July-August Calebisms

OK OK.... I will be updating soon. I have lots of things to post from summer, but just haven't had time to upload pictures. That will be happening this week. I promise! Until then, enjoy some more anecdotes from my precious 4 year old.


7/24/09

While singing along to one of Caleb's CD's in the car....
Caleb: Your singing is really loud. I can hear it.
Mommy: OK
Caleb: It kinda bugs me.
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7/29/09

Caleb was trying to fall backwards, but his reflexes kicked in and his feet would move backward to compensate for the fall. He got really mad and started fussing at his feet.
Caleb: Ugh! Feet, I'm trying to fall backwards!
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7/30/09

Caleb: Augusta (invisible friend) and I just got married.
Mommy: You did? I thought you were gonna marry Ilona.
Caleb: I am. When Augusta moves out, then I'll marry Ilona.
Mommy: Honey, that's not how marriage works.
Caleb: But that's what makes marriage fun, Mommy.
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8/4/09

Before entering McDonald's for lunch with Gram-Gram...
Mommy: Be sure to play nice with the other kids in the play place.
Caleb: I will. I won't punch them or anything.
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8/6/09

Caleb: (Hugging me) I forgot to give you your morning hug! (Kissing me on the cheek) And your morning kiss! (Rubbing noses with me) And your morning noses! (Messing up my hair) And your morning hair mess! (giggles)
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8/17/09

Daddy: Save some of that energy for MyGym
Caleb: I've got lots of energy, Daddy. My energy goes all the way from my toes to my neck!
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8/17/09

Caleb: Only guys are cool.
Daddy: Then what are girls?
Caleb: Girls are cute.
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8/25/09

Mommy: You know where I want to go on vacation?
Caleb: Where?
Mommy: The Poconos (poking Caleb's nose)
Caleb: Mommy, that is SO not funny.
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8/26/09

After telling Caleb that Danielle was going to have another baby and that Brady would be a big brother:
Caleb: I want to be a big brother.
Mommy: Well, if Mommy and Daddy have a baby someday, you WILL be a big brother.
Caleb: I want a baby sister.
Mommy: Or a baby brother.
Caleb: No, AND a baby brother. I want a baby brother AND a baby sister.
Mommy: Well, I don't think that's going to happen.
Caleb: You could have twins!
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8/26/09

Caleb had been in bed for a little while, then came into our room crying. He said he missed me and just wanted more hugs. I was happy to oblige. Then I took him back to his room and tried to tuck him back in. He started crying again and said he didn't want me to leave. I asked what was wrong and he said, "Sometimes when I first go to bed, I just miss all of the people I don't see." :(

June Calebisms

6/1/09

While reading Little House on the Prairie to Bear...
Caleb: They moved to Wisconsin. Do you know where Wisconsin is, Bear? Hang on. I'll get my globe and show you. (gets globe) See? It's right there. Now you know where it is!
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6/2/09

Caleb: (crying) Sheena scratched me.
Mommy: What were you doing?
Caleb: I was just trying to make her laugh.
Mommy: What did you do?
Caleb: I tickled her.
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6/6/09

During our family movie night...
Caleb: Hey, guys, I'm not being mean, but I really need you to be quiet and watch the movie.
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6/21/09

Caleb was crashing his trains very hard...
Mommy: Caleb, what are you doing?
Caleb: I know this is bad, but it's kinda good, but I know it's really bad. They (trains) stole Emily's (train) cars, so Thomas (train) punched them. I know it's bad! But it's good because he got the cars back for her. But I know it's bad!
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6/23/09

While dividing up his blocks to play with Isaac...
Caleb: Here's your supply, Daddy.
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6/25/09

Caleb: (singing) You can make a difference in this world.
Mommy: I like that song, Caleb. Those are good lyrics. Are you going to make a difference in the world someday?
Caleb: Yes, when I'm 18.
Mommy: You are? Why when you're 18?
Caleb: Cause that's what the guys in my dream said. They said you have to make a difference in the world when you're 18.
Mommy: What guys?
Caleb: James and Joseph. They are good guys.
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6/25/09

Rocking Caleb and pretending he is a baby, because it drives him crazy and is funny...
Mommy: What a sweet little baby!
Caleb: (shouting) I'm not a baby!
Mommy: Aww...don't cry baby!
Caleb: This is not the voice of a baby!
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6/25/09

Caleb: I'll love you forever.
Mommy: You will?
Caleb: Yep
Mommy: Aww...thank you.
Mommy: Even when you grow up and get married?
Caleb: Yep, I'll still love you.
Mommy: Even when you have a baby of your own?
Caleb:Yep, I'll still love you.
Mommy: Even when you're a grandpa?
Caleb: Mommy, quit asking me that cause I'm always gonna say yes. I'm always gonna love you. Even when we're in heaven, I'll still love you.
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6/28/09

While playing Hungry Hungry Hippos...
Caleb: Let's hear it for the world-famous final round! Yay!

