It is that magical time of year again, where we wish you all a Happy Holiday Season and share our greatest quotes of 2019!
New Years Eve 2018 - Uncle Stan uses an anatomy book to explain to Isaac how they will be placing screw in his leg to secure a tendon. Isaac looks right at him and says “when you pass away do they get the screw back?!”
February - Recently we adopted 2 kittens. While tucking Sam into bed he sweetly strokes my hair as he often does and then says, "before we had kittens, I thought your hair was so soft. But after petting the kittens soft fur, your hair just feels like cardboard."
February student lead, parent teacher conferences: Sam had a project to make a video commercial for a destination from a book he enjoys. The idea was to encourage tourists to come visit. He made a 2 minute video about the attractions of.... Tornado Alley.
We had eaten McDonald’s quickly in between conferences for dinner. I reminded the boys not to burp in public. Isaac said “oh we burp all the time in Miss Jerzyk’s class. I think she likes it!”During Isaac's conference he starts with, “Lemme tell you about my subtraction problem, it’s more pleasant”
February - I was asking Mike which wall I should install toothbrush holder on, Sam helpfully offers “you should probably put it in the bathroom.”
February - Isaac taking about mistletoe, “mom what’s that plant at Christmas with like the shoe for kissing?”
April - Nerge school nurse called to tell me about Isaac walking into a door divider at school. Apparently he showed up in her office, declaring "I banged my skull!" She said he was probably the first kindergartener to ever come and tell her that.
May - we jokingly talk about how big/fat/fluffy our longer haired cat, Lily, has gotten, Isaac says “she has a fluffy heart too.”
June - Isaac “when my butt gets itchy, I fart.”
June - Isaac asking Sam if he will get married one day “Sam will you be single or double?”
June - Isaac was eating breakfast with Mike, who had Frosted Flakes and talked about how he had them as a kid. Isaac asks if they were an older, classic version way back then.
July - playing uno at lake, smack talking Sam says Bamma does too many cross word puzzles and her "brain is probably criss crossed!"
July - Sam talks about evolution of humans, "first we were savage cave men, then in the 70s we were all fancy, now we are savages again."
July - Sam and Isaac lost lawn scissors somewhere in the yard. The next day I had to remind them several times to find them and how dangerous it was to have them out there if the landscapers come or if they are running around out there. Finally, I ask Sam if he found them. He says "Yep!" I say, "OK. Bring them in." Sam and Isaac look around blankly. Sam: "Now I have to re-find them."
July - Josh was joking with Isaac about being lost in the ocean in Mexico and being eaten by man-eating sharks. He pauses and asks about “what if it’s a woman”
August - Sam asks Isaac “do you know about fact families?” And Isaac says “is that when families talk about the facts?”
August - Shared by Bamma: So Isaac is asking how Pops and Jojo are related to me. I explain the concept of a sister in law by saying that if Sam got married Becky (Sam chose the name) would be Isaac’s sister in law. Isaac’s response??? “I am going to be single when I grow up so I have more time to party with my brothers”
August - As I clear out my iPad in preparation for school, I discover some of Isaac's internet searches. He is a pro at using dictation in order to add text. Some of his searches include:
"my heart is pumping so fast and i was shaking and i think I'm going to pass out."
"i can't type anymore due to the stuff."
"my vacation feels that's going to go blurry."
"i'm on my bed and i feel this disease"
"it's too bad i sleep with my eyes open"
"actually don't sleep, i sleep with my eyes open."
August - On the Friday after the first week of school, I get a call from the school nurse. She shares that Isaac has been in her office every day this week with one complaint or another. Her favorite: "he told me his bursa sac in his knee was a bit achy."
October student lead, parent teacher conferences:
Outside 1st grade, there are several "my hero" projects hung up. Most have mom or dad. Isaac has “a scientist, because he protects us from the acid”
October - Noah was giving me the judgey side eye about my caffeinated drink. I jokingly say “you don’t know me, you don't know my life!” Sam says “actually we live with you, we know you.” Noah adds “we ARE your life.”
October - Sam was struggling with math but pushing thru after dinner. Hard stuff, pre algebra. He was really trying to hold it together. Noah came over and asked Sam what he takes for lunch. Noah then proceeds to pack Sam’s lunch for him, saying, “I know math can be hard sometimes.”
November - Isaac "most trees contain dead animals, when the animals die, their bodies produce nutrients for the trees. So you can say a tree is made from dead animals."
November - Sam asks me, "mom what’s that disease when you are afraid of small spaces?" (Claustrophobia). Isaac, without missing a beat says "small pox."
December - On a Sunday afternoon with the Bears game on, Mike sits down on the couch next to me and asks, "how are you doing?" I smile at his sweetness and reply, "a little tired, but ok." He chuckles and says, "I meant in fantasy, how is your fantasy football team doing?"
December - Mike pays the kids allowance as he does each week for chores. He doesn't have enough singles for Sam's allowance, and needs $5 change. Sam brings him literally $5 in coins.
December - Sam and Isaac discover they can talk to each other through the vents from the first floor to the second floor. In order to test this out and try other vents, they start yelling "yo mama" jokes to each other through the vents.
So, that's our year. It's been another good one! I hope you and yours are all happy and healthy and spending time with those you love! See ya in 2020!
