Love this poem...

Wet Oatmeal Kisses

One of these days you’ll explode and shout to all the kids, “Why don’t you just grow up and act your age!” And they will…

Or, “You guys get outside and find something to do — without hurting each other And don’t slam the door!” And they don’t.

You’ll straighten their bedrooms until it’s all neat and tidy, toys displayed on the shelf, hangers in the closet, animals caged. You’ll yell, “Now I want it to stay this way!” And it will…

You will prepare a perfect dinner with a salad that hasn’t had all the olives picked out and a cake with no finger traces in the icing and you’ll say, “Now this is a meal for company.” And you will eat it alone…

You’ll yell, “I want complete privacy on the phone. No screaming, Do you hear me?” And no one will answer.

No more plastic tablecloths stained. No more dandelion bouquets. No more iron-on patches. No more wet, knotted shoelaces, muddy boots or rubber bands for ponytails.

Imagine…. a lipstick with a point, no babysitters for New Years Eve, washing clothes only once a week, no PTA meetings or silly school plays where your child is a tree, no car pools, blaring stereos or forgotten lunch money.

No more Christmas presents made of library paste and toothpicks, no wet oatmeal kisses, no more tooth fairy, no more giggles in the dark, scraped knees to kiss or sticky fingers to clean.

Only a voice asking, “Why don’t you grow up?” And the silence echoes: “I did”.

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Goodbye Soccer :(

Today was our LAST soccer game for both teams :)

Jonah had an early 8am game start, followed by a pancake party for the end of the season!!! The Green Beans had a great fun season for their first time playing soccer! Alot of funny moments & just seeing our boys thrive & learn the concept to play as a TEAM :) Yay Green Beans!!!! :)

My Hubby & Isaiah left the pancake party early so Isaiah can play his last last game at 10am. Followed by his team party held at Tops Burgers since it was down the street from their playing field, Bayside School. The Red Bulldogs had a successful season, playing their hearts out & just giving 100% in every game!! It was really fun & a bit competitive to watch your games! Great season Boys!!!!

Here is the Coach's gift for Jonah's Team we came up with:

We had all 8 players sign their name w their jersey number :)

Here is the gift we gave to Isaiah's coach:

A soccer ball w their team picture with a Thank You note to their coach!

And lastly for both assistant coaches, they get 2 free movie tix & some goodies :) They can either take their wife on a hot date or make it a father son date :)

I always enjoy soccer & the craziness fun it brings bc it's literally just a short 12 game & practice sport :) I'm just grateful my boys got to be in a positive environment & in a sport where they can enjoy some active time!!!!

Still debating to continue on to a winter sport or wait for the spring... Isaiah is super juiced for next year soccer & is asking to play tennis :)

We shall see :) Goodbye soccer & ur craziness :) until next year!!!!

Kiddy Krafts

I finally tried a homemade Gak/Slimy kinda thing recipe I saw on Pinterest that I have been dying to try :) < if you ain't on it, GET your tush on it!!!! >

It's sooooo EASY yet my boys are such hands on, they love love touching things. They love learning w their hands :)

Here's what u need:

- Borax: it's a powder all natural cleaning product that is used for many things! I got this huge box at Target for $3.24 in the laundry section :)
- Food Coloring whatever colors u want :) remember u can mix colors to make a color they don't have!
-Elmer's Glue. I wanted to try the clear one, but Target didn't have any & my kids were too anxious to head to another store. So I bought 5 glues at $.74 each!
-1 1/2 cup of water

Measure 1 teaspoon of borax in warm to hot water & mix & set aside

In a separate bowl, empty 1 whole glue container & mix 1 cup of warm to hot water. Mix until smooth.

Add desired food coloring

Pour your borax mix into the glue, water mix & stir & then Eventually you can use your hands :)

And there you have it :) empty the extra water & let you nice slimy gak sit dry :)))) lol the cool thing tho is, it's not slimy at all! If u let it sit for 5 minutes It forms & it's this stretchy gak thingy!!!!

And it literally kept my kids occupied ALL DAY!!!!!

And as you can see they LOVED it!

Thank You Pinterest for making me another happy customer :))))

Have Fun doing this with your Kiddies!!!!!

Sunday With Grandma

We LOVE to go visit my Mom at Skylawn. We used to go faithfully like a couple times a month before I had more than kid, but life got crazy & we could never fit properly bc all of my siblings + my kids wanted to go & my car can only hold 5 with seat belts :( I hated driving up there with a risk of getting pulled over, so I always chose safety over visiting my Mom when it came down to it. So whenever we go, we savor each moment we're there!

Today was such a beautiful day that I told my Hubby let's go visit my Mom!

We stopped by Michaels & got some fake Fall colored flowers for my Mom since the real ones either never last or the deers come eat it. So fake ones always win the vote!

As always, my Hubby willingly doing the dirty work & cleaning around Mommy

He sends these 2 to fetch for a bucket of water to clean off the headstone

Joined by Jonah after filling up the bucket of water

Going back to help Daddy while u carry the bucket

What the hele pelu? Lol yes he's really using one to trim the grass :)

Yay I finally got to use my Breast Cancer garden tools I got for Christmas! They were sooo cute!!!!

Never in a million years would I think my kids & I would be cleaning my Moms headstone.... I wish she were here instead....

Having a quick snack for all their hard-work :)

My kids find it entertaining to start up the hill, run downhill non stop to gain speed & they fall :)

It was the PERFECT HOT day to come visit Mom!!!! Not a cloud in sight!!!

Before leaving, he must've said 'Bye Grandma Atili' a hundred times waving & opening her picture. So sweet!

Is it really possible living without you???!

I can't seem to fathom the words on how MUCH I miss you & WISH you were here with me...

