This is what I've eaten so far today.
Breakfast: Chocolate peanut butter cookie
Lunch: Popcorn and soda from Target
Snack: 8 mini Snickers and another Chocolate peanut butter cookie
Yeah, I'm a great role model.
**Update**
I did manage to have a crepe with chicken, cheese, and sour cream at about 4.
Then for dinner when James got home I had some homemade macaroni and cheese. I don't eat so crappy everyday. In fact, yesterday was special. I've done much better today and I might even have some vegetables and fruit. I already drank some V8 Splash ;) That's healthy, right?
Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday's are Silly days
I decided I'd share some hair cut pictures and some pictures of the silly things we all did on Saturday. As I said in my last post, James, Edin and I got our hair cut. We're all very cheap so I went to a hair school for $11. James went to the $6 even though it's practically buzzed and I could have done it at home but he doesn't trust me and likes his hair to be "perfect." And Edin gets his hair cut at home with a Christmas present we received from Bill.
I actually like James' hair this time. It's shorter than usually but maybe I'm finally getting used to how "military" it looks after he cuts it. Sometimes I wish he'd be less conservative with the styling. He's never let me do it and I always want to make it look "messy."
I'm not sure if I hate my hair but it's pretty close. I knew that might happen so I tried to prepare myself by saying "Okay Lydia, you'll probably have to give it a couple of weeks to get used to it. But it needs to be done so go cut it!" I wanted a different style but I didn't know how to explain what I wanted, not did I even know what I wanted. It's cut a little differently but I don't' know how to style it differently so it usually ends up looking like my hair used to but shorter. Not a fan. I thought I'd leave it a tad bit longer so that if I decide to, I can go a bit spiky in the back. I don't think I'm that brave and it might look dumb on me. So here I am in the middle but I'm still learning. I'm sure I need to invest in some product but I hate spending the money.
Edin is finally growing hair so he's had a couple of cuts. It's very exciting to me. We used a #8 on the clippers so we could leave some length. He looks so cute.
Lizzie is still basically bald with a tad bit of mulleting in the back. I mean tad bit. But that means she gets to keep wearing the head bands and clips I make for her. Right on!
Saturday we spent the morning just kind of hanging out. Then we went to Connie's for dinner and had a great time. I got to do a bit (very little bit ) of shopping with Connie at Target. I bought baby stuff: diapers for both kids, wipes, baby food, a shirt for Edin, and medicine for Lizzie. Weeee. Then we went back to Connie's and ate. The kids sure love Connie and John and it's nice to give them some space in which to run around.
The first three pictures are from they day my hair was cut. Sweet Rebekah styled it for me. It still needed a little something in the front but I love the back.
The next three are from the next day when I tried styling it with a round brush. All I have to say is "What the heck is going on back there?" I think I may have a calic back there because that weirdo parting is sick!
Edin basically looks like he's being tortured. I think he liked it really.
This is Edin putting his fork in this straw. Clever.
Lizzie makes some awesome faces.
Edin got every piece of bedding from his room one by one and put them in the living room to lay down with James. That white thing he's laying on is a changing pad. Nice Edin, nice.
I actually like James' hair this time. It's shorter than usually but maybe I'm finally getting used to how "military" it looks after he cuts it. Sometimes I wish he'd be less conservative with the styling. He's never let me do it and I always want to make it look "messy."
I'm not sure if I hate my hair but it's pretty close. I knew that might happen so I tried to prepare myself by saying "Okay Lydia, you'll probably have to give it a couple of weeks to get used to it. But it needs to be done so go cut it!" I wanted a different style but I didn't know how to explain what I wanted, not did I even know what I wanted. It's cut a little differently but I don't' know how to style it differently so it usually ends up looking like my hair used to but shorter. Not a fan. I thought I'd leave it a tad bit longer so that if I decide to, I can go a bit spiky in the back. I don't think I'm that brave and it might look dumb on me. So here I am in the middle but I'm still learning. I'm sure I need to invest in some product but I hate spending the money.
