Overheard in the house tonight.  B2 was reading a book about the science behind rockets and asked me if I knew what something was.  “Really daddy, you’ve never heard of *insert term here?”  “No, B2 I’m not a rocket scientist.”  Oh how true that statement is.

B2 taught me how to play chess this weekend.  He beat me, I didn’t even see it coming.  Not sure if I want a rematch or not.

B1 has been into baking the past few weeks.  He made a pecan/chocolate chip pie for Thanksgiving after finding out from Casey no one was bringing one.  He also made a buttermilk pie last night, that I only got a small piece of.

I got to be a dessert judge at our office potluck lunch last week.  I think I missed my calling.  Can you be a professional food judge?

Also overheard in the house tonight, “The only thing I know about Niagara Falls is it’s in Nigeria.”

I do not know anything about the movie, “I bought a zoo”.  I haven’t seen a movie in forever.  But I think it would be awesome to buy a zoo.

Are our kids the only ones that can recall things that happened forever ago that I have forgotten?  I guess I am getting old.  It is funny to see the things that they remember.

B1 made duct tape ties for church last night.  He sported a red one with a snowman sticker on it.  He made B3 a bowtie which he wore proudly.

For the record I do not like playing the game, “Daddy, is that a man or a woman?” in the parking lot.  Casey had to get something from Walgreens the other day on our way back home.  We pulled in beside one of those redbox kiosks while she ran into the store.  Six or seven people pulled in to pick up or drop off movies while we were parked.  More than half of those sparked a conversation between B1 and B2 with me being the final decider.  It gave us a great opportunity to talk about a wide range of topics.

Am I the only one who would like to put their kids in blinders to take them into the world sometimes.  Between seeing some people, shirt sayings, bumper stickers, billboards, magazine covers, etc.

I took this photo about 5 minutes ago, with my computer, notice my new blogging buddy.  And if you could only smell his newborness through this computer, you would be in love as much as I am!

He enjoys being held and I’m happy to oblige.  We took some newborn photos of B5 last week.  I don’t particularly like taking photos inside, but I thought they turned out pretty good for our first attempt.  We’ll definitely be sharing those, just not today.    These guys decided they needed to get in on the photo action also.

Speaking of photos, B1 came in second place in a photo contest!  He took photos at an art display we attended a while ago.  This photo won second place, which got him a $100.00 gift certificate and a free canvas print of one of his photos.

Exciting right?  We’re very proud of his accomplishment and I have to say, he has a pretty good eye for taking photos.

B2 is at the orthodontist as we speak, picking up his retainer that he was fit for a couple of weeks ago.  I was hoping to avoid orthodontist costs for a few more years, but it was pretty obvious that he would need some early intervention.  I also needed early orthodontic care as a child.  I’m a bit nervous about him being able to keep up with the retainer, but I have faith that he will be vigilant with it’s care.

B3 is very attached to B5 and has been since before he was even born.  He was always rubbing my belly, talking to him.  It surprised me a little and I sure didn’t think it would last after his birth but he continues to be very interested in him.  He asks to hold him multiple times a day and he’s very loving towards him.

I’m making pasta with a pumpkin sauce tonight for supper.  I was able to watch a bit of Food Network while at the hospital and I really love pumpkin, I’ll let you know how it turns out.

And.. it looks like my time is up for now, have a great week everyone.