Choochisms...

Here are some of the latest and greatest words of wisdom from the Chooch...

"Dad, I need to put on some deodorant. I smell like a guy."

...Chooch picks up some dainty heart shaped soaps at a shop.

His Nannie says, "Your dad wouldn't think you are very manly if you brought home heart shaped soap."

Chooch spies some soaps shaped like squares and says,

"these soaps smell good and they are boy-ly".

"Everytime you look at this ghost I made (arts and crafts from preschool),

I want you to think of me."

"Mom, are those shows you are watching appropriate?"

You have to love and appreciate four-year-old wisdom!

10 year old collection

I had to run my 10 year old's coat through the wash machine the other day. It felt like the pockets were full, so I reached into them. All of them. Here is what I found...

Seven quarters
Basketball game ticket
twist ties
a gold ring
tissues
papers
pencil
animal skull

Yes, you read that right. Animal skull. Like maybe a skunk? Or possum? A porcupine? Some smallish rodent head with fangy teeth. I love it!

Glory Days

This weather has me happy! I guess I must have that seasonal affective disorder because I sure feel better when the sun is shining and it is 75 degrees and the trees are turning their beautiful fall colors.

We spent the weekend at my parents for the annual duck hunting opener. It was Bird's first official hunt, so we were all excited. I can't get into all the muckety muck, but there were a couple of run-in's with an evil DNR lady and now they won't be able to hunt in the spot they've hunted for the past 30 years (for my dad) and 11 years (for my hubby). It was all a big missunderstanding, but I feel bad for the guys. Anyways, they managed to snag 3 ducks and a goose and we had a great meal this afternoon that my brother, Chris, always prepares. Yum!

Marley also got to try her hand at retreiving a real duck (she didn't go with them on the hunt yet), but was very interested in the ducks they brought back. After a little coaxing, her instinct kicked in and she did a great job retrieving the ducks out of the river.

The other kids had a great time fishing off the dock with Papa and going to the park with Nannie and me.

September

Where did this month go? I guess it washed away with all the rain that fell and the crumbling economy. How depressing. My basement has remained dry dry dry and that makes me happy!

Actually it has been a beautiful month, despite the rain, and I find myself on the cusp of my favorite time of the year. I love these chilly nights, clear blue skies and warm days. The changing leaves and perfect weather for a fire in my new firepit.

Bird and Osto are off to Camp Osto for Bird's first real hunting trip. This weekend is the youth hunt so they are in search of deer. I guess it is a rite of passage of sorts for him and I hope he faces his challenges with a clear head and a steady hand!

I can't believe it, but my princess turned EIGHT this month. She is still the most beautiful little girl in the world! She had a bowling party with some of her friends and we had a family party the next day. She and Nannie Pat shared a cake. My Nana came too. Four generations! Wow.

Happy Birthday MOM!

A little look back at the last thirteen years or so...in no particular order....

September 10 - HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY MOM!!!

I love you. Thanks for so many memories and for being such a wonderful mom.

I hope all your birthday wishes come true.