The Return of Calebisms!

Calebisms are back by popular (and intimidatory) demand! Here are a few from April and May...enjoy!

4/2/09

Caleb heard someone say "shut up" on a Cheerios commercial.
Caleb: That's not the kind of shut up we say.
Isaac: We don't say shut up at all.
Caleb: Yeah we do. Like we shut up people in a box.
Isaac: Yes, you're right, we CAN shut things up in a box. But we don't shut people up in boxes!

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4/2/09

Caleb: How many rolls do we have for dinner?
Daddy: Three
Caleb: Oh, one for each of us.
Daddy: That's right.
Daddy: So, what if we had 6 rolls. How many would we each get?
Caleb: Two!

My child can do division...sort of. Yay for word problems!
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4/18/09

After opening a card from my grandparents, containing a birthday check...
Caleb: Why did they give me a Wachovia?
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4/19/09

Caleb and I were rattling off nicknames for our dog Jessie, while petting her.
Caleb: Jesame Street (Sesame Street)
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4/22/09

To our meowing cat, Joey, on the way to the vet...
Caleb: (annoyed) OK, Joey, you can't cry forever!
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4/28/09

Mommy: (Yawning) I'm tired.
Caleb: Every time you say you're tired, I see you with a tire on your head.
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4/30/09

Caleb was tapping on my arm.
Mommy: What are you doing?
Caleb: Starting a one man band.
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5/3/09

Watching the characters come out on to the ice at Disney on Ice...
Caleb: Mommy, I didn't know the cars and them were real!
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5/10/09

Caleb: I had a dream I was at First Baptist Church and there were like a million people there.
Mommy: Were you watching something?
Caleb: No, I was on the stage.

Hmm...future preacher perhaps?
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5/12/09

While looking at the vulture exhibit at the zoo...
Caleb: Why is there a car in there?
Mommy: It's supposed to make you feel like you're on a safari.
Caleb: I think that safari is broken.
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5/12/09

A fly landed on Caleb's arm while we were watching the Bird Presentation at the zoo. I shooed it away.
Caleb: Why did you do that?
Mommy: There was fly on you.
Caleb: But Mommy, that scares the bugs when you do that.
Mommy: I know, but that'll keep them from crawling on you.
Caleb: Well, I like bugs now, so I want them to be on my arms all the time.
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5/14/09

Leaving Grandma's house...
Caleb: We have to go home and see Daddy.
Mommy: (jokingly) Nah, I don't think I want to see him.
Caleb: Mommy, he's a good man and you want to see him!
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5/17/09

Isaac and I picked Caleb up from Sunday School. They had done a project where they used their thumbprints to make a picture, so he still had remnants of ink on his thumbs.
Mommy: What's on your thumbs?
Caleb: Ink. I told my teacher, "Mommy and Daddy are NOT going to like this."
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5/26/09

Caleb and Joey (our cat) both got off the couch at the same time. Joey accidentally jumped on Caleb's back, knocking him down.
Caleb: (standing up) Well, that's 59 points for Joey and zero for me. You don't get any points if you get hurt.
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5/29/09

Isaac and I took Caleb to see his first 3D movie ('Up')
Caleb: The movie looks like it's inside.
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5/30/09

After Caleb put on his Superman pajamas...
Mommy: OK, Superman, it's time for bed.
Caleb: But Superman doesn't sleep.

Happy Mother's Day

This is a video of a song parody some members of our church made for Mother's Day. I think it's hysterical, particularly if you've ever met either of these ladies. This is about as far from their natural states as you can get!

Happy Birthday from Pat and Vanna!

About a month before Caleb's birthday, I decided to take one of Caleb's many Wheel of Fortune drawings and turn it into a birthday card. I then sent that card, along with a letter and two pictures of Caleb with all of his Wheel of Fortune merchandise, to Pat Sajak and Vanna White. In the letter, I explained what a HUGE fan Caleb is and asked if they would be willing to sign the birthday card for him. Though it didn't quite make it in time for his birthday, Caleb did receive the signed card this past Thursday! Both Pat and Vanna signed the birthday card and, in addition, sent a signed 8 X 10 photo. Vanna also signed the pictures of Caleb and sent those back. Caleb was one excited kid!


