Lessons from Peter Pan

Just before dinner tonight, after I had called all boys to the table, told them to wash their hands, verified beverage choices and finally asked someone to give the prayer, Drew said,

"GIRLS TALK TOO MUCH."

When I gave him my dissapproving Mom look - I've been working on it a lot lately - Drew said,

"WHAT?!! IT'S FROM PETER PAN!"

The things that stick - never ceases to amaze me.

Daniels Family by the NUMBERS

{3} sick kids

{9} days till the election

{2} hours that Drew will spend in speech therapy each week starting tomorrow

{1} eighteen month old who is absolutely the

most work of any of our kids put together

{32} cadbury mini eggs consumed by Jenn just today

{11} number of projects on Eric's honey do list

{85} degrees today - the pool is heating

{217} friends Eric has on facebook

{4} average hours of sleep nightly for Jenn

{29 and a half} Jenn's age published by the East Valley Tribune - seriously

{4} dinners Jenn cooked last week

{0} dinners Jenn will cook this week

{7} loads of laundry to fold tonight

{3} baths to give, jammies to put on and kids to snuggle

{1} productive day in March so far - not bad

BIG FAVOR!

If there is anyone left who reads my blog, I'm asking for a BIG favor! Many of you know that I am running for Gilbert Town Council and one of my biggest challenges is getting my name out there. To increase my visibility in Google and other search engines, I was wondering (hoping, pleading, begging) that you might be able to put a link to my website somewhere on your own blog? Here's how it works best - if you could write in a post my name (Jenn Daniels) and then put somewhere that I am running for Gilbert Town Council - (here's the little bit tricky part) - hyperlink Gilbert Town Council with my web address www.voteforjenn.com - sounds harder than it is - (to create a hyperlink just click on the green earth symbol when you are creating a post and follow the prompts). MANY, MANY THANKS as we work to really make a big push during these last few weeks before the election.

He's Home!

My bro is home from the Philippines. We had a great weekend with him and he is officially available for dates with cute, smart, kind girls in the 20 - 25 age range. Spread the word! Just another note about Joel - some people come back from the mission a little ... how shall we say... socially inept. Not my brother. He's still funny, easy to be with, happy and a little bit cocky. Post-mission we can now add the following characteristics: smart, spiritual, hard-working and thoughful. Really - he is the new and improved version of his former self. Gotta love him!

LOVIN' AZ

Just thought I'd throw this out there...

Feb 4
Partly Cloudy
High 85°

Low 47°

Looking forward to it!

A Little Post about Eric D

While I certainly deserve to go to bed right now, my husband deserves a mighty good blogpost even more. He did in fact have a birthday this week - and now he sports the number 35! When I look at all that he has accomplished in this life I can only say "I KNEW IT!" - it has always been easy to see the potential in Eric and it must be said that he has exceeded all expectations. And I must share with you his most amazing qualities...



1. Supportive - we recently attended an event that required nametags - his read "Eric - Jenn's husband" Seriously, that is an act of solidarity.



2. Funny - he still says some funny stuff that makes me laugh until I cry, or pee, or stuff comes out of my nose. ***because it is nearly midnight I can't actually think of anything funny but I can tell you that I spent most of last night at Eric's birthday dinner with my legs crossed :)



3. Great Dad - you've never met a guy who would rather play with his kids than do ANYTHING else - it is actually hard to think of a hobby that Eric has simply because he spends any and all free time with the boys



4. Ingenious - Eric is always coming up with creative solutions to our everyday problems. Most of those solutions include zip ties, glue, duct tape or a special trip to Home Depot but they always result in problems solved. I wonder sometimes if this is why he has a hard time sleeping.



5. Totally the most observant man alive - I try to sneak stuff past him, I really do. He notices everything!!! This has its downsides - but he can remember directions anywhere, has a great eye for style and he'll tell me the honest truth when I need help with an outfit or picking out bedding.



6. Last but not least - Eric is supremely thoughtful! He'll bring me a cup of water, often stops at the grocery store or Costco without being asked, he is ALWAYS willing to watch the kids or give me a break and he is quick to respond to others in need.




Happy Birthday Eric D!


This was breakfast in bed - biscuits and gravy - at his request!




His fav is homemade blueberry pie - hence the birthday pie instead of cake!

Gotta LOVE January in AZ!

Try very hard not to be too jealous of these pictures...

Truth be told, I triple dog dared him to jump in the pool. It might be another couple of months before I can get Ethan back in the water. Moms have to have a little fun :)

I've been meaning to post pictures of this very cool FORT that spent nearly four days in my family room and was constantly being remodeled. I just couldn't take it any longer...plus there was enough food stored inside to = food storage. I was afraid we'd attract rodents if we didn't vacuum.