Super Special-Struper Star-Master of the Bootie Dance

We have been having wonderful weather here lately which has been great for getting the kids outside. Since we have been outside more I have neglected a few routine things inside the house. I didn't realize how much of a routine the kids have until one of them reminds me. Dominik, for instance, is usually the first as he is most definitely a creature of habit. He does not like any changes in his little world and does not mind being extremely blunt about it.

The other night as dusk was arriving, Dominik came marching into our bedroom with hand on his hip and a stern look on his face. "Mommy! I turned on the second lamp in the living room because you didn't!" I told him I was sorry but I wanted to only have one on since it was still somewhat bright enough out. However, since it was such a big deal I thanked him for turning it on. He then says, "Well, I'm doing everything you're not *sigh* I'm your Master!". So apparently I had let him down with the nightly routine but he made it clear that he was taking care of my neglegence!

Dominik also has treasure box days on Fridays at school. This is when the kids get rewarded for being well behaved the whole week. A couple of weeks ago I went to pick him up and he presented me with his choice from the treasure box. It was a pink bead bracelet that he said he picked for me!! I put it on and he always checks to make sure I'm wearing it or that I put it in a "safe spot" before bed. He says I look extra pretty and he reminds me how "super special" his gift is. I often wonder if he realizes how special it truly is that he thought of me instead of himself on treasure box day, which is why I rarely take the bracelet off.

So on to our little "struper star". I get to spend girl time with Samantha while Dominik is in school and Andrew is sleeping. Lately Andrew enjoys laying underneath a toy that plays music when he hits it. He falls asleep under this toy on his blanket normally and while on the floor Samantha takes the opportunity to dance for him with her "bootie". This usually entails some hip shakes and crazy circle motions then jutting her "bootie" out in someone's face. When I ask her what she is doing she tells me she's teaching Andrew the "bootie dance". She has been wearing these sunglasses as well and when they are one-watch out! She becomes princess "struper star" which is a little too close to striper star for my taste (especially with her bootie moves) but the right word will come in time.

So, that is the latest of my little ones. We have been enjoying every minute as usual with more to come I am sure as always!