Silly Thoughts

I wanted to have a new post last week showing my cute birthday card from my sister in law (said "I wanted to get you one of those gag gifts for your birthday, but then I figured you got my brother for a husband and that's bad enough-funny!) and the new clothes I got, but my sweet husband keeps forgetting a USB cable for me to download pictures (long story). Oh well. I had a great birthday and we saw the new VeggieTale movie and did some shopping on Saturday and Sunday we took it easy and had a nice day.

I got this from Crystal and thought it was funny so I tried it. Funny since I had a brownie the last 2 nights for dessert.

Rub a Dub Dub three kids in a tub

I thought I'd share a couple funny things that my cute daughters said. Friday when Rick was leaving to work Annie was eating breakfast. She started pouting and said "Daddy, I don't want you to go. Please don't go." He kissed her and said he needed to go and left. She started crying (cereal in her mouth still), quivering lip and all and said, "Daddy Rick. I want my Daddy Rick." The funniest part about the story is that she's a total Mommy's girl and she never calls him Rick. :)

Carlyn said, "Just so you know Mom, I want to go to Texas to see my new baby cousin Samantha and to Chucky Cheese's and to the Children's Museum too. I know they are too expenseive, but just so you know." Apparently I've told her too many times that what she wants to do it too expensive.


Darren's really funny. He's discovered his hands and here's a funny little picture of him staring at them. Sorry its not better. We went swimming the other night and he was talking and cooing and later he fell asleep while I was holding him. Today in church he was "singing" during the hymns. SO CUTE!

We hadn't been swimming since summer. Our last outings were cut short by poop in the pool (sorry to put it bluntly) and we were a little soured. Then it wasn't so easy for me with 3 kids by myself. Rick is the one who resists swimming so when he suggested it we jumped on the chance. Anneliese took over an hour and a half to warm up and didn't want to get out when it was time to go (I could stay all day, but Rick, Darren, and Carlyn were freezing.) The girls love to go on the big slide with Daddy. Carlyn goes by herself and I make sure she's ok at the end and Annie rides with Daddy. A couple times Annie went with me and Darren with Rick. He didn't smile or cry. I wish I had a picture but we had our hands full.

Valentine's gone awry

I woke up on Valentine's Day with grand plans of wonderful meals, silly but special presents for my family and a few fun things to do during the day. Well, a sleepless night (Darren slept from 11-7 so it wasn't his fault) changed all that. Anneliese woke up at 7:30 (thanks Rick!) and would not be quiet and watch a show so I could sleep. Rick was supposed to come home from work for us to have breakfast with him about 9. Can't blame him for working, but he didn't come home til something like 10:30, so we had a late breakfast. It was nice though, with blueberry pancakes cut into hearts with a cookie cutter. Then I took a nap while the girls watched a movie and Rick worked downstairs.

Then we had a fun lunch of dinosaur chicken nuggets. Yes, girls like dinosaurs too. It was Carlyn's request. It was fun, but late in the afternoon before we ate. I had hoped to take them to the VeggieTales movie at the dollar theater, but we missed all the showings by the time we had lunch.

Then the girls had a bath while Darren wouldn't sleep. I don't know what was with that kid yesterday, but he was whiny and would not sleep. Oh well, I guess he can't be perfect!

Somehow the time was gone by now and none of us needed a big fancy dinner. We were going to make cheesecake and then Grandma Linda stopped by (I don't know why I didn't take any pictures-duh!) They got big pillows that said princess on them. Darren loved grandma and cried when she left. Then Rick had to go to the church for the scheduled audit (he's financial clerk.) That took much longer than expected and by the time he got home it was late.

Carlyn begged to sleep in the front room, so I set them all up for it. Then Anneliese started crying (while I was still there-duh, she was way too tired) and wanted to go to her bed, but I had their lamp in the front room. I took her downstairs with me and she fell asleep on the chair in less than a minute. The picture is dark, but it was so cute! Then Rick went to Red Box and we watched No Reservations until way too late. It was a fun day, but not at all what I'd planned. Oh well. At least the kids are little and didn't care because they had fun sending Valentine's to everyone.

Sometime there in the evening we got a call saying that Emily had her baby. Here's cute Samantha. We can't wait to see her and we love her even though we can't. Good job, Em. She is adorable!!!!!!

