Jan 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! We had the best day today! We slept in a little, took it easy for the morning, went out for breakfast, spent a couple hours at Scheels, came home, watched a movie, made dinner, and put kids to bed. No big plans. No set schedule. No stress of when to have meals done. Just us, taking a holiday. As much as I love having family around me during the holidays, it certainly isn't very relaxing. I am glad I got a day to take it easy before sending the kids back to school, Jeremy back to work, and me back to the routine of daily life.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! We had the best day today! We slept in a little, took it easy for the morning, went out for breakfast, spent a couple hours at Scheels, came home, watched a movie, made dinner, and put kids to bed. No big plans. No set schedule. No stress of when to have meals done. Just us, taking a holiday. As much as I love having family around me during the holidays, it certainly isn't very relaxing. I am glad I got a day to take it easy before sending the kids back to school, Jeremy back to work, and me back to the routine of daily life.
Jan 2
I just put Kassi down for a nap and I feel as though my heart is going to explode, it is so full. I took Kassi to the doc this morning for her 18 month check up. She is doing fine. Not gaining an ounce of weight (just like her sisters when they started walking) and she was really a bear to the doctor. She would not leave my arms and did not want to be examined. We had to weigh her by weighing me and then both of us and doing the math. After the doc, we went to get her FIRST HAIRCUT!!! She didn't cooperate for the lady at the salon either. I has to hold her and we had to put a sucker in each hand before she would even consider holding still! But we got it done and..... She looks so much older! I don't have a baby anymore. I have a toddler. She's getting so big.
After Emmy was on her way to preschool, we ate lunch, did a little 18 month photo shoot, and I chased her around the house playing "I'm gonna catch you, you better run" while she squeeled her head off. Then I sat down to do something and she found her empty milk bottle from this morning, brought it to me, and said, "MOMMY! BA BA." For me, she might as well have said, "Look at me Mom, I'm all grown up."
The best part, though, was just now, as I rocked her to sleep. She grabbed her blanket and sippy and curled up in my lap. I so badly wanted a picture of that darling little face: her long lashes brushing her sweet cheeks underneath her newly cut bangs. She had the most content and peaceful expression as she nuzzled into her blanket and my arm and drifted off. I guess that moment was just meant for me to remind me that, in many ways, she is still my baby.
I just put Kassi down for a nap and I feel as though my heart is going to explode, it is so full. I took Kassi to the doc this morning for her 18 month check up. She is doing fine. Not gaining an ounce of weight (just like her sisters when they started walking) and she was really a bear to the doctor. She would not leave my arms and did not want to be examined. We had to weigh her by weighing me and then both of us and doing the math. After the doc, we went to get her FIRST HAIRCUT!!! She didn't cooperate for the lady at the salon either. I has to hold her and we had to put a sucker in each hand before she would even consider holding still! But we got it done and..... She looks so much older! I don't have a baby anymore. I have a toddler. She's getting so big.
After Emmy was on her way to preschool, we ate lunch, did a little 18 month photo shoot, and I chased her around the house playing "I'm gonna catch you, you better run" while she squeeled her head off. Then I sat down to do something and she found her empty milk bottle from this morning, brought it to me, and said, "MOMMY! BA BA." For me, she might as well have said, "Look at me Mom, I'm all grown up."
The best part, though, was just now, as I rocked her to sleep. She grabbed her blanket and sippy and curled up in my lap. I so badly wanted a picture of that darling little face: her long lashes brushing her sweet cheeks underneath her newly cut bangs. She had the most content and peaceful expression as she nuzzled into her blanket and my arm and drifted off. I guess that moment was just meant for me to remind me that, in many ways, she is still my baby.
OK. The laundry is calling.
Jan 6
I have been attempting to reorganize my closets and cupboards. It has been very slow going with all the free time I don't have these days, but I am working on it. Today, I decided to get rid of some of the food magazines we used to subscribe to back when Jeremy went through his first health kick. I decided to flip through and just remove the good recipes and recycle the magazines. As I was tearing recipes out of the first magazine, Emmy came in and flipped out on me. "Mom, what are you doing??!!! You are not supposed to tear books!!!!!" She had me. What could I say? I had taught her that tearing books was a very bad thing and here I was tearing what looked like a book. I tried to explain the situation and that they were magazines I was throwing away. But it was no use. She was very upset and disappointed with me. Ultimately, I showed her that I recycled the magazine I tore and put the recipes away with my recipe book.... But it didn't help her distress much so I didn't bother opening another one. I guess that will be a cupboard I clean out when Emmy is at preschool.