Edin is finally growing hair so he's had a couple of cuts. It's very exciting to me. We used a #8 on the clippers so we could leave some length. He looks so cute.
Lizzie is still basically bald with a tad bit of mulleting in the back. I mean tad bit. But that means she gets to keep wearing the head bands and clips I make for her. Right on!
Saturday we spent the morning just kind of hanging out. Then we went to Connie's for dinner and had a great time. I got to do a bit (very little bit ) of shopping with Connie at Target. I bought baby stuff: diapers for both kids, wipes, baby food, a shirt for Edin, and medicine for Lizzie. Weeee. Then we went back to Connie's and ate. The kids sure love Connie and John and it's nice to give them some space in which to run around.
The first three pictures are from they day my hair was cut. Sweet Rebekah styled it for me. It still needed a little something in the front but I love the back.
The next three are from the next day when I tried styling it with a round brush. All I have to say is "What the heck is going on back there?" I think I may have a calic back there because that weirdo parting is sick!
Edin basically looks like he's being tortured. I think he liked it really.
This is Edin putting his fork in this straw. Clever.
Lizzie makes some awesome faces.
Edin got every piece of bedding from his room one by one and put them in the living room to lay down with James. That white thing he's laying on is a changing pad. Nice Edin, nice.
Strait's gone framed
Hi all, (probably five but who cares?)
Today the four Strait's went to Target to get some family portraits. I usually go to Sears because they generally do a good job. I had a coupon for Target though so I decided to go for it.
To prepare for our photography session, I bought Lizzie an Easter dress and Edin a spring ish shirt. I had to pick an outfit for myself and when that was finally done, James said he'd be able to go. So last night I found an outfit for him. Unfortunately his shirt was dirty so I had to get up early this morning to wash it. I barely had enough time to wash everything and dry it before we had to go! Also, three of us got our hairs cut. I went to Bon Losee Academy, James went to the $6 place and James and I cut Edin's hair here at home. Lizzie is still lacking in the fur department so no need there. (Although I did make her a bow to match her cute new dress!)
Since I just got my hair cut, I'm still working on learning to style it. I haven't been in love with it but it's only been a couple of days. Now, I know this is going to be hard to believe and a little bizarre but when I woke up this morning, I loved my hair! My yester-hair was better than I could have styled it fresh! I fluffed it a little, added some make-up and I was raring to go. What a blessing.
James tried very hard to be patient and even smiled in our pictures. I decided that nursing Lizzie just before we got started would leave a big smile on her face. She's the cutest little bug after she eats. It worked for about five minutes. Then she got kind of...cranky and didn't want to play "pictures" any more. We still got some great shots and I spent a few minutes more than James wanted choosing my favorites and we were out of there. Yeah, it still took us three hours... We also found some cute things at Target while we were waiting for our pictures to be available for viewing.
In the end I got a family picture, some of the kids by themselves, together, and then the kids with me. And also a Curious George stamp set and a harmonica. It makes me happy to get good looking pictures of my family. We spend less than $50 and we ended up with 11 sheets of pictures. I feel pretty good about that.
I'll tell ya though, Target has a few stipulations. They are usually only to take about 30 pictures, the session should last 10-15 minutes, and they only allow one wardrow change per child. (I put Lizzie in a pink dress, bunny ears, and a polka dot dress so that was too many.) Fortunately they were slow so they took many more pictures, let us change more clothes, and we probably took half an hour...I guess if I go to Target again, I'll remember this it's supposed to be a quick in-and-out visit. Whatev.
Today the four Strait's went to Target to get some family portraits. I usually go to Sears because they generally do a good job. I had a coupon for Target though so I decided to go for it.
To prepare for our photography session, I bought Lizzie an Easter dress and Edin a spring ish shirt. I had to pick an outfit for myself and when that was finally done, James said he'd be able to go. So last night I found an outfit for him. Unfortunately his shirt was dirty so I had to get up early this morning to wash it. I barely had enough time to wash everything and dry it before we had to go! Also, three of us got our hairs cut. I went to Bon Losee Academy, James went to the $6 place and James and I cut Edin's hair here at home. Lizzie is still lacking in the fur department so no need there. (Although I did make her a bow to match her cute new dress!)