All About Me

Thanks to Katie for putting this on her blog. I read yours and Emily's and I decided that while I should be in bed I'm going to answer them :)

1. What time did you get up this morning? Which time? Darren woke up at 2:00, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30 and then we finally got up at about 10:00 (remember the girls were at Carisa's
2. Diamonds or pearls? diamonds
3. Last movie you saw in the theater? 27 dresses
4. What is your favorite TV show? I don't watch tv much, but I like Biggest Loser and Don't Forget the Lyrics, and Heroes before this strike
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Cereal. Honey Bunches or Oats with Almonds is my favorite
6. What is your middle name? Ann
7. What food do you dislike? Peppers, onions, anything spicy
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Josh Groban, Awake
9. What kind of car do you drive? Ford Freestar
10. Favorite sandwich? I don't have a particular favorite, but I really like a good chicken salad sandwich. Arby's is great! Or a good french dip.
11. What characteristics do you despise? Egocentric, loud, thinks they are perfect
12. Favorite item of clothing? A new shirt thats really comfy
13. If you could go anywhere in the world for a vacation, where would you go? Hawaii, Disneyland, Caribbean
14. What color is your bathroom? Bright yellow to match our rubber ducky theme (not my choice or yellow)
15. Favorite brand of clothing? I don't really care about brand names
16. Where would you retire? Murray, UT, but that is subject to change:)
17. Most memorable birthday? My 30th. I was having a hard time turning 3o and Rick knew and sent me to a day spa for a good part of the day to be pampered. It was fabulous!
18. Favorite sport to watch? Basketball
19. Furthest place you are sending this? The world
20. Who do you expect to send this back to you? I don't have any expectations, it just sounded fun
21. Person you expect to send it back first? No idea
22. Favorite saying? "Teach our members that if they have a good, miserable day once in a while, or several in a row, to stand steady and face them. Things will straighten out. There is great purpose in our struggle in life." Boyd K. Packer
23. When is your birthday? February 17th
24. Are you a morning person or a night person? Night
25. What is your shoe size? 8
26. Pets? no, but Carlyn still talks about our dog Cocoa that we had to get rid of over 2 years ago!
27. What did you want to be when you were little? A teacher, an astronaut, or a dolphin trainer
28. What are you today? Domestic godess. Ok, maybe more like a domestic disaster some days.
29. What is your favorite candy? Peanut M&Msor turtles
30. Your favorite flower? Purple iris with yellow
31. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? My birthday. Oh yeah, Valentines and my niece's birth too
32. What church/synagogue do you attend? I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints
33. What are you listening to right now? Rick playing WOW (World of Warcraft)
34. What was the last thing you ate? Chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream
35. Do you wish on stars? Not really, don't think about it much
37. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Yellow
38. What is your pet peeve? People who are rude to you just for being there. As if they are more important. That includes people who are rude when they drive. I also hate people who are unsafe drivers around me. I want to yell that its ok if they kill themselves, but I have 3 beautiful children that I'd rather they didn't kill!
39. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My sister Carisa
40. Do you like the person/people you are sending this to? Duh?
41. Favorite soft drink? A&W or Mug rootbeer
42. Favorite restaurant? Sweet tomatoes and the Old Spaghetti Factory
43. Hair Color? Light Brown
45. Favorite day of the year? Any day I can spend with my whole family. Christmas if I have to pick just one
46. What was your favorite toy as a child? I remember these little block toys my grandparents had that you had a sheet with a picture and you use the pieces to make the picture (it was flat with interlocking pieces). My favorite was Mickey Mouse
47. Summer or winter? Neither, I prefer fall or spring :) I get hold or cold too easy so neither is great
48. Hugs or kisses? Hugs!!!
49. Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate, but lately I like vanilla a lot more
50. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? Of course!
51. When was the last time you cried? Last Saturday
52. What is under your bed? Nothing. The bed is right on the floor
53. Who is the friend you've had the longest? Heather, since elementary
54. What did you do last night? Had a nice steak dinner with my husband at home without girls and we watched Superman Returns
55. Favorite smell? Brownies
56. What are you afraid of? Needles, spiders, mice, the dark, scary movies
57. How many keys on your key ring? 6, (actually I keep my van key seperate) 3 for my house, 1 for Rick's store, 1 for Rick's truck, 1 for my van
58. How many years at your current job? Since I was pregnant 5 years ago because I was so sick I couldn't work
60. How many towns have you lived in? 9 cities, though some weren't very long. Carbondale, Colorado; Salina, UT; Moroni, UT; Kaysville, UT; Odgen, UT; Centerville, UT; SLC, UT; South Jordan, UT (for about a month); Midvale, UT (for about 2 months); Murray, UT
61. Do you make friends easily? Sometimes. I'm kinda shy but when you get me talking its easier
62. How many folks will you send this to? Whoever reads it here

