My 2 cents

First let me comment on some of the recent postings. Heck, preschools and even elementary schools have you fill out a specific list (usually only 1 or 2 other names) of people authorized to pick your child up. When I drop the boys off at AfterCare for the hour I am teaching drama down the hall at the school, I have to sign them in and out, AND I'VE WORKED THERE FOR 8 YEARS! I definately think I'd be nervous about the Danish system but then again if you aren't hearing about Amber Alerts and missing kids every other day, I guess there is a lot less to worry about.

Now onto the video venting. Ey-yi-yi. What used to be nice was at least when you put the DVD in, you could immediately press the MENU button and skip all the trailers.......not anymore. It definately is frustrating. Marketing to kids has got to be one of the most annoying things to parents. Lucas has been invited to birthday parties where, when asked for gift suggestions, I get "anything Toy Story". I asked one of his playgroup friends what he was going to be for Halloween and he said "the evil emperor Zerg" ??? Seriously? Who the heck is that? Apparently a sequil character. I guess that's what we get for watching mostly Jeopardy, baseball, football, or parently-screened Nature shows from PBS. I will however admit that Monsters Inc is now the new movie favorite and is starting to wear out. But at least I'm getting a nice, long, hot shower each day! Priceless Mommy Time!

Anyway, what's new with the Wilbers? Well the basement has been cleared out and is slowly becoming the new playroom. Hallelujah! All we need is some foam flooring pads and all the toys will be moved downstairs. (Then the baby stuff can start coming back UPstairs) The bikes, train set, legos, and drums are already there. The office is gated off so I can be down there to email or scrapbook but the kids cant get in (insert evil grin here). Connor has basically become Lucas' shadow and copycat. He wants whatever his brother has, does whatever his brother does, and says everything his brother says. His new word is 'awesome' which Lucas recently picked up and now Connor thinks everything is awesome too. Its cute but can definatly cause conflict. I'm temped to ask for every toy we already have for Christmas just to help combat the fighting. Connor's vocabulary has skyrocketed in just the last few weeks. He's probably got at least 30 words under his belt now. I'm still catering and have 2 dinners, a reception and a lunch scheduled for this week. Im also trying to get Christmas shopping done since Im having Braxton Hicks contractions already and want everything done in case Jr #3 comes a bit early. (7 weeks left and counting on the official calendar though). Well someone is moving furniture upstairs so that can't be a good sign. Best get back to mothering.