Robin's Chicks

Nudge The Nest & Pray They Fly

Happy Birthday to Me!

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Yes I did just wish myself a Happy Birthday. I am 33-years-old today. I’m really excited about it because I was sure I was going to be 34 until one of my friends did the math and told me I was only 33. It’s the best birthday gift ever, because I feel like I gained a year!

I’m spending the day in my happy place, i.e., in pajamas with my kids. Emma (4-years-old) did wake up with 103 degree fever this morning, but she hasn’t thrown up (yet) and Sister Wife called,got my grocery list and went to Wal-Mart for me so I didn’t have to drag all of my kids to the store. (Also the best gift ever.)

I have been channeling Paula Deen today, cooking up a storm and going through an alarming amount of butter. As I put the girls down for naps, Aubrey (6-years-old) asked me what we were going to have for dinner tonight.
Me: I’m making homemade macaroni and cheese, ham and green beans.
Aubrey: Ughhh, Momma. Ham is not healthy for you.
Me: It’s not THAT bad…
Aubrey: It has a lot of salt and is bad for your blood pressure…
Me: Whaaaaaa????

Whose kid is this? And where is mine?? Seriously, y’all. Give her back.

Silent Night

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Aubrey is totally serious about her singing career. At our church’s Christmas program she was furious because she said the little girl standing next to her sang too loud and “Nobody is going to be able to hear ME!” I explained to her that nobody was coming to hear HER but to hear the entire choir and that she should just sing louder. Instead, she made faces and rolled her eyes at the girl next to her during the performance. Then at the reception she walked around to every group of adults in the fellowship hall and said, “Would you like to hear my solo?” I don’t know how you get out of that one– neither did they SO, just about every adult that made eye contact with Aubrey got their own private performance.

Aubrey Said: Hamster

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So I already told y’all the big girls are with my mom right now. I was on the phone with them earlier and they were in PetCo. (I know, I know. Their pictures are probably hanging on the wall in the break room with a sign that reads, “CALL PETA IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT APPROACH.”)

Aubrey got on the phone and said, “Momma, we are looking at these little baby hamsters and they are soooo cute! Momma I really want one. Can I have one or am I just going to have to deal with it?”

Me: Deal with it.
Aubrey: *sigh* Okay. Bye.