Since I just got my hair cut, I'm still working on learning to style it. I haven't been in love with it but it's only been a couple of days. Now, I know this is going to be hard to believe and a little bizarre but when I woke up this morning, I loved my hair! My yester-hair was better than I could have styled it fresh! I fluffed it a little, added some make-up and I was raring to go. What a blessing.
James tried very hard to be patient and even smiled in our pictures. I decided that nursing Lizzie just before we got started would leave a big smile on her face. She's the cutest little bug after she eats. It worked for about five minutes. Then she got kind of...cranky and didn't want to play "pictures" any more. We still got some great shots and I spent a few minutes more than James wanted choosing my favorites and we were out of there. Yeah, it still took us three hours... We also found some cute things at Target while we were waiting for our pictures to be available for viewing.
In the end I got a family picture, some of the kids by themselves, together, and then the kids with me. And also a Curious George stamp set and a harmonica. It makes me happy to get good looking pictures of my family. We spend less than $50 and we ended up with 11 sheets of pictures. I feel pretty good about that.
I'll tell ya though, Target has a few stipulations. They are usually only to take about 30 pictures, the session should last 10-15 minutes, and they only allow one wardrow change per child. (I put Lizzie in a pink dress, bunny ears, and a polka dot dress so that was too many.) Fortunately they were slow so they took many more pictures, let us change more clothes, and we probably took half an hour...I guess if I go to Target again, I'll remember this it's supposed to be a quick in-and-out visit. Whatev.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
I don wanna
I just needed to say that I don't want to die, not right now. I'm not worried about what's on the other side. I know it would be peaceful and beautiful. I know I'm on a good path and I don't have regrets. But life is so good right now.
Today as Edin and I ate dinner together my heart swelled with love for him. When he was getting ready for bed I kissed him and kissed him and held him. He's such a sweet and lovable child. We have our rough times. Edin cried and cried when we came in from a two minute freeze-our-bums-off walk and it was frustrating. When he finally snapped out of it, he was so sweet. I don't know what made the difference today but I felt so patient. I felt like I could handle all his tantrum throwing and crabby attitude. Somehow it didn't matter. I just felt so lucky to be his mother today. He makes me smile and laugh and want to be a better mother.
And as if my life wasn't blessed enough with one amazing little person, I was given Lizzie. She's such a determined, creative, pleasant, sweet, and loving baby. I know I've got my hands full with this one. She's so close to walking and I can she's just anxious for the new ability. Elizabeth's giggles and babbling brings me so much joy. I love to hear her new little voice. I'm excited for her to start talking and telling me what she's thinking about. And this girl can hold her own. Being a second time can be rough. I often wonder how any of them survive but she's so strong and ready to prove how strong and able-bodied she is. I love my little girl and I'd never trade her for anything.
I wouldn't have these two beauties if it weren't for my amazing husband, James. He's so good to me. I really feel like he's applying to our marriage what he learns in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at BYU. I can tell when he realizes the best way to handle a situation or a conversation and he actually uses the knowledge he's gained. Our goal has always been to love each other more tomorrow than we did today. And I do love him more today than I did yesterday. I'm so grateful James is such an attentive husband and father. Edin and Elizabeth love him SO much! It's been hard having James so busy with school but that makes our time together even more valuable. I love James so much. I love that we can talk or read or watch movies or TV together. I love that we have so many interests in common but that we don't have to like everything the other person does. We have VERY different tastes in music and it's no big deal. I'm learning to enjoy his favorites. I want to go to France with him someday. He'll be able to show me all the sites and the food and the people.
So with all this said, I don't want to die. There are still so many things I want to do. I guess I better get going, huh?
(I'm not on my death bed or anything. Had to make sure you knew.)
