Dylan Elijah

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

2012-01-05T20:34:00.001-06:00

I got home from work at 10pm on Christmas Eve and Dylan welcomed me at the door with his beautiful grin. "You knew I would still be up didn't you Mommy?" I told him yes but the sooner he goes to sleep the sooner morning will arrive and that Santa Claus comes tonight (continued with me singing Santa Claus is Coming To Town) "You are so silly Mommy" But seeing the excitement in his eyes are some the moments that make my life beautiful. While we were waiting for 6 news to verify Santa's location Dylan had to pour Santa his milk and get him some cookies. When I saw 4 cookies on the plate I told him that Santa might be upset he has 4 cookies because he has to eat cookies at every house. "Well that is on dad, he is the one who got them for me." Dylan replied with such seriousness. What a character. I tucked him into bed and soon he was sound asleep. That morning KBug was the first one awake. He even knew something exciting was happening today. I usually shut Dylan's door so KBug can't bang on Dylan's head but since it was already after 9am I didn't stop Keenan from going in Dylan's room but told him not to touch him. A few seconds later I hear this loud noise coming from Dylan's room. Keenan was standing in the middle of Dylan's room with his maracas going crazy. Dylan was awake before I even got in there. I think he was about to make his normal scowl when he realized "CHRISTMAS." So he jumped up and ran to the living room. Sure enough Santa came last night. So the 3 of us headed downstairs to attack the Daddy monster. Keenan was the first attacker. Dylan soon jumped in and before they new it Daddy was awake. Needless to say Dylan was very happy that it was Christmas and he could finally play his 3DS that Santa was bringing him. Christmas Eve when I told Dylan it wouldn't be long before he got to see what Santa was bringing him. He told me he knew what he was getting because he only asked for 1 thing, and he was a really good boy. Santa did surprise him with a steering wheel for the DS, some fun stocking stuffers and a BATMAN ornament, which Dylan thought was soooo cool.

Visit With Santa

2011-12-19T13:06:00.000-06:00

Dylan told Santa that he wants a Nintendo DS. Of course he got stamped for the good boy list because he has been a very good boy again this year. I am pretty sure Santa will pull thru. We are very lucky as parents and I guess we must be doing something right, along with the wonderful help we get from Grandma's & Grandpa's. I asked Dylan what KBug wanted and right away he replied "A Dylan doll!" Hmmmm. Dylan said Keenan doesn't always get to sleep with him because he(Dylan) sleeps in his own bed most of the time so Keenan probably misses him and needs a Dylan doll. Also Keenan would have the doll to play with when Dylan is at school. I asked him if there was a Dylan doll on the market. He right away replied "No but Santa's elves can make one, they know what I look like."

Rome

2011-12-14T11:04:00.000-06:00

Me: Honey I don't think I can do it either.

Dylan: Just try

Me: I don't think I can.

Dylan: Rome wasn't built in a day Mommy.

Me: Ohhhh you just get out of here. =)

I really don't know where he comes up with these things, but I have a feeling he heard that one from Grandpa David. He picks up on everything. My little smarty pants.

Picture With Santa - MainStreet

2011-12-12T12:35:00.001-06:00

He Knows Marketing

2011-12-02T10:27:00.000-06:00

On thanksgiving Dylan was telling Uncle Dee that he was going to be a dentist when he grows up. He said I am going to fix your teeth because I know that you have cavities. He assured him not to worry because he was going to give him and Stephanie the family discount. Probably $2 dollars. But because of their discount he would have to up the charges for everyone else to make up for it.
WOW~! He already knows marketing.

The Band-it

2011-12-02T10:18:00.001-06:00

As the boys and I were driving we saw a car that had gotten pulled over and the car was getting towed. I mentioned that they must have done something really bad to get their car towed. Dylan said probably robbed a bank. I stated that I didn't think they robbed a bank, but maybe I guess. "I am never going to be a band-it. Never ever." Dylan said. "Keener Beaner probably will be though."

2nd Year Preschool Conference

2011-11-22T14:02:00.000-06:00

Dylan highly exceeds the teachers expectations. She told me that Dylan was one of her smartest students, if not the smartest. She said that is vocabulary is amazing. Some of the words he uses, she just can't believe. Mrs Julie sometimes has to tell Dylan to let the other kids answer some of the questions (he is one of those kids) lol! He does have a problem keeping still and getting on track. Dylan and his buddy Alex have to be separated because they feed off of each other. When other kids are finishing up their projects my Dylan is just starting his. She said it is hard to get stern with him because he is so lovable. Yep we already new he was a charmer =) All and all he is a treat to have in the class and very very smart!

It's Hormel

2011-11-12T23:34:00.000-06:00

I walked into the bathroom to help Dylan

Me: Pew your butt stinks!

Dylan: No Mommy, it's not me. It's Hormel.

