The CHIN

If you have known Carter for any length of time, you have likely seen "the chin."

"The chin" first appeared when we got a cat about a year and a half ago.  Carter needed two hands to assault our cat so the chin became the weapon of choice.  Carter will chin brother, mom, aunts, uncles, grandmas, inanimate objects, the air.  It is usually accompanied by shaking and a little growling. 

After taking my abnormal psychology class I am 90% positive Carter is CRAZY. (That is the correct medical terminology.)  Seriously, he might be ADHD but time will tell. 

Anyhow, I am grateful for Carter.  He brings a special something to a life that could at times be boring.  He has forced me to learn a level of patience that I did not think I could. 

Another fun one for the memory book.  Carter loves superheros.  He especially loves Ironman (see above picture).  So, when he sings a common children's song, he has affectionately changed the words to, "Twinkle, twinkle little Stark." 

Abby's 7th Birthday

April 12th Abby turned 7 years old.  In an effort not to spoil our kids too much (or lazy parenting), we did not do a party this year.  Dean and I took Abby to dinner at Red Robin then had a cupcakes at home and she opened her present. 

I can't believe my baby is seven years old.  It really feels like last week she was just a baby.  It doesn't help that she is really tall and mature for her age.  Sometimes when I talk to her it feels more like chatting with a friend than with a young child.  I love her so much and I am proud of the beautiful person she is.