Recovery Mode

We seemed to have recovered from the drama of the other night. When I finally got her up Monday morning, Emmy said she was so tired because she had been up all night-she was so worried because she knew Jesus was mad at me for being mean to her. However, by the time I picked her up on Monday, she told me that she loved me "more than most". I suppose this is a good thing.

We went Sunday to a Rock and Romp and it was so much fun!!! Emmy had a blast!

Now, on to our past weekend. We got to hang with the Jacksons on Saturday after ballet. Solomon did a Small Fry Tri(ahalon) so we were so thankful to have such an accomplished athlete spend the night with us Saturday night. John even fixed him pancakes... in bed!... at 11pm! I sent Becca a text that poor Sol was wearing a Dallas cheerleaders uniform and they said that they were on the way. The next morning, Sol had to ride Emmy's Barbie bike. I knew he needed a helmet too but all I had was a Dora helmet. John said, "really? he's on a pink Barbie bike, with a Dora helmet and no pants? Thankfully, I didn't take any pictures.

I love this picture of Emmy and Rose discussing costume outfits. Rose's little fingers are spread in delight and excitement!!!

We went to Beale Street and the kids went to tip the band. Here is a picture of my peanuts....We went to get yogurt....Rose gave Emmy a pedicure....Sweet Rose in her princess outfit with her purse.My brilliant kiddos playing on the computer....Sweet girls with curls on the trolley.

OMG

I want to start this by saying that I am not happy with this behavior nor do I find it cute. But, I want to make sure that we remember these precious moments so that we may tell her about them when she is older.





Emmy was in a peach of a mood all day and no matter what we did to be the best parents ever, she was not happy, much less thankful. We went to get her new ballet shoes and then took her to Rock and Romp, this awesome kids thing held monthly in Memphis. There were so many people there with kids bands and kids independent films playing. Thankfully, there was also beer.





We got home and she was a little irky so I took her to her room and had her chill out for a while by herself. She seemed better so we kept on with our evening. On Friday, she told us all the kids in school knew how to tie their shoes and she had to learn this weekend. We were working on it tonight and she kept getting frustrated so John and I were both telling her it was no big deal but she just lost it. She yelled that we were stupid so I told her to go to her bedroom. As she was walking by me, she looked at me, stopped and picked her nose, pointed the booger at me and then wiped it on the dining room table. Moments later, I heard the shoes I left in her room being throwing down the hallway.

After I finally controlled my laughter (which she did not see), John said, "what in the world are we doing wrong here????"

I let her chill out for about thirty minutes and went to check on her for our talk. She sat in her chair "reading" and, in the words of Richie, gave me the fish eyes. I asked her why she did that and she told me she just didn't like anyone. No one. Alrighty then. I told her she could stay in her room all night then and when we got home tomorrow, she could come directly in there again all night. She didn't even budge--just that snarky look.

I am so afraid. Afraid of her being a teenager.

John said, "make sure you turn the lights off! I don't want anyone who doesn't like us using our power!"

Happy Birthday to US!

Ever since we were little, we always celebrated Neall and Daddy's birthdays at Grandma Jacksons together. Now, mine has gotten thrown in too and there is nothing more precious than these kids for a gift. Joy and Julia came by too and it was lovely seeing these monkeys play. Poor Rose, is always trying to keep up with them!!!! Sol dressed up as a Transformer and chased Princess Emmy and Princess Julia around the castle. Over and over. Emmy came over and said she was tired but when I felt her, she was dripping sweat. Poor Julia said that Emmy ran really fast and Sol was just tired of these girls! Aunt Becca let Emmy wear a maternity dress of hers once and now Emmy thinks it is her princess dress every time she is there. As soon as she walks in the house, she asks Aunt Becca for it.

I am still getting used to my new camera lens and missed a hundred fabulous shots. Very sad. :(

Forget Me Nots

A few more Emmy quotes that I don't want to forget:

--The other night, I suggested that Emmy and John have a daddy daughter date night and go watch the Smurf movie. She looked at me exasperated and said "But Daddy can't drive!"

--I do love the start of school with all the new school supplies. I have an obsession for pens and pencils and notebooks; I am sure it get it from Patricia. :) I got Emmy some new crayons and as we were coloring, asked "is there anything better than new crayons?" She thought for a minute and then said, "yes, princesses".

--As we got in the car yesterday for a day that hit 107 degrees, Emmy said, "it's crazy hot out here!"

The Girl's Gotta Rock

John played a show last week at the HiTone, a club near and dear to our hearts. Not only do we know almost everyone there but it was an all ages show that started at 8ish. I was seriously tempted to take Emmy Ruth to see her daddy (with ear plugs of course) but decided to take her to visit him as he loaded in instead. The girl with her favorite rock star in the world... Daddy.John says this picture reminds him of every show we went to as a couple. Me sitting on that turqoise couch ready to go!

Then we headed to swim lessons. We are so glad Emmy go to take from Miss Allison again this year. Its a far cry from the little girl last year that jumped out of the pool and ran down the driveway!!!!