The Things They Sayhttp://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:56:24 +0000en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.8.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Full NamesMiriamMon, 30 Nov 2009 03:52:07 +0000http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/2009/11/29/full-names.html158669:1556897:5942511When our kids are in trouble or we need to get their attention, we use their first and middle name - Kennedy Brooke, McGuire Don, Zachary Dixon, and Chloe Jane.  The other day, Chloe picked up a piece of paper and put it in her mouth.  Zach immediately said, "Chloe Don (last name)!"  Everyone laughed and laughed.

Apparently we use McGuire's full name a little too often (more for the getting attention, not because he is always in trouble!).

]]>http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/rss-comments-entry-5942511.xmlFootballMiriamMon, 30 Nov 2009 03:50:10 +0000http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/2009/11/29/football.html158669:1556897:5942504As we started our drive home from Utah, Rich turned on the radio to listen to the BYU - Utah game.  Kennedy quickly responded with, "Dad already watched football this trip.  Now we have to LISTEN to it too?!"

My thoughts exactly! :)

]]>http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/rss-comments-entry-5942504.xmlScary...MiriamMon, 16 Nov 2009 01:06:29 +0000http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/2009/11/15/scary.html158669:1556897:5814469Zach picked up a movie case and immediately screamed.  He then looked at me with huge eyes and said, "Whoa, that scared me momma!"  (The movie was Barbie Rapunzel)

]]>http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/rss-comments-entry-5814469.xmlColor of eyesMiriamTue, 20 Oct 2009 20:12:06 +0000http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/2009/10/20/color-of-eyes.html158669:1556897:5560209Today I said to Kennedy:

"Ken, I think you might have pink eye so you need to be really careful and wash your hands every time you touch your face."

To which she replied, "Let me check!" She ran to the mirror, examined her eye very intently and said, "No mom, my eyes are still green!"

Don't worry - she is on medication for that now and will not be out of the house until it is taken care of!

]]>http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/rss-comments-entry-5560209.xmlSweet BoyMiriamTue, 01 Sep 2009 19:58:35 +0000http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/2009/9/1/sweet-boy.html158669:1556897:5055570I was rushing around trying to clean up the house this morning as Chloe was taking a cat nap and the boys were playing cars.  I looked over and McGuire had climbed up on the couch and was quietly sitting there.  I asked if he was okay and here is the rest of our conversation:

McG: "Yeah, I'm okay.  Will you read to me?"

Me: "Um, yeah just a minute" (I REALLY wanted to finish getting stuff done since Chloe was asleep)

McG: "Mom, when you read to me will you read me the scriptures?"

How can you turn that down?  I dropped what I was doing and sat down to read.  McGuire would choose the chapter and let me read for a little bit and then take the book and find a new place he wanted me to read.  We jumped all over the place but it was fun.

 

]]>http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/rss-comments-entry-5055570.xmlTurning into a teenagerMiriamTue, 01 Sep 2009 04:44:15 +0000http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/2009/8/31/turning-into-a-teenager.html158669:1556897:5051346Kennedy's comment as she was looking out at the rain clouds while we were driving to our ward party:

"If it rains on me I'm going to totally freak out.  I mean TOTALLY FREEEAAAKK OUT, mom!"

]]>http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/rss-comments-entry-5051346.xmlOverheard...MiriamMon, 31 Aug 2009 05:14:24 +0000http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/2009/8/30/overheard.html158669:1556897:5043718Kennedy to McGuire (while playing house)

McGuire, you be the baby and I'll be the human!

]]>http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/rss-comments-entry-5043718.xmlFunny...MiriamSun, 09 Aug 2009 22:51:34 +0000http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/2009/8/9/funny.html158669:1556897:4855474Kennedy:  Mom, I sharpened this pencil all by myself!

Mom:  Wow, good job!

Kennedy:  I AM pretty excellent aren't I!

]]>http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/rss-comments-entry-4855474.xmlYou know it's time to shave when...MiriamMon, 09 Feb 2009 04:57:55 +0000http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/2009/2/9/you-know-its-time-to-shave-when.html158669:1556897:2991885Your 18 month old rubs his hand on your leg and says, "OOOOWWWW!" and repeats the process until you can successfully redirect his attention!

]]>http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/rss-comments-entry-2991885.xmlThinking AheadMiriamMon, 26 Jan 2009 03:36:35 +0000http://richandmiriam.squarespace.com/the-things-they-say/2009/1/26/thinking-ahead.html158669:1556897:2906425From Kennedy:

"Mom, I know what I am going to ask Santa for Christmas next year.  My own cell phone so I can call you while I am at school."

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