23 April 2013

1. I took Matt to Physical Therapy and took the kids to Target to kill time.
2. I did the dishes.
3. I folded all the laundry I washed and dried this weekend.
4. I got my prescription filled.
5. I took the kids to the park.

22 April 2013

1. I woke up with the kids so Matt could sleep in a little on his day off.
2. We got more pictures taken at Costco. We got our International Drivers Permits at AAA.
3. We set up a new bank and brokerage account so we can access our money while we live in Laos.
4. I went to Walmart to get milk and other necessaries. And I took Scott with me.
5. I made dinner.

18 April 2013

1. Got sandals for the boys.
2. Applied for boys' passports.
3. Swept/blowed(/blew?) the driveway.
4. Did the dishes.
5. Wrote down some cute things about the kids in the Mommy Journal from Amanda.

While I did the dishes today I felt a lot of love from Heavenly Father. I heard the words repeat in my head, "you are successful." I spend a lot of time comparing myself to others. People seem to be so good at what they do. Their houses are clean, they travel a lot, their kids eat well, speak well, etc. I believe all of that is still true, but today I felt like I, too, am a success. I am a mother--the profession I have always sought. I have a wonderful husband and beautiful children who love me and whom I love greatly. My parents are awesome and my in-laws are, too! I am so blessed!

17 April 2013

1. I went visiting teaching.
2. I picked up the car from the mechanic.
3. I ran on the treadmill.
4. I went to bed before 11.
5. I chatted with Jean, Nicole and Laura.

16 April 2013

1. I didn't lose my temper until after 5pm!
2. I ran on the treadmill for a 30-minute program instead of 20.
3. I made a dinner with TWO sides. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and steamed carrots.
4. I returned the library books on time.
5. I took Matt's car in to the mechanic to get the window fixed.

Bonus. I folded two loads of laundry.

15 April 2013

From now on, I'm going to use this blog to boost my confidence. Here are five good things I did today:
1. I took the boys to Costco and I didn't lose my temper and even had fun. Two people came up to me to tell me they were good, cute boys.
2. I ran on the treadmill.
3. I did the dishes.
4. I did a load of laundry.
5. I took a shower.

31 March 2013

1. It's Easter! A day set aside to remember the resurrection of our Savior. I am so grateful for Him; that He loved me enough to come to Earth to pay for my sins so that if I repent I can live with my Heavenly Father again.
2. The choir did really well today. I was really nervous to be directing for the second time ever, but I had Matt give me a blessing and it all worked out.
3. I loved how Scott says, "wezawected." He's so cute.
4. Bobby stayed in nursery the whole time! He was so tired when we got home, but he fell asleep in my arms, which is always really nice.
5. I chatted on the phone tonight with Neal, and then Glenn. It was great to hear their voices. I love them.

13 March 2013

1. When I told Scott that Nana was leaving, he cried. It was nice to see him get so attached to her.
2. Laura wrote to me and asked how I was doing.
3. I chatted with Maurine online.
4. Dad chatted with me while I was waiting for Bobby to calm down before bed.
5. Bobby fell asleep in my arms. There are few things more precious than holding your sleeping child. He'll be two years old soon, so I'm sure it won't happen many more times.

12 March 2013

1.  We had a fun time at Fernbank today.
2.  The weather was nice and we had lunch outside.
3.  The boys were so good and patient as Nancy and I drove around and looked at some more houses in Atlanta.
4.  I made salmon for dinner and Nancy made roasted veggies and it was super yummy. Then we tried rice flour crepes and they were good and Nancy said they taste the same as the kind with wheat flour.
5.  19 kids and counting is back! :)

10 March 2013

1.  Matt let me go back to bed this morning.
2.  I went to church all by myself.
3.  Choir was really good.
4.  Nana made a delicious dinner.
5.  The kids went to bed on time even though it's really an hour early because of daylight savings time.

6 March 2013

1. Yesterday I wasn't very nice to Scott. I told him last night I would try to be better and that I was sorry. I think I kept my promise.
2. No one woke up in the night.
3. Bobby didn't cry before his nap.
4. We found SweeTart jellybeans at Walgreens.
5. We went to the library for building blocks. MaryEllen was there. Scott sat with Mrs. Turner for some of the songs.

5 March 2013

1. Bobby didn't want to watch anything right away when he woke up. He walked into the playroom for a little while, so I wrapped up in my snuggie for a few extra minutes of sleep. It was cozy.
2. Scott said, "Good morning!" To me before he asked for chocolate milk.
3. I took a shower.
4. Bobby fell asleep in my arms for his nap. Not sure how many more times that will happen, so I tried to treasure it.
5. I took a nap.

4 March 2013

1. Matt's surgery is over. It actually happened a lot quicker than usual, which was nice.
2. I talked to my dad for a few minutes today.
3. I ate the leftover roasted veggies from last night with lunch. So yummy!
4. We had family home evening about Joseph Smith and Scott retained some of it. He remembered that he prayed in the woods and that he saw Jesus. And he remembered he had no medicine for his leg surgery.
5. We read Green Eggs and Ham before bed and Scott filled in a lot of the words while I read and paused. It was fun.

