Here are some funny things the kids have said lately:
Me: So, Kierra, we're going to go see some really cool Christmas lights that dance to music. We'll just sit in the car and watch and it will be crazy cool.
Kierra: (just stares at me with big eyes for a few seconds) You just knocked my brain out.
Kierra: Logan's my boyfriend (she said this numerous times over the course of the week)
Me: No, he's your cousin. We don't inbreed.
Logan: Well I do.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Update on Crazy
Things have been pretty crazy here lately. Last week, as soon as we got home from our week-long vacation at my sister's (had so much fun! Thanks!), I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It's a lot more stressful and hard to deal with than it sounds, but each day gets a little bit easier. The day after my huge appointment at the hospital with a dietician and nurse to learn how much my life will have to change for the next 2 months, Jacob came down with croup, which turned into pneumonia the next day. The day after that, Jeromy left on a business trip. Stress always comes in three's, right?
Luckily, my sweet mother-in-law saved the day and rearranged her schedule for us so she could come down and help. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Things got much better as soon as she arrived, including Jacob's pneumonia. It went away almost completely in about 3 days. So glad we caught it early, what a blessing. So now we're kind of in limbo, trying to get over this cold Jacob gave me, and trying to just deal. This diet is so hard! It takes so much mental energy, which I don't have thanks to the diabetes. And I thought Weight Watchers was difficult! This is 10 times worse. Oh well. Only 8 (at most) more weeks till baby!!!
The kids have been really good this week. After breakfast this morning, I wasn't feeling up to doing anything, so I laid down on the couch. The girls went upstairs, got into their princess dresses, and got out their new Go Fish game. Jacob just played with cars around them. Huge relief that they know how to play by themselves (and not fight!!). Last week was a different story.
So that's how things are going around here. Next week will be much better!
Luckily, my sweet mother-in-law saved the day and rearranged her schedule for us so she could come down and help. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Things got much better as soon as she arrived, including Jacob's pneumonia. It went away almost completely in about 3 days. So glad we caught it early, what a blessing. So now we're kind of in limbo, trying to get over this cold Jacob gave me, and trying to just deal. This diet is so hard! It takes so much mental energy, which I don't have thanks to the diabetes. And I thought Weight Watchers was difficult! This is 10 times worse. Oh well. Only 8 (at most) more weeks till baby!!!
The kids have been really good this week. After breakfast this morning, I wasn't feeling up to doing anything, so I laid down on the couch. The girls went upstairs, got into their princess dresses, and got out their new Go Fish game. Jacob just played with cars around them. Huge relief that they know how to play by themselves (and not fight!!). Last week was a different story.
So that's how things are going around here. Next week will be much better!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Burble
While running errands this week, Audrey sang "I'm a Little Teapot" to me. At the end, she told me, "That's for tea. But we don't drink tea. Except if it's Burble Tea. It's called that because it's made out of burbles. And because sometimes it makes you burble. Does it make you burble, Mom?" I was too busy laughing to respond.
Wilson Car Wash
A couple Saturdays ago, we decided to teach the kids how to wash the van. It was actually quite enjoyable!
My men:
We went through a lot of water since Jacob didn't know how to wring out his rag, and wanted to resoak it every 3 seconds. Too cute.
Audrey was playing around with the hose while Jeromy was finishing toweling off the van. So I told her she should get Daddy (but not the van), and she totally got him in the back of his head! It was hilarious!!
My men:
We went through a lot of water since Jacob didn't know how to wring out his rag, and wanted to resoak it every 3 seconds. Too cute.
Audrey was playing around with the hose while Jeromy was finishing toweling off the van. So I told her she should get Daddy (but not the van), and she totally got him in the back of his head! It was hilarious!!
Kindergarten Field Trip
A couple weeks ago was the Kindergarten field trip, and since I have a live-in babysitter (thanks Laurel!), I was able to go with them. So fun!
Audrey and Hannah, best friends and neighbors.
If you haven't seen Zuri, the new baby elephant, you have to go! She is so adorable!! I have never seen an animal act so toddler-ish. She would play with the sticks Mommy was chewing on, climb over stuff, stumble, etc. She liked playing with this cable, wrapping her trunk around it.
At another point, she was across the yard, spotted a big swarm of children that had just arrived, and beelined it over to them. She desparately wanted to get out and play!
