You're a smart girl

"Here, Mom. Here's my baby. Hippos is a baby"
"Here, can you hold him?"
"Hey, you can read him this big book"
"Macy, I'm trying to work and hold Hippos. Could I maybe work and hold Hippos and you read the story?"
"No."
"What do you mean, No?"
"You do it."
"You're a smart girl..."

Not that I'm denying it, but really!?

The girls and I are home on a sick day today...it's been very trying at times. Every time I try to pick-up the phone and talk to someone, there's a MAJOR catastrophe...one that requires much screaming and both of them being held...then, pinching and needing hugs independently.
Oh, the trials of the working mom.

At lunch, Macy added a special feature to the day by painting her milk cup with blue yogurt. She mushed up her cheese stick and chicken and made pasty paint with the yogurt. Thanks, dear...I needed one more thing to do today...

...i will survive...i will survive...why is that song in my head?

Happy 4th of July!

Excitement for this weekend started on Thursday when we went for a walk, came back, I was walking with Jorey across the back yard when I saw Macy ducked down by the slide. I went over to discover her - butt to the neighbor's house - peeing on the grass. We can't be bothered to go in the house when we have to go?! I think she's confused from the last day at the park where there was no potty and we peed in the grass by a tree - it took just long enough for Jorey to crawl through dog poop...yes - it was sweet. So, she peed on her shorts - we took them in and she walked to the front of the house in her undies - Adam (her new neighborhood crush) came over on his 4-wheeler and Jorey was holding onto it when it started slowly backing down the driveway - she slipped and fell and had a fat lip and blood gushing from her mouth. I had one crying and bloody and one doing a booty dance in her panties...it was pretty silly.

The excitement didn't stop there. Friday, we went down to the Blooming Prairie Parade to walk with Korky - we love to show our support for his quest to take over the world of politics. Of course, we got there with about 15 minutes to spare, but that's just our style. :) We went to Kork and Mitz's house after the parade to do some swimming (please note Norah's mighty 5-pound diaper - seriously...go Huggies!) - Also, please note her boots with diaper ensemble...it was really priceless. If you don't know who Norah is, she's Kork and Mitz's kid - they're expecting another in November. Have mercy!

Ken was getting Dive-bombed on Saturday - we had a swallow nest under the deck and he had to mow the whole yard with his tennis racquet. Little did he know that the neighbors across the street, Tara and Brian, were watching from their porch and laughing at him the entire time! I'm not fabricating when I tell you that he was shouting at the birds as they continued to swarm..."This is my house!" I was so proud.

We had a BBQ on Saturday and that was fun - many friends and family members were able to make it over and we were able to chat with a bunch of neighbors that we didn't know. So, it was a good time. I got to bed about 5 hours before Ken so I was feeling much better today. Now, though, exhaustion has set in and I must surrender.

Enjoy the week!

who IS the best friend

Macy has officially reached the sassy little girl stage. She's been telling all of us that she's our best friend and that we're her best friend.
At night, when I put her to bed, we'll say prayers and she'll whisper, "you're my best friend" as she snuggles deeper into the covers and smiles the biggest smile. How foolish of me to believe this fate would last...quickly, our 'best friend' status was removed the first time I told her not to do something. Yet, this best friend thing has really stuck and she squints up her nose as she says it. She was able to spend a night with Orange Gramma last weekend where she informed her that she was her best friend. Then, when she came home, she even told me "Gramma and I are best friends. You're not her best friend. I'm her best friend."
This morning at daycare, we went to put her picture in the "I'm here board". I asked where she wanted to put her pic because Maddie and Gracie both had their pics in there with slots next to them. She went back and forth for a couple minutes before stating that she was going to put it next to Gracie's (while whispering...) because we're best friends.
ha. I shake my head as I think of it. It's an amazing to watch her growing and discussing her most treasured friendships.
I hope to get some pics up, soon. There is much other news. Jorey is finally walking non-stop. She put on about 3 miles in the street tonight just walking to each neighbor and trying to get run over by one of the bikes or motorized cars flying down the road. :) --Oh, and I almost forgot to mention that our Sunday visit to the park resulted in Macy having to go potty, there was not a port-a-pot, we went behind a tree. I set Jorey down, helped Macy, looked up and found Jorey kicking her leg while doing the "bear walk". (note: we were at the dog park/playing park in rosemount so Reg could run) - she had crawled directly through a fairly fresh pile of dog crap - we luckily had a full pack of wipes to get it off her and were able to stay and go to Wal-Mart - hey, even with her dog-doody leg, she probably smelled better than I did (sans shower--why bother?!)