Carving Pumpkins

2011-10-31T14:31:00.000-05:00

Farmer John's

2011-10-06T23:10:00.001-05:00

I Am Old Enough To Say Shoot, Right?

2011-10-06T22:39:00.001-05:00

The other night Dylan ran past me and than turned around because he forgot something. As he turned around he said "SHOOT!" Right after he said shoot he turned and looked at me with this funny, kind of of worried look. "I am old enough to say shoot, right mom?" I replied yes I think you can say shoot. He than said "And dang it. I can say shoot and dang it, right. Because I am almost five. Right." This kid of mine cracks me up.

He Uses Analogies

2011-10-06T22:32:00.001-05:00

"Sometimes I'm faster than a comet, and sometimes I'm slower than a turtle. That's just the way it is Mom."

I Spy With My Little Eye

2011-09-26T14:20:00.001-05:00

Dylan and I were playing I Spy With My Little Eye last night at home. Heath was laying on the couch watching football and KBug was moving from person to person giggling. Dylan: "I spy with my little eye a grumpy old man." Of course I busted out laughing as I was looking over to the couch and said "I spotted it" It took Daddy a minute to realize that he was the grumpy old man. A while longer into the game. Dylan: "I spy with my little eye a beautiful Mommy." I said "WHERE" Dylan started giggling and said "YOU Mommy" and gave me a big smoochie woochie kins. I have to say I really enjoy this game.

First Day -2nd Yr Preschool

2011-09-21T12:31:00.002-05:00

Ready for his first day back

First time riding the bus (AMCAT)

Getting his name tag

Picked out his seat and ready to go

Bye Mom, Bye Keenan! Big smiles

Getting off the bus at the YMCA

The cool CaptainAmerica backpack he picked out

Dylan was super excited to go back to school. He really thought riding a bus (AMCAT) was going to be fun. He loves both.
He picked out his new packback (Captain America) which he is really into superheroes right now; notice the shirt as well. He is so grown up, and still a well behaved wonderful, FUNNY little/big boy. I wish I could bottle him up.

I Have Had Enough

2011-09-19T10:14:00.001-05:00

Keenan had his one year well baby check up on Sept 7; Dylan came to the appointment with us. I decided to have the blood work done with Keenan that I decided against with Dylan. I thought since we just bought a home that was dated back to the 50's that the lead test was a good idea. As we were in the lab Dylan informed the nurses that they better not hurt his baby brother. I didn't realize how bad this was really going to be. I had to lay on KBug's left arm and place my leg on his legs pinning him down (which made him mad instantly) while the nurses began to draw blood. Of course KBug started freaking out. Dylan was in back of us sitting on a chair. The next thing I hear "ALRIGHT I HAVE HAD ENOUGH!!!" shouted Dylan. I turned around and he was standing up on the chair and he was angry. I had to smile. It was that sweet sibling moment of togetherness. Then we made our way to the doctors office. Dylan was just fine in the office until the two nurses came in the room together at the end of the appointment, shot time. Dylan looked at the two nurses and said "I'm watching you and you better not hurt him."

Postcard From Grma Jean

2011-09-16T21:48:00.001-05:00

Dylan loves mail & boy this made his day. He misses Grma so much.

I Will Show Her All My Moves

2011-08-26T13:28:00.001-05:00

Dylan and I were talking about LOVE. I told him that Mommy loves him more than anything in the whole world and the love Mommy has for him and Keenan is greater than all. He said he thinks that his wife will love him more or as much as I do. I agreed that his wife could maybe love him as much as I do but it is also a different kind of love and that sometimes a girlfriend/wife and boyfriend/husband can fall out of love with each other, and that would never happen with him and Mommy. He said "I will never let my wife fall out of love with me. We will love each other forever. I will show her all my moves." I just cant believe some of the things that come out of my little mans mouth. I laughed of course and said I don't doubt that one bit honey. You are and will be a great person forever and I am sure the girl that you meet is going to be almost as wonderful as you are. He smiled and drifted off as if he was dreaming about his future. Gosh I love this kid so much. Everyday is a new adventure with Dylan and you never know what he will surprise you with next.

Did He Check Your Blood Pressure

2011-08-23T15:52:00.000-05:00

Yesterday while waiting in the check out line at Toys R Us Dylan struck up a conversation with the woman in back of us.(Imagine that) She was wearing a wrist brace so of course Dylan was inquiring. He asked what happened. She said that she fell. Of course he wanted to know where. She was giving him the details and told him that she had to go to the doctor. Dylan than asked did he check your blood pressure. Of course not knowing Dylan this woman was surprised by the question from such a young boy and chuckled answering why yes...yes he did. Dylan kind of tilted his head side ways, a gesture of concern." And how was it?" This blew her away I think. Answered with a laugh that it was good and began to ask my mom and I questions about Dylan; age being the first. She said well this is definitely going on my facebook tonight.

