Because That's Gross!

This morning - Bob working at the computer, me nursing the baby, kids having a break from chores to eat a popcorn ball from trunker treat - Peter says to Jeremy:

"Don't EVER let a girl kiss a boy! That's disgusting!"

And Bob (from the other room) Thumbs up! "That's Right!" and a little quieter "That's my boy!"

He still Cracks Me Up

Peter still makes me laugh... he probably always will... most of the time I'm not on the computer when he says something and with "post pregnancy brain" still prominent, well.. I don't always remember to record it.

Today I was trying to remember some things he said... this is what I can recall:

He's favorite expression (of late) is: "way back in the old days..." (He's three!)

It makes me laugh every time!

Decades Day!

It's started... the yearly school special day things... oh, I guess that's commonly known as spirit-day and happens several times a year....

First.. .well, I was annoyed... we found out less than 48 hours before it was suppose to happen. No big deal it it's wear a hat or crazy hair day or something like that.. but no... it was Decades Day! So what would any mother do? Go crazy combing the house for items that are now "dated" that she just loved and couldn't part with (because, of course, she's now officially "old")....

Not this mama....

We left most everything not needed when we moved.... thus, nothing to really work with!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And seeing that Wednesday afternoon was filled with dance, and soccer and then Thursday was the same... well, that didn't really leave much time to "figure something out" and make phone calls to random people to see what else they might have stashed away in their closets, or attics, or basements... or wherever one hides such precious items!

I figured Jeremy would be easy enough - a pair of pants, and white T-shirt... roll the pant legs with plenty of sock showing... roll the shirt sleeves (nice and wide)... but omit the pack of cards that normally mocks as the pack of cigarettes... grease the hair and Bam! A greaser... 1950's done!


1980's might work out well... baggy T-shirt knotted to the side, crimped hair (but no crimper), front forward side pony tail and huge bangs sprayed to death and pants in that ridiculous "make them as tight as you can on the ankle" roll (yes I did that).. though I realized the last was only just coming into play and was a much bigger part of the 1990's.


But what about the other... maybe both would be 1980's....

So, off to the store I went (not for Decades Day) to get something else to finish another project I'm helping out with for Gabi's class. All the time I'm considering what I might have and how to dress them up (how cute it would have been to have them each from a different decade... but, really, there was no time to consider that).

And there it was... the poodle applique! And thus the poodle skirt evolved in my head - it's simple enough... I can whip that up... a button down shirt (I think we still have one of those somewhere) and I'm certain we have a simple sweater. I know we have ribbon. Done...



Turns out I was silly (being a bit over tired and with a headache and two boys in tow) and got the wrong fabric... I was planning a mock poodle skirt.... nope, the real deal it was... that meant hemming. The fabric - turned out there was a reason it was cheap... harder to work with.... But, I did it... I knew I could... and Beth was, of course, informed that she would also be a 50's girl for Halloween.... I don't make costumes twice! (And Gabi is getting to be a pioneer because that's what she needs for her field trip coming up)

So morning comes (after going to bed at 1am and getting up twice with baby)... Gabi was no problem.. we braided her hair the night before..... but man I wish I'd had one of those large (huge) rolling curling irons... her hair would have stood up better. She was a good sport - though she HATES hair spray. No, I didn't do the blue eye shadow... I totally should have! And better yet, white washed jeans... who would have thunk it? She had a pair in her closet... not exactly full length, but big enough that they seem it and not a straight white wash - it had some weird white circles in there too... but it worked. No crazy folded tight ankle cuff things. Of course, we only have white socks around here or she would have had layered, brightly colored ones!


Beth was sooooo happy to be "pretty" - but the button down shirt didn't seem to be with us any more (probably out grew it last year) and I couldn't find a sweater without a hood! Seriously... what's with the few sweaters we have ALL having hoods? (Though I know there should be one somewhere from Gabi's baptism without a hood). Oh well... no sweater... a cute white shirt will do... and then a ribbon in her hair with the ends curled under.... (but notice the skirt... no poodle... I swear.. .it's on there... I just didn't have anything to make the skirt poof out... we'll get that fixed before Halloween). And we'll likely do the hair in the curly pony tail with the scarf ribbon thing instead.