I have been attempting to reorganize my closets and cupboards. It has been very slow going with all the free time I don't have these days, but I am working on it. Today, I decided to get rid of some of the food magazines we used to subscribe to back when Jeremy went through his first health kick. I decided to flip through and just remove the good recipes and recycle the magazines. As I was tearing recipes out of the first magazine, Emmy came in and flipped out on me. "Mom, what are you doing??!!! You are not supposed to tear books!!!!!" She had me. What could I say? I had taught her that tearing books was a very bad thing and here I was tearing what looked like a book. I tried to explain the situation and that they were magazines I was throwing away. But it was no use. She was very upset and disappointed with me. Ultimately, I showed her that I recycled the magazine I tore and put the recipes away with my recipe book.... But it didn't help her distress much so I didn't bother opening another one. I guess that will be a cupboard I clean out when Emmy is at preschool.
We went to Smiths today for a few things. They have little carts there that Emmy loves. I usually let Emmy push her little cart and have Kassi ride in my big cart. However, I didn't grab a big cart today because all we needed could fit into Emmy's. That proved to be a mistake. Kassi was everywhere. She wanted to push the cart which didn't fly well with her sister. She wanted to pick the food which didn't fly well with me. She wanted to buy every hat and mitten set in the store when I didn't even want one. It turned what should have been a quick shopping trip into an exhausting 45 minutes. At the end, though, I finally convinced Emmy to pull the cart and allow Kassi to push it. It was so cute!! Kassi couldn't even see over the handle bar but she held on and pushed that cart all the way to the car. And with Emmy being the big sis, guiding her along, it was so precious. We got lots of sweet comments and smiles. We won't be repeating the experience again for a while, though. I am worn out!
PS. Emmy also did not like that I put my "disgusting" avocados in her cart. Silly girl. I am just using my own cart from now on.
Jan 10
Had to clean up a mess consisting of rice and sugar. This was primarily blamed on Kassi but I think Em and Al played their parts...
Had to clean up a mess consisting of rice and sugar. This was primarily blamed on Kassi but I think Em and Al played their parts...
Jan 11
Today marks twelve years since Jeremy and I started dating! How crazy is that!? Exactly twelve years ago, last Sunday, I met Jeremy at a "break the fast" dinner at BYU. Then Friday night (twelve years ago last night) we ran into each other again at a dance. Sparks flew and we found ourselves holding hands and watching "The Others" with our roommates. He walked me home and kissed my cheek. Then tonight (12 years ago) we went on our first official date to The Malt Shop. I have seen or spoken to him every single day since. He's blessed me with purpose, compassion, patience, love, and four incredible daughters. Life without Jeremy would seem meaningless. With him, it's perfect.
Today marks twelve years since Jeremy and I started dating! How crazy is that!? Exactly twelve years ago, last Sunday, I met Jeremy at a "break the fast" dinner at BYU. Then Friday night (twelve years ago last night) we ran into each other again at a dance. Sparks flew and we found ourselves holding hands and watching "The Others" with our roommates. He walked me home and kissed my cheek. Then tonight (12 years ago) we went on our first official date to The Malt Shop. I have seen or spoken to him every single day since. He's blessed me with purpose, compassion, patience, love, and four incredible daughters. Life without Jeremy would seem meaningless. With him, it's perfect.
Jan 13
Kassi in the car while I drove home: "Manna Manna," in her best, gravely, Daddy impersonation.
Kassi in the car while I drove home: "Manna Manna," in her best, gravely, Daddy impersonation.
Emmy while saying family prayer tonight: "Please, Pleeeease let me be 18 so I can do what I want."
Jan 14
Kassi has taken to emptying the Brita in the refrigerator, covering my shelves and floor in mini lakes. Why didn't I buy that fridge lock back when Emmy went through this stage?? There will be no more cold drinking water for a while....
Kassi has taken to emptying the Brita in the refrigerator, covering my shelves and floor in mini lakes. Why didn't I buy that fridge lock back when Emmy went through this stage?? There will be no more cold drinking water for a while....
I loved looking at your blog (Erica R. told me about it :D). You are such a great mom!! Your daughters will always be your friend...
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