We have a su-weet park just behind our apartment. The other day the weather tricked us, and we thought it was warm enough to play outside. Kind of, it was. But mostly, we were cold. We still got in about 30 minutes of playing, which is not too shabby if you ask me.
Here we have Calvin striking the "Power Ranger" pose. He certainly looks tough, although I'm not sure if it's because he looks like he is doing a half-pirate, half-body builder pose or if he just exudes that frightening look that only a Power Ranger can give. Either way, it had me shaking in my booties.
This is one of all-time best "funny Mom" techniques. I feel inspired to let you in on it. When your kid is swinging and you are pushing them from the front, turn around and stick your rump way out. THEN (and this is the important part) when they are swinging back towards you, just before they hit you on the tushy with their cute little feet, jump up in the air, barely missing the hit, and fake yell, "Oooooowwwwwww!!!!!" It kills. It never fails to get yo mama a laugh. And I live for a laugh. Noah was kind enough to catch Wyatt and I mid fake-rump hit.
Have you ever seen anything sweeter? Noah was "getting Calvin warm" by wrapping him up in his coat. The boys don't like it when I try to get them warm because my arms aren't as long and snuggly as Noah's. Oh well, I'll always have the swing trick, I guess.
Wyatt thought he was big stuff climbing the ladder. It was all fun until just one more step up, and then he cried. I just left him there. In fact, he's still there. He'll figure out how to get down. KIDDING!! Come on! Of course I got him down. After 20 minutes. KIDDING AGAIN!!! I rescued him and weaseled a grateful, little kiss out him.
Cool silhouette shot of Calvin on the twisty slide. I know. I know. This will probably be in a National Geographic someday because it's such a good shot. I know.
The is a sure sign that you must go home -- - Blue Lips and A Lotta Snotta.
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I do the fake rump hit thing, too! It's a keeper for sure. But I don't look as sexy when I do it.
Hoo-ray for family fun at the park...I love those days! Every time we've taken Jake swinging he IMMEDIATELY falls into some sort of trance...maybe if I catch him off guard with the rump trick we'll break the cycle...although I do think the trance is adorable...maybe I'll hold out just a little longer...tuck that little tidbit away for a little while:)
That rump kick trick sounds like a goody! Josh doesn't like swinging, but that might be enough to sway his vote. By the way, I'm definitely jealous of your non-project-park in your backyard.
You are so cute, Katie!!
You absolutely crack me up! You can take pics of your kids and add a lil' story behind it, and bam! It's noble prize worthy. I mean "alotta snotta"? That's priceless!
Burr, burr, burr! The blue lips say it all, it was worth 30 minutes of fun!
You're such a good yo mama. I never go out with my kids in the cold. And I scarcely let them kick my booty. Bravo, yo mama.
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