Last night when Shawn came home from work, Ciara started moaning and tossing in her sleep. He woke her up and asked her if she needed to go potty. She nodded and he took her to the bathroom.
Next thing I know, I'm hearing the horrible sounds of my baby throwing up. So I get out of bed to help.
When I turned into the bathroom, the sight I saw was comical...sad, but comical.
Apparently, she was on the potty when she started to throw up, so instinct told Shawn to pull her off the toilet and lean her over so she can throw up in the toilet. But she wasn't done going potty. As she was leaning over, all of these little farts are coming out, so instinct took over again and he grabbed the garbage and held it under her little bum.
So when I walked in, that was what I saw. A naked little CiCi throwing up in the toilet with a terrified daddy holding a garbage can under her. LOL
"What are you doing??"
"I think it's going to start coming out both ends!"
"Then put her back on the toilet and put the garbage can in her lap!"
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
The "Santa" talk
Not for small ears.
Katie asked a lot of questions about Santa Claus this past Chistmas. I was always able to detour her by answering her questions with a question of my own. For example:
"Mom, my friend at school says Santa doesn't exist."
"Well honey, who is Santa?"
"He is St Nicholas"
"What did St Nicholas do?"
"He brought presents to the kids."
"What does he represent today?"
"The spirit of Christmas."
"And where does he live?"
"Your heart."
"So as long as you have the spirit of Christmas in your heart, he'll be there."
Now that Easter is around the corner she's asking questions about the Easter Bunny. Mainly, wondering how he gets in without setting off our alarm. Justin has a pretty quick and easy response...he's magic. But Shawn thinks it's time to have the "talk" wih Katie. She's going to be eight and he doesn't want her being teased at school. I think she's still young and let her be young as long as she can be, but it is getting more and more difficult, especially since Misty's kids have never had Santa or the Easter Bunny or any of that.
I don't remember ever having the "talk" with my parents...it was more of just one day I knew. But I've heard so many stories about children being traumatized once they find out the "truth". I hate calling it that, because I don't think of it as a lie...I think of it as the magic of being a kid. But I agreed that I'd talk to her.
Saturday I took her out to lunch just the two of us. One of the things we talked about was Santa and the Easter Bunny. I started the conversation the same way as above, but after we talked about the spirit of Christmas and the magic that comes with it, I asked her who actually brought the presents. She kinda looked at me a little dumbfounded. I guess she never really thought about it. I told her that it is her mom and dad that bring the presents. Her eyes got wide, but she didn't say anything. I asked if she was okay, her response was simple. "Yes, just shocked." I continued by telling her that now she gets to be a part of that magic with her brother and sister. Her response shocked me. She asked if she can just pretend that we didn't talk and she can continue believing the way she was. I told her she's welcome to do that, she just has to remember to keep the spirit of Christmas in her heart and she will ALWAYS have that magic.
Katie asked a lot of questions about Santa Claus this past Chistmas. I was always able to detour her by answering her questions with a question of my own. For example:
"Mom, my friend at school says Santa doesn't exist."
"Well honey, who is Santa?"
"He is St Nicholas"
"What did St Nicholas do?"
"He brought presents to the kids."
"What does he represent today?"
"The spirit of Christmas."
"And where does he live?"
"Your heart."
"So as long as you have the spirit of Christmas in your heart, he'll be there."
Now that Easter is around the corner she's asking questions about the Easter Bunny. Mainly, wondering how he gets in without setting off our alarm. Justin has a pretty quick and easy response...he's magic. But Shawn thinks it's time to have the "talk" wih Katie. She's going to be eight and he doesn't want her being teased at school. I think she's still young and let her be young as long as she can be, but it is getting more and more difficult, especially since Misty's kids have never had Santa or the Easter Bunny or any of that.
I don't remember ever having the "talk" with my parents...it was more of just one day I knew. But I've heard so many stories about children being traumatized once they find out the "truth". I hate calling it that, because I don't think of it as a lie...I think of it as the magic of being a kid. But I agreed that I'd talk to her.
Saturday I took her out to lunch just the two of us. One of the things we talked about was Santa and the Easter Bunny. I started the conversation the same way as above, but after we talked about the spirit of Christmas and the magic that comes with it, I asked her who actually brought the presents. She kinda looked at me a little dumbfounded. I guess she never really thought about it. I told her that it is her mom and dad that bring the presents. Her eyes got wide, but she didn't say anything. I asked if she was okay, her response was simple. "Yes, just shocked." I continued by telling her that now she gets to be a part of that magic with her brother and sister. Her response shocked me. She asked if she can just pretend that we didn't talk and she can continue believing the way she was. I told her she's welcome to do that, she just has to remember to keep the spirit of Christmas in her heart and she will ALWAYS have that magic.