My little Vanna, displaying some bones.
We didn't make it to the whole park because the girls kept wanting to stop and pose for pictures. Funny girls.
Audrey and Hannah, best friends and neighbors.
If you haven't seen Zuri, the new baby elephant, you have to go! She is so adorable!! I have never seen an animal act so toddler-ish. She would play with the sticks Mommy was chewing on, climb over stuff, stumble, etc. She liked playing with this cable, wrapping her trunk around it.
At another point, she was across the yard, spotted a big swarm of children that had just arrived, and beelined it over to them. She desparately wanted to get out and play!
My little Vanna, displaying some bones.
We didn't make it to the whole park because the girls kept wanting to stop and pose for pictures. Funny girls.
Rainbows
We had the most amazing double rainbow on Tuesday! Absolutely incredible! Of course, my pictures don't do it justice, but it was still fascinating. We could see it arch across the whole valley. So cool.
Candy Experiments
Have you heard about candyexperiments.com? I read about it in a magazine, then told my sis about it, and she went directly into the kitchen to try to find some candy. A mom started the website after trying a few experiments with her kids. They had so much fun that the next year, the kids picked out a few pieces of candy to eat, then happily donated the rest to science.
The one we tried is the M&M experiment. You put an M&M (or Skittle) in a bowl of water for a couple of minutes, and the "M" peels off completely intact, and floats to the top. Crazy!
The candy coating also dissolves and floats to the top, looking really gross.
Our kids loved it! They started trying all sorts of candy, whatever we could find. Jacob was content to suck on a peppermint, then spit it into the water, then suck on it for awhile, then spit it out again. Loads of fun (ilch!). We're excited to get some Tootsie Pops or Lemonheads from Halloween, so we can try some even cooler experiments.
The one we tried is the M&M experiment. You put an M&M (or Skittle) in a bowl of water for a couple of minutes, and the "M" peels off completely intact, and floats to the top. Crazy!
The candy coating also dissolves and floats to the top, looking really gross.
Our kids loved it! They started trying all sorts of candy, whatever we could find. Jacob was content to suck on a peppermint, then spit it into the water, then suck on it for awhile, then spit it out again. Loads of fun (ilch!). We're excited to get some Tootsie Pops or Lemonheads from Halloween, so we can try some even cooler experiments.
Live Nativity
Attention!! All who like to celebrate Christmas by looking at Nativities, listen up! Our stake here in Draper puts on a LIVE Nativity every year. It. is. insane. It's all outside and all alive. Even the camels, lamas, and other animals are real. They create buildings and palm trees (out of real palm fronds imported from St. George) and have live actors throughout. You just walk through a mini version of Bethlehem, complete with merchants, animals, fires, etc., until you end up at a stable with a real live 1-month-old baby in a heated manger. I got to help the youth this morning in preparations for this awesome event (we were in charge of harvesting a truck full of cattails for some backdrop), and let me tell you, it is going to be incredible! It only lasts 4 nights, the week of Nov. 30th I think, so plan accordingly. And dress warm because it's all outside and at night, and there are long waiting lines (with bonfires to keep you warm). I can't wait!
Here is an article in the Church News about it:http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/46619/Visiting-Nativity.html
(This article is a few years old, and I hear that they're revamping a lot this year. Can't wait to see!)
Here is an article in the Church News about it:http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/46619/Visiting-Nativity.html
(This article is a few years old, and I hear that they're revamping a lot this year. Can't wait to see!)
Cheap Candy
It's so much fun to get great deals, isn't it! So I just had to write about a great one I got today on Halloween candy. 4 regular size bags of candy (2 Milky Way, and 2 fun size M&Ms) and 4 individual Reese's candy bars. TOTAL= $3.68. Plus, the guy forgot to scan one of my coupons, so it should've been more like $3.13, but I wasn't about to go back in and make a stink about something that little. Cool deal, huh. Love it.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Smart Shopping Blogs
I know you're all probably sick of me talking about sale shopping, but I just came across some blogs about saving money that look pretty cool. And both of these have a pretty good listing on the side of other similar blogs. Happy shopping! (Btw, just found out that Winco ad matches. Very happy to hear that:)
http://shoppingwithcents.blogspot.com/
http://www.utahdealdiva.com/
And on a sad note, I just found out that most Albertson's (my fave couponing store) in Utah are being sold to Associated Foods. I'm sure I was the last couponer to find out. This means no more awesome Betty Crocker, General Mills, Quaker sales to replenish my food storage. :( Very sad indeed (at least now we have Winco- yeah!). The changeover is happening in the next couple of weeks, so be on the lookout for some cool clearance sales.