Soccer Season is in Progress

Yay :) my boys both started their 2011 soccer season on Saturday!

Isaiah had his game first at 12 noon & Jonah had his at 1pm. Ideally in a perfect world, I wish they both played at the same park! BUT they don't :( Because they both play in different age groups, they have to. I've already looked at both their schedules, & we will have some games where they both start the same time, some will be an hour from each other, & some even hours apart which I'm dreading bc I'd rather have them both early Saturday mornings to get them out of the way.... But once again only in a PERFECT world :) but I shouldn't complain...Im just grateful they're in an active environment, making new memories & having fun :))))

Since I am Team Mom for both my boy's teams (never again! Lol I will just do one next year!) I was in charge of ordering the banner for both teams, set a snack schedule for both teams, help plan the end of the season party (which I haven't really looked into yet! Last game is Nov. 12 so we usually have on right after the game. I think I have plenty of time!) And come up with a coach & coach assistant gifts :) I have some cute ideas in mind, but I do want to check with the other parents since this a Team Gift from all of our lil players :)

Friday night I prepped Jonah's soccer snacks & their after the game snack for their hard-work :)

Jonah has a total of 8 players on his team. I forgot to picture their fresh cut oranges in 2 1 gallon ziploc bags for their half time snack :)

My Hubby took Isaiah to his game quarter til 12 so he cab set up the banner before the game started, while I was getting Jonah & Micah ready at home. We met them there at Bayside where Isaiah's games will be held. This is Isaiah's 3rd year playing so he was pretty excited to continue playing!

We were thrilled my Hubby's parents could join us & watch both games! They are always working so I totally felt appreciative of their presence. I know my kids were happy too to see them! Especially Isaiah, reminding them a week in advance to the whole house, "Remember guys, I play next Saturday at noon! Come watch me play then watch Jonah's game after!"

Because Jonah started at 1pm, we could only stay maybe 20-25 min so we can drive to his game at Los Prados Park. And plus the parking there is so sucky over there! So I wanted to go early!

Jonah was one of the starting 4 & I couldn't wait to see him play! OMG this lil boy was a quite a surprise! Jonah is actually great on the field!!!! He has excellent ball control & he actually goes IN there & kicks the ball & actually makes an effort! I was all smiles that game! Especially since my poor boys come from Non-Athletic parents or any sort of athleticism in our blood! Lol I think Jonah just might've broken that trait :) lol He got to play 2 quarters of the game. He along w another teammate also his cousin, Sione, made 2 goals for our Green Beans!!!

It was just the cutest thing to see him out there on the field & have a great time!

When My Hubby & Isaiah joined us at the second quarter, my Hubby said we (yes unfortunately the LOUD Tongan parents!) were extremely loud!!! We couldn't help it! Lol we were their cheerleaders :)))))

Looking forward to an awesome Season Team Red Bulldogs & Team Green Beans!!!

My Boys say the Funniest Things!!!

One of the main reasons why I wanted to hurry & start a scrapbook for each of my boys is because at their certain age, they think a certain way so they will eventually talk a certain way!

My kids have the funniest sayings, comments, questions that when they say it, I wish I had a recorder so I can record it & play it back & have a great laugh & to document it in their scrapbook! But of course I don't have one & of course they say it at different times of the day! So that's not ideal! Lol

So I just want to basically record their funny sayings in this entry! I will just keep adding to this entry every time I hear a new 'funny quote' from my boys :)

So be sure to check back often so you can get a great laugh too :))))

Jonah- Daddy, what is wrong with your stomach? Do you have a big big stomachache???
So in our household, stomachache just mainly means 'big tummy' lol

Jonah- Do girls fart?
Me- Yes Baby everyone does!
Jonah- But do girls fart?
Me- Yes! Why?
Jonah- Just asking!
Omg!!!

Jonah- Mom, you're such a great wiper!
Me- huh? What do you mean Jonah?
Jonah- you know, after I take a bath, you know how to wipe lotion all over my body really good!!
Me- why thank you Jonah! I never looked at it like that :) lol

Micah you're easily entertained & laugh at everything funny & unusual to you!!!
If anyone says: booty, poop, stinky butt, you crack up like you've never heard those words before in your life!!! I know there's more words, I just can't think of it right this second :)

Isaiah- Dad why are you dark & your Mom is light?
Laughing and a slight pause
Dad- why are you so dark & your Mom is light?
Laughing & Isaiah shrugs
Isaiah- maybe because I'm your son!
Lmbo! We were hecka laughing!!!!!!

Every time I ask if if you to do something, like for an example:
Me- Micah go brush your teeth before bed
Micah- I did already Mom last morning
That's his answer to EVERYTHING meaning he doesn't wanna do it :) lol

Bath-Time = Best Time!

As much as I loathe the floor getting soaking wet from their never ending water slide they make up or continuous games they come up in the bath, I STILL let them have their baths!

They L-O-V-E it!!! I don't mind it too much beside the watered floor, bc it gives me time to gather their PJ's, underwear & make their bed! And if it has been a super busy day, I can throw a load or two in or I can wash dishes or clean the kitchen while they're having a blast in the bath :)

Until then, I guess I don't mind it as much....

Because one day, I know I'm going miss this at their age :-)

Homework....

Check out my Jonah Boo...

The beginning of his never ending homework days :)

He's only in kindergarten, but their packets literally only consist of 3 pages. He's so funny. He was so excited when we started, & not even 5 min later he asks if he's done yet! Lol

Oh boy, we haven't hit a month yet of school! I just hope he's not going to be like this EVERY time we do homework! Lol :)

In the meantime, I will savor these moments doing homework together!

<3

Love this son of mine