Jeremy... oh, Jeremy... nice dark pants, bright white socks, white shirt... easy, easy.... but no.... it took him over 40 minutes to get dressed... I quickly rolled everything and then attacked his hair.... oh boy! Spray it till it's drenched... (I don't have gel around here) then load it up with mousse - then spray it like crazy ... and add finishing cream (which I knew would keep the "wet shiny look").... should have been fast and simple, right? Fast... sure (for the hair).... but simple it was not! He literally screamed the entire time I was "greasing" his hair! "I HATE the way this feels! It's gross! STOP that! It feels weird!".... I guess there is no question, Jeremy will NEVER use hair products by his own free will and choice!


Anyway... decades day is done... we got through... everyone knew who they were... they got great compliments... one Halloween costume down (mostly).... and they all hit the bath or shower right after school to bring them back to 2010 in time for two baptisms! WOW!

Apple-Saucer

Jacob HATES - I mean really HATES - to be on his tummy! My others all got frustrated but dealt okay with it. Jacob HATES it... he screams nearly from the beginning of being put on his tummy. We get lucky every so often, if he's really well rested, his stomach is still fully enough (though not immediately after eating), and then only for about a minute, maybe two. He's been able to move forward and backward since about two weeks - just not by will! He's got really strong legs and his arms just don't seem to have much purpose for him. He seems to understand hands, but he's not quite connected the hands-are-linked-to-the-body-by-arms deal yet.


But, just because he doesn't like to be on his tummy doesn't mean he's content to be still. Okay, he does like to relax, snuggle and just observe - but he's also very excited to be involved with other people. Has always loved being with people. Insists that he needs to be with us for dinner - though is great about sitting (watching intently) for me to get through most of my dinner before insisting he be on my lap to watch eagerly while everyone finishing eating!


But, although he doesn't like to be alone and he doesn't like to be on his tummy, he does love to be in the Excer-saucer. Not all the time, and not left alone. But he enjoys being upright and even turning himself around a bit.


During these wonderful times, Peter will usually play with him and talk to him. Peter calls it "Jacob's Apple-saucer".


As a side note, Jacob had a nother wellness visit - he's 15 pounds, 24 1/2 inches long! Growing fast still!

General Conference - Oct 2010

I know I'm a bit late on posting this - that's what happens you have a new baby and your schedule (or rather the family's schedule) is rather full. But seeing that General Conference is ALWAYS something I love and enjoy - I just couldn't skip it!

We were able to enjoy it from the comfort of Bob's parents' home. The children had it on in a different room where they could be a little noisier and play with toys while they listened. It's hard to sit through 4 sessions 2 hours each for little kids. What I love about this is that we can enjoy the conference and actually hear what is being said, but when we talk about it after, he kids actually contribute with information they have heard! It's a great way to do conference.


This time, the kids had an absurd number of legos to work with. In the HUGE pile were a bunch of little lego men - when I say a bunch, I mean over 150! (The kids counted them and added them up). So, what do you do with lego men during General Conference? You make missionaries - of course! So there were over 150 missionaries all ready to "ship out" in the various modes of transportation available. (Note the pictures throughout the post).


This conference was (of course) incredible! There are so many "favorites" that it just has to be dubbed a favorite all around! I especially love talks which speak to the family, how to strengthen and protect the family, how to help with parenting, etc. There were many of these.


There were also some great ones on missionary work - the need to prepare now! It struck my heart and I know that we're doing what we can to be prepared for the future - so many years away it might seem crazy to consider it, but seeing how fast time as parent goes by, it will be here all too soon!

And being a teacher in Relief Society, I loved the talk on teaching. How to better prepare for our lessons, how to be ready to use the Spirit and how to have the Spirit readily with us.


I also enjoyed the Relief Society Broadcast the weekend before - especially for the women! Messages that we need to hear - information to help us better understand our divine roles as women and mothers!

So - for anyone interested - here are a couple of links to the talks! You can read them or watch them or just listen. They are wonderful! They are inspiring! They are uplifting!

General Conference - text, audio and video

Relief Society Broadcast - text, audio and video

I have beloved quotes, but I don't really have the time to list them right now... hopefully I'll be able to share them soon... but if you're curious, just click the above links and read or listen or watch conference for yourself!