I am guilty of many things. I am ashamed to say that I am not the best Mommy out there. I strive to be, but fall seriously short.
My house has toys everywhere. They are not just in the play room. They are in the kitchen, in the bedroom, in the livingroom, and even in the bathroom. Some of them or stored in boxes in the closet. You may even find some in the dresser with the clothes.
The toys are not organized. The wooden blocks are mixed with the dinosaurs and legos and stuffed animals. We do not attempt to organize the toys anymore. They never stay that way, why should I spend the time trying. We just put all the toys together in the big bin. That is, when we pick them up. Remember there are toys everywhere.
My boys don't always wear clothes. They usually run around the house in their underwear/diapers. I don't even put pajamas on them at bedtime. If we do leave the house, I do get them dressed. But, I don't bother with taking their clothes off and putting pajamas on at night. They just sleep in their clothes. That is, if they have made it this far without undressing themselves.
We eat PB&J, mac & cheese, hotdogs, and chicken nuggets. These are the things we make sure we have on hand at all times. At times, this is probably the only food in our house.
We drink only water and sometimes milk. They don't get a choice. If you are thirsty, you get water. If you are eating a meal at the table, you get milk.
I have succeeded in teaching my boys to be afraid of bugs. I am not a fan of bugs. If you know me, you have probably seen me running away from a bug at some point. I just don't like them to fly towards me or crawl on me. If they leave me and my home alone, they MIGHT live. Since moving to Florida, we see a lot more bugs. The boys grab a shoe and attempt to squash any spider, ant, or any other creepy crawly thing they see.
The only time we leave our house is to get more food, or go to church. Give me a break on this one. It's hot down here. I never went outside in the Minnesota winters either.
I guess, these aren't too bad.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Shopping
I have done it again.
Retail for all this was $73.84.
After all discounts and coupons, I paid $27.82.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Phrases I Hear All Day Long
My boys repeat themselves quite often. Sometimes I feel like we are living the same day over and over. It never fails. Jameson gets up in the morning and comes into my room to wake me up. He will stand next to my bed and say:
"Good Morning Mommy!"
Not only is that a great way to wake up, but he has been so cheerful when he wakes up lately. He wasn't always like this. There was a time when it was terribly difficult to get him to wake up. He would whine and cry and throw a tantrum if he woke up before he was ready. This has all changed in the last couple of months. The next thing I hear is:
"I'm Hungry!"
We proceed into the kitchen to make breakfast. This usually consists of cereal, but occasionally means having pancakes or eggs or french toast. Immediately after finishing breakfast I hear:
"May I Have A Snack?"
This is one that gets repeated frequently throughout the day. Randomly throughout the next few hours I hear this:
"Jameson Pushed Me!"
"I Need A Hug!"
"Teagen Bit Me!"
"May I Watch TV?"
"May I Have A Snack?"
"May I Have A Drink?"
"Gavin Is Crying!" (like I didn't hear him)
Lunch time comes and goes and I hear:
"May I Have A Snack?"
"I Don't Want To Take A Nap!"
"May I Hold Gavin?"
"I Have To Go Potty!"
"Jameson Hit Me!"
"Teagen Threw A Toy At Me!"
"I'm Hungry!"
"What Time Is It?"
Dinner time comes and goes and I hear:
"I Don't Like That!"
"May I Have A Snack?"
"I'm Not Tired!"
Amidst the normal everyday phrases is an everyday story or two or three by Jameson. His story is different everyday, and very confusing. I am surprised by what his mind comes up with. Just ask him to tell you about his sleep stories and he will tell you something like this:
It was a Mario sleep story with a lion in it and it ate mario up with his tongue. That's what happened. I waked up when it was dark outside and I fell back asleep. That's what happened. He was in the castle and that's why the lion was in the castle. King Koopa said go eat Mario up. King Koopa was so angry. King Koopa was happy. I waked up in the morning again. That's what happened all day. My other sleep story is: It's about a silly Moses. I really love you Moses. That's what happened. Help God. You will listen to me. I'm pretending I'm a lion. (he proceeds to crawl around and growl for the next 15 minutes)
"Good Morning Mommy!"
