It’s been a tough weather year in Minnesota. I like to talk about the weather because I am old. It’s what we do.
Here it is mid-May and our trees just finally have leaves, we still have brown grass, the lilacs are weeks late, the apple trees just started to bloom.
Three years ago I took pictures of my kids at this park that is filled with apple trees. Three years ago I only had two kids.
So I took them there last night. Turns out we were a few days too early for the full blooms. Turns out there was no way in hell I was going to find an evening at the prime lighting time, with all three kids clean and dressed, with sunshine and warmth, with clean faces, with full bellies, with the promise of Dairy Queen after.
Maybe the trees were not in full bloom – but who cares about some damn trees when you have gorgeous kids.
So at Dairy Queen there was a really bitchy lady. So I said, beyond her ear shot “she is so bitchy!”
What does bitchy mean – asked Eloise.
How do you spell bitchy – asked Esther.
Bitchy bitchy bitchy – practiced Astrid.
And we all involuntarily clap as Astrid’s pronunciation is perfect.
I cannot wait for next weeks lesson. We really need to get out more and take pictures. I have so much vocabulary to teach these girls.
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They are so adorable! And I would rather teach my kids these words then the kids on the playground! I am not sure if it is worse to teach my kid “bitchy” or to have to distract them from “What is sex mom?”. I was not careful enough on the phone the other day, ooops
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Yes, I would rather they use the word bitchy than ask me about sex.
We’re in MN. I think that’s enough of a reason to talk weather. My apple trees were in full apple blossom on May 3rd last year. I don’t know if there are any buds on the trees. So glad you were able to take the few moments of good weather we’ve had to snap some awesome shots. Glad the bribery worked. They look gorgeous!
Bummer about the lady!
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Can you believe this late Spring!
lol. Loved everything about this. Your candid honesty. Such a typical scenario. Your breathtaking photos. I think the sparse branches made them shine more. You nailed this shoot! And I’m in Iowa and it was only TODAY that it is starting to look like spring. You’re not alone girl. Crazy weather.
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Thank you, you pretty much made my day. xo
Education is ever so important. So is playing in fresh air and well balanced diet. Well done my dear.
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Just think of how awesome they would be if I homeschooled!
What gorgeous pictures! And beautiful girls of course. I love their outfits – uber stylish. I can’t wait to see what words you’re going to teach the girls next
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If I could only teach them appropriate times to use those words – life would be perfect.
Oh My Goodness, look at that last picture of Eloise. Do you see her sixteen year old future self. Gorgeous. A favourite quote: More is caught than taught : )
I know – she will be taller than me before she is 10. Scary.
LOL.
Your girls are simply divine
Look out! If you’re really lucky, one of your girls will repeat “bitchy” to someone like, um, your mothr-in-law like my daughter did when she was 3. opps.
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Oh so funny – yes, my youngest has already learned and used a few words at interesting times. One day I will learn to clean up my language. Yeah, probably not.
When my daughter, then 2, learned the F-bomb (not from me, I might hastily add), we were living in Korea and she was going to a Korean nursery school. Boy, was I ever glad that there, she could say it all she wanted and nobody cared. Because they couldn’t understand her!
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Oh yikes – isn’t it sad I think that would be so funny! lol
The pictures are wonderful -
That’s awesome – bitchy, bitchy, bitchy! You’re right – who needs trees in bloom when you have beautiful kids! I hear you on the weather – in MI this spring we’ll have an 80 degree day followed by 40. It’s ridiculous.
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I know – my bestie in Detroit can’t stop bitching about your weather.
Gorgeous.
We lived two years in DC, nearly seven in PA and a short time in OR …. I will take the bitchy botoxed babes of Boca over freezing weather
Oh I love the cold – but when it is suppose to be nice, well I want it nice.
somehow the adjective is so much gentler than the noun…the Y kind of makes it cute…
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I know – it is totally adorable now.
Gorgeous, gorgeous pictures, love those priceless lessons you are passing down to your girls.
Oh, I need to write that in her baby book…
You, my dear friend, are pure fabulous!
Gorgeous pictures and HILARIOUS “lesson!”
Love you more.
Didn’t think it was possible?
Me neither!
XO
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Which reminds me – I need to email you back. The weather’s nice – let’s hit a park.
Yes, let’s do! You teach my kids new vocab and I’ll teach your kids all about play doh. Deal? XO
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Your girls are amazingly beautiful! And the pictures are stunning. Can you come take pictures of my kids like that?
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Aw, thank you! And yes – if you are near the Twin Cities of Minnesota – I will take pics for free. xo
I love this!! And I seem to talk about the weather a lot too, although I never used to…I’m going to pretend it’s a MN thing and not a “getting old” thing!
Gorgeous pictures!! And damn those bitchy people…always messing things up for the rest of us
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LOL – okay, we are totally not old.
A. Those are the most wonderful pictures.
B. (is for bitchy) I have been teaching my children some colorful language lately and have told them not to say it infront of my in-laws.
