3.12.10
Checking ears: my kid has been sick with a runny nose and cough. I've been keeping him in and giving him fluids... you know the drill... a wonderful friend has one of those things that looks in kids ears and because of her wonderfullness came over and convinced me to take him to the doctor. THANK HEAVENS!
Pediatricians: they're great! They tell you when it's important to take your kid to the hospital.
Primary Children Hospital: the nurses there rock! I think that anyone who has had to take their kid to the hospital knows that it isn't a fun experience. I'm so grateful for that loving nurse who took care of my kid and drained his lungs out so that he can breath again. Bless her heart for listening to so many babies scream.
3.18.2010
3.11.10
Camp: I'm really excited to be involved in all the camp preparations this year for Girls Camp. I love working with the youth of my church! I'm stoked!
Grocery Shopping: I'm grateful for food... it's one of my favorite things.
Glazed over: sometimes when I see someone's eyes glazing over I just keep talking! It can be hilarious to ask someone a question when they aren't listening to you and then they stammer trying to cover it up! HILARIOUS!
Camp: I'm really excited to be involved in all the camp preparations this year for Girls Camp. I love working with the youth of my church! I'm stoked!
Grocery Shopping: I'm grateful for food... it's one of my favorite things.
Glazed over: sometimes when I see someone's eyes glazing over I just keep talking! It can be hilarious to ask someone a question when they aren't listening to you and then they stammer trying to cover it up! HILARIOUS!
3.11.2010
3.10.10
Independence: when your child gets it, you get it too!
Preparation: I love the feeling of being prepared and on the flip side, I think that the worst feeling is being unprepared. So when I get a little time to do some prep work for something that is coming up, I feel happier than a pig in mud.
Kissing: if I have to explain this one to you... that's sad.
Independence: when your child gets it, you get it too!
Preparation: I love the feeling of being prepared and on the flip side, I think that the worst feeling is being unprepared. So when I get a little time to do some prep work for something that is coming up, I feel happier than a pig in mud.
Kissing: if I have to explain this one to you... that's sad.
3.9.10
Children's Medication: little man has his first MAJOR cold. He's had sniffles and other stuff, but he's coughing like a 60 year old smoker... sorry... TMI. At this time I'd like to publicly thank the makers of Benedryl. They are the only reason I'm sleeping. Poor little dude.
New Releases: I got the second book of an author that I've fallen in love with today. It is the first day the book has been available and I'm feeling pretty hoity-toity about it.
New Toys: a ball is the perfect toy. It rolls away and the kid likes to chase it.
Children's Medication: little man has his first MAJOR cold. He's had sniffles and other stuff, but he's coughing like a 60 year old smoker... sorry... TMI. At this time I'd like to publicly thank the makers of Benedryl. They are the only reason I'm sleeping. Poor little dude.
New Releases: I got the second book of an author that I've fallen in love with today. It is the first day the book has been available and I'm feeling pretty hoity-toity about it.
New Toys: a ball is the perfect toy. It rolls away and the kid likes to chase it.
3.08.2010
3.8.10
Letting go: I've been really bitter lately because I feel that I'm being used and abused. As I've contemplated my situation I've come to the conclusion that I really need to let it go. Nobody is happy when they hold on to things that hurt or anger them, so why am I doing it??? I want to be happy, so I need to just suck it up and realize that not everyone is as amazing as I am and they are going to screw up from time to time! HA!
Wipes: I'm constantly thankful for the beauty of wipes. I think I will continue to buy them even after the kids are potty-trained.
Healthy: it is a word that I would love to call myself. I can't do it right now, but I'm trying to make the changes so that I will be able to call myself a healthy person.
Letting go: I've been really bitter lately because I feel that I'm being used and abused. As I've contemplated my situation I've come to the conclusion that I really need to let it go. Nobody is happy when they hold on to things that hurt or anger them, so why am I doing it??? I want to be happy, so I need to just suck it up and realize that not everyone is as amazing as I am and they are going to screw up from time to time! HA!