Not only is that a great way to wake up, but he has been so cheerful when he wakes up lately. He wasn't always like this. There was a time when it was terribly difficult to get him to wake up. He would whine and cry and throw a tantrum if he woke up before he was ready. This has all changed in the last couple of months. The next thing I hear is:
"I'm Hungry!"
We proceed into the kitchen to make breakfast. This usually consists of cereal, but occasionally means having pancakes or eggs or french toast. Immediately after finishing breakfast I hear:
"May I Have A Snack?"
This is one that gets repeated frequently throughout the day. Randomly throughout the next few hours I hear this:
"Jameson Pushed Me!"
"I Need A Hug!"
"Teagen Bit Me!"
"May I Watch TV?"
"May I Have A Snack?"
"May I Have A Drink?"
"Gavin Is Crying!" (like I didn't hear him)
Lunch time comes and goes and I hear:
"May I Have A Snack?"
"I Don't Want To Take A Nap!"
"May I Hold Gavin?"
"I Have To Go Potty!"
"Jameson Hit Me!"
"Teagen Threw A Toy At Me!"
"I'm Hungry!"
"What Time Is It?"
Dinner time comes and goes and I hear:
"I Don't Like That!"
"May I Have A Snack?"
"I'm Not Tired!"
Amidst the normal everyday phrases is an everyday story or two or three by Jameson. His story is different everyday, and very confusing. I am surprised by what his mind comes up with. Just ask him to tell you about his sleep stories and he will tell you something like this:
It was a Mario sleep story with a lion in it and it ate mario up with his tongue. That's what happened. I waked up when it was dark outside and I fell back asleep. That's what happened. He was in the castle and that's why the lion was in the castle. King Koopa said go eat Mario up. King Koopa was so angry. King Koopa was happy. I waked up in the morning again. That's what happened all day. My other sleep story is: It's about a silly Moses. I really love you Moses. That's what happened. Help God. You will listen to me. I'm pretending I'm a lion. (he proceeds to crawl around and growl for the next 15 minutes)
Friday, July 23, 2010
Shopping
This is everything I bought. The total was $79.01. I only paid $26.67. I love coupons, and Publix.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
School
I have started school with the boys. Already? You might ask me. Well, I have decided that they need something to do during the day. They are bouncing off the walls all day long. This gives them a little structure. They have been doing great with their chores though. We wake up and eat breakfast. Before they can go play, we have to do dishes and laundry. Before lunch, all the toys have to be picked up. Then we eat lunch and take a nap. All of us take a nap. Then more play and toys again have to picked up before dinner. Then more play and pick up and bed time.
School now comes before lunch. I have been working with them on following directions. They aren't the greatest at this yet, but they are getting there. The curriculum I am using is great. It is called Bright Beginnings. Both of the boys really like it. It is more of a preschool level, and more for Teagen, but Jameson has been learning a lot too. I think Jameson just doesn't want Teagen to pass him up. They drew pictures of animals and wrote their names. Here is Jameson's.
School now comes before lunch. I have been working with them on following directions. They aren't the greatest at this yet, but they are getting there. The curriculum I am using is great. It is called Bright Beginnings. Both of the boys really like it. It is more of a preschool level, and more for Teagen, but Jameson has been learning a lot too. I think Jameson just doesn't want Teagen to pass him up. They drew pictures of animals and wrote their names. Here is Jameson's.
This is a Giraffe. Can you see the spots, and the long neck?
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Gavin 3 months
Gavin turned 3 months old yesterday.
He loves his brothers.
He loves to smile.
He loves to move.
He has grown so much, yet he is still so small. He is cooing and grabbing things. We all love to play with him. He also loves being held. He is getting used to having everybody spoil him. We love our little baby.
Happy 3 months Gavin!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Tarpon Springs
Jameson playing with his new alligator toy.
Teagen playing with his new shark toy.
Jameson and Teagen by a "fake" shark in Tarpon Springs. They boys thought it was the coolest thing in the world to have a shark hanging there.
The plants and sea sponge vase we got at Tarpon Springs. Isn't it beautiful?
