Another tooth...

I know I got a little sappy when Nicholas had his bottom two teeth pulled...first tooth lost, etc. But he actually lost his first real tooth yesterday!!! It wasn't pulled out, it actually was wiggly and fell out. (Well, my mom pulled it out while she was babysitting, but it wasn't pulled out by a dentist.) I wonder if other parents get as excited about these things as I do? I guess I'm excited because I remember what it felt like to lose my teeth as a kid. I LOVED having a loose tooth and the tooth fairy coming...I loved it all! It's fun to share those little moments with your kids, knowing how they might feel. I guess I think about it more too because it's just another sign that he is growing up. He is turning into such a sweet, caring little boy. He is so intuitive and thoughtful of others, all while being hysterically funny and witty. It's so awesome to have such a wonderful little guy! Now....I need to go put a little moo-lah under a little boy's pillow. :)

Dirty Rug

We have been needing a new vacuum for quite a long time. Ours leaves stuff all over the floor after we have gone over it 3 or 4 times. Ridiculous. Anyway, we had gone waaaay too long without vacuuming when Maggie commented on one of the rugs by the washer and dryer. She said to me, "Mommy, that rug is dirtier than a groundhog on Sunday!"

After asking her to repeat herself, just to make sure I heard correctly, I laughed so hard! I was baffled because I have never in my life said anything like that. I know Mark hadn't...where could she have heard that from??? I just figured probably from TV somewhere.

Then it occurred to me...could this child have inherited "Markisms?" Seriously! I know that Mark has always been known for his quirky sayings but could it be possible that it can actually be something that is passed on to your child??? Oh Lord. What have we created?