Trampoline
Yesterday we put up our trampoline! The kids were SOOO excited!
Ciara was napping while Shawn was putting it up so when he was done, he sent Justin in to wake her up. She pretty much grumbled at him and told him to go away. So I went in and cuddled with her and whispered in her ear that the trampoline was up. She shot right up out of bed and sleepily ran down the hall, "I'm coming!" LOL It was too cute!
Soon, my mama showed up to exchange Order of the Phonex for Half Blood Prince (I'm so glad that she's not only finally reading these books but enjoying them!) and the kids wanted her to play outside on the trampoline with them.
Next thing I know, Grandma is trapped inside the confines of the tramp and is being held prisoner! They had a lot of fun with her and Grandma was a good sport! It was great to watch them all having fun! I wish I wouldn've taken pictures!
Ciara was napping while Shawn was putting it up so when he was done, he sent Justin in to wake her up. She pretty much grumbled at him and told him to go away. So I went in and cuddled with her and whispered in her ear that the trampoline was up. She shot right up out of bed and sleepily ran down the hall, "I'm coming!" LOL It was too cute!
Soon, my mama showed up to exchange Order of the Phonex for Half Blood Prince (I'm so glad that she's not only finally reading these books but enjoying them!) and the kids wanted her to play outside on the trampoline with them.
Next thing I know, Grandma is trapped inside the confines of the tramp and is being held prisoner! They had a lot of fun with her and Grandma was a good sport! It was great to watch them all having fun! I wish I wouldn've taken pictures!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Book Fair
You ever find a book that you loved so much, you were digesting the words as you read them?
Ciara did just that last night.
We went to the book fair at school (buy one get one free! Gotta love it!). I allowed each kid to pick 2 books that they wanted. Katie had a hard time. She wanted the address books or the coloring books. She didn't want to get any actual books. We finally compromised on a new Tinkerbell book and a Littlest Pet Shop book that is WAY too young for her, but whatever.
Justin only had eyes for Star Wars and since there were a few to choose from, he had no complaints.
Ciara's only problem was finding only two books she wanted! She finally decided on a princess book and a Barbie book.
Anyways...back to my story.
It was time for bed and so I was going through my "quick clean up" routine. I hate going to bed with toys and stuff on the floor.
Under the coffee table in the living room is CiCi's new Barbie book. And it is all tore up on the edge and wet! Yuck!
I held the book up and asked, "What happened to your book, CiCi!?"
"I ate it."
Lo and behold, she really did eat it. There were no pieces of paper anywhere to be found. She ate her new book.
Ciara did just that last night.
We went to the book fair at school (buy one get one free! Gotta love it!). I allowed each kid to pick 2 books that they wanted. Katie had a hard time. She wanted the address books or the coloring books. She didn't want to get any actual books. We finally compromised on a new Tinkerbell book and a Littlest Pet Shop book that is WAY too young for her, but whatever.
Justin only had eyes for Star Wars and since there were a few to choose from, he had no complaints.
Ciara's only problem was finding only two books she wanted! She finally decided on a princess book and a Barbie book.
Anyways...back to my story.
It was time for bed and so I was going through my "quick clean up" routine. I hate going to bed with toys and stuff on the floor.
Under the coffee table in the living room is CiCi's new Barbie book. And it is all tore up on the edge and wet! Yuck!
I held the book up and asked, "What happened to your book, CiCi!?"
"I ate it."
Lo and behold, she really did eat it. There were no pieces of paper anywhere to be found. She ate her new book.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Little Girl
Katie has been extremely emotional lately. She's needed some more attention and cuddle time.
Last night when I was tucking her in bed, she was begging me to let her cuddle in my bed with me as tears were steaming down her face.
I told her that she is a big girl! She's going to be eight years old!
She cries that she doesn't want to be a big girl. She keeps trying not to get older but she can't stop it! She doesn't want another birthday.
"So you don't want to have your birthday sleep over? You don't want any presents? Or cake?"
"Yes, I want all of that, but why can't I just stay a little girl?"
It kinda broke my heart a little. She's too young to not want to get older. I'm sure it's just because she's been so emotional lately. But I hope she snaps out of it soon.
Last night when I was tucking her in bed, she was begging me to let her cuddle in my bed with me as tears were steaming down her face.
