Tornados and Girls

Modern technology allows for really advanced warning.  Such a blessing! 
We have known days in advance of the severe weather on its way. 
Along with the advance warning it is possible to secure survival stuff and belongings you want to protect as much as possible.
Nothing like when I was little.  The sirens would go off and you took cover.  No worries about the stuff in your life. 
This mom thinks about medicine, dog food, water, a cell phone, financial information.
With 45 minutes to spare before the storm hits, I realized I had a 15 year old daughter and a 10 year old daughter.  Clearly identifiable by their priorities 
The 15 year old daughter takes care of the basic of needs and then makes sure she secures her hair styling equipment and makeup. 
The 10 year old daughter grabs her pillows, stuffed animals, blankets and crocheting. 
The brothers.....  well 2 of them are asleep on the basement couches.  Hockey Player makes sure the flashlights are in working order. 

All I had to say...........

Recently, the mail box keychain broke. 
Concerned the key would be dropped and lost outside in the grass, (it has happened before)
and talking aloud to myself one day.......
I said to noone in particular, I needed a new key chain. 
Little Princess overheard and delivered.

She came up with the idea all on her own.

A beautiful flower with stem and leaf!

Counting to 310.....

291.  Washing machine reparis will be 100% covered by the warranty
292.  New doctors and smooth transitions
293.  Good friend with good medical care
294.  Dara's mom taking care of her, the kids and her hubby.
295.  Good men who hold the fort down and take care of the kids and their wives
296.  Blood donors
297.  Lots and lots of parents came to Parents' night at Awana
298.  Nature Center discoveries
299.  Arriving in time for impromptu live animal exhibits
300.  Unexpected bird talk that fit in with our bird studies
301.  Bird expert happened to be in the book store and talked birding and bird identification with the kids
302.  AND he autographed his book for the kids
303.  Good nurses
304.  "Blinks" of acknowledgement from Dad/Grandpa after another TIA
305-306.  Poison "plant" rash is only in one spot.......steroids are getting it under control.
307. Cold air funnels and captivated children
308. Kids who like to help
309. Comfy new furniture
310.  Melatonin and a good night's sleep

Conversations I wish I had never heard!

Some conversations make Mom's eyebrows raise such as this one between Big O Daddy O and Fun Girl

FG:  My nails are longer than your nails. 
BODO: My hands are stronger than your hands.
FG: My smile is brighter than yours.
BODO: My head is shinier than your yours.
FG: My hair is longer than your hair.
BODO: My chest hair is longer than yours.
And silence...............
FG:  My nose is cuter than your nose. (whew,  I thought they were going to compare nose hairs!)
BODO:  I got one you don't have...My butt is bigger than your butt.
Giggles, giggles, giggles!
BOGO:  Now you are suppose to say, "My (chest) is bigger than your (chest)"  Well maybe not!