Wipes: I'm constantly thankful for the beauty of wipes. I think I will continue to buy them even after the kids are potty-trained.
Healthy: it is a word that I would love to call myself. I can't do it right now, but I'm trying to make the changes so that I will be able to call myself a healthy person.
3.7.10
Mom: today is my mom's birthday. I think she'd kill me if I told you her age, so I won't! Instead I think I will say that I'm grateful for a woman who loves me. Now that I am a mom, I get it a little more. I appreciate the fact that she didn't want to change my diaper, but she did it anyway because the smell was too much to put up with! She woke up with me when I was sick even though her bed was warm and comfortable. She taught me to crawl even though she knew it would make her play ref with all her worldly possessions. In most everything she did, she put her kids needs before her own, and I admire that more now as I see the sacrifice she made because of her love for us. She was and still is my biggest fan and greatest supporter. Thanks for choosing me mom, you're the best.
Internet: my husband got to talk to his parents over the internet today. He had the webcam set up and they were able to see our son as they sat on their couch in Iceland. I love technology!
Autism: I know that it is weird that I'm putting autism on a good things blog, but I have been able to interact with some amazing kids who have autism. They humble me! I'm so grateful for what I learn because they are in my life. Even with the cards stacked against them, with the help of their parents, they defy the odds.
Mom: today is my mom's birthday. I think she'd kill me if I told you her age, so I won't! Instead I think I will say that I'm grateful for a woman who loves me. Now that I am a mom, I get it a little more. I appreciate the fact that she didn't want to change my diaper, but she did it anyway because the smell was too much to put up with! She woke up with me when I was sick even though her bed was warm and comfortable. She taught me to crawl even though she knew it would make her play ref with all her worldly possessions. In most everything she did, she put her kids needs before her own, and I admire that more now as I see the sacrifice she made because of her love for us. She was and still is my biggest fan and greatest supporter. Thanks for choosing me mom, you're the best.
Internet: my husband got to talk to his parents over the internet today. He had the webcam set up and they were able to see our son as they sat on their couch in Iceland. I love technology!
Autism: I know that it is weird that I'm putting autism on a good things blog, but I have been able to interact with some amazing kids who have autism. They humble me! I'm so grateful for what I learn because they are in my life. Even with the cards stacked against them, with the help of their parents, they defy the odds.
3.6.10
Sleeping in: my husband rocks! (On a very sad side note... sleeping in used to be between 9-11am, now it is 7:30-8am... I'm turning into my mom...)
Being out and about: I actually really enjoy getting out of the house and doing things. We had errands to run today and I was excited. Maybe it was the company of a very good looking man!
Wedding rings: my husband is now on his 3rd wedding ring after loosing the first two. I laugh at him a lot because he plays with his wedding ring like it is a toy. I love the symbolism of a wedding ring and that when women see it they know that he is spoken for, but I'm not one of those women who gets mad when my husband forgets to put it on. He knows he is spoken for and he has never made me feel insecure in that area... so we laugh together when he thinks he has lost yet another ring.
Sleeping in: my husband rocks! (On a very sad side note... sleeping in used to be between 9-11am, now it is 7:30-8am... I'm turning into my mom...)
Being out and about: I actually really enjoy getting out of the house and doing things. We had errands to run today and I was excited. Maybe it was the company of a very good looking man!
Wedding rings: my husband is now on his 3rd wedding ring after loosing the first two. I laugh at him a lot because he plays with his wedding ring like it is a toy. I love the symbolism of a wedding ring and that when women see it they know that he is spoken for, but I'm not one of those women who gets mad when my husband forgets to put it on. He knows he is spoken for and he has never made me feel insecure in that area... so we laugh together when he thinks he has lost yet another ring.
3.5.10
Birthdays: I have quite a few people in my life who celebrate birthdays... HA HA! As I think about birthdays I just feel grateful for the blessing of having these wonderful people in my life.
