Boogie oogie oogie...

There's nothing better than a little entertainment with a good meal. And thanks to my faaaabulous offspring, every one at Joe's Crab Shack got a live show with their lunch!

There we were...in the middle of a nice meal...when all of a sudden the music starts blaring over the speakers. Boom boom chicka chicka wahhhh boom boom! The next thing I know, Boogie's tossed his fish n' chips on the ground and he starts convulsing....in rhythm...almost like he's dancing. First the shoulders...then the feet...then the jazz hands came out and I knew it was on like donkey kong!

There he was, in the middle of the restaurant, straight busting a move like his daddy he was on Soul Train, when out of the corner of my eye I see a little purple blur dropping it like its hot! Her milkshake was bringing the toddlers to the yard! Of course that little purple booger was non other that Little Miss Presley Rose with moves like *cough*cough*her mama*cough*cough* Shakira! And to my complete surprise Mason sat in his chair the ENTIRE time. Apparently now that he's in 2nd grade its not "cool" to dance in public, or so I'm told.

So I did what any good mother would do, sat back and let them boogie oogie oogie til they just couldn't boogie no more! And lucky for you guys I had my camera. The pictures not the best but you can still see them in all of their extreme cuteness!

Enjoy!!

{Boogie's in the black tee and Little Miss is in the purple top and shorts}

I'm off to go sign up Twinkle Toes and the Disco Queen up for dance lessons...

Happy Tuesday Amigos!!

Hot Doggers

Every parent has that ONE thing they swear their children will never do. For example, I have one friend who vows NEVER to put anything Winnie The Pooh on her little one. While another friend swears her children will never eat McDonald's. Well for me it was Crocs. I swore, up and down, left and right, that my children would NEVER wear those rubbery foam contraptions on their precious tootsies. Those "shoes" were foul and banned from the House of Cline....until last week.

You see, Boogie's sensory integration disorder makes certain things in his daily life a challenge. Our latest challenge had been shoes. I had taken him to countless stores, tried on numerous styles, bought and returned umpteen pairs of shoes...and had struck out every time. His canvas shoes were hanging by a thread, literally, but they were the only shoes I could get him to wear. Until one day last week at Mason's swim class. Yeah, the class Boogie backed out of because of water issues. Gotta love this kid. While Mason was busy peeing in the pool, Boogie found Mason's fauxcrocs (why Mason had them is still a mystery to me) and started tromping around in them. I COULDN'T BELIEVE MY EYES! The kid had on SHOES!

I had tried for a MONTH to get shoes on this kid and he wanted fugly foam clogs?! Oy. But I had reached my wits end...he'd taken the fight out of this dog...so on the way home I ran into the CVS pharmacy where I found a knockoff pair...Doggers. Really?? What the freak is a Dogger?? Who the heck came up with that name?! Anydogger, Boogie loved them. It was a match made in shoe heaven. He even slept with them that night. Truth. I'd be appalled if it wasn't so dang cute.

{They're like my own personal kryptonite}

It was my worst nightmare come true...my kids loved DOGGERS...*tear* and to make it worse, the Little Miss kept on stealing Boogie's shoes because now SHE wanted them. Do you hear that? It's my heart BREAKING! I thought I had taught her better than that. Apparently she inherited Jordan's fashion gene. WAHH!!

So being the AMAZING mother that I am, I went to 6, that's right, count 'em folks...6 CVS stores today looking for a pair of friggin Doggers in her size!! UGH! Not only did I find her size, but I bought enough pairs to keep my kids in Doggers for the next 3 years in case they decide to go on shoe strike again. I give up. I didn't just lose the battle, I lost the friggin WAR!

{In all of their Dogger glory....boo.}

I'm sad to say that all my kids now have their beloved Doggers complete with jizzlets, or giblets, or jibbitz. Whatever the heck they're called. But on the bright side, I have 3 happy anklebiters that think their mom is pretty much the raddest mom ever. And I can't argue that...

Swimming is over rated...

Well, its over rated according to Boogie. Last week the boys started swim lessons. I couldn't wait to get them in the water! It's another one of those parenting milestones that I couldn't wait to check off the list. We'd already done a school play, we'd already lost a first tooth, and we'd already had our first fist fight....it was time to throw on some frigging floaties and get down to business!!

Mason couldn't wait to get into the water. He was so excited I thought he was going to pee himself. And he did, in the pool...he told his entire class. As for Boogie...well...he's not so much a fish in the water as he is a CAT in the water. This is how he spent his ONE and ONLY swim class....


Like a terrified kitty up in a tree. It broke my heart that he was so scared, but at the same time I couldn't help but laugh at this picture. He was NOT going in that water and there was no talking him into it. Trust me, I tried. I sweet talked, I bribed, I threatened, I begged. Nothing. Zip. Nada.

So with one class under his belt Boogie has officially 'thrown in the towel'. HA!! Get it?! The towel?! Swim...yeah..anyway. But, at least I get to check it off my list. And Mason still gets to pee in the pool, so it's pretty much a win-win.

pee ess- don't forget to enter the giveaway!!!

Go to sleep Boogie!!!!!

There's nothing I love more than being awake at one in the morning watching Gullah Gullah Island with my toddler. Uhhhhhh....

