Remember my previous post about the girls who swarm Dylan? I tried to just take a picture of Dylan but they wanted to be in it also.
From left to right: Spirit, Dylan, Nadia, & Tierra
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Funny....
I know I've been absent for a while. It started out with my laptop going haywire. I took it to have it repaired but I was told to wear black cause it needed to be buried. A few days later I bought a new laptop but I've been lazy to be honest. However, I want to start out with funny things Dylan has said and done.
1. On Monday evening on the way home from school, Dylan said, "Mommy, the lady at school says we get to wear our school t-shirt and jeans tomorrow. Oh yeah, we need to bring a canned good too!" I said, Ok, but I'd already set out our clothes for the week so I didn't think about it. Well, yesterday morning, I gave him his clothes to get dressed; however, once I went in the kitchen it hit me that he wasn't wearing his t-shirt and jeans. So, I told Dylan he'd have to change clothes. Once we got to his room, he said, "Mommy, what's happening to you?" I said, "What?! What are you talking about?" He replied, "You keep forgetting things." I said, "Dylan, what have I forgotten?" He said, "You forgot about Sparkle Day." I said, "What was a boy like you going to wear on Sparkle Day-nothing!" He said, "Well, what about today?" I looked at him like seriously?! He forgets what I tell him in less than 1 minute. SMH......
2. My brother and Dylan's dad spoil him whenever they see him. So, he has a habit of asking for toys whenever he knows they're coming or around. He always has a good reason why he needs them to but I don't fall for it. Tonight, I explained that he does not need anything. He has more than enough and he needs to quit asking people (he doesn't ask everyone) to buy him things. He said, "What about the Indian children?" I said, "What Indian children?" He said, "The ones that don't have any toys?" I said, "What about them? You're not asking for toys for them." SMH.....always tries to play me!
3. One night while watching the news, a Vesicare commercial comes on. On the commercial, they're describing the basic symptoms. After it goes off, Dylan says, "Mommy, I need some Vesicare because I'm not feeling well." I said, "Dylan, what symptoms do you have?" He said, "They said if you're not feeling well & I'm not." I said, "I'm pretty sure you don't need that."
4. Last Tuesday was the first day back from Christmas vacation, Dylan woke up that morning and the first thing out of his mouth was "I wonder if my friends missed me." I said, "Well, even if they didn't, you'll be ok. It's no big deal." Normally, when he arrives to school, a group of girls flock to him, screaming his name. This morning was no different. Before they could reach him, he sticks out his hand and says "Wait, did you miss me?" They start talking and telling about their break and he said, "Well, did you miss me while I was on my vacation or NOT?" They said, "YES!" Another mom was there and she knows him very well. She asked, "Dylan, are you a celebrity?" I just shook my head and left. I thought Dylan, the school was closed last week, everyone was on vacation.
5. While in Sears, I see a $12 watch that Dylan could get me for Christmas. I said, "Dylan, what are you going to buy me for Christmas?" He said, "I don't know yet." I said, "Well, I'd like this watch." He said, "I don't think so, this is expensive. You know expensive means it costs a lot of money. So, I don't know if I can buy you that watch. I'll have to see. I looked at him and said, "Seriously?!" As though, I wouldn't be the one buying it........
6. He's obsessed with my hair. He doesn't want me to wear my hair in a ponytail. He just likes me to wear it down. Well, this week I've been wrapping my hair up before going to the gym. After gym, I go to pick Dylan up. Tonight he asked me, "Why have you been wearing your hair like that when you come to pick me up?" I said, "I've been going to the gym and this helps my hair to look good. You don't like it?" He said, "Well, a little but I like your hair down cause it looks better." SMH.....