2 March 2013

1. Nancy had so much fun at the farmers market. I knew she would love it.
2. Scott was being a little crazy when we were shopping, but I knelt down and talked to him and he was much better. It is so awesome when he listens.
3. We bought avocados at the farmers market so I had Matt make California rolls with the crab we had in the freezer. It was so yummy.
4. I ate some of my donut holes. :)
5. Nancy and I sat together and played our Facebook games and watched Jeopardy. It's so nice to have her here.

3 March 2013

1. I slept in till 9. I love Sundays.
2. We got to church early. That is rare for us, so it was cool.
3. I went to primary to help Brandi with Sunbeams so I got to sing. I love singing time!
4. We had hamburgers, roasted veggies (carrots, potatoes, brussel sprouts and onions), and fruit salad (strawberry, mango, blueberry) for dinner. SO yummy! I was especially impressed with how good the veggies were. Nancy is a miracle worker.
5. I started working on some calligraphy tonight for Kate. It is so fun to do it again. I think I'll frame the charity scripture and do the other ones she requested on board that she can frame herself. I'm excited to have a project!!

1 March 2013

1. Matt woke up with the kids. I normally wake up with them on Friday, but he wanted to play SmashUp together last night so he offered to get up with them. It was nice to have him want us to play together.
2. Scott asked me today for the first time to tie his blanket on like a cape. He was so cute pretending to be a superhero.
3. We got Matt early from work today so I wasn't rushed through dinner at all. We had spaghetti and the kids ate so well! Yay!
4. Nancy is here!!! She read to Scott and by the time they got to bed Bobby had warmed up enough to give her a hug. It's going to be so fun having her here!
5. We watched Kyra for Alyson and I had a fun chat with her when she came to pick her up. She's a good gal, and I hope we will become better friends as time goes on. The babysitting exchange seems to really work out for us.

28 February 2013

1.  Matt rescued me at 4am when Bobby wouldn't stop crying. It was so nice of him, especially in his current physical condition.
2.  The kids slept till after 7am.
3.  I got the basement vacuumed. I am amazing. It involved a lot of picking up before I could vacuum and it looks amazing once more. THEN, I conquered the playroom. Again, amazing.
4.  I didn't cook tonight. We had Moe's. It was a celebration that I no longer feel nauseated!! Yahoo!
5.  I had to make a quick left turn to catch a green left arrow and Matt told Scott to say, "Go Mommy!" and then Scott added on his own, "You can do it!" He's so cute.

27 February 2013

1. Sixty years ago, my father was born. I feel so blessed to have him as my father. He is a good man and a great example to me.
2. Matt walked around this morning while he was getting ready for work singing Once Upon a Dream. It was cute.
3. I got the guest bed ready for Nancy. I also swept and mopped the dining room. Feeling pretty good about myself.
4. We went outside!! It feels like it's been a long time. It's been really rainy and windy lately, so it was nice to go out and breathe the fresh air. Scott wanted to play baseball and that was pretty fun.
5. We did a google hangout tonight so I got to see and talk to Mom, Dad, Brian, Maurine, and Neal. Pretty fun.

26 February 2013

1. The boys have been so excited to take Dad to work and pick him up. It's really cute, and I think it has made Matt feel pretty special.
2. So I've felt nauseated for the past four days and while that has been unpleasant, I'm going to bed earlier and eating less and I have lost 7 pounds. If I can keep this up, I could be at my goal weight by Easter!
3. I caught up on the dishes! We were completely out of spoons and knives and forks and plates, so it was time. ;)
4. Matt's mom is coming to visit! Matt is getting surgery on Monday and his mom is coming to take care of us. I'm really excited!
5. Scott has been asking me to do writing the past few days instead of me prodding him along. He can recognize 5 or 6 letters now and points out Ss everywhere we go. We are entering a very fun learning phase!

25 February 2013

1. Scott was pretty understanding of my need to lay down today recovering from whatever if is I have.
2. We got an appointment set up for Matt to see what needs to happen with his leg.
3. The kids were SO excited to pick Daddy up from work. They sprinted to the car and did their buckles up with no fight. It was so cute! Scott even said a couple of times on the way there, "I can't wait to see Daddy!" Bobby just laughed.
4. Scott asked me if I was going to bed so I could feel better. He is very sweet.
5. I'm in bed before 8pm, but I'm getting up in an hour for two hours of Castle! :)

24 February 2013

1. I slept in.
2. We got to church early.
3. I remembered to get snacks prepared for choir.
4. I slept some more.
5. We had family home evening.

