Mixed up lyrics: According to the Tomlin's...

Recently the kids have become more vocal about the music they like and though they have always loved to sing along to the radio, I have noticed them singing around the house just by themselves. 

I know we all do it, ya know think you know the words to the song and then one day someone sets you straight and it is somewhat embarrassing or even humiliating.  

I know I have had those moments FAR too often, but I just grin and continue on my merry way continuing to sing the song just as I had before.  

Sam has taken a liking to LMFAO's "Sexy and I know it"

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He has even started singing it in the middle of preschool, where I had to quickly correct his behavior.  Not that singing is bad, but I am not sure that the choice of song is really appropriate for a bunch of 3,4, and 5 year old's....

Well yesterday Sam was sitting on his bed singing this part:

"Girl look at that body... Ahhh... Girl look at that body... Ahhh.... Girl look at that body... Ahhh I work out!"

Only according to Sam it's:

"Girl look at that potty... Ahhh... Girl look at that potty... Ahhh... Girl look at that potty... Ahhh I work it out!" 

Clearly, I like Sam's version MUCH better!

Though he now knows how the song really goes.

Brenna is a big Adele fan these days (she has her mom's taste in music).

She is always singing "Set Fire to the Rain"

Only when it comes to the chorus she says:

"But I set fire, to the rain... Watch it burn and I color plates..."

Hmmmmm, not sure how she thinks that makes sense, but okay!

Another one Sam messes up the lyrics on is by Live.

The song is "Operation Spirit"

The first lines of this song say, "Give it up, Give it up, Give it up..."

This has been one of Sam's favorite songs for as long as he has been old enough to enjoy music.  when he was really little, I would say one-ish, I would turn on this song and he would sit in the backseat of the car and bob his head to the music in the beginning.  When it would end he would say "AGAIN!"

Once he got old enough to start singing along he has always said those first words as:

"Get it up, Get it up, Get it up..."

It doesn't matter how many times I tell him it is Give it up, he is sold on Get it up.  

What songs do you mess up?  I would love to hear.  

I know there are more, but I just can't think of them right now... I will have to write them down and maybe make this a recurring topic here on my blog.  

A Pre-Welcome for Baby Pearl...

I had the privilege of hosting a shower today for a near, dear, and longtime friend.  By longtime friend, I mean a friend who has been a friend since we were in diapers.  Now here we are, me already having conquered the diaper phase and she just embarking upon it.  I was so honored to be a part of this with her and for her.  

She wanted a Hello Kitty themed shower, as that is the theme she is looking to make her baby nursery.  I looked and looked and looked for cute Hello Kitty themed baby shower decor and such, but just couldn't find anything that I liked that was really inexpensive.  Besides, it wouldn't be me to just break down and BUY all the party stuff now would it?  Of course I HAD to make it all...  I created the invitation on Powerpoint (that program is really amazing for things aside from just presentations) and then Amber and I sat one afternoon and added some ribbon.  They turned out really cute!  

I worked really hard on the decor for this shower.  I hand made all the little cupcake decorations (inspired by my Sister Steph's cupcakes from last weekends shower... HERE.)  I made the little pom pom balls hanging above the table as well as ones we hung outside.  I of course made the cake pops per Amber's request.  They were confetti cake, her favorite, just like the cupcakes.  I made the cupcakes as well.  I made her the little sign with her baby's name on it, but I had a friend make the cute little Hello Kitty hat. Last but not least I made the concentration/memory game as well.  I don't think that I could have accomplished the look I was going for if I hadn't made the decor by hand.  Amber liked the pink/white/black look and lets just face it.  Baby shower stuff consists of Noah's Ark animals and pastels.  

I feel that the decor/food came together really well, which was good because she had an amazing turn out.  She got a TON of great things and I really hope she is please with her overall day.  I had fun doing this for her and again was honored.  

My older sister was so kind to let us use her house considering she has more space than I do.  I didn't want anyone to be uncomfortably crammed, which was good as you can tell by how many came out in support of Amber, Armando, and baby Pearl.  

Amber and Armando are loved very much, Pearl will be too.

Sam's 1st Baseball Game

This morning we woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed for Sam's first ever baseball game.  He is playing for the rec center because mom dropped the ball and failed to register him for league baseball on time.  In my defense though, I had no idea league ball registration would be at the BEGINNING of February...  I thought that when I started looking to register him at the beginning of March I would be ahead of the game.  Boy was I wrong!  

Anyway, this rec center thing is good for him this year I think.  They don't actually play a competitive game.  Each kids gets to bat twice each inning and they all get to run all the bases.  The kids in field practice catching, throwing to first, then back to home plate.  Neither team wins or looses... they all just get high fives and good jobs the whole game through.  It's good for them.  They are basically learning the basics of the game.  This will be good for when I put Sam in league ball next year.  

Sam got to bat first this game AND he got to play first base first.  Such a little stud he is.
The team was a bit all over the place, but I have high hopes for them to get better. Sam's first time at bat he was a bit confused where to run exactly, but after making it to first (once he did this back and forth running thing for a few seconds) he seemed to catch on pretty quickly.  As did the others.  Only 3 kids showed up to their first practice so it made the first game a bit difficult.  Where the other team was very organized and knew what they were doing.

I jumped in and helped right from the get go.  Bill wasn't there yet and our poor coach was trying to do it all alone.  So I jumped in and put the kids in their first batting line up and explained to them how the whole batter box/circle thing worked.  I helped them get their helmets on and sent them off when it was their turn at bat.  Once our team got to the field I stood behind Sam on first base and explained to him why it is important to watch the ball and how to tag up on his base before throwing back to home.  I was glad when Bill showed up and could jump in.  Then I got to just stick to helping the kids with their batting line up.  Next game I will be sure to take a small note pad so I can have the line up written down rather than having to try to remember names and faces upon the first time meeting.

It was so much fun to watch.  I especially liked how all the kids (on our team) ran after the ball that was hit and practically wrestled for it.  Sam won those battles quite a few times.  I really look forward to watching him this short little season.  They play every Tuesday and Saturday for the next 4 or 5 weeks, with Wednesday practices.  We will be busy, but it is well worth it.
I can't wait for league ball next year.  I have some fond memories watching my brothers play and I look forward to those same memories with my own son.

Waiting for the game to start

Coach explained to the kids what a dugout is  (ours was painted on the grass) and what the batters circle is

First up at bat!

Confused about where to run...

With a little help from coach, he makes it to first

Off to second base

And now at third

This time he made it to first all by himself

Into home!

First Baseman

Paying close attention to what is going on

Now he is by the pitchers mound... ready to catch some balls.

Throwing to first

It's a race

So funny to watch them fight for the ball.

This was his "Mom, when are we done?  I'm bored" moment.

Back at first, this time Daddy is there to help him out.