1. On Monday evening on the way home from school, Dylan said, "Mommy, the lady at school says we get to wear our school t-shirt and jeans tomorrow. Oh yeah, we need to bring a canned good too!" I said, Ok, but I'd already set out our clothes for the week so I didn't think about it. Well, yesterday morning, I gave him his clothes to get dressed; however, once I went in the kitchen it hit me that he wasn't wearing his t-shirt and jeans. So, I told Dylan he'd have to change clothes. Once we got to his room, he said, "Mommy, what's happening to you?" I said, "What?! What are you talking about?" He replied, "You keep forgetting things." I said, "Dylan, what have I forgotten?" He said, "You forgot about Sparkle Day." I said, "What was a boy like you going to wear on Sparkle Day-nothing!" He said, "Well, what about today?" I looked at him like seriously?! He forgets what I tell him in less than 1 minute. SMH......
2. My brother and Dylan's dad spoil him whenever they see him. So, he has a habit of asking for toys whenever he knows they're coming or around. He always has a good reason why he needs them to but I don't fall for it. Tonight, I explained that he does not need anything. He has more than enough and he needs to quit asking people (he doesn't ask everyone) to buy him things. He said, "What about the Indian children?" I said, "What Indian children?" He said, "The ones that don't have any toys?" I said, "What about them? You're not asking for toys for them." SMH.....always tries to play me!
3. One night while watching the news, a Vesicare commercial comes on. On the commercial, they're describing the basic symptoms. After it goes off, Dylan says, "Mommy, I need some Vesicare because I'm not feeling well." I said, "Dylan, what symptoms do you have?" He said, "They said if you're not feeling well & I'm not." I said, "I'm pretty sure you don't need that."
4. Last Tuesday was the first day back from Christmas vacation, Dylan woke up that morning and the first thing out of his mouth was "I wonder if my friends missed me." I said, "Well, even if they didn't, you'll be ok. It's no big deal." Normally, when he arrives to school, a group of girls flock to him, screaming his name. This morning was no different. Before they could reach him, he sticks out his hand and says "Wait, did you miss me?" They start talking and telling about their break and he said, "Well, did you miss me while I was on my vacation or NOT?" They said, "YES!" Another mom was there and she knows him very well. She asked, "Dylan, are you a celebrity?" I just shook my head and left. I thought Dylan, the school was closed last week, everyone was on vacation.
5. While in Sears, I see a $12 watch that Dylan could get me for Christmas. I said, "Dylan, what are you going to buy me for Christmas?" He said, "I don't know yet." I said, "Well, I'd like this watch." He said, "I don't think so, this is expensive. You know expensive means it costs a lot of money. So, I don't know if I can buy you that watch. I'll have to see. I looked at him and said, "Seriously?!" As though, I wouldn't be the one buying it........
6. He's obsessed with my hair. He doesn't want me to wear my hair in a ponytail. He just likes me to wear it down. Well, this week I've been wrapping my hair up before going to the gym. After gym, I go to pick Dylan up. Tonight he asked me, "Why have you been wearing your hair like that when you come to pick me up?" I said, "I've been going to the gym and this helps my hair to look good. You don't like it?" He said, "Well, a little but I like your hair down cause it looks better." SMH.....
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Visiting with Friends
My friend Taz moved to Maryland earlier this year. She also had a baby girl, CiAiris, on July 6th. Dylan & I had yet to visit so we decided to drive up and spend some time with the two ladies. This gave Taz an opportunity to have a little me time and also to see how Dylan would react to a baby. Dylan was pretty helpful! At times, a little too helpful but overall he was a lot of help. I nicknamed her CiCi months ago so that's what Dyl & I call her. CiCi was amazed by Dylan, she would just stare at him constantly. LOL!
As for me, I still have the touch! We didn't have any crying fits which surprised her mom. I do need to improve on my diaper changing time, I was extremely slow. I remember being much faster with Dylan caused he'd spray me in the blink of an eye. Otherwise, I LOVE the baby smell! She was a great baby and we enjoyed visiting them, but I can hold off a little while longer before giving Dylan a sibling. :) BTW, Dylan said he'd like a baby sister, baby brother, and a baby cousin. Yeah right, he doesn't like to share me with his classmates.
Here's your upside down pacifier CiCi
Sooo cute!
