i have been wishing lately that i had a tape recorder with me at all times, cause you never know quite what your children will say, so here are some of the ones i remembered when i sat down to finally write them.... p.s. thank jj for the title, hope you don't mind me swiping it for segements on the things my kids come up with!
before reading scriptures with xander he wanted to know who heavenly father was? who jesus was? how was heavenly father jesus's father and our father? and if he was our father, what about dad (todd)? when were we going to heaven? tomorrow? *pause, then a voice that threatened tears* but what about my video games?
after reading (keeping him still while we read 10 verses) and climbing into his own bed "mom, i need to ask heavenly father if he has a tv, so i can play my lmax". (after laughing) my response was "that's a very good question, but we may not know the answer to that right away."
some of xander's favorite arguments now for not doing what he has been asked to do are "that's not possible" and "my heart says no"
cassidy has been saying more words these last two weeks. without promptings she says "gang ou" which translates to "thank you". today in the doctor's office she said repeatedly "poo poo" and sure enough she was right. "bulles" which is really bubbles, although that one is getting a lot clearer. "bobby" as her lovable baby dolls. and "lul ou", which is the sweetest of all "i love you". but the best part about this one is that she will go back-and-forth with you and even mimic your voice levels. she'll even whisper it. sweet baby voice!
thanks to santa cassidy got a rocking horse for christmas which xander calls "his boy" - mind you it is pink, but to xander color isn't associated with gender (how long will that last?) well, i think xander has ridden it more than cassidy, but he also rides it a little more adventurous than cassidy and has flipped off it three times. as he was nearing what would be the fourth such riding accident i asked him if he should be rocking so hard. he promptly came over and proceeded to lay out the "10 rules about riding cassidy's horse". i wish i could remember them. but i think some of them were - "don't rock too close to the fireplace", "don't rock too close to the wall" "don't carry the horse upstairs"....i kept waiting for one about rocking too hard or too fast, but it never came. i guess it isn't one of those 10 most important, although i am sure that is the one he hears the most.
so i don't have a tape recorder, but i'll try to write them quickly, cause kids do say the darnedest things.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
how 'bout them goals?
as i finished straightening up the laundry room tonight i thought i'd jump on here and give a quick "check in" on my 2008 goals status - a place for everything and everything in it's place.
i've also tried to work out a better bedtime schedule for the kids, including reading scriptures. not easy to get kids to listen to 10 verses. don't think it ever will be (mom, dad...i remember!) but the two nights that we got to bed late i was going to skip it, but my four year old pipes up with "mom, what about our scriptures? aren't we going to read them?" keeping me on track.
keeping in touch with friends hasn't really started yet. i'm expecting too much of myself. i keep thinking that i need a cute card to mail to them. but really all i have to do is make a phone call or drop an email. i'll do that one tonight! i can do that. so if you are reading this, your time will come. i'll pop into your life at some point and try to keep up with you!
i haven't really made many scrapbook goals but i would like to do it more. a lot of that will come when i can get my office in good working order. i've cleaned it many times, but obviously my organizing didn't work for me, as my desk blew up again. last night i was doing a project with glue and glitter in my lap. what a joke!
but the reason i was doing the project isn't a joke...it is actually very cool. there is a company locally that creates pens and adhesives that they market to scrapbookers/crafters (among the other products that they make) - tombow - every heard of them? well through working at the scrapbook store several years ago i met a fabulous girl who is the marketing director for tombow. she asked me to do product demonstrations for the company, showcasing 3 new adhesive products, at the big conference called CHA (Crafter/Hobby Association or something close to that). it is being held in california in february and i am creating the make-n-take projects and going to california to demonstrate them. everything is paid for - airfare, hotel, food, and my time preparing and at the conference. i am so excited! a little apprehensive about being gone from my babies for 4 days, but so excited about doing this! so more updates to come on this adventure.
now, what am i going to do about my bedtime schedule. as here i sit 11:30pm. supposed to be upstairs at 10:30 and in bed by 11:00. still working on that one, and for those of you that know me as the night owl that i am, know that this may be the most difficult goal for me to achieve this year!
i have more to write, but oh so tired now. more tomorrow? i'll give it my best shot.
- toy room - organized and clean
- kids room - organized and clean (with two adorable sleeping kids in there right now)
- my room - organized and clean - except for those random "what-do-i-do-with-these" kind of things
- living room - in shambles as we are still taking down christmas
- my office - always and forever will be a mess!
- kitchen- clean, dishes done, floor mopped last night (can't tell today though), and tupperware cupboard organized. still more cupboards and pantry to go through
- hallway shelves - organized and surprisingly all the toys and crayons, etc are still in their correct bins "good job xander!"
- down stairs hall closet - still looking okay
- upstairs hall closet - can't get to it yet as christmas boxes are in the way
- bathrooms - will be cleaned on saturday, thoroughly and organized
- laundry room - organized (must finish the laundry now)
i've also tried to work out a better bedtime schedule for the kids, including reading scriptures. not easy to get kids to listen to 10 verses. don't think it ever will be (mom, dad...i remember!) but the two nights that we got to bed late i was going to skip it, but my four year old pipes up with "mom, what about our scriptures? aren't we going to read them?" keeping me on track.
keeping in touch with friends hasn't really started yet. i'm expecting too much of myself. i keep thinking that i need a cute card to mail to them. but really all i have to do is make a phone call or drop an email. i'll do that one tonight! i can do that. so if you are reading this, your time will come. i'll pop into your life at some point and try to keep up with you!