"Soft": My son is learning the word soft... mainly because he has an obsessive love of hair. He loves to grab my hair, grab the dog's hair, grab my husband's hair... anyone who has their hair in range of his little hands needs to beware! Hilariously though now every time I say the word soft now, he pats me...
Snow: I know most people will think me insane, but I love how beautiful snow is! I know we've had the weather warm up a bit and people were excited for spring, but it technically is still winter! We need the water people!
Birthdays: I have quite a few people in my life who celebrate birthdays... HA HA! As I think about birthdays I just feel grateful for the blessing of having these wonderful people in my life.
"Soft": My son is learning the word soft... mainly because he has an obsessive love of hair. He loves to grab my hair, grab the dog's hair, grab my husband's hair... anyone who has their hair in range of his little hands needs to beware! Hilariously though now every time I say the word soft now, he pats me...
Snow: I know most people will think me insane, but I love how beautiful snow is! I know we've had the weather warm up a bit and people were excited for spring, but it technically is still winter! We need the water people!
3.04.2010
3.4.10
Lunch dates: it's great to see friends and be able to sit and chat. Especially when yummy food is involved.
Orange Julius: a yummy treat I make myself after a long Thursday.
Thursdays: the past few months my husband has had to go to school on Thursday nights. Gratefully this is his last Thursday that he will have to go to a classroom! From now on he will be doing online courses (for the most part). I'm so excited! I can like Thursdays again!!!
Lunch dates: it's great to see friends and be able to sit and chat. Especially when yummy food is involved.
Orange Julius: a yummy treat I make myself after a long Thursday.
Thursdays: the past few months my husband has had to go to school on Thursday nights. Gratefully this is his last Thursday that he will have to go to a classroom! From now on he will be doing online courses (for the most part). I'm so excited! I can like Thursdays again!!!
3.2.10
Meetings: sometimes meetings are endless, but sometimes meetings are good and accomplish good things and afterwards you feel like it wasn't a waste of time. Those are my kind of meetings.
Getting away: I love being a mom, I love my kid, I love my husband... however, sometimes it's nice to be away and forget the responsibility for a few moments.
20 seconds: I challenged my niece to learn something in less than 20 seconds and she did it!!! Hooray!
Meetings: sometimes meetings are endless, but sometimes meetings are good and accomplish good things and afterwards you feel like it wasn't a waste of time. Those are my kind of meetings.
Getting away: I love being a mom, I love my kid, I love my husband... however, sometimes it's nice to be away and forget the responsibility for a few moments.
20 seconds: I challenged my niece to learn something in less than 20 seconds and she did it!!! Hooray!
3.02.2010
3.1.10
Airports: this morning I took my parents to the airport as they left for a vacation. At the same time my in-laws were leaving to go to Iceland. I'm grateful that we live in the day and age that we can travel across the world in such a short time and that when it comes time to come home again, we can travel home safely and quickly.
Steak: I'm a carnivore, what can I say?
Dog-sitting: I get to love a puppy for two whole weeks and then give back the responsibility! So fun!
Airports: this morning I took my parents to the airport as they left for a vacation. At the same time my in-laws were leaving to go to Iceland. I'm grateful that we live in the day and age that we can travel across the world in such a short time and that when it comes time to come home again, we can travel home safely and quickly.
Steak: I'm a carnivore, what can I say?
Dog-sitting: I get to love a puppy for two whole weeks and then give back the responsibility! So fun!
3.01.2010
2.28.10
Noah: my lesson in church today was to teach the kids about Noah and the ark. I loved that when I asked them what God commanded Noah to build one of the girls said, "a really big boat!" She then went on to talk about clean and unclean animals... seriously?!?! She's nine years old! Such a cutie!
Tongues: whenever my kid has to think about something, the tongue comes out. When he's talking, the tongue comes out. When he is crawling, the tongue comes out. I'm beginning to think he likes his tongue.
