DOLLAR STORE OUTING
I recently took the kids to the Dollar Store. (The LITTLE Dollar store, not to be confused with the BIG Dollar store. The Little Dollar store is their favorite) I told them they could each pick out one item, although I already know we will end up buying more than 2 things. (Hey...it's a dollar) Keaton skipped right by the toy section instead browsing for notebooks and pens. He picked up a few things in his hands and said,
"Mommy, if you let me buy a big notebook, pens, AND pencils I will take care of you."
So of course I ask what he means by 'take care of me'. He said, "You know, when you are really old."
So sweet. And of course I bought him all three things!
Cort picked out 2 toys. Of course he broke the arm off one of them within 30 minutes of being home. Get out the super glue!
CORT'S TEARS
I think it is part of the genetics of moms, to wipe away your child's tears. Only I have had to train myself not to. Cort is very passionate and dramatic....okay that's just a nice way of saying stubborn. He does not like you to wipe his tears away. I guess he feels for whatever reason he is crying, he deserves to have the tears streaming down his face. At the doctor's office for his 4 year well check, he was crying after his shots and I reached up to wipe his checks, but pulled my hand back at the last second. I was actually proud of myself for stopping the mom instinct. He deserved those tears streaming down his face after those ouchies.
The funny part, if you do wipe away the tears, the tantrum/fit only escalates to the next level and he yells, "MY WATER, MY WATER!"
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
February Quiet
Ahh, February is quiet. I say this because I find myself each year saying, 'Once January is over.............'. That's because the craziness starts each fall with school, soccer, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Cort's birthday....it just keeps on going. Not to mention year end, December and January, are the busiest time for me at work. But then comes February and the calendars are clear and we find ourselves just living life, not running around in the chaos.
So, we now have time to work on different projects around the house and I have even found the time to start exercising again. I cleaned the carpets this weekend and feel like they are brand new again. Wow, what a difference. We are changing the boys room to a sports theme now that Cort has a big boy bed. His new comforter is sports. Mark is gearing up for some other spring projects....flower beds, touch up paint, remodeling the master bath.....right honey?!
We also have set new rules for the boys and are really getting them to help us more around the house. This is an attempt to keep the house cleaner. Their toys, clothes, and shoes were a big part of the problem.
Our small group started a new study, The Love Dare. The 'hit movie' Fireproof with Kirk Cameron is about this study. (You can click on these to links) Each day for 40 days we, as a couple, have a 'love dare'. Obviously the purpose of the study and activities is to make our marriage stronger, point out areas we can be more patient and kind within our family. When life is so busy, kids seem to come first and we just assume our spouses are solid rocks. The Love Dare is bringing back to mind not only the importance of our relationship to each other, but also as the foundation of our family. We are only on day 6 and are enjoying it. I told Mark we can keep starting over with day 1 again once we complete the first 40.
As you saw from earlier pictures, we also have had the time to spend a relaxing weekend at the creek. Mark spent a second weekend there with a friend actually getting to fish....and catching a lot of fish. We've had a great Valentine's and are looking forward to Spring Break!
So, we now have time to work on different projects around the house and I have even found the time to start exercising again. I cleaned the carpets this weekend and feel like they are brand new again. Wow, what a difference. We are changing the boys room to a sports theme now that Cort has a big boy bed. His new comforter is sports. Mark is gearing up for some other spring projects....flower beds, touch up paint, remodeling the master bath.....right honey?!
We also have set new rules for the boys and are really getting them to help us more around the house. This is an attempt to keep the house cleaner. Their toys, clothes, and shoes were a big part of the problem.
Our small group started a new study, The Love Dare. The 'hit movie' Fireproof with Kirk Cameron is about this study. (You can click on these to links) Each day for 40 days we, as a couple, have a 'love dare'. Obviously the purpose of the study and activities is to make our marriage stronger, point out areas we can be more patient and kind within our family. When life is so busy, kids seem to come first and we just assume our spouses are solid rocks. The Love Dare is bringing back to mind not only the importance of our relationship to each other, but also as the foundation of our family. We are only on day 6 and are enjoying it. I told Mark we can keep starting over with day 1 again once we complete the first 40.