As for me, I still have the touch! We didn't have any crying fits which surprised her mom. I do need to improve on my diaper changing time, I was extremely slow. I remember being much faster with Dylan caused he'd spray me in the blink of an eye. Otherwise, I LOVE the baby smell! She was a great baby and we enjoyed visiting them, but I can hold off a little while longer before giving Dylan a sibling. :) BTW, Dylan said he'd like a baby sister, baby brother, and a baby cousin. Yeah right, he doesn't like to share me with his classmates.
Dyl reading CiCi a book
Here's your upside down pacifier CiCi
Sooo cute!
"Will this girl be still?!"
Bedtime
Bedtime
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Earning Your Keep
It was a Saturday afternoon, Dylan played soccer earlier that morning. I gave him his lunch, turned on the tv, and decided I must cut the grass. Uggggh! Don't sleep on my yard! It's a LOT of work plus I have a push mower. So, it takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to mow both the front and back. I'm mowing the grass when Dylan runs out and says "Mommy, can you give me some chips?" I look at him like he's lost his mind. My thoughts are "Do you not see me doing anything? I'm out here trying to get this done and you're asking me about chips?" I ignored him and kept on mowing....well about five minutes later he comes and asks me again.
I suddenly had an epiphany. As a child, my parents were never outside working while I watched tv inside. Also, since Dylan isn't taking this work seriously maybe he would if he was out here with me. I went inside, turned the tv off, and explained to Dylan why. Oh he cried and whined. That made me even more irritated. I told him that it was selfish to ask me to stop what I was doing when I asked him what he needed/wanted before I went outside.
I told him to change his clothes and shoes and come outside to help. He had an irritated look on his face. I told him he'd better fix his face or that would be bad for his business. Bad for his business could equate to no tv for the rest of the night or next two days. It could be more things included. I gave him the rake to get up the excess grass and leaves. He ended up doing a good job. He became very helpful and was constantly asking "Mommy, can I help you with this? Mommy, do you have anything else for me to do?" It turned out to be a good afternoon but I think he's learned that he might not want to do that again. Plus, that's going to be the rule from hereon, do your part. Everyone has a role and he's no different. He can do small things to help out.
Raking up grass-yeah the rake's bigger than him
Monday, November 7, 2011
Small Trip
We took a trip to the Midwest last month. Part of the trip included visiting the City Museum, Aquarium, and the Zoo. The Aquarium was a big disappointment. I envisioned the Atlanta Aquarium but it was more like an Aliceville Aquarium. We walked in to the scent of birds and water, not very welcoming. They did have some cool animals though, like stingrays, sharks, snakes (UGH!), sea turtles, and etc. However, we viewed the entire Aquarium in less than an hour. Somewhat shocking! In the City Museum, there was this massive slide that descended from the 3rd floor to the bottom floor. Of course, Dylan HAD to try it!
The slide was creepy looking to me. One of my friends even commented that it looked like a sewer (LOL) but a child, especially my child, loves a thrill. So, we had to go on it. Dylan ended up going on the slide 3 times, the last of which was on his own. He enjoyed every bit of it. Afterwards, Dylan played outside with other kids. Followed by a short visit to a local park. We ended the night by attending a high school football.
Elephant
Bear?
Anteaters
Two Headed Turtle
The slide was creepy looking to me. One of my friends even commented that it looked like a sewer (LOL) but a child, especially my child, loves a thrill. So, we had to go on it. Dylan ended up going on the slide 3 times, the last of which was on his own. He enjoyed every bit of it. Afterwards, Dylan played outside with other kids. Followed by a short visit to a local park. We ended the night by attending a high school football.
On Saturday, we visited the zoo. The zoo was awesome! We saw all types of animals and ended the day by riding the train across the zoo. All on all it was a good weekend! Over the summer, Dylan asked could we go to see the Statue of Liberty. My parents told him that I'd been before and he wondered why he didn't go. Ahhh, you weren't even thought of back then! So, we'll see, I think it'll be a while before we take that trip-I'm not sure he can appreciate it.
Dylan trying on a mask
Elephant
Bear?
Anteaters
Two Headed Turtle
Shark
Stingray
Sea Turtle
Albino Turtle (creepy!)