The Card




The Autographed Photo



Caleb's Photos


"What?!?"


"You're just too good to be true; can't take my eyes off of you."

Happy Adams

Last Thursday, my dear Uncle Happy passed away. He had pancreatic cancer and had begun to take a turn for the worse back in January. While I knew his death was nearing and had tried to ready myself for it, nothing really prepares you to lose someone to whom you are so close. Uncle Happy was like a grandfather to me and his loss has hit me very hard. Despite that, I'm comforted by the fact that he was a Christian and also that I was able to share some truly precious moments with him in his final weeks.

Uncle Happy was, without a doubt, one of the most uninhibited, stubborn, uncommonly funny, loving and devoted men that I have ever had the privilege of knowing. He taught me so much about trusting God, about having integrity, about giving and accepting forgiveness, about the importance of family and about treasuring every moment of every day; life lessons that I will always cherish.

No one will ever make me feel as uniquely special as my Uncle Happy did. It was an amazing gift that he had. I always knew we had something special, but as his life reached its conclusion, I discovered that everyone who loved him and was loved by him felt that way about their relationship with him. That, in no way, diminishes the bond that we had, but, instead, makes me appreciate his kindness all the more. It makes me realize just what a remarkable man he was to have been able to connect with so many people in such a beautiful and meaningful way. If he truly loved you, he adored you and would remind you of it every chance he got. If he didn't like you...well, you were just out of luck. I never doubted how much he loved me, because he told me and demonstrated it to me in our every interaction. He never made me feel anything less than completely loved. Even at times in my life when I neither deserved it nor appreciated it, Uncle Happy's unconditional love for me was undeniable. He accepted me with open arms and a doting heart. He taught me that there are aspects of your life that you apologize for and try to change and others that you just apologize for.

If you met Happy once, you'd never forget him. He was a firecracker! He lived a full and vibrant life. It was so hard to see him in those last weeks, so drained of energy, but he handled himself with the utmost dignity and grace. I will NEVER forget that. He showed such courage and peace, as he faced his death. He took his illness in stride and never complained about his situation. He just constantly reminded us how blessed he had been in his 89 years...and we tried to remind ourselves of how much of a blessing he had been to us. Several times he told me that, while he'd like to stick around for a few more years, it wasn't up to him. He trusted in God's timing and was solely content with whatever God wanted for him. It was amazing. I think he made us all trust God's Will a little more. There was something absolutely beautiful about seeing Uncle Happy on the cusp of meeting our savior and being SO peaceful.

When I start to imagine life on Earth without him, it breaks my heart. But then I picture him RUNNING into the Father's arms; no pain, no limitations, no hesitation, just running, in ultimate surrender, and I am instantly consoled. I prayed that God would heal Uncle Happy, and he did; by taking him home. He is restored. He is perfected. He is rejoicing. He is home. And while he will be missed, he will also be forever remembered.

Birthday Fish? You Betta believe it!

Caleb has been asking for a fish for about a year and a half and started asking more frequently around his birthday this year. Isaac and I finally decided that 4 was probably a good age to get him one. Caleb originally wanted a goldfish and so did we (for the replaceability factor) but, after doing some research, I discovered that Betta fish are much more resilient and much easier to care for. We decided to surprise Caleb after church on his birthday. We got in the car and drove to Petsmart, while Caleb continually asked where we were going. "It's a surprise," we told him. Caleb loves to go to Petsmart and look at the cats and fish, so when we arrived, he assumed that was the surprise...until....


Picking out the perfect fish


Bringing home the newest addition


One happy fish owner


Caleb named him Sid. He really is a pretty (handsome?) fish





Discussing what type of toy Sid wants in his tank. Is it just me or does the fish actually look like he's listening?


There were a lot of really neat tank accessories, but Caleb was insistent that we get this bridge. In his words, "Sid really wants this bridge."



When we got home and placed the bridge and plant bulbs in the tank, Caleb said Sid was really excited.


I am told this is Sid's happy face. Apparently he is a very happy fish because this is the only expression I've seen on his little fishy face.

We are now on day 5 as fish proprietors and, so far, things are going well. Sid is a very active fish. Caleb spends a lot of time talking to him and watching him swim under his bridge. He also says good morning and goodnight to Sid everyday and insists that Isaac and I do the same. Overall, he seems to have made a nice addition to our little menagerie.