He's Got Jokes

Where do they come up with this stuff???

Me (to Aidan): Hey babe, want to go out for Mexican tonight?

Aidan: SURE! But this is not a date.

Me: Well I didn't think it was. I just thought it was you and me going for dinner.

Aidan:  If people see you with me, they will think your my girlfriend. 

Me:  Silence.

Aidan: I'm big, I'm strong, I have muscles and I'm old.  I don't want anyone to think we're on a date.

Me: Fair.

He's 4 People! 4!!!

Memorial Day Weekend

I hope everyone had a marvelous Memorial Day Weekend. How lucky are we that we have men and women that do such a good job serving our country so that we can enjoy the freedoms of backyard BBQ's and pool days??

We spent our ENTIRE three day weekend by the pool at my parents rental house.  They move in to their condo Thursday (woop woop!!! Can't wait to show it to you all!) so our days are numbered at the private backyard oasis we have come to love. 

Friday afternoon we got a really special treat and my girlfriend Amanda had a half day so she met us at home and we spent some time laying out and I got to take her to show her the rents new place.

Saturday morning we were at it again and even brought Scout along and we forced him to swim.  He's quite the little dog paddler.  We were there from sun up to sun down and then attempted to take Aidan to Speed Street but it was such. a. bust.  Not nearly as nice as it was when I was younger.  What happened Charlotte?? 

Sunday we had a repeat and my parents had chilled out on their packing enough to spend the day poolside with us!  It was lovely.  We always enjoy our time with them.  My Dad and Adam keep each other laughing, my Mom and I chat until we can't anymore and between the four of us, Aidan stays entertained.  We grilled hot dogs and hamburgers and they were delish!

Aidan had a sleepover with Nana and Grandpa and Adam and I got CRAZY!  As in came home, put on our jammies, ordered PIZZA HUT! (dinner #2) and fell asleep by 11:30.  Don't be jealous party people.

Monday we repeated our poolside routine and had fried chicken for dinner. If that's not a holiday weekend, I don't know what is! Adam needed the break and I'm always game to lounge around a pool.  Especially when my parents join in on the fun. They are basically my BFFs.   Whether they like it or not.

As usual no pics of me because I am the only one that takes any!  And they are all iPhone pics.  Sorry that I'm not sorry for that.

(L to R) Adam Harvey, Scout Harvey, Snake Eyes Harvey

Since we have been swimming at this pool we have removed 4 snakes, 2 mice, a mole and a chipmunk.  So every time Aidan goes near the filters I'm terrified something will be awaiting us.  He was retrieving his ball and I was standing at a distance. Luckily the coast was clear.



My favorite three boys in the world! Aid, My Dad and the Hubs.



Mr. Harvey enjoying his time off.   

Monday night we were pooped so we watched Kung Fu Panda 2. 

So excited it's already Weds!!!

xoxo



Clemson Visit

A couple weekends ago, we took a trip to Clemson to take my youngest brother his car so he would have it for summer school.

Aidan is a lover of his uncle Jordan and an even bigger lover of his school.  He is a Clemson boy for sure.  He's already talking about going to college there.  Which makes his Nana and Grandpa beam with pride and makes his mother want to throw up.  Too soon for college talk people. 

Long story short, he has a Clemson jersey but has been dying for a new one.  So after we had lunch we stopped in to one of the school stores and he decided he wanted a uniform/helmet "costume" combo pack.  And that is just what he got.  The second we paid for it he was dying to wear it.  We made him wait the 4 minute car ride back to my brother's apartment and you would have thought he was going to die.  The second the car was in PARK, he jumped out, stripped down and dressed himself head to toe in his new Clemson gear.  We then kissed Jordan "goodbye" and he wore it for the entire 3 hour drive.  He even fell asleep with the helmet on.  It was a good laugh for Adam, my Mom and myself.   He's a dedicated fan I tell ya.

Notice he has a Clemson paw on his Crocs as well.  The "pads" in the jersey are hilarious! 



Footie Pajamas

As long as their making em' in our size, we'll be wearing em'. 

And Aidan thinks he's the Incredible Hulk.

The Boy Can Swim!!

I think I've mentioned this but my parents have a pool in the backyard of their rental.  So EVERYDAY Aidan asks to go for a swim and since I'm a Mom always looking for something to do to fill time in the evenings before dinner, this has become our nightly ritual. 

The Snake goggles will never get boring. 

We didn't go over there tonight and my Dad called looking for us.  They are getting ready to move in to their condo next week and while they have a gorgeous pool there, we will miss having the pool all to ourselves everyday.   I mean sometimes, the kid swims nakey.  That's not going to be acceptable at "The Castle in Cotswold"  if you know what I mean. 

He's got to work at kicking a little harder but he's getting there!

When we first started swimming over there, Aidan was nervous and refused to swim without his life jacket.  Now we can barely keep him from jumping in the deep end and swimming the length of the pool.  He literally taught himself how to swim. It kind of reminded me of my own childhood.  My grandparents had a pool and my grandfather just threw us all in.  It was sink or swim.  We all swam.

Although this looks like Aidan is drowning, he just wanted me to take a picture of him underwater. 

I'm excited for Aidan that this will be his first summer of camp where he will hopefully pass his swim test and get to swim in the big pool with all the campers!!! 

A little video in case you don't believe me. 

TGIF!!!

Our Little Graduate

We had a big day around here on Tuesday.  Our little man graduated from the 4's class to TK! Really he could have graduated to go on to Kindergarten BUT he's right on the fence for age so I figured I'd keep him in pre school for another year.  It's another year I get to keep him for half days and I'm hoping he'll be more than ready for Kindergarten at 6 yrs old.  Win, Win.  I mean once they go to school, you never get them back. 

(2nd from Right)

Anyways, it was a sweet little ceremony.  The paraded out to the graduation song and all wore little caps and gowns.  I think Adam teared up. Don't tell. 

He did so well when they called his name.   He came right to the front of the stage, accepted his little diploma, gave Ms. Wendy a hug, flashed us a smile and went back to his seat.  They sang "It's a Grand Old Flag".  I have it all on video. 

Afterwards we had a potluck luncheon and it was great to sit around with the families of his friends and chat about everyones plans for the summer.  We brought BBQ from Queen City Q and it was a huge hit.There were literally people that said they weren't going to eat lunch and once they saw BBQ, sat down to eat. Everyone loves BBQ.  We're in the South.



It was a fabulous morning and a little bittersweet.  I constantly find myself wanting to freeze time with this guy.  Isn't it that way for all you Moms? 



Friday is right around the corner.  Who has fun plans for the holiday weekend??

Jokes Told By An Almost 5 Year Old

Aidan: Knock knock

Me: Who's there?

Aidan: Orange.

Me: Orange?? Orange who?

Aidan: Orange forget to wear his unda wears, shirt and shorts today. And now that Orange is NAKED!