Do You Pick Your Own Wife?

2011-08-23T11:17:00.001-05:00

Dylan asked Grandma Jean if people picked their own wife. Grandma asked what do you mean? He said he was wondering if he was able to pick his own wife. Grandma Jean began to explain the dating process and that if he found someone that he really liked that he could than ask her to marry him and have children if that is what he wanted. His faced proved he was satisfied with the response and he replied "Oh good, because I really like Brylee."

Is Someone In Timeout?

2011-08-16T15:14:00.001-05:00

Brotherly Love

2011-08-16T14:58:00.000-05:00

A Bite In My Sandal

2011-08-16T13:20:00.000-05:00

There is a notch out of one of my sandals because I have wore them out. Dylan asked me what it was from. I told him that crocodile bit if off. He asked what crocodile and where? I told him it is was the one in the pond at the fair. He thought about it for awhile and replied "If a crocodile did it the bite would be more square; I think it was a squirrel or a chipmunk." I swear he has a answer for everything. He is a thinker.

Dragon Tales & The Gov't Shutdown

2011-07-24T12:55:00.000-05:00

Dylan and Grandma Jean were playing with his toy dragons & dinosaurs. He has this two headed dragon and Grandma told him that she had never seen a two headed dragon before. "Yes you have Grandma, in the cartoon Dragon Tales, remember Zak and Weezy." Dylan said. "Oh that is right. Grandma replied. "I wondered why they took that cartoon off the air?"Grandma asked. "I think it was because of the Government shutdown." Dylan replied.

First Time On A WaterSlide

2011-07-12T08:26:00.000-05:00

I asked Dylan if he wanted to go down the waterslide when we got to the St. Ansgar pool. He said no, but 20 min later he came up to me and told me he wanted to go down the slide now. I took him to the top and returned to the bottom for a picture. He loved it and went a couple other times, before he ended up sideways coming down the last stretch. I am sure he will be back on the waterslide the next time we go. My little guy is getting so brave....and trying lots of new things

Heart-shaped Fireworks

2011-07-10T17:32:00.001-05:00

Heath and the kids went to the fireworks with Grandma Jean and Grandpa David on the 4th of July, Mommy was at work. We took the kids the night before. Of course the 4th puts on a way better show. During the fireworks one of the ones shot up into the air was heart-shaped. Dylan looked over at Grandma and said “Grandma, I think they seen me and you and they made a that." Isn't he the sweetest kid ever!

Are You Going To Race Them?

2011-07-10T14:47:00.000-05:00

Dylan, Keenan and I were at a stop light in our new vehicle, which Dylan absolutely loves. A car full of younger boys pulls up to us and started revving up the engine. Dylan asks what they were doing? "I think they want to race your Mommy." I said. "Are you going to race them?" Dylan asked. "Welllll yeahhh." I replied. Of course I don't even have to say who won......I have racing running thru my veins...LOL! I should mention that I did not exceed 35-40 mph. Dylan was laughing so hard in the back seat "Silly silly guy, trying to race YOU in a car like THIS." Dylan said with such seriousness. I couldn't stop laughing.

4th of July Weekend

2011-07-08T10:50:00.000-05:00

Dylan had such a good time at family fun @ the park. This year he did everything, well except the rock climbing because "No way, that is too DANGEROUS" I was so impressed with him. The big blow up slide I wasn't sure he would go on and he did. Then we came to the National Guard obstacle course, which looked a little "big" for Dylan, but he wanted to do it and he did awesome. It was so fun watching him have so much fun. He went up and down the obstacle course several, several times, and he even got to race mommy once; and win! He was a good sport and went in the smaller kids blow up castle with KBug and even went on the train with his little brother as well. Of course the favorite from last year, racing the mini go-karts. He is so funny to watch because he is really racing. Watching over his shoulder, trying to cut corners and even doing a little bumping. I think watching Dylan do this was the favorite for his Uncle David =)

All I have to say about the parade is candy, candy, and more candy!

Dylan was super excited to go watch the fireworks he said to me "Mom if I fall asleep for a little bit you have to wake me up to go to the fireworks, promise." He really enjoyed running up and down the hill before they started. And of course he loved the fireworks.....covered his ears during the finale, but had a smile on his face all the while. When we got home he said lets light off the rest of our fireworks but quickly decided that bed sounded better.

Slip-n-Slide

2011-06-19T14:56:00.000-05:00

Fashion No, No

2011-06-13T13:30:00.000-05:00

A couple weeks ago Dylan told me he wanted to wear his shirt unbuttoned because that is a fashion model yes, yes. Then he asked me if I wanted to know what a fashion model no, no is. Of course I was curious. He told me that is when you climb up trees when you have fashion clothes on.
Yesterday Heath slipped on his adidas sandals to go in the back yard with Dylan. A few minutes later Heath came in the house and told me that Dylan had just informed him that wearing socks and sandals is a fashion no, no. Heath was wondering where he is getting this from. I couldn't stop laughing. And hey....the kid is right.

