The Curse of the Popsicle or Be Careful What You Promise

Last week we ran out of "popsicles," aka the generic brand of Otter Pops. So that night when Brad got back from work we ran to the store to get some more. Unfortunately for Ruth, they don't come frozen. She had to wait all day for some popsicles and then once we finally had them she STILL couldn't have one. I promised her that the next day she could have as many as she wanted, because really, who can resist this:

So the next day came, and I was resolute to keep to my word, I don't want to be a bad example and break my promises. So first thing in the morning she wanted a "pa" as she calls them. So she got one. Well, needless to say, I quickly regretted promising "as many as you want." She probably ate 15 popsicles in one day; she definitely took advantage of the situation! Look at her lounging on the doggie bed in popsicle heaven!


Well the morning after "the day of popsicle heaven" Ruth woke up and I went to change her diaper like normal. When I opened it up I found popsicle poo...it was neon green! All things considered, I guess there could be worse consequences to making bad promises!

Piano

(This is my little lounge singer in the making!)

This last weekend Paula and Asa brought us a piano! It is absolutely gorgeous and I'm so happy that we have it in our home. Ruth loves to play, I am happy I get to practice and get better, and it's so fun to listen to Brad play (since he is the only mostly fluent player in the house). Brenda and Val came up for the weekend too, and we celebrated Val's b-day by eating out a bunch, hanging out a bunch, and going to Shoshone Falls where we all got eaten alive by mosquitos. (Unfortunately I forgot to steal pictures from Paula's camera before they left...so no pics of the weekend.)


Here's the funny story of the weekend. Brad was playing "Puff the Magic Dragon" while Ruth sat next to him on the bench. I was singing along and we were just having a fun time. Well, the dog was in the house, and as soon as we started playing and singing she came out and sat right behind Brad. Then right as we were finishing up the song, Boudicca decided to chime in and she howled along with us. It was so funny, just like in the cartoons.


This is Ruth watching a cat video:

This is a great picture because you can really see Ruth's tan line from her sandals

Also, Ruth said her first prayer today! Yay!