Marley's Birthday

First up..my parent's house celebration...roll film...

Marley asked for yellow cake with chocolate icing with blueberries in an "M" on top.  What a coincidence that this is Kevin's favorite cake too!  

This was her birthday morning streamer door...

Ihop for breakfast.  I LOVE this picture!

So there was a misunderstanding about who was responsible for making the cake.  Kevin went to Safeway and got a strawberry one.  We did the same thing with the blueberries.

We take the kids out for their birthdays with only mom and dad.  Marley wanted to go to some stores that she sees on her way to school.  I only got two pictures.  :(

I think she had a good birthday.  :)

Happy, Happy Birthday, Baby

My little Hot-Tamarley is five tomorrow.  FIVE!  It makes me want to cry.  There's something so grown up about five years old.  I'm in denial.  Here's her birthday acrostic. (sniff sniff)

M- MINI-ME  Marley has curly hair and wears glasses.  Where have I seen that before?  Marley is a spaz.  I admit that I too have been known to be a bit dramatic.  She can be loving, sweet, and cuddly.  No brainer.  She is the youngest in the truest sense of the birth order philosophy.  I am the youngest too.  It takes one to know one.   
A- ADORABLE  I don't think this one needs any explanation.
R- REBELLIOUS  This drives her daddy crazy...kind of like I probably drove my daddy crazy.  ;)  On the flip side, she can be a very good listener too.  Maybe she's not rebellious as in rule breaker, but as in there are no rules.  We'll see how the teenage years go.  I thought I was scared of Rory, but Marley definitely has my worry now.
L- LOUD  The end.
E- ENERGETIC  Do you see a theme?  One thing about this girl that throws me off is she's the first to tell you she's tired.  You know when other kids scream and throw tantrums?  Well, Marley will tell you she's screaming and crying because she's tired.  It's refreshing.  She's got a confidence about her.  I hope it sticks.
Y- YOUNGEST  Here are some things I found written about this last position of birth order.  I have to say, I am completely expecting a backlash from this.

• When such children do not get the desired atmosphere they find it difficult to adjust to this change and often sulk for days together, as they understand from day one that they are bound to get anything they want. They are typically takers and not givers.

• However, professionally these children may suffer. They are not as progressive as their colleagues. These people can be good routine followers and not routine makers. As they are not accustomed to handle pressures, they can be good at a place where they get orders and implement instructions and will be good as secretaries. This is in stark contrast as compared to a first born who being eldest amongst the siblings is in the habit of giving instructions.

• If placed in the position of a manager, the last born child may not fully succeed, as in that position he or she has to face a number of challenges and issue instructions, and that is not normally his training. These children are often slow in completing their work and instead of doing it, critically analyze the work assigned to them.

Behavior in relationship of last born children when they become adult

• Being the youngest child, they may need to be taken care of even in a romantic relationship and will need a lot of attention from the loved one. They cling to their partner and want them to drop everything they are doing and attend to them. For them no one is more important than ‘me’. To do a particular work even at home they will need full and proper instructions.

• The first born child by instinct is in the habit of giving instructions and takes care of the others junior to him. As such relationship between the first and last born will be long lasting and smooth and will form a perfect match.

Oh my!  I did not know all these things, but they make so much sense.  I might have to delve deeper into this study.  I might find some answers like...it's not me!  It's my birth order!  Blame my parents!  :)

Happy Birthday, Mini-Me.  I love you a whole bunches!

XXXOOO

School Pictures

I spent most of the day with Marley, thus explaining the absence of Rory and Logan pictures.  Here's what I did get.

Look at their eyes in this one.  They're all alike.

I had another picture of her rocking her baby doll during nap time, but I can't get it to post correctly.  It goes sideways.  It was a great day.  I think we're going to like it here.

First Day of School Tomorrow!!!

Running around crazy and can't do a proper blog.  I'm going to take pictures, and I'll post them tomorrow.  Have a great day!!!

The Beginning of a Silent Treatment

I don't know what will happen if/when Kaelyn sees this.  I'll let you know.  

The $300 Tooth

Remember all that dental work Logan needed done last year?  This tooth he just lost cost $300.  And no, the tooth fairy did NOT reimburse me!

Back to School - for One

Back to school and driving herself!  Yay!!!!!!