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
4th Of July
Scott had Friday off of work, so we took off in the morning to go to the beach. It was great. It was mostly cloudy, but we still got a little sunburn. The water was the perfect temp, the sand wasn't too hot to walk in. I think it was our best beach visit yet. We ended up staying for about two hours. It was great.
On Saturday morning, we packed up the car, squeezed all three boys into the back seat, and headed out to Tampa. The van is still being fixed, so it was a rather uncomfortable journey. We made it though. It only took about four and a half hours.
When we got there, we visited with Scott's Grandma for a while, then went to his uncle's house to hang out with everybody else. We swam in the pool, and played cards, and had lots of fun. It was great to see everyone. There was a rather intense game of beach ball volley ball in the pool. When we got back to Grandma's that night we had a hard time getting the boys to sleep. They were a little excited.
On Sunday, we woke up to Scott's grandma making us breakfast. She made pancakes for the boys, and crepes for us. They were delicious. After breakfast, we went to Tarpon Springs. We visited a few gift shops and got a toy shark for Teagen, and a toy alligator for Jameson. We also stopped to eat Greek food. I love Greek food. We had Gyro's. They were delicious. It was raining when we first got there, but the clouds went away and the sun came out to play. It turned into a really hot day. We tried to find a boat ride to go on. They usually have a boat ride where they go out and show you what they do to harvest the sponges they sell all over Tarpon Springs. The boats weren't running that day though. We couldn't find a single one that was going out. We'll have to stop back another time for the boat ride. That's okay, I am always willing to get more Greek food.
After Tarpon Springs, we went back to Scott's uncle's house. We swam some more and played cards more and had fun just hanging out and talking with everyone. There were some fireworks that we could see from the end of the dock, but the bugs were kind of bad. There were some rather large mosquitos. Also, I was introduced to what is known as a wood spider. I still don't have a picture of these yet. I will get one and post it later. They can apparently get pretty big.
When we woke up on Monday morning, Scott's Grandma was making us breakfast. She is a great cook. She made french toast, eggs, sausage, bagels, and grits. I tried grits for the first time. I really liked them. The boys really liked them too. I guess this will be one new thing we will add to our breakfast menus.
We packed up the car again, and squeezed the boys into the back seat again, and took off to head home. It was such an eventful weekend. I didn't want it to end, but knew it had to. We came home to a quiet home. We were all tired, and went to bed.
Now starts another week.
On Saturday morning, we packed up the car, squeezed all three boys into the back seat, and headed out to Tampa. The van is still being fixed, so it was a rather uncomfortable journey. We made it though. It only took about four and a half hours.
When we got there, we visited with Scott's Grandma for a while, then went to his uncle's house to hang out with everybody else. We swam in the pool, and played cards, and had lots of fun. It was great to see everyone. There was a rather intense game of beach ball volley ball in the pool. When we got back to Grandma's that night we had a hard time getting the boys to sleep. They were a little excited.
On Sunday, we woke up to Scott's grandma making us breakfast. She made pancakes for the boys, and crepes for us. They were delicious. After breakfast, we went to Tarpon Springs. We visited a few gift shops and got a toy shark for Teagen, and a toy alligator for Jameson. We also stopped to eat Greek food. I love Greek food. We had Gyro's. They were delicious. It was raining when we first got there, but the clouds went away and the sun came out to play. It turned into a really hot day. We tried to find a boat ride to go on. They usually have a boat ride where they go out and show you what they do to harvest the sponges they sell all over Tarpon Springs. The boats weren't running that day though. We couldn't find a single one that was going out. We'll have to stop back another time for the boat ride. That's okay, I am always willing to get more Greek food.
After Tarpon Springs, we went back to Scott's uncle's house. We swam some more and played cards more and had fun just hanging out and talking with everyone. There were some fireworks that we could see from the end of the dock, but the bugs were kind of bad. There were some rather large mosquitos. Also, I was introduced to what is known as a wood spider. I still don't have a picture of these yet. I will get one and post it later. They can apparently get pretty big.