Actually that's a total lie. I'd rather be sleeping and dreaming of Jordan in a loin cloth with long hair like Fabio...feeding me delicious gluten-filled bread slathered in buttery goodness (the bread, not him). And he'd say "I can't believe it's not butta" and I'd say "That's because it is butta fool. It's my dream and I want the friggin butta! So zip that adorable pie hole, shake those locks, and keep the bread coming!".

Hold up...back to that Gullah Gullah Island show. First off...what the freak is that show still being aired for?!?! And secondly, these M&M's are delicious. Ok that had nothing to do with the show, but somehow I ended up with a handful of peanut chocolate goodness and holy crap they're amazing!! Why is it that when you're allergic to something it tastes even more amazing? In hindsight, eating that wasn't smart...but hotdang it was good!

BUT since I'm awake I figured I'd sneak on for a while and let you know I'm alive. Sleep deprived and exhausted...but alive. Before I go, here are some pics from an Easter egg hunt at the park! The kids had a blast and I got free candy. Win-win!

{That is the face of determination...and a little cheating..check out the hand! Atta boy!!}

{My nummylicious husband showing the kids how to properly throw the parachute guy. It's all in the wrist.}

{Boogie hoarding all the eggs he can find.}

{My Dude with his basket full of loot! I'm pretty sure his cheeks are stuffed with candy!}

{Little Miss shoveling all the jelly beans she can into her mouth before mom notices!}

{FINALLY! He can blow his own dang bubbles!}

{Me and my Little Miss working off her sugar high...}

PS- Thanks to all of those who have entered into our awesome 'My pet is cuter that your celebrity baby' contest!!! The photos are awesome, keep them coming!

T.G.I.Friggin F.

Friggin A.....Friday at last! It's been one heck of a week and all I have to say is get me a baby sitter and an ice cold red bull! STAT! Now that the kids are done barfing on my linens and my sanity is slowly crawling back to me I can share a few of the highlights from this week....

Boogie started pre-school and is doing FABULOUS! BOOYA!!

{He's a man on a mission!! Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man: no time to talk!}

{I'm not sure...but I think he liked school! Just a guess.}


I mastered my guidette poof...

{Channeling my inner Snooki...they call me Wookie...if you need me I'll be beating up the beat.}


And last but not least...
drum roll please....


The Little Miss walks the walk!! This one's a must see!!



{Baby girl's got her sea legs!! *Tear* Now I can teach her how to drop it like its hot! Ye-yeah!}


Have a fantastic weekend folks! I know I will!

ps- anyone catch jersey shore????? best.show.ever.

2 down, 1 to go....

So I didn't say anything before hand, because I wasn't sure if it was going to happen...but alas...IT IS! Today will be Boogie's very first day of PRE SCHOOL! **tear**sob** WAHHHHHH!!!**Anyone have a tissue? I'm a little bit snot-faced over here. I'm SO not good with milestones.

Now that he's 3, he's eligible for an awesome program with our school district that helps kids with disabilities/impediments/special needs get the extra help they need. Not only is he eligible, but he was accepted!! Whoop whoop!! For Boogie, that means he'll be getting some speech therapy as well as some help with his sensory issues to get him to where he needs to be. AMAZING!

For the past 9 months Levi has had his own personal speech therapist come to the house to work with him one on one. Mary Jane was an absolutely AMAZING woman who not only helped Levi go from BARELY SPEAKING to forming structured sentences and building up quite the vocabulary, but she loved him. She truly did. It broke my heart the last visit she made because I knew she wouldn't be back. Boogie adores her. He still asks for her!! But thanks to her he's now able to start this amazing program that is just going to help him blossom!

So now, twice a week, my little man is off to school. Backpack and all. It's legit. You hear that Little Miss Presley? It's just me and you and Target now. Well, twice a week that is. But still...is it too early to feel the empty nest syndrome??

{Check out Boogie in his jammies and back pack! Presh!!!}

So last night Boogie was STOKED about going to school, so I thought I'd share a little snippet with you...careful, he's pretty irresistible (right Banana?). His little voice is just too cute for words, hear for yourself...

{Boogie goes to school!! Watch out ladies :) }

If anyone needs me I'll be snuggling the Little Miss tight and waiting until 2:30 so I can pick my boys up from school. Man, I need a hobby...

Happy Birthday Boogie!!!!

Dear Levi,

My little Boogie...I can't believe you're 3!!! I couldn't imagine the last 3 years without you Boogie. You've been such a gift to our family and we are so blessed to be your parents. I knew from the very beginning that you were going to be special, and I was right. You never cease to make me smile or to make my heart fill with love. And you were able to do something that meant the world to me....you made your Daddy a father. And that was the best gift you could ever give him!

We want you to know how much we love you little man! You are such a wonderful brother to Mason and a great example to sissy. I've loved the countless hours we've spent snuggling watching Toy Story and watching you wrestle with your brother. I've loved the way your face lights up when you see Daddy come home and the way you sing along in the car every where we go.

You've overcome so many obstacles in the last 3 years and it has been so wonderful watching you grow in leaps and strides. I know that this year will be magical for you!! We love you so much Levi!! Happy Birthday Boogie!!

Love,
Mommy, Daddy, Mason, Sissy, Sang-Sang, and Boosa