Stowaway

For our anniversary this year, my mother took our kids for the whole day. We decided to go to the parade of homes. The first set we went to wasn't too far and they were having a BBQ. They were the best burgers I think I have ever had in my whole life. No kidding. I had two. Anyway, when we went to leave there was a grasshopper on the windshield. I don't like killing things. Even bugs that I hate. In fact, the only thing I will kill is a fly and that's because I can't catch them and they are too dumb to go out through an open door. So, needless to say, we didn't turn on the windshield wipers for fear of it smooshing all over the windshield. We figured it would just hop off after we started driving. It lasted for probably 10 miles at 75 miles per hour. (We were on the highway). Stupid bug. It was all I could stand. I think grasshoppers are among the worst bugs there are. I HATE them!! I was traumatized as a child - long story. Anyway I was relieved when it finally blew away.

Wow it's been awhile - I'm not going to try to catch up tonight

I put my boys at a new school this year. I felt that, although I liked their other school, that they needed something different. So we went to a charter school. They weren't thrilled about the uniforms but it has turned out to be really good so far. Adam is in fifth grade, which is considered junior high at this school. It's been good for him. He is in band and gets to play the saxophone. He didn't want to choose that as his elective but daddy made him. Now it's his favorite class. Daddy is smart. Christopher is doing well too. He spends his spare time drawing mazes for his teacher and giving her cool rocks that he finds. They LOVE the food. All of it. Vegetables included. Awesome. I am soooo happy. Things are off to a great start. Sarah is having a great year too. She has such a great attitude I don't think she could have a bad day. At least not very often. Yay for new starts.

Sure way...

There's a sure way to get your kids to go to bed. Last night I was out with some friends when my youngest son called me to ask when I would be home. I informed him that I was on my way but if he was not asleep when I got home I was going to beat him silly with a pillow. Of course, when giving threats, it's very important that you make good on them or they will never believe you.

Well, he wasn't asleep when I got home. So I was sure to not go back on my word. I beat him and his brother with a pillow.

I'm sure they will go right to sleep next time I tell them.

Journal Prompt

Every week my youngest has to do these journal prompts for school. I came across this one this morning and I thought it was funny. The prompt was: What are you scared of? His response: I'm scared of my head getting cut off. First, you can die by getting your head cut off. Getting your head cut off can hurt really bad. Next, you wouldn't be able to breathe. If you didn't breathe, you wouldn't live. Last, your brainstem would be cut. You can't live without your brainstem. That's why I scared of getting my head cut off. hee hee

SKIING!!!

In December, we took the kids skiing. The scouting program had a great deal on lift tickets and a number of people from our ward went. J and I are really out of shape and the day started out pretty rough, a lot of tears but it ended up being great! We all had such a good time. The kids did really well. I'm looking forward to going again next year!

She must like hospitals...

In January 2009 Sarah got sick. We thought it was a stomach bug. But it lasted for four or five days and she said her back was really hurting. I just figured her muscles were sore from throwing up. Then her eyes turned yellow. That was when we took her to the Dr. We were sent over to Children's for an ultra sound.
Sarah had gall stones. The were blocking something so her gall bladder and liver were not working right.
She was awfully young to have gall stones but I guess it is hereditary. She has always had terrible belly aches. We never knew why. Honestly, we thought it was just gas. Anyway, she had to have surgery to remove her gall bladder. They told us they could break up the stones but that they would just come back again. Thankfully we live in this wonderful world of technology. Four small incisions and they pulled the gall bladder out of the one through her belly button. The scar is bigger there and doesn't show as much. She missed two weeks of school. The doctor said only a couple of days but they cut through her stomach muscles. Small cuts but none the less painful and you use your stomach muscles for EVERYTHING.
We enjoyed our two day stay at the hospital. Just her and I. She was spoiled by the nurses - and me.
This was her second major surgery in her life. The first one was when she was 5 and she broke her arm. She had to have 3 screws and 4 pins put in.

The last of these

I realize that this event happened 9 months ago but hey... what can I say?

I am so very grateful for my husband who is always worthy to use his priesthood. I never had it in my home growing up so this is a wonderful blessing.

What a great sight!

My little man! I'm so in love with him. I adore him. He makes me laugh (and sometimes cry).

When he was born, I had this strong impression that I would not have him for very long. I don't know if that was just normal mom fears of if there is something to it, but I have always had that thought in the back of my mind. It has caused me to pay more attention and to remember not to take advantage. We should never take advantage of any of our blessings, least of all, our children. We never know what the Lord has in mind for them...

I feel sad seeing my kids grow up so fast. I love them sooooo much. I miss the days when they were little. One day, this little one will go on a mission and I will have a home with no more children...

I wish we could slow down time.