http://shoppingwithcents.blogspot.com/
http://www.utahdealdiva.com/
And on a sad note, I just found out that most Albertson's (my fave couponing store) in Utah are being sold to Associated Foods. I'm sure I was the last couponer to find out. This means no more awesome Betty Crocker, General Mills, Quaker sales to replenish my food storage. :( Very sad indeed (at least now we have Winco- yeah!). The changeover is happening in the next couple of weeks, so be on the lookout for some cool clearance sales.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Winco is Awesome!!
I went to one of the new Winco's yesterday and had a blast! We had them when we lived in ID and WA, and I've missed them ever since. They don't have ads every week (their only down side), and you have to bag your own groceries (which could be an up side if you're particular about how things are bagged), but the prices are so cheap! You have to go through the sale aisle upon entering the store, to get to the rest of the store, but those sale prices are incredible! And with coupons on top of the sale prices, AMAZING things can happen!
Here are some of the best deals I got yesterday, partly because of their big grand opening event:
-corn syrup 1.88 (which I just bought at Walmart for $4!)
-hot dogs .68
-bologna .88
-bananas .18/lb. (with limit of 8 lbs. I think)
-kiwi, 1# bag (8 ct.) .98
-red bell peppers, .48
-4# frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts 4.78
-1 lb. baby carrots .78
-my fave chili (Nalley Walla Walla Onion) .88
-deli meats for less than $2/lb.
-water chestnuts .48
-12 oz. bacon .98
-Aim toothpaste .58 (with free travel size attached)
-32 oz. Tillamook cheddar 3.98
-Green Giant canned veggies .28 (limit 4, darn)
-Betty Crocker fruit snacks .98 (and I had coupons on top of that!)
-Capri Sun 10pk .98 (limit 2)
-10#bag potatoes .68
-24pk water bottles 1.98 (limit 1)
I'm totally in love with their bulk section, which is very big. How come other stores don't do that?!?!? Anyway, I've always been tempted to try different recipes I come across that involve crystallized ginger, but at $5 for a little tiny jar, I've never felt it's worth it. But I got about a cup of it for 65 cents at the bulk place. I was just so amazed at all they have! I wanted to write down all the different types of flours there, but didn't have time, plus there were a ton of people. I know, I'm weird.
Don't you just get a high from great deals? As soon as I got home and was unloading, I had to tell my sister Laurel all about it. Of course, she doesn't really know what things cost, so I had to explain. "I just went to Walmart and got the name brand corn syrup for $4, but this generic from Winco was less than $2!!" Jeromy, of course, has had years of training to show me his nod-and-smile face when I get home from an awesome grocery trip.
So I had fun, to say the least, and I highly recommend a trip in the near future (especially if you got flyer coupons in the mail). AWESOME!!!!
Here are some of the best deals I got yesterday, partly because of their big grand opening event:
-corn syrup 1.88 (which I just bought at Walmart for $4!)
-hot dogs .68
-bologna .88
-bananas .18/lb. (with limit of 8 lbs. I think)
-kiwi, 1# bag (8 ct.) .98
-red bell peppers, .48
-4# frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts 4.78
-1 lb. baby carrots .78
-my fave chili (Nalley Walla Walla Onion) .88
-deli meats for less than $2/lb.
-water chestnuts .48
-12 oz. bacon .98
-Aim toothpaste .58 (with free travel size attached)
-32 oz. Tillamook cheddar 3.98
-Green Giant canned veggies .28 (limit 4, darn)
-Betty Crocker fruit snacks .98 (and I had coupons on top of that!)
-Capri Sun 10pk .98 (limit 2)
-10#bag potatoes .68
-24pk water bottles 1.98 (limit 1)
I'm totally in love with their bulk section, which is very big. How come other stores don't do that?!?!? Anyway, I've always been tempted to try different recipes I come across that involve crystallized ginger, but at $5 for a little tiny jar, I've never felt it's worth it. But I got about a cup of it for 65 cents at the bulk place. I was just so amazed at all they have! I wanted to write down all the different types of flours there, but didn't have time, plus there were a ton of people. I know, I'm weird.
