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Yo B

I have debated blogging this story. But then the other day I remembered it and was sad that I had almost forgotten it. Earlier this summer the girls and I were at Target. They asked if they could get "upside down yogurts" which are just the yogurts with a silver top, kind of a cone shape with a flat top. I don't know the brand, they like the whipped ones. I said yes, they could each get one.
Minutes later I was grabbing some soda off an endcap when I heard Jilli whisper "Mia, look." So I looked and out of the corner of my eye and saw Jilli with the yogurts as boobs. She then saw me see her and quickly de-boobed. I (was dying laughing inside) said "Um, what did you just do?" She got a straight face and stood to the side. Please note Mia is hysterically giggling her best giggle back by the soda.
I crouched at her level and asked again "Jilli, what were you doing?" She gave me her silent stare. I said "Ok, well we can just hang here until you tell me." She is stubborn as a mule and this went on a bit. Finally I said "Ok, we will leave but I saw you doing Yogurt Boobs and that is NOT appropriate. You can go to your room at home, that was not a good idea."
She started crying because she knew she was naughty and wouldn't move so I picked her up. Mia asked something about it and then Jilli clamped my mouth with her hand. We then saw a teacher from school and I said to Jilli "Sure am glad she didn't see you doing Yogurt Boobs, that would be embarrassing."
On the way home I might have mentioned Yogurt Boobs a few times. So we get home and she is in Brad's office and I told her to go to her room to think about the Incident. Brad asked why and I said she could tell him. She refused and so I said " Just tell him in 2 words." I was thinking Yogurt Boobs, but she just looked him straight in the eye and said her two words "Something bad."

Later Brad "talked" to her and I don't think she ever admitted it. Brad shortened it to Yo B's. Several weeks later we were at Hy-Vee and they asked again and this time I said no. Jilli asked why and I said "Well last time you did Yo B's and I am not sure you can handle them again." Later that day Mia called her one of her many nicknames and Jilli said "That is not my nickname anymore." In a confused state Mia said "Okay, what should I call you?" Jilli seriously responded "Yo B's."

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Soul Surfer

Jillian is going through a phase where she is scared of movies with real people, as opposed to cartoon characters. It could have started when she watched Wizard of Oz, but increased after watching Soul Surfer. Parent fail. After the teen got her arm unfortunately eaten off by a shark, she was done. I guess I don't blame her. She now won't even watch an American Girl movie, nothing remotely realistic. She did watch Harry Potter, but that is too fictional to happen to her, so no worries.

Several weeks after the movie drama this picture was taken. We yelled "Hey Soul Surfer!" as she was surfing on the tube because she looks like a little surfer dude with her straight California blonde hair. She DID not appreciate this at all. It reminded her too much of the trauma of the movie! A few nights later, in the safety of her land locked bedroom she was scared of none the less " Soul Surfer."

Mia and Brad meanwhile loved the movie and Brad really emphasized the message of never giving up in your dreams and you should be thankful for what you have. I didn't see the end as I was consoling Jillian, even plugging her ears because through the walls she could "STILL HEAR IT!"

 

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Last Day of School

Alleluia school was finally over! My family has voted that Summertime Stace is so much better(and nicer) than School Year Stace. I will work on that. Anyways the girls rocked Kindergarten and 2nd grade. Jilli is reading like a pro and Mia is working on division in math. Both are little scholars who put forth 100 percent effort on their work. We are so proud of their achievements! Note the photos however, Mia posed nicely. Jillian was having some sort of outfit issue (should wear uniforms even on the last day) and was uncooperative for a picture. So here she is the last day of Kindergarten! I am sure she would never do this for her teacher. Funny how I can successfully manage twenty-one 3rd graders, but not one 6 year old.

 

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Six Years Old

Jilli Bug turned 6 years old in May. Oh, she is just a little blonde package of energy and amusement. Her celebration was low key, but she was celebrated. She asked for cookie cake and a bird watching book and log. She loves birds and records any that she sees. She is too much to handle sometimes but we haven't had a dull moment in 6 years. We love you Jay Bird!!!!!

 

 

 

 

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Dance Recital 2013

Mia participated in her 5th dance recital this June! She is so fun to watch, her NAC routine was one of the best in the recital. In her daily life she isn't much of a performer, but she really comes alive on stage. The 5 and 10 year students get a trophy at the recital. Mia has been counting for the past 3 years and was so excited to get hers! The night before she had a high fever and was devastated to miss. I told her that if she couldn't dance, she could always just walk up for the trophy. She said "I am fine laying down, but not so good when I stand up." Yikes. Lots of rest and meds got her through the recital, but she then crashed for the next four days with fever. Mom of the year points right there! ;)

 

 

The meds are wearing off in this picture with Dad, but she has her trophy!

Jay-Bird danced this year to an appropriate dance, Yakkity Yak, Don't Talk Back. She knew her dance well and brought smiles to our faces. This is the first year I haven't recorded their dances ahead and had them practice, more Mom of the Year points there. We carpooled and I either just dropped off or picked up and didn't go in. Going into the show I was a bit nervous, and knew M.K. would pull it off. Jilli pulled it off as well!

 

Of course the girls were in separate shows and I spent 11 hours at the Lied Center. Surely that makes up for over medicating and lack of observing throughout the year. Thanks for the entertainment girls, you are awesome and we are so proud of you!!!!!

 

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Lemonade Lemonade

Jilli couldn't really think of anything that she wanted for her birthday besides a bird watching book. She always asked to have a lemonade stand though. I mentioned it to her Granda Frank, and voila lemonade stand! Jilli worked on filling the nail holes, sanding it, and then with Mia's help, they painted it. Of course Brad taped off the paint stripes. The girls have hosted two quite successful stands, so fun!

 

 

 

 

 

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Mother's Day Tea

Near Mother's Day, Jilli's class hosted a sweet little tea program. Jilli insisted she wear the same dress Mia wore to her Mother's Day Tea. She also did this for the Father/Daughter dance, she really looks up to Mia.

 

Anyways, the tea was as sweet as Miss Jilli and I am so lucky to be her mom.

 

 

 

 

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Jilli's 1st Softball Season

Jilli finished her softball season last night. She really enjoyed this sport and was quite the hitter. Of course she made some awesome dirt drawings as well.

 

Dad and Mia cheer her on!

 

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Jilli Cam

 

Purple piggies

Mia on piano

Froggy & Frog-ghost

Dad

Mom

Self-portrait

 

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