I'm becoming Democrat.
January 30, 2012
January 20, 2012
My Little Sunbeam
My friends have all been mentioning and honoring their sunbeams and it's made me feel a bit neglectful, for I too, have a sunbeam.
Yep, Samuel is three and officially in the Sunbeams class. (For those of you who don't know, moving to the Sunbeams class is kind of like a rite of passage for our children in the LDS church, it moves them from nursery to the big kids class and makes them look all grown-up).
I would like to say he's been walking around singing "Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam" but he's only done that once.
Instead he keeps singing the following lyrics:
"I move like Jack, I move like Jack, ooo-ooo-oo-ooo"
Yes, that's right, he's singing "Moves like Jagger" by Maroon 5. Can you tell what Mommy keeps blasting in the car every time it comes on the radio? (I can't help it, I love that song and haven't tired of it yet).
I probably should be concerned... but I'm not.
Yep, Samuel is three and officially in the Sunbeams class. (For those of you who don't know, moving to the Sunbeams class is kind of like a rite of passage for our children in the LDS church, it moves them from nursery to the big kids class and makes them look all grown-up).
I would like to say he's been walking around singing "Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam" but he's only done that once.
Instead he keeps singing the following lyrics:
"I move like Jack, I move like Jack, ooo-ooo-oo-ooo"
Yes, that's right, he's singing "Moves like Jagger" by Maroon 5. Can you tell what Mommy keeps blasting in the car every time it comes on the radio? (I can't help it, I love that song and haven't tired of it yet).
I probably should be concerned... but I'm not.
January 9, 2012
Meet Lillian
This is Lillian.
She is bright and curious and wears her emotions on her sleeve. You always know how she is feeling by just looking at her face. Such an expressive face! Her eyes sparkle when she is happy and burn when she is angry. They also gleam mischievously.
She has such a big personality. She loves the color pink, shoes, necklaces, Tinker Bell, Wonder Pets, playing with Samuel, dancing, singing, eating, helping Mommy, being with Daddy, and anyone who will read to her. Oh and hats.
She also loves her friends and swinging.
She doesn't quit and can be quite stubborn (a trait she gets from me, I'm afraid). She is incredibly curious and inquisitive. All of these traits get her into a lot of trouble, but they also get her out of a lot of trouble. I am comforted in some ways to know that she will be a strong young woman.
She turned 2 last Friday and already she completely amazes me. Dear Lillian, I love you. I love your smile, your laugh, your hugs, your dancing, and the complete joy you have in life. Happy Birthday to one incredible little girl (because I just can't call you my baby-girl anymore, can I?).
She is bright and curious and wears her emotions on her sleeve. You always know how she is feeling by just looking at her face. Such an expressive face! Her eyes sparkle when she is happy and burn when she is angry. They also gleam mischievously.
She has such a big personality. She loves the color pink, shoes, necklaces, Tinker Bell, Wonder Pets, playing with Samuel, dancing, singing, eating, helping Mommy, being with Daddy, and anyone who will read to her. Oh and hats.
She also loves her friends and swinging.
She doesn't quit and can be quite stubborn (a trait she gets from me, I'm afraid). She is incredibly curious and inquisitive. All of these traits get her into a lot of trouble, but they also get her out of a lot of trouble. I am comforted in some ways to know that she will be a strong young woman.
She turned 2 last Friday and already she completely amazes me. Dear Lillian, I love you. I love your smile, your laugh, your hugs, your dancing, and the complete joy you have in life. Happy Birthday to one incredible little girl (because I just can't call you my baby-girl anymore, can I?).
December 29, 2011
Sugar and all that jazz
Our holidays have been pretty normal, full of family, food, and sugar. I think I'm officially sugared-out (and this coming from the girl who always has room for Chewy Sprees and homemade cookies).
Samuel got a camera but has spent more time with his Lightning McQueen bubble bath.
Yep, it's bubble bath inside a car, the best of both worlds according to my son.
Lillian also loved her gifts, but more than anything she has loved having everyone home, playing and getting attention.