Don't you just get a high from great deals? As soon as I got home and was unloading, I had to tell my sister Laurel all about it. Of course, she doesn't really know what things cost, so I had to explain. "I just went to Walmart and got the name brand corn syrup for $4, but this generic from Winco was less than $2!!" Jeromy, of course, has had years of training to show me his nod-and-smile face when I get home from an awesome grocery trip.
So I had fun, to say the least, and I highly recommend a trip in the near future (especially if you got flyer coupons in the mail). AWESOME!!!!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Boy #2
(Sorry this is a day late, yesterday was kind of a whirlwind day.) It's a boy!!!!!!!!!!! You know me and patterns, just love them. So if all goes true to form, he'll look like Jeromy. All of Jacob's red hand-me-down clothing has got to go. :)
The girls were hoping for a girl, but when they found out it was a boy, they quickly and sweetly said, "Oh, now Jacob will have someone to play with! We're so excited for him!" So sweet. We brought the girls with us to the ultrasound and they loved it. I think it made it a little bit more real to them since they've had to put up with Mommy not feeling well for so long. And Audrey asked really good questions (she absolutely loves learning about the human body), like, "Well how is the belly button made?" We got to take 9! pictures home (I'm used to just 3 or 4 tops, so we felt spoiled) and a DVD of a few minutes of the ultrasound. They watched it several times yesterday afternoon, saying things like, "Oh, I'm so glad we saw the baby today" and "I can't wait for the baby!" Even Jacob pointed to the pictures and said, "Baby." Much excitement in our household yesterday, to say the least.
So my scanner is on the fritz and Jeromy (my technical consultant) won't be home for a couple hours, so you'll have to wait to see the actual pix. Sorry. They're so cute! He put out his hand like he was giving us high five! And he was not at all shy about showing us his gender (or outdoor plumbing as the tech called it), spread eagle as he was. And laying down! No fetal position for him. I hope he doesn't get used to that position, oh vey.
It's funny, up until the ultrasound, I couldn't feel any kicks and I was starting to get nervous. I know what to expect by this time around so it was worrying me. I tried to tell myself that I'm probably still numb from my other c-sections and maybe the placenta is on top or something (which it is- which, actually is the best place for it for someone with a scar- so that's good). But ever since the ultrasound, now I can feel little tiny jabs all the time. That never ceases to amaze me. Little life en utero. Even with our ultrasound at 10 weeks (2 months ago), he looked like just 2 big marbles stuck together with 4 little marble appendages attached, and he was already wiggling and kicking! You can't tell me that's not life. So amazing.
The ultrasound tech said this is dos-y-dos (no, not a square dance move), or 2 and 2. Even Steven. But don't ask us if we're done, cuz we don't know. 4 was our minimum, so we'll just see how this one goes. After Jacob, I really thought I was half way done, but I'm not so sure. This is a tricky decision!
So now the Name Game begins. Jeromy and I have been fighting on this one for a couple of years now. I like Benjamin Matthew and he likes Matthew Benjamin. So we might have to just scratch that one all together. So anyway, hopefully I'll get these beautiful pix up soon!
The girls were hoping for a girl, but when they found out it was a boy, they quickly and sweetly said, "Oh, now Jacob will have someone to play with! We're so excited for him!" So sweet. We brought the girls with us to the ultrasound and they loved it. I think it made it a little bit more real to them since they've had to put up with Mommy not feeling well for so long. And Audrey asked really good questions (she absolutely loves learning about the human body), like, "Well how is the belly button made?" We got to take 9! pictures home (I'm used to just 3 or 4 tops, so we felt spoiled) and a DVD of a few minutes of the ultrasound. They watched it several times yesterday afternoon, saying things like, "Oh, I'm so glad we saw the baby today" and "I can't wait for the baby!" Even Jacob pointed to the pictures and said, "Baby." Much excitement in our household yesterday, to say the least.
