Friday, February 26, 2010

Off Track


We've been enjoying our off-track time the last two weeks. Mostly we've stayed in our pajamas all day, taken naps, cuddled, and watched lots of TV (yeah, I'm a good mom!).
We've started doing a little potty training. Mimi is more excited about reading stories on the potty than actually using it, but at least she's willing to sit on it (which is more than Scooter was willing to do at this stage of his training).
We've won gold medals at gymnastics. The kids loved all the different "events" involved there the past two weeks. We've also loved watching the Olympics this whole time. Scooter got really into the ice skating and was pretending to do it the other day. We kept asking him to get out of the way so everyone could see the TV, his reply was, "well, maybe everyone wants to watch me skate instead." And he was right, he was much better and much cuter!
My dad made me this coat shelf for my birthday and sneaked in one day, while we were gone, to hang it up. It has made a BIG difference with our snow clothes clutter.
And my mom, dad, and sisters decided to do something about our large blank wall, so last family home evening they came and put this together. I love it and am just glad I didn't have to do it alone, because I have NO decorator genes.

We've also had many many play dates and enjoyed playing with new and old friends (and I enjoyed chatting with other moms).

Two weeks down, one more to go. Three weeks goes by so quickly, and I'm so glad I have two fun little kids to spend the time with.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Lovey Doves



These little "lovey doves" have been so sweet today. We gave them each a book and Mimi said in her sweet little voice, "thanks mommy, I lub it!"

Scooter announced to Armadillo that he wants to be a lawyer when he grows up and work in the same office with his dad because, "we're best friends forever!"

And I have taken full advantage of Valentine's hugs and kisses today. What a great day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving!

Well, here it is...the day I've been dreading for awhile now...tomorrow I will turn the big
30!

I've never been very good about aging gracefully. My 16th birthday was the last time I looked forward to getting older. Every year after that was just a steady march to the top of the hill I'm looking over now.

OK I'm being a little facetious, but still, does anyone look forward to turning 30?

I am trying to turn over a new leaf though. I have decided that my 30's are going to be amazing years. I'm going to try to have a better attitude about age and embrace it instead of fight it (but I WILL NOT stop fighting the appearance of old age...when I have gray hair, I will die it!...and I'm heading out tomorrow to find an anti age cream...no wrinkles for me!).

My 20's were spent in constant motion...moving from Provo, to American Fork, to Spokane, to Holladay, and now, finally to a more permanent home. I'm happy to finally be putting down some roots...expand our family...and do more of the things that make me happy.

So, here's to turning 30! And now I just have to sit back and wait a little while for the rest of you to join me!
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