23 February 2013

1. I woke up with the kids this morning and I never lost my temper with the kids before Matt woke up. I was pretty proud of myself. Mornings are not typically my strong suit.
2. Matt felt it necessary to go to urgent care for his leg, so we went. Scott and Bobby did really well in the waiting room. I was quite impressed with them.
3. I had some alone time while I ran errands this afternoon.
4. We had PF Chang's for dinner. It was yummy. I have great memories of going there with Matt when we were dating and newly married, so it's always a little nostalgic to eat there.
5. Bobby took no nap today because of the urgent care visit and managed to not be grouchy. Amazing!

22 February 2013

1. We have been recycling for a little while now and because of that, I didn't have even one full bag to put out for trash day today. Cool! (Our trash is picked up twice a week, though, which is a little excessive anyway.)
2. I was finished with all if the laundry by 3pm!
3. Matt came home from work a little early! I think he was home by 5. Love that.
4. The last few nights bedtime has been a little rushed, so I was really glad we got an early start tonight and read some books before bed.
5. Everything the kids were doing at bedtime tonight seemed so cute. I got videos of Matt tickling the boys, Bobby roaring like a dinosaur and closing his eyes for prayer. So cute!

21 February 2013

1. I stayed in bed till 8. It was nice.
2. We had a play date at MaryEllen's house. It was nice to chat with her.
3. I ran on the treadmill today. It was the first time this week and it felt good.
4. I hemmed my pants during nap time! Go me!
5. Matt had a work dinner and it went well. The kids were pretty well-behaved.

20 February 2013

1. I took the boys with me to a 9am appt at the doctor. I was just doing a routine cholesterol check, but I was so glad the boys were good.
2. On the way back, we stopped at Walgreens and they had Necco Sweethearts half off. I've been looking for them because I've only been able to find Brachs which are gross.
3. Kristi picked us up and took us to TheraFun. She had carseats for the boys so it was so easy to ride with her! We had a good time playing on the big trikes and the zip line.
4. We went to chick-fil-a for lunch.
5. Matt and I played WoW. It's been a long time and it was fun.

18 February 2013

1. Matt took care of Scott both times he woke up last night. It was so nice to know it was his turn because I was waking up with them in the morning. I still woke up but knowing I could stay in bed was priceless.
2. Bobby picked out Toy Story 2 to watch in the morning and he was pretty glued so I fell back to sleep for most of it.
3. Scott took a nap today from 10-1. I don't think he is feeling well, but to have him just decide to take a nap was pretty great, and he woke up very happy.
4. Pancakes for dinner.
5. We went roller skating. Scott didn't love skating and said he was done after one little lap, but Bobby loved it and didn't want to stop. Matt loves to skate and got to wear his roller blades for the first time in a long time so that was fun. And I didn't fall down once! We had a good time.

17 February 2013

1. Without thinking, I got up with the kids at 6am, even though it was Matt's turn. He came down at 7 and sent me back to bed till 9:30am. Glorious!
2. I had a great chat with Nicole. She called me to ask for advice and it made me feel so good. I feel so lucky to know her and be in her family.
3. I feel like I caught more of Sacrament meeting than usual. I was touched by Brandi's story about starting The Book of Mormon over with her little sister even though she was almost halfway done already, and still finishing in 2 months.
4. Bobby was brought to me in a rage at the end of Sunday School, which wasn't awesome, but it gave me a chance to walk outside with him and Matt, which was quite pleasant.
5. Scott remembered his lesson from church: Jesus made the earth! It's so exciting to see him learn and retain things now. He's a great kid.

16 February 2013

1. I usually take the kids on Saturday morning, but Matt got up early with them and let me sleep till 6:30am.
2. My roses from Valentine's Day are opening up! They are beautiful.
3. Taisha was able to babysit the kids on short notice and she said they were great, which always makes me feel good.
4. Matt and I went to Les Miserables. We got steak at the theater and it was yummy. I had mixed feelings about the movie. I liked the overall message, but there were some really awful moments that made it very difficult to watch.
5. Matt and I went to bed before 11!

15 February 2013

1.  The weather was fantastic today. We went to the park and the kids played by themselves almost the whole time. Usually they aren't so independent, so it was awesome.

2.  We had samples and lunch at Costco. Scott has said a couple of times that he likes the Indian food they always have as samples, so I actually got some and we had it for dinner. Scott and Bobby both ate it and Matt liked it, too. I love finding food we'll all eat and enjoy!

3.  Scott changed from his clothes to his pajamas with NO HELP! I was so impressed.

4.  I got all of the laundry done and put away. I usually forget about Matt's work clothes, but I went the extra mile and put those away, too. This girl is ON FIII-IIIIIIIRE!!

5.  The kids were in bed and we left the room before 8pm and Matt and I are watching TV together. Sigh.

14 February 2013

1. I had so much fun decorating a big cookie for Matt. The kids helped me mix up the dough, too.
2. Scott's valentine for Matt got finished. It turned out really cool.
3. Scott said, "I love you!" and "Happy Valentine's Day!" countless times today.
4. I didn't have to cook for dinner; we got takeout from Moe's.
5. Matt got me roses! They're pretty! And his note was really, really sweet. Made me feel loved.