So my scanner is on the fritz and Jeromy (my technical consultant) won't be home for a couple hours, so you'll have to wait to see the actual pix. Sorry. They're so cute! He put out his hand like he was giving us high five! And he was not at all shy about showing us his gender (or outdoor plumbing as the tech called it), spread eagle as he was. And laying down! No fetal position for him. I hope he doesn't get used to that position, oh vey.
It's funny, up until the ultrasound, I couldn't feel any kicks and I was starting to get nervous. I know what to expect by this time around so it was worrying me. I tried to tell myself that I'm probably still numb from my other c-sections and maybe the placenta is on top or something (which it is- which, actually is the best place for it for someone with a scar- so that's good). But ever since the ultrasound, now I can feel little tiny jabs all the time. That never ceases to amaze me. Little life en utero. Even with our ultrasound at 10 weeks (2 months ago), he looked like just 2 big marbles stuck together with 4 little marble appendages attached, and he was already wiggling and kicking! You can't tell me that's not life. So amazing.
The ultrasound tech said this is dos-y-dos (no, not a square dance move), or 2 and 2. Even Steven. But don't ask us if we're done, cuz we don't know. 4 was our minimum, so we'll just see how this one goes. After Jacob, I really thought I was half way done, but I'm not so sure. This is a tricky decision!
So now the Name Game begins. Jeromy and I have been fighting on this one for a couple of years now. I like Benjamin Matthew and he likes Matthew Benjamin. So we might have to just scratch that one all together. So anyway, hopefully I'll get these beautiful pix up soon!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Utah Coupon Fans
http://moneybagutah.com/
This looks really awesome! It's supposedly a bag of coupons dropped off on your doorstep every Sunday. What's not to love? So if you're even remotely interested in coupons, you should definitely check this out.
This looks really awesome! It's supposedly a bag of coupons dropped off on your doorstep every Sunday. What's not to love? So if you're even remotely interested in coupons, you should definitely check this out.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Temple Square Tradition
This adventure to Temple Square during Priesthood Session has become quite a fun tradition for us. This time I had my little sis to help with the kids though, and that made a big difference. I could leave her outside with the kids for a few minutes while I braved the crowds alone to look at books, something near impossible with a stroller and 2 others in tow.
This is what we did: Dropped Daddy off to see if he could get standby tickets (he was given a ticket while in line!), found a parking space, walked up to the JSMB to wait in line for the freebie for the Deseret Book Ladies' Night Out party, while waiting in line we ate our picnic dinner, got the freebie (yeah!), headed right on out to go to the Church History Museum (taking our time walking through Temple Square and looking at the pretty flowers and such), hung out at the childrens' corner of the museum, walked back to the JSMB to get free cookies to go with our hot cocoa from home (which we ate/drank outside next to the temple- very fun), walked over to Deseret Book to paruse through books with less crowds (the girls went crazy in the kids aisle- so happy they love books too), walked over to the taco cart on the corner to meet Dad for a snack, walked over to the mirror pool by the temple, walked back to the car and headed home.
All in all, it was jam packed, but very worth it. Each one of us had an enjoyable time. If anyone wants to join us next time, we'd love it! Although, I'm planning on having a one month old at the next conference, so maybe next fall.
This is the angel Moroni statue in the museum. Audrey had an idea to trick Daddy and show him the picture and say we took it on top of the temple. She couldn't wait to trick him!
Church History Museum's children's corner:
Made a wish in the fountain. Not sure if it's kosher to make a superstitious wish during a spiritual feast that is conference.
Kierra's rockstar pose, midriff and all.
Audrey's Vanna pose.
These last three were taken by my budding young photographer, Audrey.
This is what we did: Dropped Daddy off to see if he could get standby tickets (he was given a ticket while in line!), found a parking space, walked up to the JSMB to wait in line for the freebie for the Deseret Book Ladies' Night Out party, while waiting in line we ate our picnic dinner, got the freebie (yeah!), headed right on out to go to the Church History Museum (taking our time walking through Temple Square and looking at the pretty flowers and such), hung out at the childrens' corner of the museum, walked back to the JSMB to get free cookies to go with our hot cocoa from home (which we ate/drank outside next to the temple- very fun), walked over to Deseret Book to paruse through books with less crowds (the girls went crazy in the kids aisle- so happy they love books too), walked over to the taco cart on the corner to meet Dad for a snack, walked over to the mirror pool by the temple, walked back to the car and headed home.
