Sunday, November 21, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Some much to write...so little time. A busy but rather nice day.
Did something I've never done before but would like to do it more often. Went to the mall kid-less with Jeaniece (my sister). Let's just say next time I'll make sure Pops doesn't have ANY work appointments so I'm not on a time crunch! Or maybe that was a good thing. :)
Had a convert baptism to go to tonight...I wanted the boys to come but they were way to tired and it wasn't worth the fight. I was thankful to find a babysitter on 30 minutes notice. The boys were thankful to!
Baths and bed are done...now it's time to clean the kitchen and iron the shirts for tomorrow. Still contemplating if they are too young to be around a hot appliance...they need to start ironing their own shirts. That is one job I do not enjoy.
Tomorrow is the third Sunday so we know what Pops is doing right now...
Did something I've never done before but would like to do it more often. Went to the mall kid-less with Jeaniece (my sister). Let's just say next time I'll make sure Pops doesn't have ANY work appointments so I'm not on a time crunch! Or maybe that was a good thing. :)
Had a convert baptism to go to tonight...I wanted the boys to come but they were way to tired and it wasn't worth the fight. I was thankful to find a babysitter on 30 minutes notice. The boys were thankful to!
Baths and bed are done...now it's time to clean the kitchen and iron the shirts for tomorrow. Still contemplating if they are too young to be around a hot appliance...they need to start ironing their own shirts. That is one job I do not enjoy.
Tomorrow is the third Sunday so we know what Pops is doing right now...
Friday, November 19, 2010
Today I made of list of things that needed to get done before 2:30pm.
The list went something like this:
Call companion about visiting teaching.
Schedule visiting teaching appointments
Clean all towels
Do Crate's laundry
Exercise
Ride bikes with Boss
Do school work with Boss
Read books to babies and Boss
vacuum floors
mop tile
wash bathroom rugs
clean master bathroom
clean guest bathroom
Pick up and organize playroom with Boss
My day started at 4:50am and most of the stuff on the list got crossed off...some of it didn't. That's OK. Who ever said being a SAHM was boring must have never been one. One of the things on the list that didn't get crossed off was mopping the tile...let's just say that's impossible with two one year olds following you around.
I liked having a list though, it kept me on track.
Pops had to work late tonight so this afternoon we headed to Marmie's house to help her pack. Once again I was reminded of how much I hate moving and I'm not even the one moving! The boys got to play with their cousins and of course they had a great time.
No I think we're all ready for bed. Pops will be able to enjoy a quiet house...although I think he'd take a house full of noise over a quiet one. Thanks for working so hard for us Pops. You rock!
The list went something like this:
Call companion about visiting teaching.
Schedule visiting teaching appointments
Clean all towels
Do Crate's laundry
Exercise
Ride bikes with Boss
Do school work with Boss
Read books to babies and Boss
vacuum floors
mop tile
wash bathroom rugs
clean master bathroom
clean guest bathroom
Pick up and organize playroom with Boss
My day started at 4:50am and most of the stuff on the list got crossed off...some of it didn't. That's OK. Who ever said being a SAHM was boring must have never been one. One of the things on the list that didn't get crossed off was mopping the tile...let's just say that's impossible with two one year olds following you around.
I liked having a list though, it kept me on track.
Pops had to work late tonight so this afternoon we headed to Marmie's house to help her pack. Once again I was reminded of how much I hate moving and I'm not even the one moving! The boys got to play with their cousins and of course they had a great time.
No I think we're all ready for bed. Pops will be able to enjoy a quiet house...although I think he'd take a house full of noise over a quiet one. Thanks for working so hard for us Pops. You rock!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Crate entered a new stage in life.
1. He points and grunts at anything he wants and if he doesn't get it right away he grunts louder and points harder. It's pretty funny. Actually his grunt sounds more like an interesting bird call. If you've heard him you know what I mean.
2. He now obeys simple commands. If I tell him to go get his drink, he'll go find his cup. If I tell him to go get his blanket he'll wonder the house til he finds it. And tonight I handed him some toys and told him to put them in the playroom and he did it! I could tell he felt like one of the big boys the way he walked carrying his items. They're never to young to help around the house!
All of us enjoyed the half day at school. Having a long afternoon when the weather is nice is the best. Bike rides, walks, friends over and fort building in the back yard all took place today.
I wasn't able to go to mutual tonight since Pops was gone working until 8:30pm. I missed hanging out with the girls. I was glad to see them though during opening exercises here at our house before they all took off for the combined activity. The YM were in charge this month. I love nights like this...it makes the YW's leaders job really easy. I swear, I have the BEST counselors and Secretary. They are dependable, kind and fun to be around and pick up my slack on nights like tonight.