13 February 2013

1. On this day 28 years ago my childhood best friend Stephanie was born.
2. We went to building blocks at the library for the first time in a long time and it was fun. The lady in charge is super nice. She gave all the kids a valentine card and Scott was thrilled.
3. We got frosting and valentine M&Ms and I'm getting excited to make Matt's heart cookie.
4. I skipped my run today and Scott and I sat together at the computer watching train videos, then read books and then played trains. It was good to spend so much time together.
5. I got dinner in the oven by 4:45pm! Go me!

12 February 2013

1. The boys got haircuts yesterday at Jean's and we had a good visit and the boys look so cute.
2. I ran on the treadmill again and watched the latest episode of Bunheads. It was fun.
3. We had chorizo and eggs for dinner. Yum!
4. Matt and I saw The Hobbit in the theater. It was so great to get out together and we got candy and snacks and drinks so it was a real date! ;)
5. Mary got the boys to bed and swept and did dishes. She's awesome.

11 February 2013

1. I caught up on the dishes.
2. The boys and I went to the store and they were good. Bobby often leans over from his seat to give me a hug. It's sweet. We bought more underwear for Scott and he was pretty excited.
3. I put new light bulbs in the front room. Half the room has been really dark for a while and it was bugging me and I finally took care of it. Go me.
4. Scott and I started on a Valentine project for Matt and I'm pretty excited about it.
5. I talked to Matt for a long time tonight, and that's pretty rare, so it was nice.

10 February 2013

1. I went to bed at 10, so when Scott woke up to puke at 4am, I was rested enough to go downstairs with him and send Matt back to bed.
2. All Scott and Bobby wanted to do was watch TV, so I was able to sleep between changing shows for them.
3. I didn't puke today and Scott only puked the once. I was expecting much worse.
4. Choir went really well today even though we only had 6 or 7 people.
5. The kids were in bed before 7:30.

9 February 2013

1.  Matt got up with the kids even though I usually do on Saturdays and let me sleep an extra hour.
2.  Bobby puked in the bowl the last few times and I remembered I had baby zofran for him to take and he stopped puking.
3.  Scott acted out a scene from Toy Story--when Buzz tries to fly out the window and Sid's house. It was cute.
4.  Bedtime was quick and painless. It has become a significant trend the past several weeks and it is such a relief that there isn't much of a battle anymore and no crying.
5.  When Bobby wants to do something that we suggest, he laughs forcefully. It is really cute and it will be sad when he actually starts saying, "yes" instead.

8 February 2013

1. I was efficient this morning. I got the trash out and the laundry started as soon as Matt left for work.
2. The living room is clean!
3. I finished the laundry and put everything away already.
4. Scott was excited about Alyson and Kyra coming over to babysit and they both went to bed without a fuss. Amazing!!
5. Matt and I went to a class at church and played SmashUp together.

2 February 2013

1. It's Groundhog Day and we are having an early spring.
2. Packing was not an ordeal this morning and went smoothly. I only forgot a book, some bread and tortillas. At least that is all I noticed so far.
3. Scott was sad to leave his cousins which was cute to watch. The trip was totally worth it for him to know his cousins better.
4. The boys were awesome travelers. I am so blessed. To and from Brian's house we made three stops each way and made it in 7 hours. Very minimal crying and whining and no puking or peeing in the car. Yessss.
5. I'm in my bed without kids in my room at 8:30pm. I'm a happy little traveler myself.

7 February 2013

1. Becca was in town this week to visit her sister so she came to spend the day with us. We had a great time! We haven't had much chance to talk in the past so it was good to have the one-on-one time with her.
2. We went to Fernbank and the kids were really good and had fun.
3. Matt met us for lunch at Community Q. It's so nice when I can see him in the middle of the day. And the brisket was yummy!
4. Day 3 on the treadmill! I'm feeling good about the schedule of doing it and I plan to keep it up.
5. We have babysitters for Friday night and Saturday afternoon! So we can go to the class at the church and see The Hobbit. Yesss!

6 February 2013

1. We went to visit Jana today and I had a good time. Often, I feel like my kids are out of control and I'm out of the loop on the conversation, so it was a nice change.
2. I dropped off my shoes and went to the library so I got all of my errands done before lunch.
3. Bobby giggled when it was time for his nap. I love that reaction so much more than crying.
4. Day 2 on the treadmill. Go me!
5. Jean and I got to chat today for the first time in a while. Between my trip and Matt's trip, I just haven't seen her in a long time so it was nice to catch up.

