Caleb, he's so funny!

Caleb was asking where we were when we were driving down in the cities, and Terry told him we were in Minneapolis. After a few minutes, Caleb said, "We are in mini apples?"

Terry was teasing Caleb a bit, and Caleb said, "Dad, that isn't very nice, you say I'm sorry to you." Terry (while laughing) said, "I am sorry, Caleb." Then Caleb said, "OK."

He is super hilarious when he is singing Skiddamarinki dinky dinky, Skiddamarinki do...

**My best friend, Jennifer, took this photo of Caleb~Isn't she amazing??

Look what I can do!!

This is a picture of Madelyn's flexibilities! My best friend snapped the great photo!

Nine words women use

(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. (2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house. (3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine. (4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It! (5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.) (6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake. (7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say you're welcome. (8) Whatever: Is an angry woman's way of saying go away! (9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's wrong?" For the woman's response refer to # 3.

Contests!!

Will blog for shoes is having a Dove Shampoo and Conditioner for Bye Bye Fry. Just leave a comment on their post between now and Friday, September 21, sharing what wacky thing(s) you’ve done in the quest for “Hollywood” hair.

5 Minutes for Mom is having some great contests! They are giving away the book : Beyond the Mommy Years. They are also giving away a Toddler Coddler and a Kids car organizer. Contest ends on Tuesday, Sept. 25th. They are also giving away a Chicco Stroller! Chicco is also running a contest during the month of September — They’re giving away 30 Strollers in 30 Days! Chicco is a high quality Italian brand and the Ct 0.1 stroller that 5 Minutes for Mom be giving you is a premier stroller in their line. Hurry, contest ends Sept. 28th. You have until Monday, Oct 1st to enter their Dyson giveaway! Dyson is helping to find a cure for Breast Cancer.
They have created a limited edition, oh-so-fashionable Pink vacuum and they are donating $40 from each sale to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Pinks & Blues is giving away a Peyton Manning Pro grip football. Enter this contest by Friday, September 21st. They are giving away 3!

Two Moms in a blog are having a big birthday blog contest! Here are the prizes right from their blog:
* A fabulous make your own stuffed animal kit from FunOnTheArk.com valued at $20.00
*3 month gift subscription to Menu Planning Central $60 valueMenu Planing Central is the premier all inclusive Menu Planning Website Online.They also offer an excellent complimentary Menu Planning Basics Report free at http://www.menuplanningcentral.com/order/go.php?r=242
* A gorgeous leatherette photo book that you make from your digital birthday photos compliments of photomemoriesalive.com valued at $50.00
* 10 handmade thank you notes provided by FunEvents4Girls.com valued at $20.00
That’s over $150 worth of prizes! Eeeeek! Spread the word!
But here’s the best part! Everyone who officially enters the contest will receive a $5 coupon code toward a free animal from funontheark.com Contest runs until September 30th!

Because I must blog is having a Chicco stroller giveaway! Leave a comment about what the Ct 0.1 stoller should be called...be creative! Enter by September 21st! So hurry!

Lille Punkin Reviews is giving away an adorable sling! They have quite a selection to choose from at Comfy Joey! Check this out! I know Maddie would love me even more with this wrapped around her! Contest goes until September 24th!

Thirteen wonderful smells of Fall!

1. Fall leaves
2. Fresh cut wood
3. Firewood burning
4. Rain
5. Pumpkin Pie
6. Pumpkin seeds
7. Caramel apples
8. Apple Pie
9. Cool, Crisp morning air
10. Turkey
11. Leaves burning
12. Hot Apple Cider
13. Hot Chocolate

"I see you!"

Kids are funny

Yesterday, I asked Caleb a question. He wasn't looking at me, and he didn't acknowledge me, so I asked the question again. He said, "I'm thinking."

I was nursing Madelyn on the couch today. Looking over at Caleb...guess what my little toddler boy was doing? He had his stuffed kitty to his chest and says, "Do you want to nurse?"

