Really? REALLY?

Yes, really. This is what we're working with around Che Baidas these days. Whether he's happy, sad, wants attention, you name it -- ear-piercing scream.

Today I was able to get it down on video. It's funny to see him scream and then wait -- wait for me to reappear, wait for me to come out of the bathroom, etc.

Just thought I would share!




P.S. Because I think Joe will get a kick out of this... the other day when Anthony was screaming...

Kirsten: Sarah, someday you're going to have to pay for my hearing aid.

Sarah: I think it will be more because of the rock concerts you go to than Anthony.

(Ha ha. "Rock concerts." OK, mom!)

Kid Quote

I know, I know, cliche -- kids say the darndest things. But they really do. If one of yours does (or did at some point even if they are now grown) e-mail them to me and I'll put them on the blog (or put them up yourself if you're authorized.

Lucas has had some real gems in the last few months. I'll start it off with a good one.

The night before Sarah and Loren went away for the weekend a couple of months ago we were talking about them leaving...



Kirsten: Lucas, do you think mama and papa should make you a brother or sister in the Bahamas?

Lucas: They can't. They won't have a kitchen.



OK, you get the idea. Now... GO!

And if you want to be able to post, just let me know. It's easy. I can e-mail you the link to be able to.

Olé!

Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo, and in honor of that, we had enchiladas at our place.

We even got Claire to try one bite:



So, she deferred to her lasagna, Daniel and I had the enchiladas, and our special guest for the night -- Lucas, had PB&J. Although there wasn't much play time, Claire and Lucas were able to create one maraca out of a can, jewelry beads (which the Easter Bunny will never, ever, ever get again because they are all over our house), paper and tape before dinner. (Claire had just come from dance class, if you're wondering about the outfit!)






Oh, where did I get my crown, you ask? Claire made me a special Cinco de Mayo crown at school. Daddy's wasn't finished until I was taking Lucas home. Claire gave the blue maraca to Lucas and made a red one for herself later.

Here are a few more pictures from dinner:





I had taken Lucas to make his Mama a Mother's Day present (photos will be posted after Sunday!) and then we came to the house. He immediately wanted to go in Claire's room and find her black horse, which he apparently saw in the 2 minutes he was in her room at the last house. I didn't know what he was talking about, but we quickly found it.




Lucas ran through the house terrorizing the cats. Meanwhile, I snapped a few shots of the house. Clearly, we're not yet unpacked all the way, and this is only a couple of rooms of the house, but here you go!

More from Jude's first birthday and Easter!

Kickin' it, Detroit style.

My friend Sally (who I used to work with in Chicago and who introduced Daniel and I!), her boyfriend, Sprite and their son, Echo, came to visit from Chicago last weekend. When we came up for air after getting lots of unpacking done (fun visit for them, huh???), we took them down to the Riverfront Sunday to see Downtown Detroit, ride the people mover (a train that goes through Downtown Detroit), had a nice picnic and took the kids over to the fountains behind the Renaissance Center.

Here are some pictures of the fun!

Clean sweeping!

Sarah has been helping Maggie and Sue-Sue clean sweep their houses. Some major progress was made this weekend! Here are some of Maggie's photos...

Happy birthday, Gupp!