5 February 2013

1.  Matt woke up with the kids.  They didn't wake up until just before 7am, but it was nice to have that hour before Matt left for work to lay down in bed and not feel responsible.
2.  I cleaned the front room.  It's amazing how much nicer it feels to have one clean room in the house.  And the rug looks SO much better after being freshly vacuumed.
3.  After the front room, I started looking at the hallway and the walls and kept cleaning. I feel pretty good about what I've done today.
4.  Scott did some more writing today. O, P, S and T. It is so cool that he's learning to write!
5.  I did a 20-minute workout on the treadmill today and Scott was a good cheerleader. I was even able to take a shower! Pretty great. I think I could make it a regular thing during Bobby's nap.

4 February 2013

1. My grandpa was born today. I love him.
2. I got to catch up on a lot of my shows today and that was fun.
3. The laundry is done! That's mostly why I could justify the TV.
4. Scott and I played cars and he did some writing. It's cute to see how excited he gets when he does well.
5. Matt took the day off so he could spend time with us and get back in the right time zone.

3 February 2013

1. I woke up on my own (no child alarm clock) at 6:30am and showered before the kids woke up!
2. We were all ready and dressed for church a good 2 hours before we had to leave.
3. Sacrament meeting wasn't super difficult. Mary sat with me, which made things easier, but I really felt like the kids were more well-behaved than usual.
4. Bobby and Scott both went to their classes at church and so did I. Miracle!
5. MATT IS HOME!!! His flight even came in 30 minutes early and I happened to check United so I knew it was early and was there in time. Tender mercy.

1 February 2013

1. Bobby went down for a nap at a good time so he got enough sleep before the party.
2. I had fun making a "valentine box" at the Valentine Party. Scott asked for a green monster, so that's what I made.
3. Bobby loved the party--he wandered around the whole time eating conversation hearts off the table.
4. The boys loved running around at Jackson's and Grant's baseball practice.
5. Bedtime was very smooth. Bobby is starting to consistently be quiet and patient while I sing to Scott and then happily go to bed when it's time.

31 January 2013

1. After I did my post last night, Bobby woke up. I had a thought that he might just want some water--we spent a lot of time at the beach after all. So I brought some water in, he drank it, and pointed to his bed and went back to sleep. I know it was the Spirit telling me what he needed!
2. We had a pretty lazy day after two busy ones, so that was nice.
3. We got sweethearts from Walgreens and a new coconut three musketeers bar to try.
4. I made pumpkin roll.
5. Grant and Scott had a little picnic outside for a long time. It was really cute and I feel like they both of them had a great time. They're friends :)

30 January 2013

1.  We went to the beach for a really long time with the little ones today while Jackson and Grant were at school and Brian was at work. It was about 80 and very windy. The water was very cold but pleasant on my feet. Bobby LOVED the waves and giggled each time the water went over his feet. It was the cutest thing. Scott freaked out at first but he loved it by the end, also.
2.  Hailey's friend Mindy came over today and her kids entertained mine for quite a while and Hailey, Mindy, and I were able to visit and chat. She's really great.
3.  Scott and Bobby both ate the stroganoff that Hailey made for dinner. Hailey even fed Bobby for me while I made something for myself for dinner.
4.  It's official that I'm staying at Brian's until Saturday morning. Matt gets home Sunday night.
5.  I got to put the kids to bed at the regular time tonight because Jackson had pack meeting and the whole family went. It has NOT been a huge difficulty or anything to put the kids to bed at 9pm for the past few days, but since we were at the beach today I was glad to get them to bed sooner tonight. And now I can relax by myself and it's only 8:15pm! Yay!

29 January 2013

1. We took the kids to preschool this morning for a lesson about the letter O. When we got back Scott told Matt that we learned about the circle letter. Cute.
2. I had frozen waffles with peanut butter and syrup for lunch--yum!--and the kids ate it, too.
3. I got to take a little nap this afternoon.
4. The boys ate a really great dinner--an entire grilled cheese sandwich between them. Scott asked for tomatoes and they both ate some olives. It was nice I didn't have to fight them much.
5. We found out Matt can extend his time between flights in Tokyo and go see some of the city. I'm so excited for him and I know he is really excited, too.

28 January 2013

1.  Hailey, Ellie, Scott, Bobby and I went to two different parks and the kids had a great time.
2.  Brian joined us for lunch at Steak N Shake.  It is really so fun to be with my brother.  It sounds sappy, but there is something about being with people who grew up in the same house with you... it's just nice.
3.  Jackson and Grant came home from school and they were both so happy to see Scott and he them.  It was cute.
4.  Bobby is so stinkin cute. I've been doing his hair everyday just by getting it wet and his curls are just so cute! He is also trying harder to communicate and I've been able to reason with him a little more and that has been so rewarding. He even sat quietly in his bed tonight while I sang to Scott. He usually cries through the whole thing even when he can wander the room, so that was extraordinary.
5.  Scott talked to Matt for several minutes before bed. He doesn't usually chat for very long but he has started asking what Matt is doing and how he is. I can tell he really misses his Daddy and I'm excited for our family to be together again in four more days.