Old & Grey

2011-06-13T13:16:00.000-05:00

On Saturday Grandma Jean told Dylan that it was going to be her Birthday the next day and she wanted to know if he was going to sing Happy Birthday for her. He said, “How old are you going to be.” Grandma Jean told him, 60. He looked at her kind of funny and said, “Are you going to look the same.” She was laughing so hard and then Grandpa David came out of the Computer room and asked her what was so funny, so she told him and then he told Dylan, that Grandma was going to wake up all old and grey. Dylan said, “Like you Grandpa.” Which was even funnier.

First Fish

2011-06-10T20:55:00.001-05:00

A Big Sucker

The Wedding

2011-05-23T10:15:00.001-05:00

I was in my friend Tiffany's wedding May 7. Heath and Dylan came to the wedding. I didn't see where they were sitting when I walked down the isle but noticed them when I was standing in front of the church. Dylan had a big smile on his face and was waving to me. Apparently during most of the wedding Dylan was asking his Dad "When are you going to marry my Mom, Dad?" and you know how quiet kids are. Heath kept telling him they would talk about it later. After the wedding as I was coming back down the isle the look on Dylan's face as he glanced back and forth from me to Bernie(groomsmen) I could tell that Dylan was confused and some what frightened as to what just happened. Bernie noticed as well so when Dylan and Heath came out of the church Bernie said Hi to Dylan; Dylan growled at him. Later at the reception Dylan and I were dancing and having a wonderful time. He did the chicken dance and the hokie pokie. SO CUTE! And spend most of his time there chasing girls. While the father daughter dance was happening Dylan was sitting on my lap watching "Mommy, why did you walk down the isle with that other guy?" Dylan asked. "That is Bernie honey, Ava's daddy." I said. "But why did you walk down the isle with him?" Dylan asked again. "Well why honey. Why do you ask? I asked back. "Because I was so embarrassed." Dylan replied with such a face. I tell you this kid of ours is something else. Cracks me up. Not soon after he came up to me and said he was ready to go. "I am having a lot of fun Mom, but these girls are just to fast!"

Uncle Chris, Meet My Baby Brother

2011-05-13T13:50:00.000-05:00

Grandma Bobbie, Dylan and KBug took a walk to the cemetery to water Chris's flowers. As they were walking up to Chris's headstone Dylan said "Hi Uncle Chris. You don't know this little guy yet, but this is my baby brother Keenan." Awwwww
Dylan has always enjoyed going to visit his Uncle Chris; actually this is usually a must whenever he is out cruising the streets of Rose Creek. I tell you the first time that little one year old bend down and kissed his Uncle's picture and said Unc Cissss; definitely a breath taking moment.

Park Fun

2011-05-04T21:37:00.001-05:00

Easter

2011-04-24T22:19:00.001-05:00

Grandpa Is Made In China

2011-04-19T11:03:00.000-05:00

Dylan bend down and whispered in Grandma's ear that Grandpa was made in China. He is pertaining to the fact that Grandpa is all broken like the toys that are made in China, which Grandpa is always telling him. "Everything made in China is junk!"

Just Like Grandma Bentzin

2011-04-19T11:00:00.001-05:00

Whenever Grandma Jean and Dylan play candyland Dylan wants Grandma to read him the story first. Part of the story from the Chocolate Swap says, Don't be scared when Gloppy greets you, just give him a wave and a big smile and you'll make his day. Dylan looked at Grandma Jean with a big grin and said 'Just like Grandma Bentzin. I give her a wave and a big smile and I make her day." He is the smartest boy ever =)

2011-04-19T10:42:00.000-05:00

Dylan likes to pretend that he is different animals; especially dinosaur's. The other day he was a Spineasorous. He was roaring really loud. He told Grandma Jean and Keenan that a Spineasorous shadow is as big as he is. Kbug started shaking his head back and fourth - NO NO NO! Dylan said "Yes Keenan!" Looking at Grandma he than said "I have never seen my baby brother lie before."

Happy 4th Birthday

2011-04-09T21:50:00.001-05:00

- Bowling alley fun -

Preschool Birthday Boy

2011-04-08T22:45:00.001-05:00

Dylan brought Batman cupcakes for all his classmates today. He was the star of the show and you could tell he felt very special. After class a lot of his classmates were coming up to him and telling him thank you for the yummy cupcakes and happy birthday. It was so cute. Dylan loved every minute of it.

Our Little Actor

2011-04-07T20:16:00.001-05:00

Hold on tight, grandma is driving!