Family dinners: tonight we got to say goodbye to my husband's parents as they prepare to leave on their mission to Iceland tomorrow. We had a big family dinner with all the trimmings. It was so hard to watch my cute mother-in-law break down when she had to say goodbye to her grandbabies! We love them so much and know they are going out to do the Lord's work. We know they will be blessed.
Noah: my lesson in church today was to teach the kids about Noah and the ark. I loved that when I asked them what God commanded Noah to build one of the girls said, "a really big boat!" She then went on to talk about clean and unclean animals... seriously?!?! She's nine years old! Such a cutie!
Tongues: whenever my kid has to think about something, the tongue comes out. When he's talking, the tongue comes out. When he is crawling, the tongue comes out. I'm beginning to think he likes his tongue.
Family dinners: tonight we got to say goodbye to my husband's parents as they prepare to leave on their mission to Iceland tomorrow. We had a big family dinner with all the trimmings. It was so hard to watch my cute mother-in-law break down when she had to say goodbye to her grandbabies! We love them so much and know they are going out to do the Lord's work. We know they will be blessed.
2.27.10
Day Trips: back before baby, we used to go out and have wonderful day trips. We'd go exploring, shopping, or just about anything we wanted to do. We had our first family day trip today. I have to admit, it went a lot more smoothly than I thought it would. I think it's because we've got such a mild mannered baby.
Jeans: got a new pair today. I like the way my butt looks in them... happy day!
Walking: I like to walk, I like to feel like I'm doing something good for myself. I'm hoping that I can start a new trend of healthyness... here's hoping... I'm not so good at keeping to trends.
Day Trips: back before baby, we used to go out and have wonderful day trips. We'd go exploring, shopping, or just about anything we wanted to do. We had our first family day trip today. I have to admit, it went a lot more smoothly than I thought it would. I think it's because we've got such a mild mannered baby.
Jeans: got a new pair today. I like the way my butt looks in them... happy day!
Walking: I like to walk, I like to feel like I'm doing something good for myself. I'm hoping that I can start a new trend of healthyness... here's hoping... I'm not so good at keeping to trends.
2.26.10
Crawlers: my son is now numbered among them. He isn't fast yet, he's still pretty wobbly, but to see him use his little body to get across the room makes my heart melt. He's getting too big!
Fridays: I've always loved them. I imagine I always will.
Anticipation: I love having something to look forward to!
Crawlers: my son is now numbered among them. He isn't fast yet, he's still pretty wobbly, but to see him use his little body to get across the room makes my heart melt. He's getting too big!
Fridays: I've always loved them. I imagine I always will.
Anticipation: I love having something to look forward to!
2.25.2010
2.25.10
Grandparents: I'm so grateful for my heritage. I'm also grateful for the fact that my boy will grow up around his grandparents so that hopefully he will come to appreciate his heritage the way I appreciate mine.
Shakes: I was able to take a shake to my niece today who has a sore throat (we will find out tonight if it is strep). Sometimes it's the little things that we can do that make a difference.
Cars: I'm grateful I have a car and can leave my house and not get stir crazy. Being able to go to the store for groceries, see family, walk around somewhere, makes me a happier person. I think of my friends who live with one car split between 2 people and it amazes me that they are able to do it. I think I would loose my ever lovin' mind.
Grandparents: I'm so grateful for my heritage. I'm also grateful for the fact that my boy will grow up around his grandparents so that hopefully he will come to appreciate his heritage the way I appreciate mine.
Shakes: I was able to take a shake to my niece today who has a sore throat (we will find out tonight if it is strep). Sometimes it's the little things that we can do that make a difference.
Cars: I'm grateful I have a car and can leave my house and not get stir crazy. Being able to go to the store for groceries, see family, walk around somewhere, makes me a happier person. I think of my friends who live with one car split between 2 people and it amazes me that they are able to do it. I think I would loose my ever lovin' mind.
2.24.10
Sugar Cookies: there is this store that my sister made me go to called Smart Cookie. Dang her for introducing me to more sugar... they're very good cookies... I bought 8 of them...