All in all, it was jam packed, but very worth it. Each one of us had an enjoyable time. If anyone wants to join us next time, we'd love it! Although, I'm planning on having a one month old at the next conference, so maybe next fall.
This is the angel Moroni statue in the museum. Audrey had an idea to trick Daddy and show him the picture and say we took it on top of the temple. She couldn't wait to trick him!
Church History Museum's children's corner:
Made a wish in the fountain. Not sure if it's kosher to make a superstitious wish during a spiritual feast that is conference.
Kierra's rockstar pose, midriff and all.
Audrey's Vanna pose.
These last three were taken by my budding young photographer, Audrey.
Friday, October 2, 2009
What's New
Has it been a month since I've posted anything? Shame on me. I just can't figure out how to get things done AND blog it all. Oh well, so here's an update.
We are expecting again. I'm about 16 weeks. Hopefully I can find a cute counter to put on here soon. And even more hopefully, we'll find out which kind of baby we'll be having in a few weeks. Can't wait! I've been a bit sicker with this one. I felt great with the girls, and a little less great with Jacob, and a lot less great with this one, so maybe a boy I'm guessing. But I'm always wrong. Anyway, we've noticed a pattern in our family and wonder if it will hold true with this wee one: we had a girl that looks like me, then a girl that looks like Jeromy, then a boy that looks like me, so naturally, we'll be having a red-head boy next. Right?!?
My little sister (18) moved in with us last week. She's a great help with the kids, but we hope she can find a full time job soon to save up for school. My parents are moving this week to South Carolina, so Laurel is officially "homeless." So we took her in. Can I tell you how nice it is to have an extra pair of hands when you've got a vat of peach butter splurting on the stove and jars to sanitize, a kindergartner to walk to the bus stop, and a poopy diaper to change? Nuf said.
Jacob is almost 2! Eek, when did that happen? He is so delightful and refreshing. I swear, boys are so much easier. He gets over stuff so quickly! Anyway, he's learning to say things, and the girls just LOVE it when he says a new word for the first time. "Hey Mom, he said 'nurgerwabber' for the first time! It's a new word!" Um, it's not a word, sweetheart. But thanks for being excited for him.
Kierra has been going to preschool for the past couple of months, and half the time she says its boring. I can't blame her when she knows all her letters and sounds, and most of the other kids are still learning their colors and shapes. Oh well, at least they have snacks. She likes that.
Audrey LOVES (how many times can one capitalize this word in one post?) kindergarten. She doesn't so much like the bus because of all the noisy, rude, older kids. That being said, she thinks she is such a big kid now for going to school and commands respect for this. Oh vey. I hear that it's very typical for a child to act out at home the first couple weeks of kindergarten, but the whole first month? She is getting much better as we've tightened our discipline, though. But she's doing great in her schooling and is on a fast track to learning to read. She's doing really well with it and is very excited, reading her homework to her younger siblings.
We are eagerly anticipating General Conference this weekend. I've got lots to do today to make the house clean and cozy, and get all the 72-hour kit food out because that's what we eat/snack on all weekend (and I don't have to spend much time in the kitchen!). We've started a tradition since we've moved here, that during Priesthood session, we drop Daddy off at the Conference Center (and cross our fingers that he can get in), then go over to the Church History Museum, walk around a little, go to the children's corner (the kids love!), then stroll around pretty Temple Square, then wade through the chaos of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and their Deseret Book Ladies' Night Out party. Hey, Mom gets to browse at books, and the kids get free cookies, what's not to love. Then, when the men are done, we meet Daddy at the taco vendor cart on the street for a little snack before heading home. We've all really enjoyed it and can't wait.
So I think that covers all that's new in our lives. Hope you all are doing well!
We are expecting again. I'm about 16 weeks. Hopefully I can find a cute counter to put on here soon. And even more hopefully, we'll find out which kind of baby we'll be having in a few weeks. Can't wait! I've been a bit sicker with this one. I felt great with the girls, and a little less great with Jacob, and a lot less great with this one, so maybe a boy I'm guessing. But I'm always wrong. Anyway, we've noticed a pattern in our family and wonder if it will hold true with this wee one: we had a girl that looks like me, then a girl that looks like Jeromy, then a boy that looks like me, so naturally, we'll be having a red-head boy next. Right?!?