Today as Edin and I ate dinner together my heart swelled with love for him. When he was getting ready for bed I kissed him and kissed him and held him. He's such a sweet and lovable child. We have our rough times. Edin cried and cried when we came in from a two minute freeze-our-bums-off walk and it was frustrating. When he finally snapped out of it, he was so sweet. I don't know what made the difference today but I felt so patient. I felt like I could handle all his tantrum throwing and crabby attitude. Somehow it didn't matter. I just felt so lucky to be his mother today. He makes me smile and laugh and want to be a better mother.
And as if my life wasn't blessed enough with one amazing little person, I was given Lizzie. She's such a determined, creative, pleasant, sweet, and loving baby. I know I've got my hands full with this one. She's so close to walking and I can she's just anxious for the new ability. Elizabeth's giggles and babbling brings me so much joy. I love to hear her new little voice. I'm excited for her to start talking and telling me what she's thinking about. And this girl can hold her own. Being a second time can be rough. I often wonder how any of them survive but she's so strong and ready to prove how strong and able-bodied she is. I love my little girl and I'd never trade her for anything.
I wouldn't have these two beauties if it weren't for my amazing husband, James. He's so good to me. I really feel like he's applying to our marriage what he learns in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at BYU. I can tell when he realizes the best way to handle a situation or a conversation and he actually uses the knowledge he's gained. Our goal has always been to love each other more tomorrow than we did today. And I do love him more today than I did yesterday. I'm so grateful James is such an attentive husband and father. Edin and Elizabeth love him SO much! It's been hard having James so busy with school but that makes our time together even more valuable. I love James so much. I love that we can talk or read or watch movies or TV together. I love that we have so many interests in common but that we don't have to like everything the other person does. We have VERY different tastes in music and it's no big deal. I'm learning to enjoy his favorites. I want to go to France with him someday. He'll be able to show me all the sites and the food and the people.
So with all this said, I don't want to die. There are still so many things I want to do. I guess I better get going, huh?
(I'm not on my death bed or anything. Had to make sure you knew.)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Kool-aid playdough
I decided to make playdough for Edin since we had to stay inside so much. I remembered my aunt Amy making kool-aid playdough for kids and thought I'd give it a whirl. I found this recipe online.
Kool-Aid® Play Dough
* 1 cup flour
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 package unsweetened Kool-Aid
* 1/4 cup salt
* 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
* 1 cup water
Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Kool-Aid® in a medium pot. Add water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes. When mixture forms a ball in pot, remove. Knead until smooth. Put in a plastic bag and refrigerate.
They say red and green flavors work the best. I thought about adding food coloring to the other colors to intensify them. And I love this playdough because it smells so good. Edin hasn't figured out that he could eat it. This recipe doesn't have a lot of salt in it so I bet it doesn't taste too yucky.
I'm going to make playdough for play group in the next couple of weeks. The kids will get to pick the "flavor" the want. Yay! Here's some pictures of our first adventures with playdough.
The first roll
This is Lizzie peaking around the dishwasher to get a glimpse of the action.
My creation
Edin liked cutting out a shape and then putting the dough back in place.
Kool-Aid® Play Dough
* 1 cup flour
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 package unsweetened Kool-Aid
* 1/4 cup salt
* 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
* 1 cup water
Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Kool-Aid® in a medium pot. Add water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes. When mixture forms a ball in pot, remove. Knead until smooth. Put in a plastic bag and refrigerate.
They say red and green flavors work the best. I thought about adding food coloring to the other colors to intensify them. And I love this playdough because it smells so good. Edin hasn't figured out that he could eat it. This recipe doesn't have a lot of salt in it so I bet it doesn't taste too yucky.
I'm going to make playdough for play group in the next couple of weeks. The kids will get to pick the "flavor" the want. Yay! Here's some pictures of our first adventures with playdough.
The first roll
This is Lizzie peaking around the dishwasher to get a glimpse of the action.
My creation
Edin liked cutting out a shape and then putting the dough back in place.
