Grrrr... and Things I want to remember!

I was just about to post the pictures for Halloween when I was told by blogspot that I've used up all my picture upload space and now need to purchase more.  What the!  Anyone have a similar problem?  What did you do???

In the meantime, since I have bread in the oven and need to kill time and stay awake, I have had a few funny quotes and stuff from my kids that I've been meaning to add.

Carter:  That boy.  What to do with him?  He is the sweetest, most lovable little guy, and yet he can push my buttons like no ones business.  Oh man.  He's doing awesome in school.  He comes home with the best behavior in his class.  His teacher said she has no complaints or anything.  He is a pleaser.  Then he comes home and its a whole new Carter.  A I'm-sick-of-doing-everything-I'm-supposed-to  boy.  He won't take no for an answer.  He thinks he has the right to barter and debate and fight. HA!  Good luck with that buddy.  BUT... he'll still tell me dinner was the best.  He'll put on a show for the younger kids.  He'll clean up toys and help Derrick with anything.  He's a great big brother.  He's a charmer.  He has really taken off with reading too.  It's been nice having him read things to the kids or be able to read the shows on the TV. haha.  So my funny story of Carter is that when my brother Golden was visiting back in like August, Carter asked Golden if he wanted to see his booty.  Uhhhh.  Golden and I just looked at each other and then I was like, "what?"  Carter: "You know, my pirate treasure!!"  "Ohhhhh....yeah that makes sense."  I had a good laugh.  Carter is still into pirates.  Big time.  He has told me that when he grows up his name will be Jack Sparrow and that he will be an adventurer.  Yep.  Apparently Carter is just a little kid name.  Have at it.

Megan:  My little Megalove.  She is still as funny and stubborn as always.  She makes me laugh. She is my little sidekick in all things, and I mean ALL THINGS.  If I'm in the kitchen, she's in the kitchen.  If I'm sitting in one spot of the house, she's right there with me.  If I leave anywhere, she's screaming and crying and begging to go with me.  What can I say, the girl loves me!  I love it too.  She love pink, purple, and all things princess.  The other day I caught her talking to her imaginery Prince Charming. "Oh hi Prince Charming!  Do you want to hear my song?  "I love to dance, yes I love to dance, yes I love, I love, I looooooooooove to dance."  You like it?  Do you want to dance with me?  *little giggle*  Oh thank you Prince Charming."   -------Oh my goodness.  I about died watching her.  I think that day she also asked if Prince Charming could sleep in her room with her. Ummm... didn't know quite how to go about that one.  I told her a boy couldn't sleep in her room until she married one in the temple, even pretend ones, even Princes.  hahaaaa  She is in a co-op preschool with 3 other kids and she is learning so much.  I taught them a lesson on Recycling last week and ever since then she has been pointing out the signs to recycle everywhere we go.  Love it.  I love it all.  And I'm a big sucker for blue eyes.  LOVE.  My favorite misspoken words of hers are Popskiple (popcicle), Hopspipal (Hospital), and Deck (Derrick).

Derrick:  My little love boy.  He's getting older.  He's 21 months!!  He's teeth are coming in like crazy!  He is so happy.  I mean SO happy.  He is just such an easy child!  I don't know if it's his personality, or because I'm just used to little kids now.  It's probably the "third times the charm" thing.  He is a cutie and oh-so-sweet.  He is great and cuddly too.  I try to soak it in as much as possible, I really do.  He loves giving hugs and kisses to the whole family. He adores Megs and Carter.  Often times when Carter is at school, I'll come out of my room from folding laundry or showering or something, and I'll find Derrick and Megan sitting at the little play table in the middle of the room, having a tea party or pretending to eat or just chatting away. It is just so tender.  I'll just hide behind my door and watch them for like 15 min.  Derrick is finally sleeping in Carter's room, and almost every night, when I'm heading to bed myself, I'll go in and check on the boys, and Derrick will have a couple extra blankets, toys, and stuffed animals in his crib, thanks to him and Carter playing in there.  He likes to walk in between my legs.  Yeah, its super comfortable.  And if he's embarrased or sad or shy, he'll come and stick his head  in between my knees.  I don't know why. Derrick also likes to follow me everywhere.  The only reason I'm able to type this post is because he is in bed.  Otherwise this would not be happening.  Within minutes of sitting at the computer, you can find Derrick running to me and begging to sit on my lap.  My funny story with Derrick is this: Derrick doesn't let me shower in peace.  If I'm in the shower, he's moving the curtain back and forth, handing me water bottles, deoderant, toothpaste, or playing peekaboo.  It makes for a cold and long shower. SO...I often tell him to go find Carter.  It works everytime.  He'll say "uh-huh" and run off in search of him.  Why this works so well is this: I shower while Carter is at school.  hahahahaaaaa.  So yeah, this mean trick will give me about 10 minutes of shower time.  And yes, it's kind of mean/hilarious, but a mom's got to do what a mom's got to do.  Plus, it's just so darn cute to have him come back and say "Where go?"