Quilt squares: we are making a quilt for a lady in my ward who has cancer, I was able to give my square today for the conglomerate. It turned out cute if I do say so myself.
Showers: I love to just stand under the hot water and enjoy the relaxation it brings to my muscles. There are days I want to stand there until the water runs cold.
Sugar Cookies: there is this store that my sister made me go to called Smart Cookie. Dang her for introducing me to more sugar... they're very good cookies... I bought 8 of them...
Quilt squares: we are making a quilt for a lady in my ward who has cancer, I was able to give my square today for the conglomerate. It turned out cute if I do say so myself.
Showers: I love to just stand under the hot water and enjoy the relaxation it brings to my muscles. There are days I want to stand there until the water runs cold.
2.24.2010
2.23.10
Walmart: sometimes it's not about where you go, it's about who you go with.
Crying fits: as I sat holding my howling son, he reached out for the other woman standing in the room. It was as if he was saying, "save me!" As soon as she took him, the howling stopped, and he was all smiles. After a twang of, "uhhh" I realized that if it was going to happen, at least he was reaching out to my best friend. And let's face it, her kids did it with me.
Spicy: I made dinner a bit too spicy for me tonight... but my husband LOVED it! I guess I should spice things up a little more. :)
Walmart: sometimes it's not about where you go, it's about who you go with.
Crying fits: as I sat holding my howling son, he reached out for the other woman standing in the room. It was as if he was saying, "save me!" As soon as she took him, the howling stopped, and he was all smiles. After a twang of, "uhhh" I realized that if it was going to happen, at least he was reaching out to my best friend. And let's face it, her kids did it with me.
Spicy: I made dinner a bit too spicy for me tonight... but my husband LOVED it! I guess I should spice things up a little more. :)
2.23.2010
2.22.10
Playing the piano: I've taken it upon myself to give my niece piano lessons. We will see how it goes... but for now it is great to see the excitement and happiness that learning something new brings to her little face.
Growth: I know that right now I'm going through a personal growth period, and although I think sometimes I would prefer not to have some of the challenges that come with it, I'm so grateful for the opportunity to get a little bit closer to who I hope to be someday.
Baby chatter: as my son wakes up from naps he talks to himself. It's super cute, and way funny!
Playing the piano: I've taken it upon myself to give my niece piano lessons. We will see how it goes... but for now it is great to see the excitement and happiness that learning something new brings to her little face.
Growth: I know that right now I'm going through a personal growth period, and although I think sometimes I would prefer not to have some of the challenges that come with it, I'm so grateful for the opportunity to get a little bit closer to who I hope to be someday.
Baby chatter: as my son wakes up from naps he talks to himself. It's super cute, and way funny!
2.21.10
A good night's sleep: with my son teething it's been a while since I've gotten a full nights sleep. His first one popped through on Friday and the swelling has gone down so last night was an amazingly cry free night. WHOO-HOO!
Snuggling: my husband put down his work today and snuggled with me, I really appreciate it when he does this, even if it is because he doesn't feel good.
Saying it out loud: as we get ready for my in-laws to leave us for an 18 month mission, we were honored to be able to get together for their setting apart. We were all asked to say something we love about them. It doesn't happen often when your family is asked to do something like that, so it was wonderful to hear all the amazing things that kids, grandkids, brothers, and sisters had to say. It felt amazing to be there.
A good night's sleep: with my son teething it's been a while since I've gotten a full nights sleep. His first one popped through on Friday and the swelling has gone down so last night was an amazingly cry free night. WHOO-HOO!
Snuggling: my husband put down his work today and snuggled with me, I really appreciate it when he does this, even if it is because he doesn't feel good.
Saying it out loud: as we get ready for my in-laws to leave us for an 18 month mission, we were honored to be able to get together for their setting apart. We were all asked to say something we love about them. It doesn't happen often when your family is asked to do something like that, so it was wonderful to hear all the amazing things that kids, grandkids, brothers, and sisters had to say. It felt amazing to be there.
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