"Charting my Course"
I decided to create a personal reward system for myself. Some friends have called it an incentive program. That's what it is. Here's how it works:
I've created a document in word where I keep track of the points I've earned. I made a table with the days of the month down the side and the things I do to earn points at the top. I've decided I earn points for things like doing the laundry: if I wash and dry it (1), fold it (1), and put it away (2). Other things on the list include cleaning the bathroom, (yes toilet, tub, sink and mirror each earn separate points), vacuuming the living, vacuuming the bedrooms, dusting, loading the dishwasher, unloading it, sweep, mop and make dinner. And then I earn points for things on a spiritual level: if I read my scriptures or the Ensign, write in my journal, go to bed before 11, get up before 9. And I have a column for "service."
When I get 30 points I earn $3. I can save up my dollars and buy something more expensive but usually the $3 is enough. It typically takes me 5 days to earn 30 points so it usually works out that I get a "treat" every week. I've also established a rule with myself that I can't use "future" points or else I have to earn 40 for the same $3. And keep in mind these are real dollars. Not hypothetical ones or Monopoly money. It's cash, Baby!
Days where I'm close to earning my $3 and want to go out, I can chose to do extra things from the list to get there faster. I have not put a cap on how many points I can earn in a day so I'm free to do as many jobs around the house I want. Nice of me, I know. Some of you might be thinking it's a little chinxy of me to have a column for service because then I could go out and do a bunch of things for people and get points. But this is the only column where I don't do it to get points. If I happened to have served someone in some way at the end of the day, then I put a point down.
Keep in mind, I am the one in control of the points. If I feel like I put forth an exceptional amount of effort, I earn extra points. For instance, I already earn two(2) points for putting the clothes away. But I've decided I can make it three if I put them away right after I fold them. And I mean right after. Unless I've stopped to help the kids or play with them or give them attention. It's important to realize what is or should be a priority. None of this "Edin, leave me alone. I'm earning a point here!"
A few benefits of incentive program are that I've found I do things with a better spirit. I don't mind going the dishes because I know I'm earning money I can spend on myself. I clean the bathroom more often because it's a way to get more points. And when I'm out and about with the kids and I want a treat I have to have earned it or I pass it by. It means I spend less money on treating myself and I don't feel guilty when I do.
A few logistics: You'll notice in the picture that there are a bunch of rows in different colors. I highlight the points that equal 30. After I spend the points, I write where I spent the money somewhere within that colored block. I've been to Arby's, the dollar store, and most recently Wendy's (which was a waste of money and I'm mad.)
This system works pretty well for me because I'm content with $3. For some it might not seem like enough. And for those of you who've been around me lately, you know that I'm a bit obsessed with Burger King's Straberry Milkshake. And they happen to be anywhere from $1.50-$2, depending on my size choice.
Again, there's no one breathing down my neck to follow the rules and to make things exact. The other day I earned 6 points for going to the temple. I put in the service column and felt quite proud of myself for going. Thus the extra points. I've allotted more points to things I particularly dislike doing or need extra motivation to do: cleaning the mirror in the bathroom, dusting, putting landry away. I also thought it was okay to earn points for everyday things like doing my hair. I get a point for styling it down and 1/2 point for styling it up. I hate doing my hair so now I've got an exuse. James suggested I could add a columb for parenting things like if I react well to Edin's tantrums. Maybe I could generalize it and mark it at the end of the day whether I feel like I did a good job as a mommy or if I feel like I was too...mean. There, I said it.
I think my insentive program is very adaptible and any one needing a "pick-me-up" in their life could use it. I named it "Charting My Course," which is totally cheesey but somehow that adds to the pleasure of it all.
I've created a document in word where I keep track of the points I've earned. I made a table with the days of the month down the side and the things I do to earn points at the top. I've decided I earn points for things like doing the laundry: if I wash and dry it (1), fold it (1), and put it away (2). Other things on the list include cleaning the bathroom, (yes toilet, tub, sink and mirror each earn separate points), vacuuming the living, vacuuming the bedrooms, dusting, loading the dishwasher, unloading it, sweep, mop and make dinner. And then I earn points for things on a spiritual level: if I read my scriptures or the Ensign, write in my journal, go to bed before 11, get up before 9. And I have a column for "service."
