9 lives

Things Eli has done this week:
1. Climbed onto Sophie's window sill and sat perched in the window like a monkey
2. Grabbed a banana peel out of the trash can and ate it
3. Shut himself in the kitchen pantry and gave his mother a heart attack when she couldn't find him
4. Opened the door to the garage, climbed down the step, and made it halfway down the driveway before his mother could catch him
5. Followed his sister out of the house and down the sidewalk to look for Daddy, who was in the bathroom

He is going to send us to early graves.

Good thing he's cute!

Memoirs of a child

We celebrated Mother's Day this year at my aunt's house. We have had it at her house for several years now. When I was a kid, all of the family celebrations were held at my grandparents house. Their house was built in such a way that the living room had two entrances; this made it possible to literally run circles through the living room, family room, and kitchen. I can't tell you how many times my sister and I got into trouble for doing that. The land their house sits on has several hills that are perfect for snow sledding or Radio Flyer riding. Two hills are separated by a creek with a bridge going over it that my grandfather built. I never will forget one summer when my sister and I were in the Radio Flyer wagon, screaming down the hill over and over. I was in front steering, and my sister was behind me, along for the ride. Every time we rode down, we made it to the bridge safely. Stacy begged me to let her steer just this once. Against my better judgment, I let her. I should have known the tragedy that was about to happen when we started down the hill and we were jerked back and forth by Stacy's God-awful steering skills (which she still has today, I might add). We were too far to the left upon approach. Everything happened in a split second, although it plays in slow motion in my mind. Driving up the bridge, the two left tires slipping off the edge, us toppeling over into the water. Let me tell you, an old school Radio Flyer wagon hurts like hell when it lands on top of you. I don't think we ever laughed so hard in our lives. Today, my grandparents are in their late 70's, making it difficult to do what it takes to prepare for a family get together. So, my mom and my aunt divy up the holidays at their homes. I always enjoy getting together with the family, but there's something about being at my grandparent's house that made it right. It's times like those that make me miss being a kid.


Ma and Pa Kelley

It's Too Nice Outside To Blog

LORDY LORDY LOOK WHO'S 40!

Why yes, that wonderful husband of mine turned 40 on Friday!! Staying true to myself, I've been making fun of him all weekend and pointing out to him that I'm still the tender young age of 29. The birthday extravaganza started on Friday evening with a trip to Outback, Steve's favorite restaurant. His parents joined us. On Saturday night we went to Kelly's Pub on 10th street. Steve's cousin Nikki, his friend Jeff and his fiancee Melissa, and his friend Scott went with us. We shot some pool and drank some beer. We left just before midnight due to the fact that we couldn't stop yawning and there were so damn many smokers that I thought my eyes were going to explode right out of my head. I suppose that I'm getting too old for the bar scene. Not to mention that we're usually asleep by 10pm! We did have a good time, though. Today, we had the family party. Some of Steve's family from Logansport came down and my parents and grandparents came as well. Steve's parents hosted. It was a good day to be with family. It would have been better if it hadn't been raining, but a good day nontheless.





Cousin Courtney with Eli

HAPPY EASTER!

We were at Wal-Mart yesterday and the photo center was kind enough to take pictures of the kids with the Easter Bunny for free! (click on the picture for a bigger view)

Poop and Jesus

So, Eli took a big ol' crap-o-la in the bathtub tonight. We were so close to being done, too. I had just taken Sophie out to dry her off, and Eli was just squatting, holding on to the side of the tub. I didn't even notice what he was doing until I heard his grunting. Hey, it sure beats the time he got out of the tub, ran into Sophie's room naked, and dropped a load onto her floor. Little Miss Sophia was NOT thrilled about that one.

Tonight when I was putting lotion on Sophie, she was talking about her friend Rachel (our next door neighbor/babysitter's daughter). She wanted to play with her tomorrow and I told her that Rachel went to Las Vegas with her mommy and daddy and brother. Sophie exclaimed, "and we're gonna go see Jesus when we are old!" She says the most touching things sometimes. Last night, after we said our prayers right before bed, she said, "that was a great prayer! Jesus loved it!" I still remember the time when she was just beginning to talk. We knelt down by her bed and I asked her if she knew how to start a prayer. She folded her hands together and said, "Oh my God." I've never laughed so hard in my life.

Steve and I bought a GMC Acadia yesterday. They are VERY nice. We get to pick it up Monday. The coolest thing about it is that it has the camera on the back, so when we're backing up, a little screen pops up on the rear view mirror and we can see if there is anything behind us. I test drove it last night and really wanted to drive in reverse the whole time because that's how fascinated I was. Steve vetoed that idea.

Sophie had her very first dentist appointment this week. She was such a trooper! I wasn't able to go, but Steve was sure to take lots of pictures and even a short video. She didn't complain at all and even wants to go back.

The best news of all: ELI FINISHED HIS LAST BREATHING TREATMENT LAST NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!! PRAY FOR CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH!!!!!