August Quotes

Rylan:

(August 5, 2013)
Rylan was complaining and whining and crying nonstop about going to play with Christian. I continually reminded him he had chores and responsibilities he needed to get done before he could play with friends. After awhile I was so sick of it so I told Rylan "Fine, go to Christian's house without doing your chores."
Asher piped up and asked if he could go too and I said "ok, just go."
They both left my room and I immediately regretted telling them they could go just because I was tired of hearing the complaining. I was pleased and relieved when Asher came back up a few minutes later and said "Ry won't go to Christian's yet because he says that would not be obeying you."
It's exhausting having to stand your ground but it was good to know that even when I faltered my 7 year old chose to choose the right and obey.

(August 7, 2013)
Rylan had some Captain Underpants books to read on our drive to New Mexico/Colorado. At one point Kevin saw him reading and said "Ry! You already read halfway throught that book?"
Ry: "Not just halfway. This is my third time to read it. I like to read. When I like something, that's all I want to do."
Needless to say, Kevin was impressed :)

(August 8, 2013)
We were in New Mexico at my grandma Mitchell's house. After leaving Rylan said "Mom, did you know when you were little your face looked like mine?
Me: "Really? Why do you think that?"
Ry: "At great-grandma's house there was a picture."
Me: "And you thought I looked like you?"
Ry: "Yes, including my lost tooth and everything!"
Kev: "Did someone tell you that you looked like mom?
Ry: "No, I just figured it out on my own."

(August 16, 2013)
Ry: "I saw a car exactly like Tami's but it was a truck and it was red!"
Tami drives a white SUV. Exactly alike, huh? :)

Asher:

(August 6, 2013)
After baths Asher put Tyce's towel around him and said "There you go little beanstalk."

(August 7, 2013)
We were in a hotel room, boys tucked in bed, and Kevin was watching tv before going to bed himself. Asher said to him: "You know what would help me go to sleep? If you turn off the tv."
Hee hee! Kev immediately turned the tv off and sure enough the boys zonked out!

(August 13, 2013)
Asher: "You're my favorite mom."
Me: "Ahhh, thanks. And you're my favorite Asher."...and he always will be :)

(August 20, 2013)
During FHE I asked the boys a question. The answer was 'Joseph Smith' but neither of them guessed it. Kevin was trying to give hints. Kevin: "Jo..."
Asher: "Joey!"
Kev: "Smi..."
Asher: "Smithus! Joey Smithus!"
Who??!!! Rylan then guessed Joseph Smith. Phew!

Tyce:

(August 30 or 31, 2013)
I put Tyce to bed, gave him a kiss, and said "I love you" and for the first time ever he said "I love you". My heart melted and a tear came to my eye. There's nothing better than being a mom :)