No Crying Sign

2011-04-07T18:30:00.000-05:00

Dylan and I were talking about his upcoming 4th birthday. I told him that Mommy is going to be so sad and probably cry because she can't believe her baby is going to be Four. "Oh brother! I am going to have to tell Daddy to put up a 'No Crying Sign' at my party then." Dylan said.

I'm Thinking About Sweets

2011-04-07T18:25:00.000-05:00

While Dylan, KBug and Grandma Jean were playing Grandma Jean told Dylan to start thinking about what he wanted for supper. As they were playing Dylan started pushing KBug's head down on the pillow so Grandma Jean grabbed his arm. "That's it, I'm not thinking about supper anymore. I'm thinking about sweets." He informed Grandma Jean he said that because she grabbed his arm.

Mommy's Karate Trophy

2011-03-05T21:24:00.003-06:00

Tonight Grandma Jean decided to give Dylan my karate trophy that he enjoys looking at when he is at their house. He looked very pleased "Since she's not a little girl anymore this can be mine?" Dylan questioned. Of course Grandma assured him yes he could take it home and should put it on his dresser. "I will put it in a special place." He said. I am very curious to find out where that will be. Dylan really enjoys hearing stories about Mommy and Daddy when we were younger and I think this trophy reminds Dylan that mommy was little once just like him. Of course Dylan is a lot different than most kids, or at least from what I remember of me when I was younger. I always thought adults, any adults were old. Dylan on the other hand doesn't think anyone is old, not even his Great Grandparents...... with the exception of Grandpa David and Grandpa Howie. He does tell them that they are old, but I think that is all in teasing fun.

Coo-Coo-Cookie

2011-02-23T08:58:00.000-06:00

Dylan was trying to get a cookie from Grandma Jean. She told him you can have a cookie if you say it correctly as she began to sound it out with him coo- coo- cookie. Dylan looked at her and shouted ICE CREAM!

Here Is Your Beer

2011-02-22T13:20:00.001-06:00

So the other day I asked Dylan to have his daddy grab me one of those bottles of pop he picked up for me last night. Dylan walks over to me & says here is your beer mom. Guess I am not fooling him.

The Number' Free'

2011-02-22T10:06:00.004-06:00

So I was reading one of my friends facebook status last night who is the mother of a child Dylan's age, which read: "Mom, I feel bad for some of the kids in my class, because they can't say it right - they say 'tree' instead for the number 'free'."...oh no. Do I have the heart?

So I looked over to Dylan and said Dylan say the number three. He replied 'free'. So I said free huh. He said 'FREE' So I said free. He than said Mom; free? or One -Two- 'Free'?" =)

Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T20:01:00.001-06:00

Delivered cards & candy to both grandmas @ their work. Dylan was so excited to surprise them.

Snow Day

2011-02-05T20:02:00.000-06:00

Took the boys for a ride around the block.

Girls Like Boys That Dance

2011-01-31T10:43:00.001-06:00

I wanted Heath to play Just Dance 2 with us. "I don't dance." Heath responded. "But Dad, girls like boys that dance." Dylan commented.

Loves His Brother So Much

2011-01-20T16:58:00.001-06:00

Smoochie-woochie-kins

The Candy-Bar

2011-01-18T14:38:00.000-06:00

Dylan and I were driving past the Mapleview Lounge this morning so I said there's the Candy-Bar. Dylan calls it this because him and Grandpa David would stop there on walks this summer so Grandpa could get cigarettes and Dylan would get a treat and an orange pop. Dylan replied "Icky" I didn't reply back but I looked in the review mirror and notice his mind turning. "Do kids turn into donkeys from drinking orange pop?" Dylan asked with a somewhat worried look. I busted out laughing and assured him they did not. If you don't understand refer to Pinocchio. LOL

I Like My Ham Hidden

2011-01-17T15:45:00.000-06:00

Dylan had a play date yesterday with his friend Ryan. Ryan's mom Tiffany gave the kids ham and mashed potatoes for dinner. When I give Dylan ham and potatoes I slice the ham up real fine and mix it in with the potatoes because Dylan is such a fussy eater. While Dylan was eating he told Tiffany "This is good, but I usually like my ham hidden." And here I thought I was fooling him.

Just Dance 2

2011-01-12T15:22:00.000-06:00

Grandma Jean and Great Aunt Jackie got in on the action of Just Dance 2 on the Wii at our family Christmas last weekend. Dylan was busy playing with Jaydrien when Great Aunt Candy walked over to him and said Dylan look at Grandma Jean. Dylan turned and look. "Oh brother, would someone please take that remote away from her!" he said. I seriously don't know where this kid comes up with this stuff. He is a hoot!

2011-01-02T17:15:00.000-06:00

Dylan: It's not nice when you get mad at me Mom, because I'm a kid and I'm just learnin.

