10.21.2010

the boys... and me

I often call them my entourage as they get toted around to meetings and on errands - usually walking a few feet behind me as I rush around - often carrying a toolbox full of trucks or a bag with coloring or (Drew's favorite) a "spy" notebook. They're usually good sports unless of course I beg them ahead of time to be on their best behavior and then they try to be as naughty as possible.

Here's the latest on my entourage:

Ty starts every sentence with "HEEELLLLOOO" - very 11-teen-year-old-ish.
His favorite response to anything I ask is "NO WAY MOM!" (Unless I ask Ethan or Drew to do something and then he's all over it)
He has incredible dancing skills. All my kids have rhythm but Ty takes it to a whole new level.
Sick and tired of his carseat - he begs to sit in a booster.
He'll still let me cuddle him when he is tired or lazy but wipes off every kiss I give him.
Drew just makes life so easy.
He loves to play with friends and would have someone over every day if I was up for it.
Eats like a bird but is always on the lookout for sugar, sweets and dessert.
Just learned to drop in on his skateboard and moved up to Rippers 1. Was so proud of himself that I almost cried.
Ethan gets funnier every day.
Quotes movies and gives nicknames to his friends.
Doing really well in school but has a hard time sitting still (ahem... Eric D)
Loves to read, learning to love piano and is a really good big brother - cheers them on and comforts them - at least when he isn't torturing them.

Really glad that I'm their mom.

10.11.2010

something to look forward to...

We are recovering from the sort of weekend that you have to keep watching the clock.

Be there at 10 - next stop at 12:30.
Ready by 2 - cleaned up by 4:45.
Hot food at 5 - on to the next by 7.
...and over and over again.

Needless to say we made minimal efforts on our day of rest.

Today starts fall break and so we're cleaning and lining up a week o' fun. I'm craving me some fall colors so if I get my way (which I usually do) - we'll be heading north and I'll have to bring a sweatshirt for everyone. I'll probably convince Eric D to stop and get some hot chocolate and I'll try hard not to worry about muddy shoes or mountainy bugs. It'll be lovely.

Looking forward to this new week...

10.08.2010

October - 75 degrees - PERFECT

It doesn't take all that much to make me happy. Really. All it took this week was 75 degrees, some rain and a house decorated for Halloween.

Been planning the annual HALLOWEEN PARTY - we always look forward to it.

Putting together the last minute details for a baby shower tomorrow. All it took was one creative idea and taaaa-daaaa - SUPER CUTE SHOWER with minimal effort.

REALLY enjoyed Conference last weekend. All the sessions I didn't fall asleep in. Plus Eric was home from a long (too long) trip so it made it extra fun to lounge around with him.



A few things I learned this year while being inspired to be a better me:


sacrifices are made out of pure love
victory tunnels are important
listen to a Prophet's voice
"Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel" is my favorite hymn
we cannot love what we do not know
work & leisure are great companions
milestones can become millstones
am I practicing selective obedience?
black out evil from our homes and lives
choose FAITH
the prophets will teach us when we are listening with our hearts
agency is a precious thing
marriage stands!
refuse to remain in the realm of negativity