Independence Day

Martin, often declares that Independence Day is his holiday. Meaning, of all the holidays in the year, it's the only one that he really really gets bummed if something impedes his celebration (namely, and most often - making hay) Luckily (mostly because it's rained every day for the last month) he was not making hay this year and celebrate we did! Coffee for breakfast (ok - just for me and Michelle, Martin went to the barn). Canoeing down the Mighty Oak Orchard while Aubrey and Sylvia played with Mimi and Papa! A pit stop at the lake to see Grandma, Grandpa and for Aubrey to take a boat ride. And ending the day with fireworks!

Aubrey: Booom! Boommm! Oh...A green one!
seconds later...
Mommy, I'm scared...
seconds later...
Oooohh! A purple one!

Forgetful

Caton: I've been so forgetful lately. I can't remember if I've already told a story or if I just thought in my head that I wanted to say something so I end up saying things like 6 times. Also, did I mention that Chuck might be coming?
Me: Yes. You've said that about six times tonight.
Caton: See what I mean?!

...

Caton: Chuck, did you say happy birthday to Jenna?
Chuck: I didn't know it was her birthday.
Me: You told us six times Chuck was coming but you didn't tell Chuck once it was my birthday?!
Caton: I told you I can't remember things!

...

Caton: Did I tell you the story about playing can jam last night?
Me: No. I haven't seen you since last night. I am just seeing you now.
Caton: Wait. I saw you last night?
Me: No! Your story happened last night.
Caton: Oh. Right. I can't remember anything!

Accepting Applications

Me:  I need a friend that I can call or text at any time and they will come over and have a drink with me. Or have dinner. I don't have any friends like that.
Jolene: I think what you're saying is you need a friend you can boss around.
Me: Yeah. Probably. But you know what I mean, right?