The daddy is in

Tonight Brannon and I were having our nightly conversation with him on the john and me perched on the edge of the tub.
Brannon: Mommy, you need to have that white part cut off of your toes. (He means I need my toenails cut and yes I agree they need some serious tending to. Maybe I see a pedicure in my future... hardly.)
Me: Well, I guess I will cut them later.
Brannon: No I think Daddy needs to do it... he's a DOCTOR.

I guess I need to let Daddy know what his job entails.

Blast from the past

Do you all remember Pop Rocks and slap bracelets? Brannon got a slap bracelet last week from a fall carnival and has had so much fun with it. I do however remember why they were banned from schools when we were kids... they HURT! He also got some Pop Rocks from a birthday party today. I usually don't encourage candy eating in kids for obvious reasons but if you haven't watched your kids try Pop Rocks for the first time I highly recommend it. It's pretty entertaining!

On the subject of food

Do any of you with boys ever sit and wonder how much food your kids will consume when they are teenagers? The shear volume of food Brannon puts away amazes me. Reports from his teachers at school have always been: 1.) He's a good sleeper 2.) He's a great eater. He is a legend among the teachers at daycare. This is not necessarily something I'm proud of but it's just the way it is. The only times my child has ever thrown up are not from being sick but from purely overeating. Sad I know. Here is a running tab of today's menu: oatmeal, Cheerios with milk, goldfish, cake, ice cream, (extra goldfish that he asked the mom for before we left the party), cheese, waffle, PB&J sandwich, apple. Not to mention the milk, juice, and water he washed it all down with. Keep in mind this is all before 12:30 nap time! It has me wondering what two boys (or more) will do to a kitchen and your wallet when they get a little older.

Obsessed with Diego

When Brannon finished his oatmeal for breakfast this morning he looked up from his bowl and said "Delicioso". I don't know if it is good that he is speaking Spanish or if it lets me know he is watching WAY too much Dora and Diego.

Typical

It's really cold in our house this morning. Brannon, of course, is running around in only his underwear. I am dressed in socks, long pants, and a sweatshirt.
Me: Brannon, I am really cold. Do you know anyone I could get to snuggle me to get me warm? (Hint, hint)
Brannon: Uhhhh.... Daddy?
Thanks a lot!

Phone etiquette

Brannon loves talking on the phone. He knows all the numbers in my speed dial and who they belong to. He usually talks on the phone on the way home from school most days (unless he can't get anyone and then he will sadly talk to me). Yesterday he was talking to his MeMe and I was reminding him of a couple of things he had done that day that he should share with her. He put his hand over the phone and in the sweetest voice said "Mommy, I'm talking on the phone and you're not supposed to talk while I'm on the phone." Then he went back on with his conversation. I guess he was listening when I gave him that lecture the day before. I guess I'll have to start practicing what I preach!

Other pictures from the weekend

First pumpkin carving experience.

Birthday parties are exhausting!

Birthday present from Angie. He wanted to write Taylor's name.