Easy- You're too young for "Muffin Slacks"

I don't know what you're talking about. This little boy does NOT have a large head. Take this muffin, for example. It's actually SMALLER than Zane's head! I think I've proven my point.

You're a Fraidy Cat. What? Didn't you hear me? Are Fraidy Cat's ears too tiny?

Humor me as I explore the dichotomy (don't panic- it's just a word) of a little girl I like to call Sadie. There are 2 sides of this girl I'd like to discuss, although there are many layers to this One. The first is her FEARLESSNESS. She wants to win. She has her goals in mind, and she WILL make it happen. Lately her and Deano have been having bike races around our yard. The track is circular. As they approach the first turn, Deano will undoubtedly let off the pedaling and coast around the turn. He's been hurt before and thank you very much he will have no part in that if he can help it. Sadie on the other hand, will sacrifice life and limb. There will be no letting off the pedals, that's for wimps. She will do whatever it takes to be victorious in the end. She wins EVERY time. Deano's pride is broken. I don't know why he keeps agreeing to race her. I don't have any pix of their races, but these photos of a recent soccer game at Mombee and Grampa's house illustrates my point.

"Mine, ALL MINE!" (An evil laugh follows)

"Get out of my way, Zane. This is serious business."

"I warned you what would happen if you didn't let me have the ball. Rules, Shmules. Where is it written that I can't touch the ball with my hands?"

Sadie's opponents are left in ruins.


"I'm the ultimate winner! Woo Hoo!"

The flip-side is her FEARFULNESS. This is the little girl who is afraid to buy her lunch from the cafeteria, because she is scared that the lunch aid will tell her she has to eat something off her plate that she doesn't want to. The little girl that would rather get all the problems wrong on her work at school than raise her hand and ask her teacher to explain. You can hurt her physically, but please don't hurt her feelings...that's just too much to bear. Not sure where she gets these characteristics, must be from her dad. Just sayin'.

He's so cute I could just lick him!

Contrary to popular belief, I do have more kids than just Deano. I have been feeling bad that the last few posts have only been about him...so I have repented and promise to be an equal-opportunity blogger for all the kids. Today is Gizbert's turn.

Since he is "Zane the Train Man" we got him this train conductor hat for Christmas. He loves it so much. Whenever we are going somewhere he always says, "Wait! I have to get my hat!" He wears it wherever we go. You'd think this obsession would have rubbed off by now, but it's still going strong! What a cutie!