When I get 30 points I earn $3. I can save up my dollars and buy something more expensive but usually the $3 is enough. It typically takes me 5 days to earn 30 points so it usually works out that I get a "treat" every week. I've also established a rule with myself that I can't use "future" points or else I have to earn 40 for the same $3. And keep in mind these are real dollars. Not hypothetical ones or Monopoly money. It's cash, Baby!
Days where I'm close to earning my $3 and want to go out, I can chose to do extra things from the list to get there faster. I have not put a cap on how many points I can earn in a day so I'm free to do as many jobs around the house I want. Nice of me, I know. Some of you might be thinking it's a little chinxy of me to have a column for service because then I could go out and do a bunch of things for people and get points. But this is the only column where I don't do it to get points. If I happened to have served someone in some way at the end of the day, then I put a point down.
Keep in mind, I am the one in control of the points. If I feel like I put forth an exceptional amount of effort, I earn extra points. For instance, I already earn two(2) points for putting the clothes away. But I've decided I can make it three if I put them away right after I fold them. And I mean right after. Unless I've stopped to help the kids or play with them or give them attention. It's important to realize what is or should be a priority. None of this "Edin, leave me alone. I'm earning a point here!"
A few benefits of incentive program are that I've found I do things with a better spirit. I don't mind going the dishes because I know I'm earning money I can spend on myself. I clean the bathroom more often because it's a way to get more points. And when I'm out and about with the kids and I want a treat I have to have earned it or I pass it by. It means I spend less money on treating myself and I don't feel guilty when I do.
A few logistics: You'll notice in the picture that there are a bunch of rows in different colors. I highlight the points that equal 30. After I spend the points, I write where I spent the money somewhere within that colored block. I've been to Arby's, the dollar store, and most recently Wendy's (which was a waste of money and I'm mad.)
This system works pretty well for me because I'm content with $3. For some it might not seem like enough. And for those of you who've been around me lately, you know that I'm a bit obsessed with Burger King's Straberry Milkshake. And they happen to be anywhere from $1.50-$2, depending on my size choice.
Again, there's no one breathing down my neck to follow the rules and to make things exact. The other day I earned 6 points for going to the temple. I put in the service column and felt quite proud of myself for going. Thus the extra points. I've allotted more points to things I particularly dislike doing or need extra motivation to do: cleaning the mirror in the bathroom, dusting, putting landry away. I also thought it was okay to earn points for everyday things like doing my hair. I get a point for styling it down and 1/2 point for styling it up. I hate doing my hair so now I've got an exuse. James suggested I could add a columb for parenting things like if I react well to Edin's tantrums. Maybe I could generalize it and mark it at the end of the day whether I feel like I did a good job as a mommy or if I feel like I was too...mean. There, I said it.
I think my insentive program is very adaptible and any one needing a "pick-me-up" in their life could use it. I named it "Charting My Course," which is totally cheesey but somehow that adds to the pleasure of it all.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Insites to Edin
I was putting lotion on after getting out of the shower. Edin came up to me and started helping spread the lotion. He looks at his hand with lotion on it and goes "sick!" I said "That's not sick. It's just lotion." He replied "No Momma. Sick." Well then!
Sometimes he puts his hands in something like oatmeal or a buger and goes "sick," and tries to wipe it on whatever is around: his tray, his shirt, the couch or gee, Momma. Truly "sick."
I asked Edin "Do you want butter/jam or turkey?"
"Um, butter/jam, turkey."
"No Buddy. You have to pick."
In a listing voice he said "Bread...butter...jam..."
He was telling me how to make a sandwich. We use almond butter instead of peanut butter. I think it's sick but he loves it. He doesn't know the difference.
And you can bet he learned "sick" from me. Oops.
The other night, our neighbors the Raevsky's, watched the kids for us while we went to a party. When we got home they told us a story of Edin.
