Bill the Annoying

It’s raining it’s pouring, but the old man ain’t snoring

June 23rd, 2010 at 9:30 pm (My Kids, New, Vacation)

It rained the first day we got here and then next two days as well, on the plus side Xavier can say “rain” now. One time we the boys myself and grandpa were walking to the park to play on the giant snail, when we got caught in a downpour. Grandpa and I stayed under some trees, while trying to contain the boys, who did not care if it was raining, they were just glad to be outside, they weren’t going to let a little thing like being wet, stop them, reminds me of when I was a boy. Grandpa ran back to the car to pick us up since the rain was not going to stop anytime soon.

Also reminds me of when we went to Uncle Mels’ house, and the boys were exploring the flowing drainage ditch in front of his house (open storm drain), it was all fun until Xavier slipped and fell in butt first, then it was hilarious, for all parties, since he was already wet, we let him splash it up for a few minutes before pulling the plug, because the other two started to join him. We just put him in a new diaper and went home.

The first day in Russia, I stayed up as long as I could hoping to reset my internal clock, but I slept in way way too long the next day, waking up after 3 pm. The second night Damien kept me awake almost the entire night. On the third night, Sergey and Xavier took turns keeping me awake most of the night. So I am sure I was a grumpy camper those days. Did I mention that I haven’t had a diet coke since Friday, so I am sure caffeine withdrawal played a part, but currently I don’t miss it, and my teeth feel extra clean, so my plan is to stay off as long as I can.

On the plus side when Xavier is keeping me awake his intent is to be cute and cuddly, actually for the most part that is how all the boys see themselves, it is just that they seem less cute as they get bigger, and we expect more of them. It is hard to be mad at X when he is smiling and and trying to give you kisses and hugs.

I was having quite the time getting the kids down, because my usual threat of me turning out the night light and the hall light have very little sway when it is bring enough to outside to read by. But Grandma has a new threat, either they behave, lay down and be quiet or they have to go to sleep with Grandma, and they know what that means, lots of hugs, kisses, and snuggles from Grandma (ha not so cute when he shoe is on the other foot is it).

The boys had a good night sleep last night, and I think I am more adjusted to the time myself, the skies are blue and partly cloudy so it is looking to be a good day. Well boys are up and it is time for breakfast, talk to you soon.