Carlin bought me a library. Okay, it's actually a Kindle, but with all the books available at my fingertips and the fact that I can download books from my library instead of putting myself on waiting lists, it's as good as a library if not better.
With all the hustle and bustle of the past few months, I've been reflecting on where the time goes. With this thought I stumbled upon a video via MormonMessages. It was something I needed to hear and I've decided to make it my motto for the New Year.
So, if you find that I am blogging less just know that it's because I've decided to cherish the time with my children while they still think Mommy is invincible and consider me their best friend. Or to be with my husband, visit with a friend, or something of that nature, because "moments are the molecules that make up eternity" (Neal A. Maxwell).
Happy New Year everyone.
Samuel got a camera but has spent more time with his Lightning McQueen bubble bath.
Yep, it's bubble bath inside a car, the best of both worlds according to my son.
Lillian also loved her gifts, but more than anything she has loved having everyone home, playing and getting attention.
Carlin bought me a library. Okay, it's actually a Kindle, but with all the books available at my fingertips and the fact that I can download books from my library instead of putting myself on waiting lists, it's as good as a library if not better.
With all the hustle and bustle of the past few months, I've been reflecting on where the time goes. With this thought I stumbled upon a video via MormonMessages. It was something I needed to hear and I've decided to make it my motto for the New Year.
So, if you find that I am blogging less just know that it's because I've decided to cherish the time with my children while they still think Mommy is invincible and consider me their best friend. Or to be with my husband, visit with a friend, or something of that nature, because "moments are the molecules that make up eternity" (Neal A. Maxwell).
Happy New Year everyone.
December 20, 2011
Christmas Cookies
This morning I had a vision. It was of the kids and I in the kitchen happily making cookies and listening to Christmas music. The kids listened to everything I said, we laughed and ate cookie dough and everything was perfect.
Then reality hit. You would think with a three year old and a two year old I would be past my delusional day-dreaming...
The success of the cookie-making project depends on who you ask. I burned a batch of sugar cookies, my no-bake cookies refuse to set, issued time-out several times, half of the cookies have bite marks on them and the other half of holes the size of little fingers, my kitchen is a mess the size of Texas and the table has been dyed red and green.
I think I could safely say it was a failure.
But according to Samuel and Lillian's frosting covered faces and hands, their inability to keep their hands off the cookies, and their self-satisfying giggles, it was a huge success. Besides, I think there is some unspoken rule among toddlers that the size of the mess is directly related to the amount of fun had.
If this is so, then we had a blast.
Then reality hit. You would think with a three year old and a two year old I would be past my delusional day-dreaming...
The success of the cookie-making project depends on who you ask. I burned a batch of sugar cookies, my no-bake cookies refuse to set, issued time-out several times, half of the cookies have bite marks on them and the other half of holes the size of little fingers, my kitchen is a mess the size of Texas and the table has been dyed red and green.
I think I could safely say it was a failure.
But according to Samuel and Lillian's frosting covered faces and hands, their inability to keep their hands off the cookies, and their self-satisfying giggles, it was a huge success. Besides, I think there is some unspoken rule among toddlers that the size of the mess is directly related to the amount of fun had.
If this is so, then we had a blast.
December 19, 2011
I Am a Child of God
The kids watched this video three times yesterday. They just loved it.
I loved it too. I felt a quiet peace come upon our household and for a few short minutes I saw my children sit quietly and reverently.
It's not about Christmas exactly, but what I felt was the Spirit of Christ and isn't that what we are truly seeking this time of year?
I loved it too. I felt a quiet peace come upon our household and for a few short minutes I saw my children sit quietly and reverently.
It's not about Christmas exactly, but what I felt was the Spirit of Christ and isn't that what we are truly seeking this time of year?
December 7, 2011
Note to self:
One should not make cookies when hungry.
Especially when one is addicted to cookie dough.
I blame it on my brother and his Christmas package. Thanks a lot Dallin!
Especially when one is addicted to cookie dough.
I blame it on my brother and his Christmas package. Thanks a lot Dallin!
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