I guess he bonked his head or something and asked Natalie for "Nemo." She looked at him like "what?" He walked over to the freezer, pointed, said "cooold" and shivered to show what he meant. He wanted the Nemo ice pack we put on his head that day for a different bonk. What a cool kid.
To get Edin to church yesterday, we told him Dash would be there. Dash is a neighbor boy Edin LOVES to play with. James and I were putting Edin in the stroller and asked if he wanted to go to church.
"Yay," and in a listing voice said "Dash...and a ball..." These were the exciting things James promised him would be at church.
And Edin's favorite new phrase and rejection is "No way." You can go ahead and thank James for teaching him that.
"Edin, it's time for na-night."
"No way. I don't want na-night. I don't want na-night!"
If you ask Edin for a kiss he says "Mmmmmma" (smack sound) until he comes in contact with your face or head. Sometimes if he is giving Elizabeth a kiss and she's moving around, the "Mmmmmm" gets pretty long. "Mmmmmmmm mmmmmm mmmmmmmma" as she's squirming away from him. Funny little guys.
Edin loves to sing "Popcorn popping." He calls it "ca ca corn." He can do the actions for most of the words. Eyes, popcorn popping, smelling, "wasn't really so" finger wag, "but it seems to me" and points at himself. He also loves "rocks," which is "the wise man built his house upon a rock" song. "I want rocks, rocks" and puts his fist on his hand like we do. Funny enough the first song he ever learned was "happy birthday." He sais "Hap beedee. Hap beedee." He loves fire, flames and candles. He's too young to like those things!
His latest torture is to try to lick me. He seems to have an uncanny ability to get LOTS of spit on his tongue. He doesn't usually lick my skin. He goes for my pants or the shirt on my back and leaves a big wet spot. Then it gets cold and that's how I know how much spit he puts on there. So gross!!
Kids really are so impressionable. Anything I put on my body, he wants some, too. Lotion, hair spray, mousse, makeup, deodorant, chap stick. The list goes on.
Yesterday Edin was coloring with pen on the program. I thought he might miss and color on my skirt so I moved over. Just as I did, he reached over and drew a big line on my skirt, totally on purpose. It was no accident. Oh man, I was so mad. What a stinker!
Edin is very much a structure/routine/habit kind of kid. He likes to do things the same every time. When we walk in the door, we have to take off our coats and hang them up. Likewise, if someone ELSE walks in the door, they need to take off their coat, too! When we put Edin to bed, we read some books, read from the Book of Mormon Reader, brush his teeth, say prayers, turn on the night-light, turn on the frog humidifier, and get tucked in with a binky, yellow blanket, sippy cup, and his "grandpa bear." Then we give each other a kiss goodnight, and wave from the door. This kid LOVES doing everything the same. He also likes to put things back where they go. (Most things. He's also a big fan of dumping things out and walking away.) After we use a comb, we put it back in the basket. After we brush teeth we put it away. He'll ask you to put it away if he needs help. But he doesn't forget!
I love Edin. He's such a loving child. He gives the sweetest hugs. He's not a cuddler/snuggler like I sometimes wish, but he can really give you a good squeeze if you ask. And obviously he gives great kisses. He always surprises me with his intellect and quick learning. And did I mention this kid has mad athletic skills? Soccer, baseball, football, basketball, this kid can do it all. I'm so happy he's mine!
Edin puts Lizzie's "dragon" humidifier on my head sometimes.
Edin "cleaning up" his fishy game. Instead of putting them away, he put them all on his dust pan.
Edin wearing my hat and his awesome glasses.
James and Edin in front of the fountain at the Provo temple. We walked there and it was a beautiful day!
Edin crawling through a tub at IKEA.
Sometimes he puts his hands in something like oatmeal or a buger and goes "sick," and tries to wipe it on whatever is around: his tray, his shirt, the couch or gee, Momma. Truly "sick."
I asked Edin "Do you want butter/jam or turkey?"
"Um, butter/jam, turkey."
"No Buddy. You have to pick."
In a listing voice he said "Bread...butter...jam..."