27 January 2013

1. I got the kids dressed really early before church so we were ready on time.
2. Brian's ward was so supportive; a lady read a book during sacrament meeting, the nursery leaders were very patient with Bobby, Hailey took care of Scott in Primary. It was nice to have so many people helping.
3. Bobby took a really long nap. He woke up just in time for dinner and was very cheerful.
4. Bobby said please! Sort of. But it's what he meant. ;) It was more like, "heesh."
5. Scott loves his cousins. He has really loved playing and laughing with them.

26 January 2013

1. Hailey and I went to a Relief Society activity and we did some dance fitness and also relaxation techniques. It was fun and Bobby did well with Brian.
2. We went to the beach! And Scott LOVED it this time. He hated it last time, so it was fun to see him be excited. Bobby loved it too and was covered in sand when we left. They loved chasing the seagulls.
3. It was fun to feel the sand between my toes and hear the waves.
4. Brian and I chatted in the car and listened to music. He's a good brother.
5. We stayed up and watched a movie and laughed aloud several times.

25 January 2013

1.  Bobby slept a lot later than he has the past couple of days.  That is a welcome relief.  I hope it's the beginning of a new trend.
2.  Hailey needed some new jeans for a party tonight, so I went shopping with her and found a couple of pairs of pants I liked, too.  One doesn't even need to be hemmed.  AND, with a book and chocolate I only spent $25.  Sweet!
3.  I got to take a long nap after Jackson and Grant came home from school. It was very nice.
4.  Matt called and texted a lot today because he is leaving for Laos today. I like to hear it in his voice that he really misses us. It will be so nice to be together again in about a week.
5.  Hailey and Brian went to their party and I put their kids to bed after having a movie night and things are going pretty smoothly so far.  (It's 9:30pm, so the night could be young...)

24 January 2013

1.  My kids didn't wake anybody up this morning, except me, of course.
2.  I got to rest while Hailey watched my kids since I didn't get much sleep last night.
3.  Hailey made a "green smoothie" today at lunch and it was yummy. Scott also ate more than I have seen him eat at a single meal in a long time. I love it when I don't have to fight him to eat food.
4.  We went to a Groundhog Party today and that was pretty fun. Bobby had been having a hard time all day and he had such a good time at the party watching all the kids and participating a little. It was fun to see him having fun after having such a hard time.
5.  My kids went to bed really well tonight. No crying after I left the room. Now let's just hope Bobby stays asleep this time!

23 January 2013

1.  As soon as Scott woke up he said, "Can we go to my cousins' house?"  It was cute.
2.  The boys were awesome in the car for our 7-hour journey to Brian's house.
3.  When we stopped at Chick-fil-A, the playground was a great height for Bobby to climb on so both Scott and Bobby could play together.  AND no one cried when we left.
4.  I chatted with Mom and Maurine on the phone to keep awake on the drive.
5.  I left in the morning a little before 10am and got here around 5pm.  That's awesome! We made great time!

22 January 2013

1. I slept pretty well.
2. We went to the park and Costco.
3. Taisa came over and watched the boys while I took a nap and packed our clothes for our road trip tomorrow.
4. Dinner went smoothly.
5. We are watching Toy Story together before bedtime.

21 January 2013

1. When I woke up this morning I was blessed with the idea that although it has been fun to be a child in my parents' house for a while, my life at home taking care of my babies is much more meaningful and fulfilling.
2. I got on my flight and everything went very smoothly. Still amazing how easy it is to fly alone; I think I even dozed off.
3. Matt and I got to have a little late lunch together before he had to catch his flight. I thought we would only have time for a kiss at the curb between our flights, so that was nice.
4. The boys went to bed really well for me. I was afraid there would be a fight since they've been alone with Daddy for a few days.
5. I'm watching Downton Abbey. :) Then I'm going to bed.

20 January 2013

1. I got to go to church with my parents and siblings today. So fun to sit together in the same pew.
2. I got to talk with Tara and Autumn and I haven't seen them in a very long time, so it was nice to catch up and see their kids in person.
3. I got to hear my dad teach. It was about tender mercies and recognizing the hand of God in our lives.
4. Jamie and Roth came for dinner and it was good to see them together. I'm so happy for her that she found someone great to marry.
5. We got to visit with Chrissy and she had a couple of very funny stories to share. I encouraged her to start a blog.

19 January 2013

1.  Mom, Dad, Emily, Maurine, Glenn and I all went to the temple together.
2.  We had pizza from a local place and it was really good!
3.  Maurine and I worked on a crossword puzzle together.
4.  We all just kind of hung out in the living room and chatted. It is so nice and comforting to be together with my family.
5.  We're going to bed before midnight tonight!