Quiet, maybe too quiet

Carlyn and Anneliese went to Moroni with my sister, Carisa and her family on Friday afternoon. I cried for awhile and then caught up on housework that has been let go while I've had sick kids. It is now Sunday night and its been so quiet around here! I have Darren still, who cries of course, but is most often a happy baby. Now I'm wondering: What did I ever do with just 1 kid? Darren keeps looking around for them and I'm sure he's missing them due to his cranky temperment when he can't find them. Rick and I have enjoyed it, but we are missing them terribly. Its made me a little sad when I've talked to them on the phone because they are doing great. Annie didn't even let me tell her I loved her before she said, "K. See you Later. Bye." We called too close to bedtime tonight and they were wanting us and Annie was crying. What's worse? I think I'm going to get them tomorrow, but who knows what time? I need to go to the doctor because I think I have pink eye. Its infected and red.

My brother Mathew got engaged to his girlfriend Lindsay last night and we just couldn't be more excited. They are so fun and cute together. We are also waiting patiently (or not so patiently) for my sister Emily's baby. I'd root for her to be born on my birthday next Sunday, but that would just been mean to Emily since she was due on the 8th!

At least its warming up a little bit. That's a plus.

Winter in full swing

I'd love winter if it weren't for the cold, sick kids, short daylight hours, and did I mention sick kids? All this snow would be wonderful (and isn't it a lot of snow?) if we weren't cooped up inside due to one thing or the other! My girls have the cutest snowsuits which have hardly had any use this winter (though their coats and boots have gotten plenty) because poor Darren can't go outside without getting a cough. We are finally all getting better. The kids all had colds which led to ear infections and Carlyn and Darren's turned into asthma too. Darren especially. He really hates the nebulizer and I hate holding the mask on his screaming little head, but it really helps so I do it anyway. We had a few scary nights. The worst part is that I'm just not sleeping well. Last night, for example, I got to bed late (at about 1, thanks to my mom babysitting so Rick and I could go on a date! Thanks SO much) and Anneliese would wake up every 20 minutes or less to scream. Finally on the 5th time I gave her some medicine and she calmed down. Darren woke up every 1 or 2 hours crying and of course wouldn't go to sleep without nursing to sleep.

I don't mean to complain though. This has been my life for the last 2 or 3 months. I'm just really grumpy from being sleep deprived. I really love the beautiful white coat the snow gives everything. I really do wish I could go out and play with the girls. It would be good for us all. Last week we were all sick and I couldn't take being home anymore and we walked around the mall window shopping. Carlyn wondered if we were really buying a window and didn't get that whole phrase. She asked to go into each store. She loves looking at stuff and asking questions. Millions of questions! Anneliese pointed everything out to me. It was cute how excited she would get over a manequin display in a store window. Darren was happy to be out of the house too and just grinned the whole time. We haven't dared to go anywhere like the library because I was afraid the kids were contagious.

As I said, my mom stayed over night last night and babysat while Rick and I had our first without baby date. We had dinner at Sweet Tomatoes. Yum! Everything was fabulous. I'm not sure if it was because I actually got to realize what I was eating and not helping kids the whole time or because I didn't have to cook it! We did have to take a break from our date to come home so I could feed Darren, but he went to sleep well and we went to see National Treasure 2. We even held hands and snuggled.

My children may drive me crazy sometimes, but I sure love them. They are so funny. I love to watch them grow. After lunch today I was playing peek-a-boo with Darren's bib and he would pull it down and we all would laugh our heads off. It was so much fun. I hear him crying as he's waking up from his nap. That's my cue to be done.

Love to our family and friends,
Bonny