Mommy, You're Fired

It was that time around here.

The boys were looking scruffy enough that the term "bed head" was more the norm in describing them than not. It was time for the dreaded opening of "De Hair 'Em, Scare 'Em," our family hair salon.

I usually prep the boys a few days before I actually do the cutting. I learned that if I just spring it on them one day, it does not go very well. Gradually warming them up to the idea that it was coming helps keep down the dramatics, and yes, there is always drama attached to hair cuts.

So this time when I brought it up, I told the boys that they could have someone else cut their hair if they want. Shawn immediately nixed that idea. Apparently, he likes to keep the torture in the family. Jason, however, gave this offer a lot of consideration.

And then he fired me--just like that.

Sigh. Where is the love with these boys? Jeez. :)

Daddy took him off to the sa-lon, aka SuperCuts, for a cut while Shawnie stayed and enjoyed a much subdued hair cut by me. (Yes, Shawn DID enjoy it. Sure there were tears, but they were tears of happiness at how great his mommy was making him look! I will believe nothing else so there.)

Daddy said Jason was nervous during his adventure, but he did so well!



Look at the length of this hair!

Get a squirt down.

 

He's not quite sure about it, but he's rolling with things.

I look good and I know it.

The best part is they gave him a sucker. Okay, fine. I suppose it is good that he looks pretty handsome and wants to go back again. What-evs.

Summer Bucket List #8 - Go Out for Breakfast

This weekend, the family headed out to IHOP to have breakfast...for dinner!*

Mommy and Shawn

Jack

Daddy and Jay

Jason got to combine two of his favorite things - red velvet cake and pancakes. I think he was in pure ecstasy for his entire meal. He couldn't even answer questions he was so focused on his food. :-)

Jack had a sampling of food from everyone else's plate. 

Shawn got to have some chicken nuggets and seasoned fries instead of breakfast. Everyone gets to eat what he wants -- that's the great thing about a restaurant!

This was our first experience out at a restaurant since sometime when the big boys were still in infant car seats. (Oh how I miss the days when you'd put them in a seat and they'd sleep through dinner!) Isaac and I were pretty nervous about how this was going to go. I won't lie and say things were perfect either. Contrary to the story the pictures tell, I have to admit that it was rough and not something Isaac and I are excited to do again in the near future. lol. Let's just say there was some yelling and some food throwing, but eating out is a learning experience. Now we know what we have to work on for the next time.

Hopefully, that next time will be easier on the big people and less...um, loud. Ahem.

*Who was I trying to kid that I'd want to go out early in the morning for food? Breakfast for dinner seemed like a perfect compromise. :-)

Summer Bucket List #17 - Get Some Ice Cream!

Today was a special day because...are you ready for this? It was National Ice Cream Day*!

Of course that meant we totally had to have ice cream.

And of course that meant that we totally had to have ice cream for lunch!

I have to confess that I thought they'd like it, but in all actuality they were pretty over National Ice Cream Day in about three spoonfuls and wanted their regular lunches. Sigh. I tried at least. I still think it was a fun thing to do anyway. ;-)

Daddy and Shawn eating their ice cream.

Jason thought his banana split ice cream was yummy.

Jack was all for ice cream for lunch!

He didn't care for the brain freeze for
lunch that came with it. Ha ha.

*If you didn't get the chance to click on the link above, you should take a minute to do so. We have some pretty crazy days to celebrate ahead. I am looking forward to the 21st (National Junk Food Day). Not sure what I'd do for the 27th though. Lol.

Cute Baby Saturday - Grump

Maybe he wasn't having as much fun as I thought...

I am so going to remember you making me do this.

but, even with his grumpy face he's cute. :)

The Video Speaks for Itself...

4 Year Old Observations

 

Jason (pointing to a picture in the drive thru): Dad, what in the world is that?! Is that a waffle, hamburger sandwich?!!

Daddy: Yep.

Jason: Ha ha that's silly!

Daddy: Yes Jay, that is very silly. :o)

Mostly Wordless Wednesday - 'Stache

Jason + Mr. Potato Head's moustache =

He totally pulls it off, right?

Maybe we've got the next Tom Selleck here!