18 January 2013

1.  I got to see Jamie today and it's been a very long time since we saw each other.
2.  We went to Union Station to take pictures of Maurine in her wedding dress.  It is a beautiful building and it was fun to participate in a photo shoot with Dad.
3.  We had tacos for dinner.
4.  We went to Orange Leaf for frozen yogurt and it was really yummy. I had mango and pineapple. The lady who works there has become friends with Mom and Dad and she was very nice.
5.  Glenn and Tessa are here now! I haven't seen them in 3 years. We stayed up chatting and coloring.

17 January 2013

1. We took the boys to McDonald's and they had a good time. Matt helped Bobby climb all the way up and he climbed around and went down the slide. It was cute to see him and Scott climbing around together.
2. I flew on an airplane with no kids.
3. My mom and sisters picked me up at the airport.
4. We had a yummy dinner at the Bristol.
5. We chatted together and ate See's.

16 January 2013

1.  I got up with Bobby at 6am, but when Scott got up, Matt took over and I got to go back to bed for a little while.
2.  All of my visiting teaching for the month is done! We had three appointments today and one yesterday and now we're done with visits.  Yay!
3.  Bobby took a 3-hour nap today and I convinced Scott to let me have an hour of quiet time, too, which was nice.
4.  We had warmed-up pancakes with peanut butter and syrup for dinner. It was delicious.
5.  We read Big Road Race again tonight and found out Scott had about half of the book memorized.  It was super cute to hear him quote it.

15 January 2013

1.  Brought my car in and all I needed was an oil change.  I think I'll be taking my car to them from now on.  I'm so glad to be done with the darn dealership.
2.  Matt came out to lunch with us after we picked up my car.
3.  The boys played at the restaurant and had a good time with the other kids and I chatted with a lot of the parents.
4.  I told Scott he needed to have some alone time and he stayed downstairs for about 45 minutes.  I used the time to vent to Laura.  I'm not sure I got anything figured out, but she validated my feelings and that was nice.  I don't feel alone or broken after talking to her.
5.  I put the boys to bed by myself and I was able to keep my cool the whole time. Go me!

14 January 2013

1.  I got a package off to Heidi for her birthday and the line at the post office was very minimal.  It was awesome.
2.  I got the laundry folded.
3.  I watched Downton Abbey and Project Runway All-Stars.
4.  Scott and I played Uno.  He's getting better at playing without help.
5.  I read a lot of books to the boys today.  I love reading to them.

13 January 2013

1.  We were on time for church--which has been changed to 11am. Haven't decided if that's good yet or not.
2.  Scott went to sunbeams for the first time and did well.  Bobby stayed in nursery the whole time for the first time.
3.  I really enjoyed both the Sunday School lesson and the Relief Society lesson.  I have been thinking about how to improve myself because of them.
4.  I got to take a nap.
5.  Instead of watching a show on TV, which I don't feel is really very Sunday appropriate, I listened to "Conversations" on Mormon Channel with Sheri Dew.  It was very uplifting.

12 January 2013

1.  I slept in till 9:30. So nice!
2.  We took the boys to the toy store to spend their Christmas money from my parents. Scott bought Rex and Bobby got a shake n go Woody riding RC. Pretty great!
3.  I got some new shoes at the mall.
4.  Matt replaced the cabin air filter in my car. We have been meaning to do it for about 8 months. Finally did it.
5.  The boys went to bed really well tonight. It's the first time in a while that Bobby didn't cry after I left the room. Yahoo! Maybe he's feeling better finally. I know I am. My sinuses haven't heard nearly as much today, so I'm hopeful that I'll be feeling fine about flying on Thursday.

11 January 2013

1. Scott woke up just in time to wake me up to take a shower before Matt went to work.
2. Our pipes got fixed today!
3. I got to rest and watch some Downton Abbey today while Scott used the iPad and Bobby watched Cars. Got to love technology!
4. Matt picked up Wendy's for dinner so I didn't have to make anything and clean-up was easy. Yay!
5. I got a couple of great videos of Scott playing super heroes and singing the Blue's Clues song.

10 January 2013

1.  33 years ago, my brother Brian was born.
2.  We went outside a lot today.  It was fun to see the boys playing on their bikes and play with sidewalk chalk.
3.  I saw a snail for only the second time in my life, and I saw a mole for the first time running across our driveway. Crazy!
4.  I talked to my mom today and that was fun. I'm excited to see her and Emily and Maurine in one week.
5.  There are plans in the works for the boys and me to visit Brian and his family while Matt is on a business trip at the end of the month. Pretty exciting!

9 January 2013

1.  I love to watch Bobby flip through books. He is so intrigued and entertained with each new page. He is starting to point things out to us when we read to him and it's fun to see things sink in and have meaning to him. I'm excited to see what kind of a kid he turns into.

2.  Scotty said the prayer at lunch today. He doesn't always want to pray, so it was nice for him to volunteer. He has such a sweet spirit.

3.  Matt came home early from work. I wasn't feeling well and I got to take rest in bed for a couple of hours and I felt a lot better.

4.  The babies are clean! Bath night is awesome. They love playing in the water together and they smell so nice afterward.

