Editorial Correction

I need to make a corection to my last posting. I was literally hit over the head this morning with the fact that Aidan did a significant amount of the work on the aforementioned sign for mommy. When I say literally, what I mean is that when I woke at 7 a.m. (not my choice since I did go to bed at 3 a.m.), the sign was placed not-so-gently upon my face by an extremely excited 3 year old who wanted to show me in fine detail just how much work he did on this masterpiece, as he said, "because I lub (love) you." Seriously, can a girl get any luckier?

Behind every great daughter is an even greater daddy...

Lately I have been working more than usual because a.) I'm a job hoarder, some people hoard cats, I hoard jobs, b.) this economy is really hitting the social work world, so I want to gather as many nuts as I can before it hits me personally (hopefully, it won't!) and c.) this mama is gonna need some new furniture if our short sale we've been trying to buy ever comes through! I got home reeeaaaallllyyy late tonight, to not only find a very clean house, but this sign. Now I know that Morgan needs some credit for all the work she did and her artistic flair, but I have a feeling her daddy played a big part in doing something that made me feel so happy.

It's hard to read this sign because of my camera "issues," but it says "Mommy the Super Social Worker." I don't know how accurate that statement is, but it sure is sweet of my family to think so... (or at least indulge me!)

All this extra work made it necessary for me to take my little dude on a brunch date to Big City Coffee this morning.... How cool is it to spend a Thursday morning playing "eye-spy" (and always getting it right because Aidan doesn't have the heart or attention span to tell you guessed wrong), as well as having the opportunity to kindly debate the benefits of a digger vs. crane vs. tractor? P.S. All of those machinery do different things and don't try to tell my son otherwise, you will get an earful!

Ladies man...

When I mentioned in a previous post that Aidan loves to love the ladies, I wasn't kidding! He's a snuggler. Both of our children's most difficult year has been the three's, so we've really been working a lot with Aidan on having a "kind heart" and using his "words" instead of throwing a fit. So lately we've been hearing Aidan remind us quite frequently, "I's being a sweet boy right now! I not yelling, I not screaming, just swwwweeeettt!" Yes, Aidan you are swwwweeeeetttt and we love you....

Weekend in McCall!

We spent a fun and relaxing weekend up in McCall with our friends, the Hamiltons! Baby Girl H #3 was giving her mother some grief and while Ryan was prepared to deliver the baby, they decided it was best to leave early. Can't say I blamed them!


Aidan is a big Delaney fan! He loves to love the ladies!


Could I take a picture of her further away? That dot is Morgan. Seriously, I need an Aidan-proof camera! Here's our little ski-bunny!

No one could ever claim that Aidan's not well-rounded. Yesterday, he literally spent the entire day sitting in an unplanted garden space (aka the dirt pit) in our backyard, playing with his "diggers" and pretending to be a heavy machinery operator. Morgan's job was to add water so he could have mud to muck around in. This weekend however, he was the fairest princess in the land, complete with a crown on backwards.

Gymnastics FEVER!

We recently signed Morgan up for gymnastics and to say she likes it is a massive understatement. She LOVES it! So much so that it is getting difficult to find her not in some type of a pretzel-like, back bendish, cartwheelin' move...


More than once I've caught her "stuck" hanging upside down...


Disclaimer: Aidan broke my camera, so my cell phone camera will have to do for now (which is why it looks like I snapped this picture while standing miles away!) Morgan's the one on the far left. Please note, while it may look like her being dressed in a leotard is no big deal since that's what everyone else is wearing, this was a HUGE deal! We finally got her eczema cleared up enough for her to go without tights. Exciting stuff for a 5 1/2 year old (and her parents!)

A Convenient Case of Narcolepsy...

Recently Aidan decided that the chore of walking the 20 feet from our driveway to the car is just too much to ask of a bubbly, energetic 3 year old boy. So he has decided that his plan for avoidance is to "fall asleep" the minute we turn onto our street. I actually don't mind carrying a "pretending to be asleep" 3 year old, I get my snuggles where I can!


Seriously, how can you not laugh when you look at this little faker?

Happy St. Patty's Day from the Kearneys!

In honor of St. Patrick's Day and the beautiful weather we've been having, we biked on down to Bown's Crossing to Flatbread Pizza (because Italian food on St. Patty's Day completely makes sense, right?) for some beverages and yummy pizza! What a great way to spend a Wednesday evening...

Mommy and her little pizza face!

His future's so bright, he has to wear shades... Yes, our son is really cool!



Yep, he's a drinker, not a fighter!

Does it get any better than this??

Bluebird skies, great company, new(ish) snow and a fun mountain all lead to a lot of fun for the Kearneys. We met up with some friends for some Sunday skiing and had a great time. Our children are currently cross-eyed and staring at the wall with exhaustion... Perfect! (Although, Ryan and I are right there with them!)

