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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Parents of the Year

First of all I need to request that you do not report us to the authorities. Second, I must say that I am so glad that these children won't remember some of the awful things we do to them. We have discovered Cooper can be quite helpful around the house. He takes dirty diapers to the trash in the garage, sweeps the floor, washes the car. And what is really awesome about it is he is not old enough to request money...free child labor!

We both got a little tickled when Maggie held her own bottle the other day. One more thing she can do for herself. She has to grow up some day. Get to work baby girl! BTW: she is sleeping 7-9 hours every night (knock on wood). We are so grateful we make her hold her own bottle.



Clearly she loves the new hair piece. And yes, I knew she hated it and I did it anyway knowing she'll never remember this as long as I destroy these pictures. I'm a little sorry but I mostly love it.


This one really breaks my heart. We went to a family reunion last weekend and there was a water slide/moonwalk thing. Cooper loved it (and was the youngest kid by more than three years to try it and do it himself). We lathered him up with sunscreen for first session. After lunch, he went out again and we did not reapply. I literally could kick myself and have cried big tears with him. I gave him this super sensitive skin and I should know better. I am so glad he won't remember this. And I will NEVER forget to reapply again! Poor Boy!




She doesn't hate all the bows. Thanks for the outfit Brinkley...we love it.






3 comments:

Papa Randy said...

Very cute pictures. I seem to remember my children doing those kinds of things for free. Then the day came they reqested a dime or a quarter. Boy has inflation set in. I paid my youngest $10 to do the dishes the other day and it was worth it, because it was my turn. MJ may not have liked the bows, but we sure did. We sure miss you guys and ca't wait for you to get here. Cooper and MJ Come to papa. Love Mom and Dad

The Mansfields said...

Poor Cooper :( I noticed Lillian holding her bottle the other day as well...guess we have 2 little independent gals! I would love to trade ribbon with you-I'm still figuring out how to make them but its so fun to play dress up! I got those socks as a gift but I think you can get them at trumpette.com

Jackie S. said...

Poor Cooper! Ouch! That is pretty bad! I am thinking Grant will be the same way...