He was telling me how to make a sandwich. We use almond butter instead of peanut butter. I think it's sick but he loves it. He doesn't know the difference.
And you can bet he learned "sick" from me. Oops.
The other night, our neighbors the Raevsky's, watched the kids for us while we went to a party. When we got home they told us a story of Edin.
I guess he bonked his head or something and asked Natalie for "Nemo." She looked at him like "what?" He walked over to the freezer, pointed, said "cooold" and shivered to show what he meant. He wanted the Nemo ice pack we put on his head that day for a different bonk. What a cool kid.
To get Edin to church yesterday, we told him Dash would be there. Dash is a neighbor boy Edin LOVES to play with. James and I were putting Edin in the stroller and asked if he wanted to go to church.
"Yay," and in a listing voice said "Dash...and a ball..." These were the exciting things James promised him would be at church.
And Edin's favorite new phrase and rejection is "No way." You can go ahead and thank James for teaching him that.
"Edin, it's time for na-night."
"No way. I don't want na-night. I don't want na-night!"
If you ask Edin for a kiss he says "Mmmmmma" (smack sound) until he comes in contact with your face or head. Sometimes if he is giving Elizabeth a kiss and she's moving around, the "Mmmmmm" gets pretty long. "Mmmmmmmm mmmmmm mmmmmmmma" as she's squirming away from him. Funny little guys.
Edin loves to sing "Popcorn popping." He calls it "ca ca corn." He can do the actions for most of the words. Eyes, popcorn popping, smelling, "wasn't really so" finger wag, "but it seems to me" and points at himself. He also loves "rocks," which is "the wise man built his house upon a rock" song. "I want rocks, rocks" and puts his fist on his hand like we do. Funny enough the first song he ever learned was "happy birthday." He sais "Hap beedee. Hap beedee." He loves fire, flames and candles. He's too young to like those things!
His latest torture is to try to lick me. He seems to have an uncanny ability to get LOTS of spit on his tongue. He doesn't usually lick my skin. He goes for my pants or the shirt on my back and leaves a big wet spot. Then it gets cold and that's how I know how much spit he puts on there. So gross!!
Kids really are so impressionable. Anything I put on my body, he wants some, too. Lotion, hair spray, mousse, makeup, deodorant, chap stick. The list goes on.
Yesterday Edin was coloring with pen on the program. I thought he might miss and color on my skirt so I moved over. Just as I did, he reached over and drew a big line on my skirt, totally on purpose. It was no accident. Oh man, I was so mad. What a stinker!
Edin is very much a structure/routine/habit kind of kid. He likes to do things the same every time. When we walk in the door, we have to take off our coats and hang them up. Likewise, if someone ELSE walks in the door, they need to take off their coat, too! When we put Edin to bed, we read some books, read from the Book of Mormon Reader, brush his teeth, say prayers, turn on the night-light, turn on the frog humidifier, and get tucked in with a binky, yellow blanket, sippy cup, and his "grandpa bear." Then we give each other a kiss goodnight, and wave from the door. This kid LOVES doing everything the same. He also likes to put things back where they go. (Most things. He's also a big fan of dumping things out and walking away.) After we use a comb, we put it back in the basket. After we brush teeth we put it away. He'll ask you to put it away if he needs help. But he doesn't forget!
I love Edin. He's such a loving child. He gives the sweetest hugs. He's not a cuddler/snuggler like I sometimes wish, but he can really give you a good squeeze if you ask. And obviously he gives great kisses. He always surprises me with his intellect and quick learning. And did I mention this kid has mad athletic skills? Soccer, baseball, football, basketball, this kid can do it all. I'm so happy he's mine!
Edin puts Lizzie's "dragon" humidifier on my head sometimes.
Edin "cleaning up" his fishy game. Instead of putting them away, he put them all on his dust pan.
Edin wearing my hat and his awesome glasses.
James and Edin in front of the fountain at the Provo temple. We walked there and it was a beautiful day!
Edin crawling through a tub at IKEA.
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