SANTA WAS HERE!

2010-12-27T13:35:00.000-06:00

Christmas morning Dylan crawled into bed with me and Keenan. I was wondering when he was going to ask about Santa. It had been about 30 minutes of jabbering about his dreams when he needed to go to the bathroom. As he walked by the balcony I heard him gasp "SANTA WAS HERE! SANTA WAS HERE! MOM! LOOK! LOOK!" he then turn to look outside, turns to me "Is it morning time yet?" When I replied back yes he jumped up and shouted YIPPEE and ran downstairs. "Daddy, Daddy Santa was here. LOOK! LOOK! Those presents weren't there last night!" Needless to say he was really excited. Dylan also noticed that the cookie and CHOCOLATE milk that he set out for Santa was gone. As Dylan was opening his stocking full of goodies (The King from Cars, 2 matchbox cars, safety scissors, Pet Pals leapster game, a big brother Christmas ornament, and some candy) he said "Woe Santa is really cool." Then he got to his Santa present. He was so excited. Santa got him exactly what he asked for. "THE BAT CAVE! Look its the bat cave." Dylan said with a big smile. Of course he wanted to play with it right away but I did get him to open the rest of his presents with a twist of the arm. ;)

Christmas Morning

2010-12-25T12:33:00.003-06:00

Opening his stocking

Someone looks happy - Good Job Santa

The Bat Cave

V.Reader from Mommy & Daddy

I think he likes it

The Good Boy Chart

The Igloo

2010-12-24T14:43:00.002-06:00

Dylan & his buddy Naryk inside the igloo

2010-12-24T14:17:00.000-06:00

Some people put out regular milk for Santa; I think he would rather have chocolate milk.

Santa

2010-12-18T22:45:00.001-06:00

Santa told me Dylan wants a batcave. I asked Dylan what did Santa say when you asked him for the batcave. Dylan said that Santa said it might happen!

Busy Bee's Christmas Program

2010-12-16T22:08:00.001-06:00

Songs:
Chubby Little Snowman
Jingle Bells
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Twinkle, Twinkle Christmas Tree
Let's Help Santa
Falling Snow
Christmas Cookie

Measuring Cups

2010-12-14T14:49:00.000-06:00

Grandma Jean was over to our place trying to make Dylan oatmeal. She was looking through the cupboards for measuring cups and couldn't seem to find any. She decided to ask Dylan if his mom had any measuring cups or if he knew where they were at. Right away Dylan said mommy did and that he knew where they were and took off for his bedroom. Grandma Jean sat there waiting for Dylan to come downstairs with the measuring cups when here walks Dylan in the kitchen holding his grow chart. Apparently all Dylan heard was measuring. Grandma couldn't stop laughing. Right idea Buddy

Grammar Lesson

2010-12-14T13:31:00.000-06:00

Last night Dylan, Keenan & I were all laying in bed. Keenan was being a little stinker so I picked him up while saying little baby you need to go to sleep.

Which baby? Dylan asked

Both. I replied back.

Dylan proceeded to inform me if I was talking to both of them I should of said little babies instead of baby. Or I could have said You two need to go to sleep.

I couldn't believe I was sitting in my bed past my children's bedtime getting a grammar lesson by my 3 1/2 yr old. He is such a character.

Guess Who Likes Pudding Pops

2010-12-13T22:24:00.001-06:00

We finally got Dylan to try pudding pops and of course he loved them. "See you should trust mommy & daddy when we tell you that you will like something." I said.
"Well I'm not trying burgers!" He replied.

How Many Days Til Xmas

2010-12-13T20:10:00.001-06:00

Ho! Ho! Ho!

2010-12-12T14:35:00.001-06:00

Dylan's Homemade Ornaments

2010-12-11T12:52:00.001-06:00

The two favorite ornaments on our tree. Made with Love by Dylan

Dylan & Amanda Lynn

2010-11-29T13:17:00.000-06:00

Dylan's friend Amanda Lynn lives in Duluth. She called him to let him now that she was going to be in town over Thanksgiving.

Amanda Lynn: I am coming to visit

Dylan: (very excited ) We can play with all my toys!

Amanda Lynn: Are you going to dress up for me.

Dylan: (scrunched up his nose looked down at his clothes) Nah I will probably wear what I normally do.

Dylan: Are you going to wear a dress?

Amanda Lynn: Yes

Dylan: (Big ol'smile) I LIKE DRESSES!

Dylan was telling Grandma Jean all about Amanda Lynn and that she was coming over to play with him when Mommy gets home from work.

Grandma: Are you going to marry Amanda Lynn

Dylan: No

Grandma: That's ok you should just have fun and be friends with a lot of girls until you find the right one.