I told her that she is a big girl! She's going to be eight years old!
She cries that she doesn't want to be a big girl. She keeps trying not to get older but she can't stop it! She doesn't want another birthday.
"So you don't want to have your birthday sleep over? You don't want any presents? Or cake?"
"Yes, I want all of that, but why can't I just stay a little girl?"
It kinda broke my heart a little. She's too young to not want to get older. I'm sure it's just because she's been so emotional lately. But I hope she snaps out of it soon.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Jenn Update
Jenn and family are now in San Angelo, TX.
They are only 1134.55 miles away.
18 hours and 10 minutes by car.
2 hours and 49 minutes by air.
And 2 seconds by phone!
I love you Jenn!!
They are only 1134.55 miles away.
18 hours and 10 minutes by car.
2 hours and 49 minutes by air.
And 2 seconds by phone!
I love you Jenn!!
Glee!
Okay...So I have found a new love! Glee!!
I've wanted to see it since I first saw previews for it but because I am not a big TV person, I never got a chance to watch it!
The first season just came to DVD and thanks to my local library I was able to watch it! I started it last night and I am already through the first two discs!! I stayed up WAYYYYY too late just because I couldn't turn it off!
Even my kids would stop and come watch the singing and dancing!
Justin made me rewind and play this particular scene SEVERAL times!
Note: Glee is definately not for everyone! It has a lot of dry humor and sexual content..it is on Fox afterall. But the songs have got me hooked!!
I've wanted to see it since I first saw previews for it but because I am not a big TV person, I never got a chance to watch it!
The first season just came to DVD and thanks to my local library I was able to watch it! I started it last night and I am already through the first two discs!! I stayed up WAYYYYY too late just because I couldn't turn it off!
Even my kids would stop and come watch the singing and dancing!
Justin made me rewind and play this particular scene SEVERAL times!
Note: Glee is definately not for everyone! It has a lot of dry humor and sexual content..it is on Fox afterall. But the songs have got me hooked!!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Boy or Girl
During our visit to San Diego, Mandy showed me some recent pics of the baby! She's a lucky ducky and gets multiple ultrasounds! I always just got one!
She said that the tech was 90% sure it was a boy! Rich and Mandy had decided naming the baby Richard Alexander Carlson - initials RAC. Jenn and I had already started teasing them, Telling RJ that he had a nice RAC. And calling the baby Rickity RAC. Rick RAC patty whack. Rickety RAC - don't talk back!
It was fun.
But when Mandy showed me the picture I pointed at the two glowing dots. I told her that during my pregnancies those glowing dots meant girls. She said she thought it looked like a girl too, but who were we to know. The tech said boy - they were even confident enough to write "boy" on the pic!
Well, guess what?? I got a text last night. IT'S A GIRL!! I am so happy for them! I think they needed a girl first! There are some people in the family ::cough cough:: my bio-dad ::cough cough:: who've made it clear that girls are nothing but trouble and that they better hope for a boy! So I'm glad it's a girl!! Boys are just as wonderful, but since that man is such a woman-hater, I'm glad that his "first grandchild" as he claims is a GIRL!! Ha!
Now I just have to find out what they want to name her so I can come up with new clever things to call her!!
She said that the tech was 90% sure it was a boy! Rich and Mandy had decided naming the baby Richard Alexander Carlson - initials RAC. Jenn and I had already started teasing them, Telling RJ that he had a nice RAC. And calling the baby Rickity RAC. Rick RAC patty whack. Rickety RAC - don't talk back!
It was fun.
But when Mandy showed me the picture I pointed at the two glowing dots. I told her that during my pregnancies those glowing dots meant girls. She said she thought it looked like a girl too, but who were we to know. The tech said boy - they were even confident enough to write "boy" on the pic!Well, guess what?? I got a text last night. IT'S A GIRL!! I am so happy for them! I think they needed a girl first! There are some people in the family ::cough cough:: my bio-dad ::cough cough:: who've made it clear that girls are nothing but trouble and that they better hope for a boy! So I'm glad it's a girl!! Boys are just as wonderful, but since that man is such a woman-hater, I'm glad that his "first grandchild" as he claims is a GIRL!! Ha!
Now I just have to find out what they want to name her so I can come up with new clever things to call her!!
Keys to the Demon Prison!
So guess what I bought last night!!?? FABLEHAVEN 5! Woot Woot!
While shopping at Walmart last night (Easter and Katie's birthday are done! Another Woot Woot!) I stopped by the book section - like always. I didn't see a whole lot new except for the new Twilight Graphic Novel - which I would have bought if I didn't already have a cart full of stuff. So I went on my merry way.
