Sugar and Spice, Make that an extra measure of SPICE

This photo is of Anna who wanted to stay outside playing, rather than take a shower!

While working on our taxes, Scott and I had piles of paper everywhere.  I told Anna to Not Touch any thing as this "paper work" was very important.  Her reply, "Mommy don't be adiculous (ridiculous)!  Papa lets me do paper work all the time! "   (Papa lets her do whatever she wants)!

One of Anna's often used expressions is, "I am so FRUSHERATED!"  While at the dentist waiting for Wesley, the appointment took a very long time.  Anna who was as pretty as a picture in a girly dress with bows to match, had waited entirely too long for her brother. It was finally time to check out, but by the reception desk and in front of a very crowded room full of patients...... Anna lost it.  "Dang It, Dang It, Dang It, Dang It!  I am tired of this place and this is taking too long!"  Was what came very loudly out of my lovely princess's mouth!  One receptionist was on the phone and started laughing so hard she had to put the phone down. The other one whispered she agreed with Anna!  The whole place was laughing as my face is turning red because my little princess sounds more like a sailor.  A third receptionist offered some encouragement as she stood up to peer over the counter and see who was making such a ruckus.  As she noted my lovely three year old and two teenagers, she said  "Don't feel too bad, we have heard worse!"

Anna is "FRUSHERATED" as she is not allowed to say "Dang It" anymore!

Not too long ago,  Anna had to take a time out for pushing Will.  She was very MAD.  She sat with arms folded and when her time was up, was told to tell Will she was sorry so everyone could go outside to play.  She refused. The ultimatum was given and she would either apologize or go to her room.  So with arms folded and nose in the air, she got up and went to her room.  Throw in a "HUMPHHH!" as she went by as well.  Mind you she loves to go outside with the family but not this time.  No Sir!  She was not going to lower herself and offer Will an apology.  After quite some time she did finally give in,  whew....... our girl can be stubborn when she sets her mind to it!  Spicy!  On some occasions when her time out is over, we tell her she can get up, but she just tells us she is not done yet!   And we asked God to Please have Mercy on us in our older age!