Update from Gabe's Doctors Appointment

Yesterday we went to Gabe's Doctors Appointment. It is amazing to see how much he has grown in the past year. Since his four year checkup he has gained 5 pounds and grown 4 inches. I was so excited because I sometimes worry about Gabe because he is so skinny. The Doctor thinks by the time he hits his eighteenth birthday he will be about 5'9. Nick was relived to hear that little tidbit because he is so worried that Gabe is going to be a "midget". The doctor was impressed with what he knows and was a little surprised that we did not send him to school this year....I still think we made a good decision on that one! Everything was fine until the Doctor mentioned the word "shots". We had told Gabe that he would probably get one or two shots but, when the doctor said he was going to get five shots... He was done being "brave". So, the nurse came in and we (the nurse and I) had to hold Gabe down for his five shots and he SCREAMED the entire time! The good news is that we do not have to have shots again until he is 11.. guess who won't be going to that appointment? ME!!! Plus, If we have to hold him down when he is 11 we might have other issues going on at that point.

KiKi, We have a problem!

Sophie's blanket otherwise known as "Ki Ki" has suffered a devastating injury. A HUGE hole, but Sophie doesn't seem to mind. "Ki Ki" will undergo reconstructive surgery this weekend when Nonna is back in town...I hope she makes it until then!

Snack Time

The kids had their morning snacks today and watched Scooby Doo. Since, I have become a little anal after cleaning my carpet, snacks are only allowed in the kitchen. So, the three kiddos figured out the next best thing...Works for me!

It's just a little shot..

Gabe will go to his five year check-up at the Doctor on Tuesday. Nick and I thought it might be smart to prepare him ahead of time for his visit...

BAD IDEA!!!

We explained to him that the doctor needed to check him out and make sure he was healthy.

We should have stopped there!!!

We then mentioned towards the end of the conversation that he would probably have to get a shot or two.

So, for the last hour before he went to bed we listened to him whine and cry (real tears) about going to the doctor's office.

I think the surprise factor when we got to the Doctor's office would have been the better option.

I know it's terrible that I took a picture of my poor little son in his misery but, it was a photo opportunity that I had to take!

Knock..Knock

Nick taught Ella a Knock..Knock Joke. It's not a funny joke but, it is absolutley adorable to hear her say it and then laugh hysterically after. It goes a little something like this...

Ella: Knock Knock

Whoever: Who's there?

Ella: Boo

Whoever: Boo Who?

Ella (her exact words): Why you crying?

Stay Tuned...

I know I have not posted anything lately...Our Computer is GHETTO! We are getting a new one...look for a post on Monday!

Our New Time Out Chair

Ella was being naughty so, we put her in our new time out chair...... On top of the Refrigerator! We won't have to worry about her escaping from the time out chair anymore! :)

(I am just kidding, the kids go to their rooms for timeout!)

Cheap Entertainment

Forget Chuckie Cheese....

How Long will a dozen latex balloons entertain three children?

THREE DAYS!

Works for Me!

Grilling....Maccarrone Style

I marinated Salmon all day with the hopes that Nick would come home and grill. He took the salmon plate outside to the grill, uncovered the grill, and then hit the ignite button. One problem, the grill did not ignite. So, we had to come up with plan B. We still grilled..... but on the George Foreman grill. I made Nick stay outside, I did not want our entire house to smell like fish. EWWW!