A couple things from this week. Me sleeping with Ella. Pictures from the aquarium in draper, ut. And Addison making a castle out of magnet tiles. 
Sunday, February 19, 2017
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A couple things from this week. Me sleeping with Ella. Pictures from the aquarium in draper, ut. And Addison making a castle out of magnet tiles.
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Saturday, September 29, 2012
4, 3, 2, EAT!
Today I planned to eat dinner out because it has been forever since I have eaten at Souplantation and I was ready for a treat. I truly did block out that fact that eating dinner out with 3 little ones is NOT a treat and continued to think about how great it will be that I don't have to think about what to make for dinner and I can get the kids to try all sorts of vegetables. As we were showering (from doing yard work) and getting ready, Jared said, "Do we really want to spend the money? We can get 2 $5 pizzas to feed us all." This was tempting because I was a little more confident that they would eat it and it was at this point I realized what he was getting at- we don't like taking the kids out to eat. I didn't put up a fight...but Jared also didn't push it, so we stuck with the original plan.
The kids questioned what we were doing as we were all getting dressed and having them put shoes on. We told them we were going out to get food. Corban said, "No, I don't want to go get food. I am going to go down and see what food we have." Like he was going to try to convince us that we didn't have to leave to get food? So we get them in the car and we get to Souplantation and Corban says with excitement, "We are eating at a RESTAURANT!" He was beaming! I didn't realize that he didn't know what it meant to "eat out". To his credit, it truly is a very RARE occurrence for our young family because I usually remember how miserable it is and would much rather make a meal at home. Again, when planning, I somehow forgot about that.
About halfway through the meal it dawned on me how PLEASANT this meal was. Each child was being well behaved, eating something, and being cute. They were playing "cookie monster" as they would eat something, but were keeping their voices at a tolerable level. They were allowing each other to eat off the same plate. I was sitting next to Addison and she kept patting me on the back of the shoulder. At one point I kindly took her hand and asked her not to touch me (given that she is eating...and not using utensils). She tilted her head to look at me and said, "You my friend." Oh, melt me! Okay, go ahead and touch me all you want. And that she did, as she told me all sorts of stuff. She would pat, tilt her head and tell me about "monsters", "cookie monster", "best friend", and more.
As we were leaving, and older man came up to Jared and told him, "Your children are the cutest kids I have ever seen." There was a point during the meal that I planned a response to someone saying something (and I probably do this all the time because I always have people commenting to me) and my response would have been, "I know, they are being really well mannered. It is even surprising me!"
Who knew that a 4,3 and almost 2 year old could be pleasant in a restaurant? Certainly not their mother, but she can be taught! I truly have never had so much fun with them eating out, but they are surprising me a lot lately.
(Just as a side note for something else that Addison talked about all day. "Cinnerella, wha happen next, mama?" with a very concerned look on her face- asking about what happened next on the movie Cinderella. ADORABLE! I want to eat her cuteness all day long!)
The kids questioned what we were doing as we were all getting dressed and having them put shoes on. We told them we were going out to get food. Corban said, "No, I don't want to go get food. I am going to go down and see what food we have." Like he was going to try to convince us that we didn't have to leave to get food? So we get them in the car and we get to Souplantation and Corban says with excitement, "We are eating at a RESTAURANT!" He was beaming! I didn't realize that he didn't know what it meant to "eat out". To his credit, it truly is a very RARE occurrence for our young family because I usually remember how miserable it is and would much rather make a meal at home. Again, when planning, I somehow forgot about that.
About halfway through the meal it dawned on me how PLEASANT this meal was. Each child was being well behaved, eating something, and being cute. They were playing "cookie monster" as they would eat something, but were keeping their voices at a tolerable level. They were allowing each other to eat off the same plate. I was sitting next to Addison and she kept patting me on the back of the shoulder. At one point I kindly took her hand and asked her not to touch me (given that she is eating...and not using utensils). She tilted her head to look at me and said, "You my friend." Oh, melt me! Okay, go ahead and touch me all you want. And that she did, as she told me all sorts of stuff. She would pat, tilt her head and tell me about "monsters", "cookie monster", "best friend", and more.