5.  I enjoyed my vegging time this evening. Matt and I watched a couple of shows together and I watched one by myself. I feel rested and now it's time to get some real sleep so maybe I can get healthy again and get back to normal.

8 January 2013

1.  I woke up feeling a lot better than I did yesterday.
2.  I got the trash out and brought it back after the truck went by.  And I remembered to mail our Netflix movie and got the mail when it came.
3.  I did the dishes and cleaned the kitchen and dining room.
4.  Scott and I played for almost the whole time that Bobby was napping.  Usually after only a few games or activities with Scott, I need a break so I don't get super angry at him.  But I kept my cool and we played CandyLand and Uno and puzzles and magnetic Joey man (like a paper doll), etc. for 2 hours.  I felt like SuperMom.  I also made cookies with Scott and Bobby after they woke up.
5.  Scott broke our glass table today and I did not lose my temper.  I did not yell at him at all, I just told him to stay upstairs while I figured out what to do.  I called Matt and he said he could come home and help.  I called Jean and she watched the kids while I started picking up all of the shards with gloved hands (that was Matt's idea, so I'm glad I called him).  So grateful to have a smart husband and an awesome neighbor.

7 January 2013

1.  I watched the season 3 premiere of Downton Abbey today, without a whole lot of protest from Scott during Bobby's nap.
2.  I folded the laundry and put it away.
3.  I had a bunch of stuff on my to-do list today and I got all of it done!
4.  The boys played outside today for the first time in a while and it was fun to watch them run around.
5.  We bought ice cream so I had an ice cream cone tonight.  Yummy.

6 January 2013

1. I slept till 9:30. It was glorious.
2. We only had one wake-up all night at midnight.
3. Mary brought a meal last night and I had it for lunch. I'm not sure what it was but it was yummy.
4. Matt, Scott and I played UNO together. It's fun when we all play together.
5. Scott is sitting with me for a movie. Sweet.

5 January 2013

1.  Bobby responded to my plea to go back to sleep at 5am.  I was worried I was going to have to go in every 15 minutes for a while, but he cried for 12 and then went to sleep.  Maybe tonight everything will be back to normal.
2.  I got to take a nap.
3.  Scott said, "I love you." to me and asked if I would play with him several times.  The kid just melts my heart.
4.  Bobby is so cute when he tries to carry and push toys around that are big and heavy.  He makes me laugh.
5.  Matt and I were arguing and Scott said, "Yissen, yissen.  This is no time for games.  This is not what we should be doing."  I asked what we should be doing and he said, "Go sleep!"  He's right.  I hope he'll always be a peacemaker.

4 January 2013

1.  Matt stayed home from work today to take care of us.  Yay!

2.  I watched my TV shows today.  It was nice to have a break from George, Diego, and the Little Einsteins.

3.  Matt bought some Alka-Seltzer for me and I think it's working better for me than DayQuil.  I feel a little better than I have the past few days.

4.  I got a very long nap today and was completely asleep, which was so nice.  The rests I have taken the past few days, I have been kind of half asleep, but this time I really was out, so that was a relief.

5.  Both Scott and Bobby fell asleep tonight while I sang to them.  I love my babies.

3 January 2013

1.  We got out of the house today!  Maybe I shouldn't have taken the kids out when they were sick, but there is a train display at the botanical gardens right now and it's the last week.  We met up with Michelle, Rylan, and Cameron and it was nice to chat with Michelle and I think it was fun for Scott to play with Rylan. We also got an ornament so we can hang it on the tree next year and it was 40% off.  Yahoo!

2.  Bobby and Scott both took a nap again today.  I decided not to sleep in the bed right next to Scott like I did yesterday and I didn't sleep a lot because I was coughing, but I did get a chance to rest.  It was very nice.  Scott ended up sleeping for 3 hours, so I really hope that means his body is healing and he will feel better soon.

3.  Our new thermometer came in the mail today! We were having trouble with our old one and Matt found a temporal one on amazon for $30, normally $100.  You take the temperature in about one second on their foreheads. It's fantastic!

4.  We had hot dogs for dinner with guacamole. Matt says it's called a completo in Chile and it is really yummy!

5.  I had some caramel hot cocoa tonight after the kids were in bed. Yum!

2 January 2013

1.  Both boys took a nap today so I did too!
2.  Scott and I played with the alphabet train that we bought a long time ago, but now he knows how to use the alphabet blocks correctly, so it was really fun.  It is so cool to watch Scott learn and make new connections all of the time.
3.  We FaceTimed with Emily.  Always good to see her face.
4.  I got new pj pants and Costco.
5.  I sang Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam to Bobby and got him giggling.  It was so cute.  Love that boy!

1 January 2013

1.  Matt was home all day :) and we all were, actually.
2.  We got all of the decorations down and put away.
3.  We had Moe's for dinner.
4.  I got a long nap.
5.  Matt and I played WoW together.