While I am at work...

they paint,

and babies sleep.

*Thanks Paul for taking such good care of the kids. I love you.

Give me a break

Today at Wal-Mart David had a complete melt down when I didn't buy him a KitKat bar at the register. I have never seen him act so crazy over chocolate. I told Paul what happened and he relayed this story to me:


"I bought him a KitKat and I ask him to share with me. He broke off a piece then gave it to me. I quickly ate it. Then he looked at the KitKat package and as if just realizing what he had done; he collapsed to the floor and flipped out."

19 days

January 5, 2010

January 24, 2010

I can't believe such growth can happen. Today Eden & Ruth wore twiner dresses. The first of many to come (if I have it my way).

What has been going on in our lives...

-Last weekend Ruth & I went to Utah for a girls retreat. It was sooo much fun. A perfect get-a-way before school started. Thank you Amber & Mom for recharging my battery. (the camera card was erased, no pictures)

Paul was super dad while I was away. He took the kids to the zoo, Chuck E Cheese and the monster truck rally. They had a blast! They didn't miss me at all. Although when I talked to Eden on the phone she said, "Mom, you need to come home so we can eat dinner as a family." She loves to be all together.

-I went back to work at Chili's. No comment.

Amber: the Caribbean Salad is back and better than ever.

-Paul was accepted to the PhD program at Ole Miss. 1 down-15 more to hear back from.

- Paul had a cavity and got it filled. Cross your fingers it doesn't turn into a root canal. Do you know how expensive those are? Holy Moly.

-Paul and I started a Marriage Course hosted by the United Methodist Church.

- David went pee in the potty twice!!! He thinks he is potty trained and doesn't need to go again. When we ask him to go potty he saids, "I already did...yesterday." Soon, very soon I think he will have it.

One last outing...

before school started. Paul started school this week. Part of me saids "boo" and the other part saids "hooray". It is his last semester. We have enjoyed law school and he has learned SOOO much. Sometimes he uses big fancy words I have never heard of...especially when he is arguing. I love him.

This is us at a hockey game in Tueplo. I always seem to meet interesting people in Tueplo. At the Burger king (where we were letting our kids expel all their energy on the playground) a grandpa tried to sell me a giant Elvis school bus. He also told his grandson that he would "take him behind the barn and wear out his belt on his backside". I also met a lady who followed me into the bathroom trying to sneak a peek at Ruth. When I acknowledged her presence she reached her arms out and cuddled Ruth. The lady was enchanted by Ruthie's hair. I commend her for her bravery and sincere love for babies. Ruthie made her smile.
The kids loved the game. David clapped and cheered. Eden danced to the music. Ruthie was an angel and didn't mind all the noise. She is one stalwart baby. There were several moments when Paul would look at me and I knew we were both thinking: "I love our family."

It snowed

Everything is canceled. Great day.

We have captured a smile

Sometimes when Ruthie nurses milk drips out of her nose. Today when I unwrapped her from a long nap I couldn't tell if she was covered in sweat or pee. None of it bothers me. I'll say it a million times...I am loving this little lady.

* David became a SUNBEAM on Sunday. It was a different day (that is putting it nicely). For the last 20 minutes I had to hold him down while he tried to escape. It's difficult being in primary and trying to get my kids to sit with their teachers. I just got Eden to actually sit with her class last month. He will learn. It is the cutest thing to see David look for Eden and wave at her.

I have made my 2010 New Years Resolutions. I stopped making resolutions several years ago but this year I have some major goals.

1. Floss everyday





2. Run the St. George Marathon (October 2)





3. Loose 15 lbs...on Christmas morning I will be sitting in front of that tree with less arm flab opening my new pair of sassy jeans Santa will bring me for my tight little bum.