Dylan: I already found the right one..........MOMMY! I am going to be with her forever. =)

Tree's Up

2010-11-27T19:48:00.002-06:00

Hanging his special ornaments

They love eachother so much

Dylan loved decorating for Xmas.

Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T21:39:00.000-06:00

Dylan is thankful for "Love"

You Smell Good

2010-11-19T13:30:00.001-06:00

Dylan to Mommy: Why do you have to take a shower? You smell pretty good......not yummy. You don't smell yummy. You just smell good; like your clean.

Buy Mommy Flowers

2010-11-11T12:32:00.001-06:00

Dylan & Grandma Jean were at Hy-Vee & Dylan wanted to buy me flowers. When I got home from work & heard about this I asked Dylan why & he said "Because you love me so much!"
He couldn't be more correct! I love you to the moon & back Dylan Elijah!

Keenan's Baptism

2010-11-07T19:18:00.002-06:00

When the pastor was done blessing Keenan's head with the water Dylan says "He likes it. He likes it." Then bent down from his Daddy's arms and kissed Keenan on the head. Definitely a heart melting moment!

Halloween: World Champion Boxer

2010-10-31T19:52:00.007-05:00

Dylan was the World Champion and his baby brother was the World Champion Belt

Dylan had a very busy holiday weekend. He started it off with a halloween party friday the 29th at his preschool. Then Friday night we went trick or treating with some friends at the AmericInn

Saturday the 30th Mommy and Dylan went to the Haunted Mansion at the Hormel House.

On Halloween we started out trick or treating at St Marks where Dylan scored the candy...holy moly.

Then we went to the parade in Mapleview to scare the ghouls and gobblins out of town. Then off to Rose Creek where Dylan helped his Grandma and Grandpa hand out their candy. Depending on the costume decided whether Dylan handed out the candy or Grandpa.

2 Pieces Of Candy Ago

2010-10-30T13:48:00.000-05:00

We were down visiting grandpa Howie, & waiting for Grandma to get home. When she arrived she asked Dylan when did you guys get here. "Two pieces of candy ago. " he replied.

First Time At The Movies

2010-10-23T20:01:00.003-05:00

Someone's so excited he's dancing

Alpha & Omega

Good People

2010-10-22T13:44:00.002-05:00

Dylan asked Grandpa and Grandma if they were good people?
"Yes." Grandma replied.
"You don't put gum under the table." Dylan replied back.

I Like Girls

2010-10-22T10:13:00.001-05:00

I like girls.
All kinds of girls.
I like older girls.
I like young girls.
I like baby girls.
I like big girls.
I like little girls.
All kinds of girls.
I just like girls girls girls...burr burr girls.

Farmer John's Pumpkin Patch

2010-10-17T18:38:00.002-05:00

Randy Moss

2010-10-15T17:24:00.001-05:00

Grandpa (talking to Grandma) : I don't think Favre is going to play this week.
Dylan: Maybe Randy Moss will.
Grandpa: laughing I am dumbfounded.
Dylan: What? You don't know who Randy Moss is.

Friends- Dylan & Brylee

2010-10-15T16:04:00.001-05:00

Do You Have Attitude

2010-10-13T13:40:00.001-05:00

Mommy: Do you have attitude
Dylan: YES
Mommy: Why?
Dylan: I can't take it!!
Mommy: Take what?
Dylan: Take what you say.....that means I can't do what you tell me. And I can't help it eber!

Your To Little Keenan

2010-10-13T13:36:00.001-05:00

Dylan: I'm sorry Keenan, your to little to play with all my toys. Look at that toy. (points to his Handy Manny car) Look how big it is. That could run you over!

Officer Dylan

2010-10-12T10:46:00.001-05:00

Tickets were issued to Mommy, Grandma, Grandpa & even Keenan. Officer Dylan wouldn't specify what baby Keenan did but apparently the rest of us were speeding.

Floods! Floods! Floods!

2010-10-05T14:15:00.006-05:00

As Dylan was enjoying some light reading ;) he came across a picture that struck his interest. "Floods, floods, floods. The whole town of Austin is flooded." he said as he shook his head back and fourth.

"Oh my gosh the Austin Utilites!" Dylan exclaimed. "Where?" I asked. Dylan pointed at the utility plant. "How do you know that is the utility plant?" I asked. "Because of the smoke stacks; unless that is the pig factory?" Dylan replied.

I just can't believe him sometimes =)

Funny's Over The Past Crazy Few Weeks

2010-09-21T18:15:00.003-05:00

Little brother. Little brother. Do you know how smart I am?

Dylan told me babies are nocturnal

Dylan told Grandpa & Grandma W that they should have brought his pillow pet bunny to see his baby brother.

Dylan has a stuffed monkey he got on Valentine's Day that he calls Lovey Dovey. One day Grandma Jean and Dylan were upstairs in his room & Dylan said "Lovey Dovey I have a baby brother downstairs. You want to come see?"