I woke up too early today and went to bed to late last night. I will not have a repeat of that tonight.
Tonight during scriptures with the boys I kept asking questions about the things I had just read so I knew they were listening. Actually this was mainly for Boss' sake as he was more interested in playing with Crate than listening. I do have to give him credit because I know he was trying really hard to listen but Crate is such a temptation for him. Anyhow I read a few sentences and then asked a follow up question and when he couldn't answer it he blurted out. "It's because I have yellow stuff in my ears that makes me not hear you." To which I responded "Oh, is that what the problem has been the last four in a half years? We'll get those suckers cleaned out tonight and I expect correct answers and obedience on the first time I ask tomorrow!" We'll see how well our cleaning works. And for the record, I keep my boys ears extremely clean. I can't stand to see wax coming out of any kids ears.
1. He points and grunts at anything he wants and if he doesn't get it right away he grunts louder and points harder. It's pretty funny. Actually his grunt sounds more like an interesting bird call. If you've heard him you know what I mean.
2. He now obeys simple commands. If I tell him to go get his drink, he'll go find his cup. If I tell him to go get his blanket he'll wonder the house til he finds it. And tonight I handed him some toys and told him to put them in the playroom and he did it! I could tell he felt like one of the big boys the way he walked carrying his items. They're never to young to help around the house!
All of us enjoyed the half day at school. Having a long afternoon when the weather is nice is the best. Bike rides, walks, friends over and fort building in the back yard all took place today.
I wasn't able to go to mutual tonight since Pops was gone working until 8:30pm. I missed hanging out with the girls. I was glad to see them though during opening exercises here at our house before they all took off for the combined activity. The YM were in charge this month. I love nights like this...it makes the YW's leaders job really easy. I swear, I have the BEST counselors and Secretary. They are dependable, kind and fun to be around and pick up my slack on nights like tonight.
I woke up too early today and went to bed to late last night. I will not have a repeat of that tonight.
Tonight during scriptures with the boys I kept asking questions about the things I had just read so I knew they were listening. Actually this was mainly for Boss' sake as he was more interested in playing with Crate than listening. I do have to give him credit because I know he was trying really hard to listen but Crate is such a temptation for him. Anyhow I read a few sentences and then asked a follow up question and when he couldn't answer it he blurted out. "It's because I have yellow stuff in my ears that makes me not hear you." To which I responded "Oh, is that what the problem has been the last four in a half years? We'll get those suckers cleaned out tonight and I expect correct answers and obedience on the first time I ask tomorrow!" We'll see how well our cleaning works. And for the record, I keep my boys ears extremely clean. I can't stand to see wax coming out of any kids ears.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
I'm so excited about the awesome deal I found on Craigslist for a double jogging stroller. I cruised right on over to the other side of town to pick it up and it was even better than it looked in the pictures, well worth the small price they were asking. I feel this will open up a whole new world for me while I have two babies for seven hours a day. It's like tasting freedom! Park, zoo, library, walks...here we come.
As I was driving home I couldn't help but feel gratitude for the blessing of good health. Getting this stroller meant I was healthy enough to manage multiple children, have a healthy body that allows me to exercise and enjoy the beautiful weather and best of all earn a few extra dollars while still staying home with my own children. Our bodies are such an amazing creation and enjoying good health is a blessing I hope never to show ingratitude towards.
Now I must be off to clean up from dinner...I just think to myself, "I'm grateful to have a family I could cook for tonight even if it means dishes."
Tomorrow is a half day for Buster! We all love half days!
I finally remembered to return the three red box movies. I need to transfer money from our treasure chest to the bank account because my total bill is like a bazillion dollars. Creator's of red box...you are geniuses. And it's people like me that make you rich. You're welcome.
As I was driving home I couldn't help but feel gratitude for the blessing of good health. Getting this stroller meant I was healthy enough to manage multiple children, have a healthy body that allows me to exercise and enjoy the beautiful weather and best of all earn a few extra dollars while still staying home with my own children. Our bodies are such an amazing creation and enjoying good health is a blessing I hope never to show ingratitude towards.
Now I must be off to clean up from dinner...I just think to myself, "I'm grateful to have a family I could cook for tonight even if it means dishes."
Tomorrow is a half day for Buster! We all love half days!
I finally remembered to return the three red box movies. I need to transfer money from our treasure chest to the bank account because my total bill is like a bazillion dollars. Creator's of red box...you are geniuses. And it's people like me that make you rich. You're welcome.
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