Well, I hope you're all having a great week. ttfn

A Birthday and a Wedding!

Well, it seems like it wasn't that long ago, but it was the 8th when we celebrated little Jorey Bear's 1st birthday. My porky pie is already 1 and we had the whole family over. Orange and Yellow Papa, All the aunties and uncles...even auntie Sara was able to make it. The only one we were missing was Kara...and that was just a little far to drive for the BBQ.

She got great presents from everyone (as always people were far too generous with the gifts), had her own cake, which she would only stick her finger in while looking at it like it was from outer space. We all thought she'd do some damage, though she is dainty about her bulkiness and she did NOT want cake all over her hands.

Macy and Dad found a frog in the back yard before the party started. His name was 'ribbit' and he was released back into the pond after the party.

Jorey continues to boycot the walking. She's really taking it to extremes now that we know and have seen her walk across the entire living room.

Macy seems to be the ticket. She likes to walk to her way more than she likes to walk to the rest of us. But, we know she'll get there when she's ready. I don't mind babying her for a little bit. She'll be up and running before long and won't want me to ever snuggle her again.

We walked in the Medford Parade with cousin Kory on Friday night. He's running for state representative and he had to rock the crowd. I have to say I almost teared up a couple times just with the whole idea of him going for what he wants and the sacrifice his family will make to get there. It seems strange to say this about someone who is older and many times (not always) wiser than me, but I'm so proud of him for just doing it. He looked like a natural out there shaking hands and waving to the crowd...I just hope that we have some wonderful results. I guess statistics show that only 10% of people will win the first time they run for office. So, that makes the odds even less - Democrats aren't often voted for in that area...but if anyone can do it, it's Korky. Here are some photos of the event. One good thing I know is that we don't need to be there right on time next parade (good thing for our family of chronic tardiness.)

Well, we prepare for another busy week, but I get to golf on Friday at the Peacock Open - the Wendy Jans-Huxford memorial golf tournament at work. Natalie, Nina, Molly and I are a team. We're sure to take home a prize.

And, the jazzy info you've all been waiting for...we need to give a kick and a yell for Aunt Heidi and Kyle. That old dog "finally did it" (as it was put to me by Heidi herself). He proposed and she said YES! So, we have another wedding. The date is set - November 14th, 2008. So, hopefully, Macy and Jorey will have a cousin in October of 2009. (give or take a couple weeks)

The link

So, the link was off and I didn't give you the info needed to get in.
e-mail: wendyfry3@gmail.com
pw: reginald

Daycare Website

The daycare started a website to display up-to-date photos of the kids on. I looked at it and discovered that there is a photo of Liam (Macy's boyfriend) and one of Jorey with the biggest smile I've ever seen.

I've added a link on the right side of our blog.

have a great day!

Vertigo: Not fun

So, I've heard of the ailment but never had to experience it before. It's no joke. I have felt wasted for 3 days, now. I love that feeling for a few hours, but I can't be driving or doing anything with this darn stuff. I really hope that's what it is and that our friend Kirby, the Dr., is correct when he tells me I'll be fine in a few days. I slept most of the day away yesterday. Ken has helped me with some exercises to feel better and help it go away, though, I'm not certain they are working. Though, today I feel like I'm just a little bit buzzed and not wasted. I can walk down the stairs and around the house without feeling like I'm going down. But, there's this never-ending feeling of the world spinning around me. Due to the fact that I've had a sore neck for a couple weeks, I'm heading to the chiropractor today and will hopefully be cured. [though, it's not likely]. I hope I can get better because I have plans tomorrow to see Gully and get wasted for real!