My mom was in town this last week. We went to Disneyland one of the days and had a great time. As you can see- Elliott is pondering the map- and he and Nate (my nephew) are deciding the future of or time at the Land. I love the place during the off season- the kids have such a good time!

Every night when we announce that it is time to get ready for bed Elliott begins his stall tactics. They totally crack us up! Here are the top 10-

10- "It is time for lunch? I'm hungry."

9- "I need some water."

8- "One more minute?" (with his 1 finger in the air) Sometimes getting really creative and asking for 2 or 5 more minutes.

7- "One more story."

6- As we are leaving- "Momma....." then nothing, nothing, nothing or "Daddy" then the same- until we have to ask "yes Elliott?" then nothing- so we say "I love you, goodnight" and it starts again- "momma...."

5- He says- "Close my door please" - so we do- then he says "Open my door please"- so we do then it starts over- this could go on for quite awhile until we just say goodnight and walk away. Totally learned my lesson- just say goodnight and give loves then go quickly.

4- Whoever is putting him down he asks for the other to come give "kisses, hugs".

3- "Lay by you"- so sweet- as they all are really.

2- "One more song."

Top reason as of this week- BY FAR the best (it inspired the list)

1- "I need some medicine" he says- I reply "oh, is something hurting?" he says "feelings"- "my feelings are hurting."

So funny- so sweet. He really is the sweetest guy- especially at night. It really makes some of the nights so hard to put him to bed- why- when we are being so entertained?

Elliott and Craig went on a Father and Son's campout this last weekend. E had the best time! He has been looking forward to this for 3 weeks. Every morning he wakes up and asks "Going camping today?" so it was really nice to get to say "yes" Friday morning. They had fun and have some little memories that are just theirs to share.

Today I was inspired to think about things that make me happy and that I can't live without- pardon me as I go completely worldly- Here goes...

1- Craig and Elliott- the obvious
2- Family
3- Water
4- Contacts
5- Vita-Mix Blender
6- Digital Camera
7- Lip Balm- as granola as I am- I can't get away from straight vasaline- love the stuff!
8- Bosia skin care products
9- Mangos
10- Elliott saying "Let's get silly- here"
11- 4:30 am wake-up calls "Momma, come here.." to do a little tucking in because E was cold.
12- Time of day between 5 and 6
13- Weekends
14- Moments with Craig after we put E to bed
15- Washer and Dryer
16- My little herb garden, my work in progress
17- Tomatoes
18- Jason Organic Lotion
19- Commander
20- Father and Son's Campouts
21- Breakfasts with my silly Elliott
22- Tweezers
23- Internet
24- REI and their tents- okay mostly Elliott's love of playing there in them.
25- The Bob
26- Toothbrush and toothpaste
27- Hydrangeas
28- Rainy cool days
29- Green Smoothies
30- Wireless Mouse
31- Mother's Market
32- The Office
33- Mini Trampoline
34- Wet wipes
35- Costco Gas
36- Avocados
37- The Paper Source
38- The smell of citrus trees in bloom
39- Ipods
40- I could keep on going- but will spare you all, it was really all for myself.