After I left the store, I realized that I had forgotten the main thing I went to the store for. So I had to stop off at Smith's on my way home. While I was there I stopped by the book section - like always (LOL - what? I love books!) and to what do my wondering eyes should appear?? The brand new Fablehaven book!! It was in my cart without a blink. I didn't even care if I had to pay full cover price - I HAD TO HAVE IT!!
I was telling my friend at work about it and I realized that it was not only odd that Walmart didn't carry it yet, but I could have SWORN the book didn't come out until the 23rd! So I looked it up online! I GOT THE BOOK A WEEK EARLY! Another big Woot Woot for GiGi!!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Sentences
I've recently started a new discipline technique for Katie. She consistently forgets to bring home her spelling word list. Drives me nuts! She usually does really well on her spelling tests, but how are we supposed to work on them daily when she doesn't bring them home? Her excuse is that she already knows how to spell them. That doesn't fly with me.
So the last couple of weeks I've started making her write sentences when she forgets her spelling list at school.
It starts with 10 sentences of "I will remember to bring home my spelling list. I will not forget it at school." And if she forgets again the following day, it doubles to 20 times. Then 30 and so on. So far she remembers by 30.
Last night it was Justin's turn. He's never done sentences before but he keeps forgetting to bring home his homework folder. He usually gets it on Monday and returns it to school on Friday, but we ALWAYS keep it in his backpack for safe keeping. If we leave it out, his little sister likes to get a hold of it and colors on it.
This week for whatever reason, he decided to take it out of his backpack and return it on Tuesday! And he keeps forgetting to put it back in his backpack! So he hasn't done homework since Monday! Just reading (except for Wednesday...I was a slacking Mom on Wednesday.).
So last night when he had forgotten his folder AGAIN, I made him do lines for the first time.
He had to write "I will not forget my homework." 10 times. I needed to keep it simple for him so I tried to be as generic as possible. He did them without complaint.
But as you can see, his sentence kinda changed as he went down. By the end it wasn't even English anymore. His last sentence reads, "I will netrerget mg homrk." LOL
When I pointed this out to him, his face fell. He didn't even realize that he had started doing it wrong. I told him that I wouldn't make him redo it this time, but next time it better be neat and clear. He agreed.
So the last couple of weeks I've started making her write sentences when she forgets her spelling list at school.
It starts with 10 sentences of "I will remember to bring home my spelling list. I will not forget it at school." And if she forgets again the following day, it doubles to 20 times. Then 30 and so on. So far she remembers by 30.
Last night it was Justin's turn. He's never done sentences before but he keeps forgetting to bring home his homework folder. He usually gets it on Monday and returns it to school on Friday, but we ALWAYS keep it in his backpack for safe keeping. If we leave it out, his little sister likes to get a hold of it and colors on it.
This week for whatever reason, he decided to take it out of his backpack and return it on Tuesday! And he keeps forgetting to put it back in his backpack! So he hasn't done homework since Monday! Just reading (except for Wednesday...I was a slacking Mom on Wednesday.).
So last night when he had forgotten his folder AGAIN, I made him do lines for the first time.
He had to write "I will not forget my homework." 10 times. I needed to keep it simple for him so I tried to be as generic as possible. He did them without complaint.
But as you can see, his sentence kinda changed as he went down. By the end it wasn't even English anymore. His last sentence reads, "I will netrerget mg homrk." LOL
When I pointed this out to him, his face fell. He didn't even realize that he had started doing it wrong. I told him that I wouldn't make him redo it this time, but next time it better be neat and clear. He agreed.
My Feet
One of Katie's assignments at school yesterday was to write a quick rhyming poem to share with the class for Fabulous Friday. (Yes! They are celebrating Fabulous Friday again!)
Today they will enjoy popcorn with the classroom lights out and each student in turn will get a flashlight to light on their face as they share their poems with each other. Katie is thrilled by this. LOL
Her poem made me laugh.
My Feet by Katelynn Ewell
My feet are weird.
They have a beard.
I don't like that
Cause it makes me look weird
To have feet with a beard.
When I told her I wanted to put her poem on my blog, she wanted to paint a beard on her feet so that we could include a picture! I know it looks like mud, but it's the best we could do on the fly with some watercolors! LOL
Hide and Seek
I believe I've mentioned that my kids love to hide from me! Ciara is no different. Everyday when I get home from work, she hides from me and I have to find her. She is usually hiding in some obvious place and I have to pretend I don't see her right away. If I go to her too soon, she gets upset with me. LOL
Yesterday when I got home, Shawn was working on our vehicles in the driveway. I asked where CiCi was and I just got a big grin in return as he nudges his head to the corner of the garage.
