats everything. I guess I can consider myself lucky that my kids are as awesome as they are. Oh, wait. I'm a horrible parent for teaching my children self-sufficiency, aren't I?
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| 005; 29 April, 2009 |
[29 Apr 2009|07:45pm] |
So, I think I've learned my lesson. No matter HOW AWESOME it seems, do not buy anything that smells like something kids like to eat. Not that Mikey ever restricted himself to things that smell like food before.
Thank Merlin that modelling dough is non-toxic. Mikey's lips, teeth, mouth, and tongue are all multi-coloured, though. He keeps sticking his tongue out at Ian and making him laugh.
Nobody can ever say that being a stay-at-home mum is boring.
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| 004; 12 April, 2009 |
[12 Apr 2009|10:38am] |
Happy Easter, everyone!
My kids are growing up. It kind of broke my heart just a little when Jack (Jr) asked me, very seriously, if the Easter Bunny really existed or not, because he felt he was old enough to know the truth, and then Gwen butted in by saying that of course the Easter Bunny isn't real, because how could one bunny hide eggs all over the world in one night (even with using magic), and bunnies don't lay eggs anyway. This is the same conclusion she came to at Christmas about Santa.
I'm nearly positive I still believed in Santa and the Easter Bunny past nine years old. At least Mikey wasn't nearby, and I asked Gwen and Jack to keep pretending for Mikey and Ian's sakes.
Can't I just keep my kids young and innocent forever?
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| 003; 31 March, 2009 |
[31 Mar 2009|05:51pm] |
Despite having been given a list longer than War and Peace several weeks ago from my darling soon-to-be-nine-year-old, Gwen has decided to completely change her mind from the variety of toys, books, dolls, candies, and various other potential birthday gifts.
My darling daughter has decided that the only thing she wants for her birthday is a dog. Jack and I have pointed out that between Ian and Mikey, she practically has a pet dog in her younger brothers, but I fear that she has inherited too much of my Ravenclaw-ness and didn't fall for it.
At least she's not asking for a pony. Or a castle. But still ... a dog. Ian's not even two years old yet, he's too young for us to have a dog around the house. Not to mention that having dog food and treats around will only give Mikey more things to try. Jack Jr. has declared that if we get Gwen a dog, he will move out of the house, because dogs are smelly and messy and drool too much and eat everything. Again, I pointed out that he has two younger brothers who do the same thing. He didn't buy that, either.
... anyone want to buy two kids? They're small, but young enough that they can potentially still be trained. Silencing charms on the girl will be done at an extra cost. The boy is neat and quiet and you'll hardly notice he's there, until he starts asking questions.
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| 002; 25 February, 2009 |
[25 Feb 2009|10:33pm] |
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Ollie, I just thought you would want to know that your nephew just ate your legs.
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| 001; 18 February, 2009 |
[18 Feb 2009|11:49pm] |
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Ollie! Dinner! Saturday! You WILL be there! I'll tell the kids to pester you at school if you dare say no.
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![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) theprofs | biography |
[17 Feb 2009|11:04pm] |
Is there life out there?
So much she hasn't done.
Is there life beyond
Her family and her home?
She's done what she should,
Should she do what she dares?
She doesn't want to leave,
She's just wonderin'
Is there life out there?( Read more... )
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