Some things go right sometimes....

There are days when your children surprise you, where they show heart.  Cole had a day like that today.  It reminds me that he does listen to me, that what I say matters to him.  Way to go Colie, you are my hero today.

What Camryn does INSTEAD of playing soccer...

Thanks Sue for the pictures, super bummed I missed her first game.  But to quote Camryn, when asked why she did everything BUT play soccer, she stated "I didn't want anyone to see me play soccer, I only want to play soccer at Nate's house."

She looks like she had fun though, how can you argue with those smiles?

Why I NEVER win with this child...

Cole and I butt heads, big time. I sort of imagine this is how my mom felt when I was growing up, we never got along, ever.

Some conversations of late...

First Example...

Me: Cole when Dad wakes up, you and the kids need to put this dishes away.

Cole: (freaking out) But I DON'T want to wait for Dad to wake up I want to do them now!!!!

Me: Sigh

Not winning.

Second Example:

Me: Cole after dinner you need to do a page of homework please.

Cole: (again with the freaking out) I don't want to eat dinner first I want to do my homework first!!!!!!

Ok, so this one is hard to argue with and he totally changed his mind after we got home, but REALLY?

Again not winning.

I know that's not what this is about, winning, but that's man this kid can be so dang hard to read.

But there are times when he makes me laugh...

Cole: How do you get to heaven Mom?

Me: By making the right decisions, being a kind helpful person, choosing the right.. (maybe I should've added not arguing with your parents)

Cole: Oh, well I killed a grasshopper today.

Even though he drives me up the wall at least once daily, I love that kid more than he probably realizes. Maybe one day we'll get along.