So, I have been sick this week. Don't know if it is due to the pregnancy or a pesky virus floating around our house.
The other day Bethany (age 8) came over to spend the night with Kaylee (age 6). I was quite excited. I thought this would keep my other two busy while I just lay low. About 8:30 I hear the kids stirring. Chloe the two year old is always the first up at our house in the summer time. Then I hear the other two girls in Chloe's room, through the baby monitor. I hear Chloe grunt as they get her out of bed. But all goes well. They are all quite happy to be together. And Chloe seems to be fine.
So I am laying in bed with my eyes closed trying to ignore the annoying reminder of the sunshine that today is here, when I see the girls tip-toeing in the room. Bethany puts Chloe up on the changing table in our bedroom. They tell Chloe to be quiet, "mommy is sleeping".
Bethany whispers to Chloe, "Did you peepee or poopoo?" Chloe announces loudly, "I stinky, I peepee." Bethany and Kaylee look at each other with relief. Just as Bethany begins to undo the sticky sides of the diaper, Bethany looks at Kaylee and says, "WHAT IF SHE'S WRONG." They both look at each other like... you do it.....no, you do it. Finally after a stare down, Bethany looks in the diaper. Sure enough Chloe was telling the truth this time. And they happily change Chloe's wet diaper and tip-toe out of the room.
You know they are just so funny. They want to be "grown up" so bad and do things like change diapers and wear make-up. But the childlike qualities seep out even when they are trying their very best to be something "all grown up".
Friday, July 20, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Cousins
Yesterday Anna and Alex came to stay the day with us. Anna is 11 and Alex is 7. The kids spent the day playing. I spent the day recuperating. I was so tired. After lunch, I laid down on the couch. Anna said, " Are you going back to sleep?" That was a big clue! I guess they were picking up on the fact that I was tired. Smart kids. They were very sweet and played quietly.
They love Webkins. Webkins are these little stuffed animals that come with a password to Webkins.com. They have all received at one gift giving time or another a webkins. So they set the timer (15 min) in the kitchen and take turns playing games to earn webkins cash to buy items for their pets. It is great fun. They love it! I love it because it is quiet and it helps them learn to take turns. So far so good!
They love Webkins. Webkins are these little stuffed animals that come with a password to Webkins.com. They have all received at one gift giving time or another a webkins. So they set the timer (15 min) in the kitchen and take turns playing games to earn webkins cash to buy items for their pets. It is great fun. They love it! I love it because it is quiet and it helps them learn to take turns. So far so good!
Monday, July 9, 2007
What fun! Mom & Dad: Thanks for the comments. Your lives and attitudes have taught me so much-much more than any words you could have ever spoken in an attempt to guide me. I appreciate the sacrifices and dedication that you have shown me through your everyday walk with God. Thank you for loving the Lord in my presence!
Tomorrow is our sewing party and I am so excited. You know their is a part of me that is only really alive when I am creating something. I am pretty sure that must be genetic, because I see that same excitement in my mother's eyes as she does the same.
It is breakfast time now. 10:30 and breakfast time! How fabulous. Don't I lead a posh life style. Well, I guess if you consider that I have to change diapers and clean oatmeal out of someone's hair and ears, it does take the glamour out of sleeping 'til 10am. But still- summer schedules are wonderful and I will take what I can get!
I am getting my hair cut today! WIPEE! Now tell me this, why is this such a big deal to me? It is almost the highlight of the year! Why is that? Lots of people go every two weeks to get their hair trimmed or colored or whatever. And I am sure that they do not have the same excitement that I do.
Maybe it is because I try to stretch one haircut or style as long as I possibly can. You know they are quite expensive. And it is difficult to spend forty or fifty dollars on something that seems frivolous, when fifty dollars would buy diapers for at least 3 months. I always know when I can't wait any longer. Because, I end up wearing a ponytail everyday and use my sunglasses as a headband.
