funny things my kids say

i know that many of you (probably most) don't really think this is that funny but i've started to think that i will want these things written down so i don't forget them and since this is my baby book for all my kids you'll just have to read it and laugh.

this was yesterday on my way home with carson after yet another of his appointments.  this one was with the orthopedic surgeon.  we're looking at possible surgery for carson.  his hamstrings are only getting tighter as he grows and it is starting to affect some of his abilities.  it's something we knew he would eventually need it's just a matter of when.  and now there is a possibility of another surgery.  i'm not going to get into that too much right now, we need to be evaluated by the neurosurgeon to see if he is a good candidate for this specific surgery.  it's much more involved but more a a permanent solution.  carson is so capable and wants to do everything everyone else does.  i would do anything to make it easier.

anyway, as we were driving home and stuck in traffic i was thinking about all the appointments he has to go to.  how many times i've heard him ask me, "do i have to get botox shots this time?" with the most pitiful face to go with the sweetest little voice.  as i was thinking about all of this carson was in the back doing something silly.  i said, "carson, you sure are crazy" to which he replied, "crazy awesome!"  yes, you are buddy.

another carson-ism was the other night after andrew turned off the tv and put the boys in their beds.  carson was not happy about his show being ended so soon.  as i came in to say goodnight he said, "mom.  dad.  is being.  such a drag!"  i about fell off the bed i was laughing so hard.

brooks says funny things almost every day.  he's so curious and asks a million questions.  no joke.  a million in one day.  you can only imagine my enthusiasm by the end of the day.  but the other day after school he said to me, "mom, do you know that you can be checked out of school?"  now, never mind the fact that he has come with me for the last two years to check carson out early at school almost weekly.  i said, "what do you mean?"  he says, "a boy in my class got checked out and he got to leave school early.  can you come check me out?"

one other from brooks.  we've been working on using our manners.  we tend to forget them especially when we're talking to our mom.  that is coming to a quick end.  as i was reminding him to use his manners he says, "when i don't use my manners with you it's only because i forgot to."  oh, my bad.

oh, my boys.  they keep a constant smile on my face and possibly a few gray hairs on my head.  i love them so.  speaking of love look at this...

i took shelby's first birthday pictures this weekend (what?) and got a few with the boys.  i could not of asked for better big brothers than these two.  they simply adore this little girl.  it is such a special relationship each of them has with her.  carson is so gentle and sweet with her, even when she yanks his glasses off to chew on them.  and brooks, well, he is enamored with her.  simply thinks she walks on water and everything she does is beyond amazing.  but, he also roughs around with her, which she loves.  it's so fun to see her face light up when they walk by her.  they are her world.  i love it.  

just wait till you see the other ones i got of just shelby.  they are precious.  just think giant tutus, balloons, angel wings and a cupcake.  you'll die.  they are so cute.