As we were leaving, and older man came up to Jared and told him, "Your children are the cutest kids I have ever seen." There was a point during the meal that I planned a response to someone saying something (and I probably do this all the time because I always have people commenting to me) and my response would have been, "I know, they are being really well mannered. It is even surprising me!"
Who knew that a 4,3 and almost 2 year old could be pleasant in a restaurant? Certainly not their mother, but she can be taught! I truly have never had so much fun with them eating out, but they are surprising me a lot lately.
(Just as a side note for something else that Addison talked about all day. "Cinnerella, wha happen next, mama?" with a very concerned look on her face- asking about what happened next on the movie Cinderella. ADORABLE! I want to eat her cuteness all day long!)
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
"Mom, can you get the volume 'cause I can't reach it," says Corban
Distracted outside the room, "You need it louder?" Truly questioning because it was plenty loud.
"No, I can't reach reach it."
So I come into the room with Corban with half effort reaching for headphones. I hand them to him and give a short explanation how they won't make sound because they aren't plugged in. I see him fiddle with them, putting them over his ears and fumbling with the plug and quietly say, "It still isn't working." Now he sits, playing the piano with his feet.
I seriously could sit at this computer all day long writing about the funny things the three of them do!
I have a statue of Jesus that I recently put on a very low shelf. I have only put it there because I need to adjust the higher shelves so he fits there. I have thought many a time that I need to get it up because he is going to get broken with all the crazy activity that goes on in this house. But his low position has served as more funny moments. One day Malia was holding his hands saying how Jesus was her best friend. Then Addison was just trying to get on the shelf with him, to stand next to him. It is really interesting their reaction when something is on there level! So far they have been very gentle, compassionate, and caring for their Jesus. Regardless, I do need to get him up before their is a casualty.
Life is so great for us right now. I have emerged from the difficult times of having 3 under 3 because 4,3,and almost 2 is GREAT! I love how well they play together. I believe my life to be easier than most because of how close they are. Many times I have had thoughts of gratitude for where we are at. I remember Corban at Addison's age and how I just wished I had more kids around to do various activities- the more the merrier. The point at which we are right now is proving my thoughts to have been right. I am homeschooling Corban this year (he wouldn't actually go to school anyway, but I wanted to try out home school without the stress of him needing to be completing the kindergarten curriculum). It goes great most days because the girls just move right along with us and it makes it fun for Corban to be instructing them on a lot of it. He is a great older brother!
At another angle, I have Malia telling me Addison is awake when she isn't. This is because Malia adores her little sister (and it goes the other way as well, Addison really looks up to Malia and Corban). She loves to instruct her on play. This is mostly good, as they keep themselves entertained with dolls and whatever else. There are times I have to NOT enjoy the silence because it can mean BIG mess.
Corban is very creative right now, with imagining himself as a bird or dinosaur hatching out of an egg. Malia is the little princess who likes to change her clothes frequently and we could never have enough skirts (but at the same time, we don't need anymore because she really only wants the same one over and over). Addison is a little follower with an ever expanding vocabulary. We LOVE to hear her speak in full sentences. It probably does take mom ears to understand, but she knows what she is trying to say.
Three amazing kids, patiently teaching their mom how to be a mom!
Distracted outside the room, "You need it louder?" Truly questioning because it was plenty loud.
"No, I can't reach reach it."
So I come into the room with Corban with half effort reaching for headphones. I hand them to him and give a short explanation how they won't make sound because they aren't plugged in. I see him fiddle with them, putting them over his ears and fumbling with the plug and quietly say, "It still isn't working." Now he sits, playing the piano with his feet.
I seriously could sit at this computer all day long writing about the funny things the three of them do!