C. They need a vocal lesson (and Dairy Queen) every once in awhile.
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So glad I am not alone in these important teachings.
These pictures are gorgeous!
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Gorgeous pictures and gorgeous girls. You’re right–who needs trees when your kids are so beautiful! The weather has been downright evil here too–I’m so jealous you had sunshine!
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Oh we so deserve it. Sorry…;)
Pronunciation is underrated. So is talking about the weather.
(because I’m old, I also like to throw in a bit about the bursitis that acts up when I run too much.)
So I’d hang with you ladies at the DQ anytime.
p.s. Gorgeous kids, indeed.
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Let’s ditch the kids and just go to the bar instead.
Oh those girls, GORGEOUS!!!!!!
I could sit and look at pictures of them all day long.
and I love Astrid’s blue toes!!!!! Cute to the max!
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So funny – she walks around saying “baby bwue powish moe” (baby blue polish more)
You are hilarious! The pictures are gorgeous. If you need help with any future vocab lessons let me know. I’ll be there. I have a lot of good words too.
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Excellent – so good to know I am in good company.
Your girls are so gorgeous- who even pays attention to anything else in the pic?
Look at all you are teaching your girls. Love it! LOL
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Thank you – but I want some pink trees!!! GAH!
Beautiful photos, beautiful kids, and as always, I can’t get over how beautiful your girls’ names are. We must talk baby names one day – I know I don’t disclose my daughter’s name on my blog (although it can be easily found), but trust me – we have the same taste. And I’m a total baby name freak.
As for vocab lessons, my daughter has recently picked up “uh-oh.” One night last week, I made a cooking error and uttered, “Uh-oh,” followed immediately by, “Shit.” Lil’ Bit was playing nearby and repeated only one of these words – uh-oh. But I know it’s only a matter of time before she repeats the other one.
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LOL – I am sure she is keeping shit in the back of her mind to use later…
I would love to chat baby names. I have about 4 more I need to use…need.more.babies.
Oh I love it! The girls are absolutely beautiful!
And doesn’t the word ‘bitchy’ sounds so much cuter when said by a little one?
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I know – it’s totally adorable!
I’m gonna bring my boys and girl and come live with y’all. You know, now that it’s not frozen there.
I LOVE all of these photos SO much!! LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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oh! the may knot! i snagged one of these lovelies on eBay.
your girls are divine, as always. 
I KNOW – THE Gracie May. le sigh…
I just love, love, love reading you! Love it. Have a great evening.
That is so funny!!! I can see cheering my girls on too at the correct pronunciation of “bitchy”.
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I know – it’s the little things really. She even got the “ch” so perfect. She can say it all day if she wants to.
I love your children’s names.
I also love the word bitchy.
I also love Dairy Queen.
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Those pictures? Beautiful.
Those dresses? I need them.
Those girls? Gorgeous! I just want to eat them up!
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BEAUTIFUL photos! Oh my!! You are a wonderful photographer and your girlies are sooo cute. I love that you promised DQ after the photo shoot. Smart mom.
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The pictures are beautiful but nothing in comparison to those children.
O-Ma-GAH!
Your girls are stunning!
Also?
bitchy is a necessary word for girls to learn. Its part of our genetic makeup.
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Thank you…also I think I will keep bitchy in their vocabulary.
What adorable, adorable girls! Nice pictures! My 3 year old niece just started saying “shit” ALL.THE.TIME. it’s hilarious!
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Those are some truly gorgeous pictures!
And yeah…why is it that kids seem so bent on repeating the things we don’t want them to, but it’s so darned cute when they do it?
I love your daughter’s fashion! Pretty cute girls, you’ve got there!
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haha thats brilliant – I do that with my girls too – find real life living versions of words and say ‘that.. right there is …’ stunning photographs – really lovely – following you now x
You are so right. Gorgeous kids (which you have) totally trump flowers.
I love the mood of the photos.
And I love that you’re teaching the girls what ‘bitchy’ means. Awesomeness.
Came from TRDC.
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This is my first time here. I loved starting out with these gorgeous photos of these gorgeous little girls and then discovering that you teach them to cuss. Now, I think you are gorgeous.
After all, it IS just a word. 
It’s one for the baby books isn’t it? Thank you for your sweet visit and comment.
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I want a do over to raise my kids and blog about them…or at least my grands to live closer. SO inspirational, thanks for sharing!
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This made me smile, and you are so right. Who needs blossoms with such beautiful girls!
Ahem
With three in college and the fourth still at home – soon to be a sophmore in high school, I would have thought miss abigail “knew it all”
You know, like she tells me she does every day..
Well, gee, thanks to Pop-40 artists, the acronym S&M and G-spot have made their way into the lyrics.
“Mom what’s a g-spot”
“Er, um, ask your Dad” lol
Hey, I’m in MN – where is this amazing park? I want to go there with my camera!!
Adorable girls – LOVE their names!!
~d
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