When I looked over I saw that the recycling bin was propped up a couple of inches with a small plastic can.
I walked over and peeked inside to see a little CiCi girl sitting at the bottom of the can, covering her face with her split fingers so she can peek out. LOL
It was so cute. I continued to "look around" for her for a couple of minutes, every now and again returning to the bin to peek at her. Every time I saw her and every time she saw me, but she never said anything! Kinda like she was thinking that if she just stayed quiet and kept her fingers over her face, she was invisible.
Finally I couldn't take that cuteness any more and pulled out my phone to take a picture. She couldn't resist that and put her hands down to give me a smile!
What a cutie pie!
Yesterday when I got home, Shawn was working on our vehicles in the driveway. I asked where CiCi was and I just got a big grin in return as he nudges his head to the corner of the garage.
When I looked over I saw that the recycling bin was propped up a couple of inches with a small plastic can.
I walked over and peeked inside to see a little CiCi girl sitting at the bottom of the can, covering her face with her split fingers so she can peek out. LOL
It was so cute. I continued to "look around" for her for a couple of minutes, every now and again returning to the bin to peek at her. Every time I saw her and every time she saw me, but she never said anything! Kinda like she was thinking that if she just stayed quiet and kept her fingers over her face, she was invisible.
Finally I couldn't take that cuteness any more and pulled out my phone to take a picture. She couldn't resist that and put her hands down to give me a smile!
What a cutie pie!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Roadtrip!
It started Sunday morning! I couldn't sleep, I was just way to excited! So I texted Jennifer and made her get up a half hour earlier than anticipated so we could start our trip!
We rocked out to our music, laughed, and chit chatted. Before we knew it we were in Primm, NV! It was crazy!!
We had a few hours to relax and stretch our legs before Tara and Mary showed up. Then we talked and talked and talked. Jennifer made fun of me because I was so nervous that there was no way I was going to let a second go by in silence.
Soon, Jenn and I found ourselves alone again and made our way to the blackjack table where we had a lot of fun! We had the whole table and our dealers laughing at our silly antics! And hey...I came back up to the room with an extra $100 bucks! Not too shabby!
Next day we headed out to San Diego! It was amazingly green! It was so beautiful! The sun was in full shine and it was close to 80 degrees! It was gorgeous!
Morning came and there were no mountains to keep the sun from shining down upon us! Jenn and I guessed at what time it was thinking it was approximately 8:30-9:00. Nope. It was 6:20! So here we are after only a few hours of sleep, wide awake and giggling in bed! Finally, we snuck downstairs.
Mandy was up by about 9:30 but RJ wasn't going to be seen alive for hours and hours. We finally dragged him out of bed and went to visit with our great grandparents! I am always so shocked at how lively and upbeat they are at their old age! Before we knew it, the day was ending.
Wednesday we had another early morning (at least we didn't sleep our vacation away!) and packed up and said our good-byes for today was our day at DISNEYLAND! I still can't believe Mandy and RJ didn't want to come with us!
We checked into a hotel around the corner from the enterence (about a 5 minute walk) and we were off! It was SO MUCH FUN!! Jenn and I were like little kids again! Laughing and teasing! At one point, we even bought some balloons so that we could skip with out balloons down Main Street!
There were absolutely no lines! The weather was great! It was a wonderful day!Although, I must confess....the famous Monte Cristo sandwich at The Blue Bayou...I would not recommend it. Too rich and greasy! But the gumbo was to die for!
Soon it was time to say good-bye to the magic and head back to the hotel...although our blistered feet didn't mind so much!Thursday (What!? Our trip is almost over!!) we headed over to Grandpa's! I don't think he expected us so early, but he was ready for us! We had a FANTASTIC time visiting! He even brought out his old 8 MM projector and showed us some clips of my 2 year old mom with my Nana and HER parents! It was amazing!
It was a really lovely time with Grandpa - we were very sad to say good-bye to him!
And we were back on the road again!
This time when we got to Primm, Tara was able to stay the night with us! We had lots of fun laughing and getting to know each other better! They have some rides and rollercoasters there so we spent most of the evening doing that! Then it was back to SLC. It was a great trip! We had so much fun!! I've missed you all! Thanks to those who put up with my silly texts and pictures!
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