I have a statue of Jesus that I recently put on a very low shelf. I have only put it there because I need to adjust the higher shelves so he fits there. I have thought many a time that I need to get it up because he is going to get broken with all the crazy activity that goes on in this house. But his low position has served as more funny moments. One day Malia was holding his hands saying how Jesus was her best friend. Then Addison was just trying to get on the shelf with him, to stand next to him. It is really interesting their reaction when something is on there level! So far they have been very gentle, compassionate, and caring for their Jesus. Regardless, I do need to get him up before their is a casualty.
Life is so great for us right now. I have emerged from the difficult times of having 3 under 3 because 4,3,and almost 2 is GREAT! I love how well they play together. I believe my life to be easier than most because of how close they are. Many times I have had thoughts of gratitude for where we are at. I remember Corban at Addison's age and how I just wished I had more kids around to do various activities- the more the merrier. The point at which we are right now is proving my thoughts to have been right. I am homeschooling Corban this year (he wouldn't actually go to school anyway, but I wanted to try out home school without the stress of him needing to be completing the kindergarten curriculum). It goes great most days because the girls just move right along with us and it makes it fun for Corban to be instructing them on a lot of it. He is a great older brother!
At another angle, I have Malia telling me Addison is awake when she isn't. This is because Malia adores her little sister (and it goes the other way as well, Addison really looks up to Malia and Corban). She loves to instruct her on play. This is mostly good, as they keep themselves entertained with dolls and whatever else. There are times I have to NOT enjoy the silence because it can mean BIG mess.
Corban is very creative right now, with imagining himself as a bird or dinosaur hatching out of an egg. Malia is the little princess who likes to change her clothes frequently and we could never have enough skirts (but at the same time, we don't need anymore because she really only wants the same one over and over). Addison is a little follower with an ever expanding vocabulary. We LOVE to hear her speak in full sentences. It probably does take mom ears to understand, but she knows what she is trying to say.
Three amazing kids, patiently teaching their mom how to be a mom!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Summer Play
With temperatures as high as 99 degrees, I am beginning to wonder what are the benefits of living in San Diego? Part of that wondering comes from my unshaded backyard. When you choose to do remodeling and refreshing yourself, you tend to take a lot longer. A LOT longer. We repainted the house LAST YEAR and have yet to find a replacement for the awning that we took down. I don't regret removing the old one, just wish I had some sort of replacement, any sort of replacement.
Something that adds to my questioning is the fact that I just had a wonderful vacation in Utah where they have fabulous water play just about anywhere you look. The closest I am aware of here in San Diego is about 20 minutes in the wrong direction. So the beach is the next option- and not a bad one, other than I don't have a beach umbrella. I can't really imagine myself handling my 3 without some shade- they will want to stay longer than my sun limit of 40 minutes. This week, while I actually have 4, I just might give it a try.
Here are a few shots that make me long for Utah. We had a FABULOUS time!
Something that adds to my questioning is the fact that I just had a wonderful vacation in Utah where they have fabulous water play just about anywhere you look. The closest I am aware of here in San Diego is about 20 minutes in the wrong direction. So the beach is the next option- and not a bad one, other than I don't have a beach umbrella. I can't really imagine myself handling my 3 without some shade- they will want to stay longer than my sun limit of 40 minutes. This week, while I actually have 4, I just might give it a try.
Here are a few shots that make me long for Utah. We had a FABULOUS time!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Family Photo
We haven't had a great shot of the entire family until yesterday, so I thought I would share. Thanks to my best friend who made it happen!
Here's to the 54 days that I have a 3 year old, 2 year old and 1 year old. We love our life!
Here's to the 54 days that I have a 3 year old, 2 year old and 1 year old. We love our life!
Friday, October 14, 2011
My Work
Corban climbs up in the desk chair and says, "Dad, I have to do my work."
Me, "Your work?"
Corban, "Yeah! My work."
Me, "What's your work?"
Corban, as he opens Google Chrome, "Angry Birds!"
Me, "Only after I do something."
And I open a window to post this...
Me, "Your work?"
Corban, "Yeah! My work."
Me, "What's your work?"
Corban, as he opens Google Chrome, "Angry Birds!"
Me, "Only after I do something."
And I open a window to post this...
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