Maybe it is because I will finally be in a room alone with other adults who feel it their duty to talk to me. And I will be able to understand every word that they say. There will be no decoding of their words-like I have to do with my two year old.
Maybe it is the feeling of being pampered. You know, something just for me. Just typing those words makes me feel a little guilty.
Maybe it is because I get to get out of the house and there is no possible chance that I will have to clean anything while I am there-no crumbs, no paper shreds, no dirty bottoms, no spilled milk. I am not sure what the allure is, but it is definitely there. And I CAN'T WAIT!
Tomorrow is our sewing party and I am so excited. You know their is a part of me that is only really alive when I am creating something. I am pretty sure that must be genetic, because I see that same excitement in my mother's eyes as she does the same.
It is breakfast time now. 10:30 and breakfast time! How fabulous. Don't I lead a posh life style. Well, I guess if you consider that I have to change diapers and clean oatmeal out of someone's hair and ears, it does take the glamour out of sleeping 'til 10am. But still- summer schedules are wonderful and I will take what I can get!
I am getting my hair cut today! WIPEE! Now tell me this, why is this such a big deal to me? It is almost the highlight of the year! Why is that? Lots of people go every two weeks to get their hair trimmed or colored or whatever. And I am sure that they do not have the same excitement that I do.
Maybe it is because I try to stretch one haircut or style as long as I possibly can. You know they are quite expensive. And it is difficult to spend forty or fifty dollars on something that seems frivolous, when fifty dollars would buy diapers for at least 3 months. I always know when I can't wait any longer. Because, I end up wearing a ponytail everyday and use my sunglasses as a headband.
Maybe it is because I will finally be in a room alone with other adults who feel it their duty to talk to me. And I will be able to understand every word that they say. There will be no decoding of their words-like I have to do with my two year old.
Maybe it is the feeling of being pampered. You know, something just for me. Just typing those words makes me feel a little guilty.
Maybe it is because I get to get out of the house and there is no possible chance that I will have to clean anything while I am there-no crumbs, no paper shreds, no dirty bottoms, no spilled milk. I am not sure what the allure is, but it is definitely there. And I CAN'T WAIT!
Sunday, July 8, 2007
First post
This would be my first posting. How exciting! I don't exactly know why I have even created this blog, other than I do love to share! It is not as though I don't already feel that I should be emailing many who are close to me.
My sister-in-law for one, is minus one half at the present. My brother is in another country on business. Leaving her alone with two very small children. I feel that she needs me more to talk to, as a sounding board than anything. It can be very difficult when life speeds along and no one is there to share it with. But he will be home in a couple of weeks and she is a very strong woman. Stronger than me, I would be parked at my Mom and Dad's house awaiting Brent's arrival.
Brent is my husband. He is the most wonderful man I have ever met. He is compassionate. He is loving. He is strong and humble at the same time. He always thinks of others before himself. he is a wonderful christian father. OOOOH he sounds to good to be true, you say! Sometimes I think that too! I am very blessed that God gave me such a wonderful partner who so perfectly fits with me. I would like to say-He completes me-but that sounds cheesy-you know from some movie. But it is true.
My sister-in-law for one, is minus one half at the present. My brother is in another country on business. Leaving her alone with two very small children. I feel that she needs me more to talk to, as a sounding board than anything. It can be very difficult when life speeds along and no one is there to share it with. But he will be home in a couple of weeks and she is a very strong woman. Stronger than me, I would be parked at my Mom and Dad's house awaiting Brent's arrival.
Brent is my husband. He is the most wonderful man I have ever met. He is compassionate. He is loving. He is strong and humble at the same time. He always thinks of others before himself. he is a wonderful christian father. OOOOH he sounds to good to be true, you say! Sometimes I think that too! I am very blessed that God gave me such a wonderful partner who so perfectly fits with me. I would like to say-He completes me-but that sounds cheesy-you know from some movie. But it is true.
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