Got Milk?

Trevor and Christen are my big milk drinkers - Brandon, not so much. They usually pour up big glasses of milk and then dont finish it before they get picked up for school. Most of the time the milk gets put in the fridge for them. We have talked over and over about the fact that milk is expensive and that they need to drink what is poured. The other day after they came home from school I told Trevor to finish the milk that was on the table. He fussed a bit but finally drank a bit and then gave me a grossed out look. I took the glass and smelled it and dumped it down the sink. Nasty. -- ok I really dont usually leave milk cups out but it had been a busy morning because I had been called in to the kids school to substitute for the first time!! - 5th grade -it was fun!

That evening we all went to bed at a decent time, especially for me because the school wanted me to come in the next day to sub for the same class again. Then around midnight wouldn't you know we heard someone urping in the bathroom. (At least they are old enough now to get to the bathroom!) It was Trevor saying, "it was the milk, it was the milk!! " I guess he gulped it down instead of the sip I thought he had and the milk had probably been out longer than usual. He was up for the next 45 minutes or so not knowing which end to stick in the toilet!! Very violent!!

So - I poisoned my very own child!! Poor kid. He does have a strong gag reflex, but I certainly didnt mean for that to happen! Especially when I thought so now what do I get a sub for the sub?? As it turned out, he stayed home and slept and I came back to check on him at lunch. I tried to get him to come back to school with me but I felt bad and he stayed home to play Guitar Hero for the rest of the day!!

Benefits of having the inlaws back!!

.....................................................We have so enjoyed having Todd's folks back from their mission!! The kids have enjoyed seeing the deer that come to visit, we loved being able to hear of their stories and be at their homecoming, having family dinners, and a great visit from Todd's brother Roger! We are thrilled that we will be having a family reunion this summer with everyone!!

Tribute to my Father

I saw this at the library and was laughing so hard. This is SO my dad, rest his fixer upper soul!! Unfortunately, the required age for this class is 13 so Brandon cant learn this fine talent of Duct Tape Art yet! Maybe next year. LJC you would be proud!!

Good Mom, Bad Mom

Friday Dec 14th Todd took the day off work to help me finish up the shopping. This has become a tradition in the past few years because I tend to feel overwhelmed - especially with Brandon's birthday in December. ( just a side note about Brandon's birthday --He told us to wake him up on his birthday at 5:13 in the morning because that was when he was born. I laughed at him and said, "how about I wake you up at 3 am and push you around for 2 hours since that is how long it took me to push you out!!)

Anyhow, Todd cant take time off work close to Christmas so this does help. We had an enjoyable time together running errands and going out to lunch. He helped with carpool and I visit taught. We were planning on Christen's dance recital that evening. We were all set to go - got to the rec center while people were milling about. I went over and put some lipstick on my little dancer. The girls were exchanging their gifts as was planned. Then Trevor came up to me and said, "- so are we going now?" I said, "what are you talking about?" Then I glanced around and people were packing up to leave!! I was a bit confused until I realized that the whole thing started an HOUR earlier!! WE MISSED her WHOLE recital!! -- It was actually an informal showcase. They do the real recital in the Spring - good for me. Christen was crying, I was flabbergasted and Todd was just shrugging his shoulders. Trevor was practically out the door and Brandon said, "don't worry, you have done that to me too." (which I do NOT recall) I felt felt like the worst mom EVER! Even though I have done many things for all of my children including that days shopping, multiple field trips, treats, etc, etc - this was a bad moment!!! I profusely apologized to my only daughter and she did forgive me.

Luckily, the two girls that she dances with most of the time were willing to do the tap dance again so I could videotape them and take a picture. Tomorrow is her dance party and you can be sure that we will be there on time with her favorite plate of cookies in hand!!

Welcome Home!

Last weekend over Thanksgiving we had a nice quiet dinner at home and had a fun evening together. The best part of the weekend for us was going to the airport to welcome back Todd's parents from their mission to South Africa. They were incredibly tired but it was so great to see them. We had gone the day before to decorate their house with banners and signs. We were SO EXCITED!!!

Happy 80th Birthday Mom!

Last weekend Todd and I met up with my siblings to celebrate our Mother's 80th birthday!! We actually left our kids home with friends (who we greatly appreciate!) Todd and I have only been away on a plane one other time and it was great to be together. We mainly just visited and caught up. We enjoyed staying with my brother Ralph's in their beautiful home. We went on a tour of Welfare square and the Humanitarian center for the church. That was incredible to see all that is accomplished there! We ate VERY well - Thanks Teresa - and played a rowdy fun game of bunko with a Halloween twist as well as honored mom with cake, icecream, memories, and a wonderful dvd slide presentation on moms life. How blessed I am to be part of such a great family!!