As you saw from earlier pictures, we also have had the time to spend a relaxing weekend at the creek. Mark spent a second weekend there with a friend actually getting to fish....and catching a lot of fish. We've had a great Valentine's and are looking forward to Spring Break!
Friday, February 6, 2009
A PROPOSAL
Today marks the 10 year anniversary of the day Mark Edward proposed to me. It was probably the only day in my life that I will be given 6 dozen roses AND a diamond. He was pretty sneaky and I had no idea. Who would have thought he would propose the week BEFORE Valentine's Day.
He had already asked for my parent's blessing over the Christmas holidays. Guess I know they can keep a secret. The afternoon he proposed, it was just the 2 of us at my apartment. I had to work that Saturday and he spent the day filling my apartment with roses and getting things ready. After I said YES, he took me out to a fancy dinner at Vargos and then we met up with friends to celebrate. It was a great night!
He had already asked for my parent's blessing over the Christmas holidays. Guess I know they can keep a secret. The afternoon he proposed, it was just the 2 of us at my apartment. I had to work that Saturday and he spent the day filling my apartment with roses and getting things ready. After I said YES, he took me out to a fancy dinner at Vargos and then we met up with friends to celebrate. It was a great night!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
25 Things
So, April Drolet tagged Jennifer Brewer who tagged me...to tell 25 things about ourselves....so here goes. (Both of their blogs are listed in My Blog List to the right)
1. I am the least likely to respond to this or similar emails. There usually is one question about who is least likely to respond....that's me. I enjoy reading others comments, but never answer about myself.
2. I color my hair because I like being blonde, but mostly because I am 90% gray. Go ahead, look at my roots next time.
3. I don't have a favorite color, but if you asked Mark he would say it is orange. I do have a favorite number. It is 4 and I prefer even over odd numbers.
4. I enjoy massages, pedicures, and manicures.
5. I don't like to be alone.
6. I would NEVER jump out of an airplane or bungee jump....I am safety girl!
7. I do not have road rage and get frustrated when people I am riding with do. (Not to mention names, but he lives with me and is the father of my children) My thoughts on traffic...we are all in this together and it is not a race. Safety girl has a fear of being in a terrible car accident, besides the guy that cut me off could be in an emergency rushing to help his family.....who knows.
8. I was 9th in my graduating class. (There was about 160 total)
9. I was accepted Pre-Med to the College of Medicine at Texas A&M, but changed my major to Accounting later on.
10. I give food and money to the homeless on the street corners.
11. I have never broken a bone, although I did have stitches about 4 times. When I was 4 or 5 my older sister pushed me off of Grandpa's tractor. It knocked out all of my front teeth when I hit the plow. At least they were my baby teeth.
12. I love veggies like butternut squash and turnip greens.
13. I was a telemarketer in college.
14. I always try to return my shopping cart to the appropriate place. If I have the kids with me I park next to the shopping cart return to make it easier.
15. I learned this weekend I cannot throw a cast net. I may never accomplish this fishing technique. I tried to be the cool mom and catch the boys some bait fish before Mark came down to the dock. All I caught was mud and looks from the boys like...where's the fish? Dad saved the day and the boys had a great time catching the bait fish in their small nets.
2. I color my hair because I like being blonde, but mostly because I am 90% gray. Go ahead, look at my roots next time.
3. I don't have a favorite color, but if you asked Mark he would say it is orange. I do have a favorite number. It is 4 and I prefer even over odd numbers.
4. I enjoy massages, pedicures, and manicures.
5. I don't like to be alone.
6. I would NEVER jump out of an airplane or bungee jump....I am safety girl!
7. I do not have road rage and get frustrated when people I am riding with do. (Not to mention names, but he lives with me and is the father of my children) My thoughts on traffic...we are all in this together and it is not a race. Safety girl has a fear of being in a terrible car accident, besides the guy that cut me off could be in an emergency rushing to help his family.....who knows.