Playing around at lunch
Dyl & I getting ready to ride on the slide
Us going down
Dyl getting ready to go alone
Us at the Zoo
Stingray
Sea Turtle
I can't remember what this is-a shark?
Albino Turtle (creepy!)
Playing around at lunch
Dyl & I getting ready to ride on the slide
Us going down
Dyl getting ready to go alone
Us at the Zoo
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Fantasy Football
Can you believe I'm playing fantasy football?! Actually, this is my second season doing it. My girlfriend and I are the only girls in an all boy league. So, we hear a lot of smack and some sexist jokes. Nothing we can't handle and we (ok I) LOVE to talk smack when we win. For those of you who don't know how fantasy works, you participate in a draft and select players for each position. You also select backup players. Each week, you setup a lineup of players who score you points based on how well they play. Last year, we absolutely sucked and finished in next to last place. This year, we're in the running to make the playoffs. Since I was in grad school last year, I couldn't devote time to it like I wanted to. This year, I'm watching ESPN, reading news on NFL.com, watching the games-you name it, I'm doing it. It's crazy! However, that's what the men do-they live, eat, and breath football. So, I have to do some of that! Stay tuned to find out how we perform as the season progresses.
Day of Fun
Yesterday was a day out for us. When don't we have one? Yeah, I know. Dylan asks on weekends "Where are we going?" On weekdays, he knows we're getting up for school and work but the weekends start out slower. I would sleep in if I could but Dyl is up and about by 7:30 at the latest. I decided to take Dylan to see "Puss in Boots" this week since he's been doing well in school and at home. So, we left home around 9:45 a.m. to see the 10:30 show, it was PACKED!
After that, we attended the Hampton University vs. Howard University football game. Our friend Kevin had tickets to the game, so we met him there. It was cold yesterday and sooo windy, so I loaded up everything I thought we'd need. It felt like I was traveling with a newborn! I had Dyl's coat (bulky), hats, gloves, and two blankets. Then of course at the game, Dylan acquired more stuff to carry around. A girl walked up and gave him a pirate sword, he received a Hampton U football, some other type of toy, a hotdog and chips (that he didn't eat completely). I hate to waste food so I kept it covered up until he was ready to eat it. Was Dyl watching the game? Not really, he was always intrigued by the cheerleaders. He played around with his toys and randomly walked down to talk to us.
I was so thankful Kevin was there, he took Dylan to the bathroom at least 6 times! Then whatever Dylan wanted to do, Kevin would take him to do it. All I did was enjoy the game and the halftime show. I realized that I miss college! :( We ended the day by stopping at Sweet Frog for yogurt. Soo yummy! Dyl fell asleep around 8ish since he didn't get a nap. We had a long but fun day!
Dyl with the Hampton Pirate
Hampton's Band
After that, we attended the Hampton University vs. Howard University football game. Our friend Kevin had tickets to the game, so we met him there. It was cold yesterday and sooo windy, so I loaded up everything I thought we'd need. It felt like I was traveling with a newborn! I had Dyl's coat (bulky), hats, gloves, and two blankets. Then of course at the game, Dylan acquired more stuff to carry around. A girl walked up and gave him a pirate sword, he received a Hampton U football, some other type of toy, a hotdog and chips (that he didn't eat completely). I hate to waste food so I kept it covered up until he was ready to eat it. Was Dyl watching the game? Not really, he was always intrigued by the cheerleaders. He played around with his toys and randomly walked down to talk to us.
I was so thankful Kevin was there, he took Dylan to the bathroom at least 6 times! Then whatever Dylan wanted to do, Kevin would take him to do it. All I did was enjoy the game and the halftime show. I realized that I miss college! :( We ended the day by stopping at Sweet Frog for yogurt. Soo yummy! Dyl fell asleep around 8ish since he didn't get a nap. We had a long but fun day!
Dyl with the Hampton Pirate
Dyl & I
Howard's Cheerleaders
The Scoreboard
Hampton's Band
Eating ice cream at Sweet Frog
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