My little sister (18) moved in with us last week. She's a great help with the kids, but we hope she can find a full time job soon to save up for school. My parents are moving this week to South Carolina, so Laurel is officially "homeless." So we took her in. Can I tell you how nice it is to have an extra pair of hands when you've got a vat of peach butter splurting on the stove and jars to sanitize, a kindergartner to walk to the bus stop, and a poopy diaper to change? Nuf said.
Jacob is almost 2! Eek, when did that happen? He is so delightful and refreshing. I swear, boys are so much easier. He gets over stuff so quickly! Anyway, he's learning to say things, and the girls just LOVE it when he says a new word for the first time. "Hey Mom, he said 'nurgerwabber' for the first time! It's a new word!" Um, it's not a word, sweetheart. But thanks for being excited for him.
Kierra has been going to preschool for the past couple of months, and half the time she says its boring. I can't blame her when she knows all her letters and sounds, and most of the other kids are still learning their colors and shapes. Oh well, at least they have snacks. She likes that.
Audrey LOVES (how many times can one capitalize this word in one post?) kindergarten. She doesn't so much like the bus because of all the noisy, rude, older kids. That being said, she thinks she is such a big kid now for going to school and commands respect for this. Oh vey. I hear that it's very typical for a child to act out at home the first couple weeks of kindergarten, but the whole first month? She is getting much better as we've tightened our discipline, though. But she's doing great in her schooling and is on a fast track to learning to read. She's doing really well with it and is very excited, reading her homework to her younger siblings.
We are eagerly anticipating General Conference this weekend. I've got lots to do today to make the house clean and cozy, and get all the 72-hour kit food out because that's what we eat/snack on all weekend (and I don't have to spend much time in the kitchen!). We've started a tradition since we've moved here, that during Priesthood session, we drop Daddy off at the Conference Center (and cross our fingers that he can get in), then go over to the Church History Museum, walk around a little, go to the children's corner (the kids love!), then stroll around pretty Temple Square, then wade through the chaos of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and their Deseret Book Ladies' Night Out party. Hey, Mom gets to browse at books, and the kids get free cookies, what's not to love. Then, when the men are done, we meet Daddy at the taco vendor cart on the street for a little snack before heading home. We've all really enjoyed it and can't wait.
So I think that covers all that's new in our lives. Hope you all are doing well!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Audrey's First Day of Kindergarten
Can you believe it? Our first is off to school already!! She has been sooo ready for sooo long. I asked her this morning if she was nervous at all, and she replied, adamantly, "No!"
Hannah (our neighbor), Audrey, and Kierra are so excited to walk to the bus stop.
Can I get on now, Mom?
(I asked her how her first bus ride went, and she said, "Swee-eet!")
Working hard already.
Bye, sweetie! Love you, have a great time!
Waiting for big sister to come home.
Oh ya, I'm a big kid now.
Jacob had a little bit of a hard time saying goodbye in the classroom, waving frantically and waiting for his sister to return the wave (which Audrey didn't notice because she was already working on a project), so I had to go back over to Audrey and ask her to wave and hi-five her brother. So sweet.
Even sweeter, both Kierra and Jacob fell asleep on the way home! Rock on!
Hannah (our neighbor), Audrey, and Kierra are so excited to walk to the bus stop.
Can I get on now, Mom?
(I asked her how her first bus ride went, and she said, "Swee-eet!")
Working hard already.
Bye, sweetie! Love you, have a great time!
Waiting for big sister to come home.
Oh ya, I'm a big kid now.
Jacob had a little bit of a hard time saying goodbye in the classroom, waving frantically and waiting for his sister to return the wave (which Audrey didn't notice because she was already working on a project), so I had to go back over to Audrey and ask her to wave and hi-five her brother. So sweet.
Even sweeter, both Kierra and Jacob fell asleep on the way home! Rock on!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Diaper Question
While changing Jacob's diaper this morning, Audrey thoughtfully asked, "Mom, why do boys have things poking out of their bums? And how come girls don't have them?"
Well that's just the way things are, sweety. But I'm surprised that it's taken you almost 2 years to notice.
Well that's just the way things are, sweety. But I'm surprised that it's taken you almost 2 years to notice.
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