Funny things kids say

We are enjoying a stretch of beautiful fall weather - the days have been perfect. This means that the kids are playing outside a ton! Today, I think Luke was in the house for maybe a total of 2 hours - he had a playdate with Nini and Mia at a neighbor's house this morning. This is a neighbor who also has an AuPair (from Germany) who Nini has started a friendship with. It works out well because they have 4 kids, two of which are close to Luke and Mia's age. Anyway, they played at their house for the morning, came home and had lunch. Mia went down for her nap then Luke and Nini went outside to play on scooters. I don't think Luke came in the house once after that until dinner time! He is in heaven. He plays with his scooter and all the neighborhood kids - Mia has fun too. Nini pulls her around in the wagon and she gets out when she wants. What a life!

Some of the things I am enjoying about our decision to get an Au Pair are:

• A LOT less laundry for me - Nini takes care of the kids' clothes


• Luke and Mia get to play with the other kids


• I have time to relax when I get home - less rushed!


• I don't have to load kids in the car in the morning (or at night)


• We are spending a lot less on gas since I drive the little car to work


• We are spending WAY less on child care

All great things....

To end this, here is a funny "observation" from Luke. He and Mia bathe together every night - the other night he said "Mia doesn't have a penis - she just has a butt.....". I did not correct him.

Have a great night!