Caleb didn't want to go to bed tonight. He fought and fought. Well, during one of the yelling for Dad episodes, Terry opened the door and got after him. Terry took his "pack-pack" (back pack) and set it aside. Then Terry left the room. A few minutes later Caleb was yelling for Dad again. Terry walked in the room, and Caleb said, "That wasn't very nice, Dad." Terry asked him what wasn't nice. Caleb said, "That wasn't nice to take my pack-pack." **He is so cleaver.**

WOW~

God has so richly blessed us by giving us kids. He really works through them...to "get" to us. Know what I mean? Lately, Nathaniel has been praying for the kids on the bus that speak bad language. Wow! That is so very awesome...aren't we to pray for others? He is such a missionary sometimes. This is his first time really riding buses, and I pray that he stays strong in his faith and convictions. He also prays for his brother and sister to come to know Jesus someday.

We were driving down the road, and Caleb said, "Mom, look at the sunset over there." Terry then asked him, "Who made the sunset, Caleb?" Caleb said God made the sunset. Then Terry asked him who made him, and Caleb said, "God made me special."

Woo Hoo...I won!

Pinks & Blues had a Back to School contest give away and they had 10 winners. Guess what? My name was on the list! I am very excited! Thanks so much for this contest Pinks & Blues, and thanks for picking me! I am truly grateful!

Attitude is everything...

There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in
the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.
"Well," she said, "I think I'll braid my hair today?" So she did and
she had a wonderful day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head. "H-M-M," she said, "I think I'll part my hair down the middle today?" So she did and she had a grand day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head. "Well," she said, "today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail." So she did and she had a fun, fun day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head. "YEA!" she exclaimed, "I don't have to fix my hair today!"

Attitude is everything. Have a Good Day!
Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly.......
Leave the rest to God
~Author Unknown

Thirteen word plays for lexophiles

1. I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me.

2. Police were called to a day care where a three-year-old was resisting a
rest.

3. Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He's all
right now.

4. The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference.

5. The butcher backed up into the meat grinder and got a little behind in his
work.

6. To write with a broken pencil is pointless.

7. When fish are in schools, they sometimes take debate.

8. A dentist and a manicurist fought tooth and nail.

9. A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.

10. A thief fell and broke his leg in wet cement. He became a hardened
criminal.

11. Thieves who steal corn from a garden could be charged with stalking.

12. We'll never run out of math teachers because they always multiply.

13. When the smog lifts in Los Angeles, U C L A.

Contests galore!

Pinks & Blues is giving away a Vintage A-B-C Onesie (size 6-12 month) from Jenny Norene Design. They also have the Hanes Kids back to school giveaway for 10 lucky readers.

Mums the Wurd is giving away a $100 gift certificate to Natural Pod's online store! Natural Pod makes natural products ranging from the baby stages to school-age children. Are you tired of all the recalls with the lead problems, and do you worry about what your kids put into their mouth? I am! Check out the Natural Pod website, and then enter this contest! I would love to win! Enter by September 19th.

Two other great contests that Mums the Wurd is having is: 1) a give away of $150 e-certificate so your child can be the most happenin' kid in school-or daycare with Zutano clothes! They've got sizes from newborn to 6T! This contest ends September 30th. 2)TeeWit would like you to stop by their site and do some shopping. They are generously offering one lucky Mums the Wurd reader a $50 eCertificate to their online shop! This giveaway will end on Tuesday, September 18th.

Mom4Life is giving away a Blush Topless Undershirt. It is like a tube top for your belly and can be worn before, during and after pregnancy. Use it to make any top nursing friendly or to add extra length for low rise jeans or for a fun layered look. Available in 14 different styles and in sizes 0-22+. Enter to have a chance to win by TODAY, Wednesday, September 12th at Midnight! So hurry!

5 minutes for Mom is having some great giveaways: a Gigi Blanki , and a Go Wireless With Our Rocketfish Giveaway. This is a sleek, slim-design wireless keyboard and mouse combination lets you leave behind the wires while you surf the web without compromising performance.
It even acts as a Bluetooth hub so that you can transfer files to other Bluetooth devices (such as your digital photo printer).
*Don't forget these:
Superdumb Supervillian is having a Giveaway! The Learning Tower on her blog. The Learning Tower is a stable place for kids to stand safely while helping you in the kitchen or wherever. What a great motivation for kids!
And Mod*Mom has many contests going on: enter by september 15:dyson :: pink vacuumsparkability :: infant transportation systemcadaco :: ultimate magic show sets (5)boon :: feeding products.
is having a La La lingerie contest give away. La La Lingerie offers lingerie, costumes, jewelry, hosiery, pasties, swimwear, clothing and shoes. There will be two prizes awarded! Contests ends Wednesday, September 19.