Week with the girls...ahhhhhhh....

My sisters and I have been trading kids over the summer. I sent my oldest to Florida for six weeks (hallelujah!!) and then my middle son went to Orillia for a week of camp with my other sister's kids(double hallelujah!!). I have been able to breath a little easier over the summer but it's still been quite busy with out of town friends.

This week I have my sister's daughter over and my middle son went home with her. Can I just tell you what a difference it is to have two little girls at home as opposed to any other combination of children such as one girl/one boy or two boys.

I can honestly say I haven't heard a peep out of them all day. They play together all day without an argument or fist fight! Not completely shocking because my sisters and I played relatively well together when we were young. I wouldn't mind keeping my niece for another week but I don't think my sister would agree since that would mean she would be stuck with the boys. She has already got dibs for the girls for next year. I'm going to catch up on housework and sleep this week and treat the girls to some special activities...to be determined...

It just so happens that my husband has a business trip for two days this week but will I be doing the usual complaining? Nope.

Middle Child = Trouble

So...I thought that by getting rid of my oldest son for the summer would bring me some peace. Two kids MUST be easier than three, right? Wrong! Not when you are talking about my kids.

It's been a week and a half since I shipped him off and I can't believe that I've been busier than ever. I have discovered that all the trouble lies on my second son. He's the middle child so he plays, or should I say fights with my oldest son AND my youngest daughter. I haven't had a quiet day yet!

He loves to annoy and bother my daughter who cries and whines at the slightest thing. The other day I was literally at the end of my stick and I threatened them saying if they continued with the drama that "this stick would be their bums' best friend". As soon as that spewed out of my mouth I almost burst out laughing so I turned abruptly and left the room before they noticed the huge grin on my face. It worked for about two hours before they started the theatrics again. I'm running out tomorrow for some earplugs!!

Wordless Wednesday - When the kids get your camera

Today's post was inspired by one of my favourite blogs, FaithChick. She takes part in Wordless Wednesday and today she posted pictures taken by her kids. It reminded me of a photo my eldest son took last year.

Here is the background information about his picture. It was my 2nd son's 8th and my daughter's 5th birthday party. I made a castle for the cake and to make it more boyish I took some of my son's toy soldiers and placed them around the princess...protecting her.

Well...while I was busy preparing for the party son #1 must have grabbed my camera and took some photos. It wasn't until I downloaded the pictures after the party that I came across his photo.

A picture says a thousand words....I was speechless...

Watch out Paris Hilton!!

My daughter came up behind me last night and she was all decked out in her bling and designer Kitty bag. I couldn't help but laugh. It was so cute. Cute for her age. She's only five. BUT if she likes all those things now will it only get worse? I hope not...my wallet isn't big enough. Right now she doesn't mind wearing hand-me downs from her big "sisters" but I dread the day when she starts dictating what she wears or will not wear .

AND look how comfortable she is on the phone!! We'll be fighting for time soon! I'm not looking forward to that either!