Hint-Dropper

Here is my conversation with Molly in the car today:
Me-"Molly are you excited about your Mardi Gras parade at school on Friday?"
MGM-"Yes. Are you going to be coming to my school? With all the other mommies and daddies?"
Me-"I sure am. And I can't WAIT to see you in the parade with your float. It's going to be so much fun!"

................LONG PAUSE...................

MGM-"Mommy--are you going to wear makeup?"

Okay-I get the hint...
This is the second time Molly has pointed out to me that I haven't been wearing much makeup lately. Last week she casually asked me on the phone while she was at Nana's if I had any on. I think my excuse of letting my skin "breathe" has lost its effectiveness. She is on to me now. And obviously afraid of my showing up at her preschool looking like I seem to be looking most days. Have you seen the hair commercial with the woman with all of the kids? Where she looks like a garbage collector? I feel like her. But for the woman on the commercial-all it takes is some kind of shampoo to revive her look. Really all I need is a WHOLE night's sleep and 15 minutes to myself during the day! Until that happens Molly Grace, I promise to at least wear makeup when your friends are around!

D-Day

Today was Molly's dentist appointment. She had been once before, but today they were actually going to work on her teeth. She was VERY unsure of the x-rays and was really excited about getting her teeth cleaned-until she got in the chair. Overall, she did great! A few meltdowns here and there-but they managed to clean, floss, and fluoride her teeth! What a BIG GIRL! She was very proud of herself. Especially when she got the Hannah Montana and Barbie stickers on the way out!

Lanie's Big Day!!

It's official...Lanie is rolling over! She has had many attempts, but today was the first day that she kept doing it over and over. I am so proud of her. By the look on her face, it looks like she's pretty proud too! What a cutie!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I have decided that it is one of my resolutions to do a post once a week. Not much has happened since the last time I posted. Molly and Kyle went back to school Monday after the long Christmas break. Having three at home was crazy at times to say the least...but I sure do miss Molly a lot during the day now. Lanie and Lindy have changed so much in the past two weeks. They are both smiling and laughing all the time. They spend a lot of time during the day "talking" to whatever is around. They have both found their hands and love chewing on them! I really think Lanie will be rolling over by next week. It's taking Lindy a little longer to build up her neck muscles so she really hates tummy time everyday--but she's trying so hard! Molly has been completely into her new toys. She names just about every Barbie and baby doll Molly Grace Machen (well, the ones that she says are cool). 2008 has been pretty uneventful so far. That's not a bad thing! I think 2007 was stressful enough for all of us. Still, we are so thankful for all of our many blessings. We pray that your families will have a blessed year with tons of joy!