i haven't really made many scrapbook goals but i would like to do it more. a lot of that will come when i can get my office in good working order. i've cleaned it many times, but obviously my organizing didn't work for me, as my desk blew up again. last night i was doing a project with glue and glitter in my lap. what a joke!
but the reason i was doing the project isn't a joke...it is actually very cool. there is a company locally that creates pens and adhesives that they market to scrapbookers/crafters (among the other products that they make) - tombow - every heard of them? well through working at the scrapbook store several years ago i met a fabulous girl who is the marketing director for tombow. she asked me to do product demonstrations for the company, showcasing 3 new adhesive products, at the big conference called CHA (Crafter/Hobby Association or something close to that). it is being held in california in february and i am creating the make-n-take projects and going to california to demonstrate them. everything is paid for - airfare, hotel, food, and my time preparing and at the conference. i am so excited! a little apprehensive about being gone from my babies for 4 days, but so excited about doing this! so more updates to come on this adventure.
now, what am i going to do about my bedtime schedule. as here i sit 11:30pm. supposed to be upstairs at 10:30 and in bed by 11:00. still working on that one, and for those of you that know me as the night owl that i am, know that this may be the most difficult goal for me to achieve this year!
i have more to write, but oh so tired now. more tomorrow? i'll give it my best shot.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
job update
p.s
for those of you that didn't know, todd has been out of a job since june. it has not been easy and finances have been tight. but we made it through the holiday by the generosity and support of many friends and family and anonymous persons.
so just to update, todd was able to find a job the week before christmas. he is working with Sun Suites, an extended stay hotel. it is close by and will offer the benefits we have been missing. it is most likely a temporary position, as it is a new arena for him. however, he may find that he really enjoys the hotel industry and use this as a good foundation for future things. time will tell, and i'll be sure to tell it here.
for those of you that didn't know, todd has been out of a job since june. it has not been easy and finances have been tight. but we made it through the holiday by the generosity and support of many friends and family and anonymous persons.
so just to update, todd was able to find a job the week before christmas. he is working with Sun Suites, an extended stay hotel. it is close by and will offer the benefits we have been missing. it is most likely a temporary position, as it is a new arena for him. however, he may find that he really enjoys the hotel industry and use this as a good foundation for future things. time will tell, and i'll be sure to tell it here.
holidays are over
how sad. christmas came and went, hanukkah came and went, even kwannza came and went and now it's a new year. my decorations are still up and probably will be until this weekend, so it still looks festive, but the anticipation is over. xander asked when it would be christmas again - in about 353 days. did i do my math right?
well chirstmas went wonderfully. my mom and dad and brother drove from the land of the snow to join us in 60 degree christmas weather. we caroled we ate, we opened presents, we ate, we stayed up late and we ate! so many supportive family and friends really spoiled my kids this year. totally outdid themselves. a big huge THANK YOU! and chris and katy - you are my heroes!
so the new year is here. goals, resolutions, to do's...yup, i've been making my lists. at the very top are three things that i hope to stick to:
1. a place for everything and everything in it's place - i'm really trying to declutter. it's gonna take a while and i might be doing it all year, but by golly, 5 years in this house and i'm gonna get it done.
2. be better at keeping in touch with friends and family. i've been so wrapped up in me and my issues that i have failed to be there for my friends and family who have had exceptionally challenging years. what was up with 2007 anyway?
3. finish all my application requirements (tests, references, & portfolios) for master's program
4. 365 days of me - i have failed in my journaling attempts, including but not limited to blog entries, weekly or even monthly updates of my kids developments and accomplishments, and just giving myself time to write what i am thinking, feeling and struggling with. so i'm taking a picture of myself everyday and writing a little blurb about me and the day, so at the end of the year i'll have lots of "little diaries".
there they are, there are many more, including the annual "losing weight" one. but more importantly i know that i just need to write these goals in a place that i can read them over everyday to remind myself what i am working for.
happy new year everyone. may all the things i learned in 2007 be helpful in this new year (because if it isn't and i went through all that for nothing then heads may roll :P )
well chirstmas went wonderfully. my mom and dad and brother drove from the land of the snow to join us in 60 degree christmas weather. we caroled we ate, we opened presents, we ate, we stayed up late and we ate! so many supportive family and friends really spoiled my kids this year. totally outdid themselves. a big huge THANK YOU! and chris and katy - you are my heroes!
so the new year is here. goals, resolutions, to do's...yup, i've been making my lists. at the very top are three things that i hope to stick to:
1. a place for everything and everything in it's place - i'm really trying to declutter. it's gonna take a while and i might be doing it all year, but by golly, 5 years in this house and i'm gonna get it done.
2. be better at keeping in touch with friends and family. i've been so wrapped up in me and my issues that i have failed to be there for my friends and family who have had exceptionally challenging years. what was up with 2007 anyway?
3. finish all my application requirements (tests, references, & portfolios) for master's program
4. 365 days of me - i have failed in my journaling attempts, including but not limited to blog entries, weekly or even monthly updates of my kids developments and accomplishments, and just giving myself time to write what i am thinking, feeling and struggling with. so i'm taking a picture of myself everyday and writing a little blurb about me and the day, so at the end of the year i'll have lots of "little diaries".
there they are, there are many more, including the annual "losing weight" one. but more importantly i know that i just need to write these goals in a place that i can read them over everyday to remind myself what i am working for.
happy new year everyone. may all the things i learned in 2007 be helpful in this new year (because if it isn't and i went through all that for nothing then heads may roll :P )
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