These two little hot dogs hit the slopes. Unfortunately, no pictures were taken of the youngest skiier on the mountain (yes people, Payton skiied today at 19 months!!!). Aidan had his first lift chair ride and is hooked.


Oh how I love this blonde little dude! His toe-head gives me hope that maybe some people think my hair color is natural. On second thought, probably not!


This picture was taken right before Aidan managed to break ANOTHER one of our cameras. Daddy enjoying a "daddy beverage." Teaching a crazy 3 year old to ski is not an easy task, hence the "daddy beverage!"

Little skiiers gearing up for fun day on the mountain. Morgan and Ryder continue to amaze us all...

The lovely Ms. Montano and Mr. Ramstad joined in on the fun, proving once again that Huskies and Cougars can co-exist peacefully. (Go DAWGS!)




Aidan loves Ms. Payton. It was pretty fun to overhear Aidan trying to communicate with Payton using his best "baby talk."







Who says tail-gates are only for sporting events? The crew enjoying some good food, brew and laughs. Thank you Boise friends for ANOTHER fun adventure!

Weekend Fun!

We had a great weekend, seeing friends from Seattle and enjoying the gorgeous weather! We took a Sunday afternoon bike ride along the river to get some lunch at the Ram...


To know Aidan is to know that he LOVES his sister... Here he is trying to give her some love. It was right after this that Aidan went under the table, poked his head out from under the table and reported, "Nope, there isn't any poop down there!" Boy was I happy to hear that, nothing worse than eating on a table with poop at your feet!


Here's Aidan telling Ryan "secrets." The secrets were composed of this, "Robin, robin, digger, dump truck."

The handsome father/husband....

I am always trying to get a picture of me with the kids so the kids don't look back someday and wonder where the heck I was all those years (behind the camera actually!). We told Aidan to smile nicely and this is what we got. It's a wonder we don't sign him up to be a child-model with all these stellar poses he has...

Sage International Charter School it is!!

After interviews, meetings, a lot of research and ultimately using our gut instincts, we've finally decided upon a school for Ms. Morgan (and eventually Aidan)! We are really excited about this educational opportunity for our little ones! Not only do we think this is going to be a phenomenal learning experience, but they made us feel the most comfortable about Morgan's food allergies and they were the first to highlight the importance of her feeling "just like everyone else."

http://www.sageinternationalschool.org/

Meet my son, Napolean.

I don't know when or how Aidan decided to become a teenager, but he did. All of a sudden, everything we do, results in him exhibiting a sigh of absolute disgust. Then in true teenager fashion, he goes to his room and slams the door. His sigh of disgust, is EXACTLY like the sigh made famous by Napolean Dynamite. It's pretty hysterical. My favorite is when he does his, "UUUUUUUGGGGGHHHHHHH," then says "Just tell the truth!" Usually, the "tell the truth" is in response to me saying something like, "you need to eat dinner" or "wash your hands."

Mommy, am I crazy?

Morgan recently asked me if she was crazy. I had to answer, "Why yes, Morgan, you are!" But we wouldn't want her any other way....

Welcome to the "dodo" free zone!

Ryan and I were beginning to think that in 15 years, we'd be sitting in a high school auditorium, with tears welling up as we see our "baby" cross the stage to accept his diploma... All with a pacifier (or dodo as Aidan calls it) attached to his gown. His love affair with his beloved dodo has been intense and long lasting, however, this past Sunday morning (amidst multiple empty threats that the dodo fairy was going to come and take it) Aidan told me he wanted to throw away his dodo and go to "Toy Story" aka Toys R' Us to get some "diggers" in exchange. This turned out to be a very lucky turn of events from me because I had the flu (yes, THAT kind of flu, no more will I be frustrated when our kids can't make it to the bathroom to throw up! Yes, that was too much information!) and Ryan had taken Morgan up for a day of skiing. So needless to say, I was very glad that Aidan was preoccupied with his new diggers while I huddled on the couch, watching reruns of "16 and pregnant" on MTV. (Even while sick, I have bad taste in TV).

Houston, we've got a reader!

Yep, that's right, Ms. Morgan has decided that she's tired of listening to Ryan and I read to her at night, so she's taken matters into her own hands. Unfortunately, we packed up the majority of her books while we are in our "temporary" home, so we've been stocking up at the library once a week to get new books. This week her books of choice were ones that she can read herself and SHE'S DOING IT! It's so exciting, can you tell I'm a little bit proud?


I love that smile! She's a little proud of herself too. As for other educational news, we entered Morgan into a lottery for a new charter school they are starting in Boise and she was selected to begin kindergarten there! We haven't decided 100% to do this school versus regular public school education, but we feel fortunate to have this potential opportunity at our hands! I've attended a town meeting regarding the curriculum and it sounds like it will be right up Morgan's alley. www. sageinternationalschool.org