8. I was 9th in my graduating class. (There was about 160 total)
9. I was accepted Pre-Med to the College of Medicine at Texas A&M, but changed my major to Accounting later on.
10. I give food and money to the homeless on the street corners.
11. I have never broken a bone, although I did have stitches about 4 times. When I was 4 or 5 my older sister pushed me off of Grandpa's tractor. It knocked out all of my front teeth when I hit the plow. At least they were my baby teeth.
12. I love veggies like butternut squash and turnip greens.
13. I was a telemarketer in college.
14. I always try to return my shopping cart to the appropriate place. If I have the kids with me I park next to the shopping cart return to make it easier.
15. I learned this weekend I cannot throw a cast net. I may never accomplish this fishing technique. I tried to be the cool mom and catch the boys some bait fish before Mark came down to the dock. All I caught was mud and looks from the boys like...where's the fish? Dad saved the day and the boys had a great time catching the bait fish in their small nets.
You know I had to add in a picture!
16. I was in the Band 6-9 grades. I played the trumpet. I was on the Drill Team grades 10-12 and was one of the 5 Co-Captains my senior year.
17. I loved EVERYTHING about being pregnant.....okay except for having to lose the weight afterwards.
18. My food weakness is cake and cake like items....Ding Dongs, Twinkies, even Honeybuns.....these are the items that helped me gain the 60 lbs while pregnant with Keaton. I hid them in the closet upstairs from Mark, but I don't remember why, his weakness is Chocolate Chip Cookies.
19. I feel like a dog chasing his tail when it comes to cleaning my house. I so want it to be clean....but it just will never happen. I get sooo close sometimes, but.........I need a maid! I don't mind cleaning, but definitely do not find it therapeutic.
20. As crazy at is sound, I do enjoy the chaos.
21. If I am by myself in the car, I drive in silence with just my thoughts. Probably because this is the only time there will be silence. If the kids are with me we are usually talking or listening to KSBJ or maybe some Toby Mac.
22. I don't like to hear kids crying in stores or restaurants. Not because of the noise, but because I can't help from wanting to know if the child is okay and being taken care of lovingly by the parent or being mistreated.
23. When I read or hear stories of adoption my heart is warmed. Especially when a family takes in troubled or handicapped children. I secretly wish one day I can make such a difference in some one's life.
24. I didn't play any sports as a child, but I did take piano, dance and twirling.
25. I started using Pro-Active about six months ago. Who would have thought, break outs can start in your mid-30's.
Well, that's me....and best of all I tag no one else. If you should choose to share 25 things about yourself with me I would love to read it. Shoot me an email or better yet, START A BLOG!
Big News!
Keaton has his first loose tooth! He caught me off guard last night when he said he had a loose tooth. I thought he had just heard some big kids say that at school. He stuck his finger in his mouth and started wiggling it. I still thought no, right. I wiggled it myself and sure enough....he has a wiggly, wobbly tooth. I can't believe my baby is going to lose his first tooth! He can't be that big yet!
He told us he wants to tie a string around it and slam the door, but we discussed with him the more natural approach of just letting it fall out on its own time. We asked him what he should do with it after it falls out and he said he was going to put it under his pillow (I'm thinking he is right on track) and keep it FOREVER. (I guess we need to discuss the tooth fairy) So we told him the tooth fairy would bring him a surprise in exchange for his tooth. What's the going rate on a tooth these days?
He told us he wants to tie a string around it and slam the door, but we discussed with him the more natural approach of just letting it fall out on its own time. We asked him what he should do with it after it falls out and he said he was going to put it under his pillow (I'm thinking he is right on track) and keep it FOREVER. (I guess we need to discuss the tooth fairy) So we told him the tooth fairy would bring him a surprise in exchange for his tooth. What's the going rate on a tooth these days?
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
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