Dylan told Grandma Jean that Grandpa started the stock car up and it scared the hell out of him.

Dylan told me he was losing weight because he hasn't been doing his weights. He then said I better start doing my push ups again.

Daddy takes care of Mommy. Mommy takes care of me. And I take care of Keenan.

Dylan kisses Keenan at bedtime and says "Goodnight my little Angel"

Dylan told Grandma Jean one day when she got to our place "My Mommy and baby brother were fighting about milk"

The first time Dylan saw me in the hospital after the birth of Keenan he hugged me real tight and said "Mommy I am so glad you are back to normal!"
Then the day I got home from the hospital he saw me in a tight shirt and said "Mommy you are still pregnant....is that my baby sister?"

While visiting me at the hospital he told my nurses "I will see you next year when my mommy has my baby sister."

My Mommy Does All Those Things

2010-09-21T18:09:00.005-05:00

Grandma Jean & Dylan were on their way to the nursing home when they came to a stop light that was turning yellow. A cop sitting at the other light made the decision for Grandma to stop suddenly. Dylan asked her why she stopped so fast. She replied beacuse I didn't want to get a ticket from that cop. Dylan wanted to know if the cop was out looking for bad people. Grandma said the cop was probably watching for people who were speeding, going through red lights or stop signs. Dylan's reply was "My Mommy does all of those things."

Later Dylan told Grandma Jean he was going to be a cop when he gets older; he then looked at her and said "You know they're not bad people."

Best Big Brother EVER

2010-09-17T13:45:00.001-05:00

Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.
Dylan loves his baby brother so much. He is constantly kissing and hugging him. He is such a good helper as well. When Keenan is crying, usually due to wanting to eat and wanting it NOW; Dylan will run to him and start talking to him & Keenan will stop crying & stare at his big brother. It is adorable to watch as this special bond grows.

First Art Project

2010-09-09T16:21:00.001-05:00

Dylan loved his first day of preschool. Very excited to go back.

First Day of Preschool

2010-09-09T15:55:00.001-05:00

Dylan told his teacher "I really don't have to be here because I already know everything. "

Proud Big Brother

2010-09-01T22:24:00.001-05:00

Keenan Chris Greenlee Aug 28th
10 lbs 8oz. 21. 5 inches
Right when Dylan laid eyes on his brother he looked so happy. Wanted to hold him right away and this is the exact moment capture. He is loving every moment, and being a wonderful big brother, just like I thought he would be.

Our Little Ham

2010-08-17T10:13:00.001-05:00

"Look I'm all tatted up"

What Time Do You Get Done With Work?

2010-07-28T12:21:00.000-05:00

Monday evening around 6:30 Dylan and I were driving home from Grandma Jean's and Grandpa David's. Dylan asked me what time I get done with work. I told him 4 o'clock. He than asked what time does Grandma get home. I said 3 o'clock. Finally he asked and what time does Daddy get home. I said well Daddy isn't home yet but he should be home shortly. I didn't think much about our conversation until the next morning on my way to drop Dylan off. "I want Daddy to pick me up today." Dylan says. "You do?" I replied. "Yes call Daddy and tell him to pick me up when he gets done." After I thought about it for awhile I had to laugh. He had this all figured out from yesterdays conversation. He wants more time with Grandma and now he knows a way to get it. What a smart little turkey.

He Did His First Somer Sault

2010-07-22T21:38:00.001-05:00

Boy did he think he was special when he finally accomplished the roll over without assistance. Watching Dylan accomplish something and seeing that look on his face is one of the best gifts ever!

Our Little Fish

2010-07-13T13:10:00.001-05:00

It's In His Blood

2010-07-07T23:19:00.001-05:00

Dylan loved racing with other kids and he knew what he was doing :)

Mommy Take A Deep Breath

2010-07-01T14:37:00.001-05:00

I was just scolding Dylan & he says "Mommy, Mommy. Just calm down. Take a deep breath & let it out. Will you do that for me. It will make you feel better."

It's My Brains Fault

2010-06-30T13:22:00.000-05:00

I was trying to tell Dylan to stop doing something. He said "Sorry, my brain won't let me." I replied "Sorry my hand is going to spank you." He said "Spank my brain?" I said "No spank your butt." He replied back "You should really spank my brain. Its my brains fault."

First Why Did The Chicken Joke

2010-06-27T22:47:00.000-05:00

Dylan: Why did the chicken cross the park?

Me: Why

Dylan: To get to the other SLIDE!

I had never heard this chicken joke and listening to Dylan tell it was hilarious! He really surprised with the punch. =)

Yellow Birdie

2010-06-25T11:25:00.000-05:00

This bird made friends with us when we pulled up at Grandma Jean & Grandpa David's.