When we woke up on Monday morning, Scott's Grandma was making us breakfast. She is a great cook. She made french toast, eggs, sausage, bagels, and grits. I tried grits for the first time. I really liked them. The boys really liked them too. I guess this will be one new thing we will add to our breakfast menus.
We packed up the car again, and squeezed the boys into the back seat again, and took off to head home. It was such an eventful weekend. I didn't want it to end, but knew it had to. We came home to a quiet home. We were all tired, and went to bed.
Now starts another week.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Update
The camera is broken. It may be a while before I post pictures again. I am trying to figure out how to get my camera fixed under the warranty. The problem is that we bought the camera in Minnesota, and now we live in Florida. I just hope we don't have to spend too much to ship it back there, or maybe we can get it fixed here for free. We are still working on it, and trying to make decisions.
I am reading a book for the womens bible study group I joined at church. The book is "The New Eve". I will let you all know what I think of it. I have only read part of the first chapter so far.
I am buying a Bible for the boys. They need to have their own. They are always wanting to "read" my Bible or Daddy's Bible. They can't read yet, but I think that reading their own Bible might just be an incentive. I am going to get the Early Readers Bible. I just need to figure out what version to get. I am leaning towards the NKJV.
I am also going to buy a few more books for myself. I am really getting into studying my Bible, so I wanted to get some books to help me out.
"How To Study Your Bible" by Kay Arthur
"Love & Respect" by Emerson Eggerichs
"Share Jesus Without Fear" by William Fay and Linda Evans Shepherd
"Have A New Kid By Friday" by Kevin Lehman
I am really excited to start reading all of these. First I have to buy them. I am going through Amazon. I have no problem with getting books that are used, they are cheaper. I am going to order them next week.
This weekend for the 4th we are going into Tampa to see Scott's family. We are really excited to see them. It will be about a 5 hour drive, but we will manage. We were hoping to have the van fixed by then, but we don't know if that will happen. If not, we will all squeeze into the little Toyota. It is possible to fit 3 carseats in the back seat of that car. We plan on doing a lot of stuff while in Tampa, so pray that the weather is good.
The boys are very stubborn. They don't like to go to bed, eat all their dinner, clean up, and many more things. They are typical boys I suppose. The only thing, is that now they don't have a choice. We have started to hold firm to the rules that we set up a long time ago. We never really enforced them before. Now the boys are not having much fun learning the chores they get to do. We are trying to make it fun for them to do, but they know what work is. I love their effort. Next we will work on doing our chores without whining.
I am reading a book for the womens bible study group I joined at church. The book is "The New Eve". I will let you all know what I think of it. I have only read part of the first chapter so far.
I am buying a Bible for the boys. They need to have their own. They are always wanting to "read" my Bible or Daddy's Bible. They can't read yet, but I think that reading their own Bible might just be an incentive. I am going to get the Early Readers Bible. I just need to figure out what version to get. I am leaning towards the NKJV.
I am also going to buy a few more books for myself. I am really getting into studying my Bible, so I wanted to get some books to help me out.
"How To Study Your Bible" by Kay Arthur
"Love & Respect" by Emerson Eggerichs
"Share Jesus Without Fear" by William Fay and Linda Evans Shepherd
"Have A New Kid By Friday" by Kevin Lehman
I am really excited to start reading all of these. First I have to buy them. I am going through Amazon. I have no problem with getting books that are used, they are cheaper. I am going to order them next week.
This weekend for the 4th we are going into Tampa to see Scott's family. We are really excited to see them. It will be about a 5 hour drive, but we will manage. We were hoping to have the van fixed by then, but we don't know if that will happen. If not, we will all squeeze into the little Toyota. It is possible to fit 3 carseats in the back seat of that car. We plan on doing a lot of stuff while in Tampa, so pray that the weather is good.
The boys are very stubborn. They don't like to go to bed, eat all their dinner, clean up, and many more things. They are typical boys I suppose. The only thing, is that now they don't have a choice. We have started to hold firm to the rules that we set up a long time ago. We never really enforced them before. Now the boys are not having much fun learning the chores they get to do. We are trying to make it fun for them to do, but they know what work is. I love their effort. Next we will work on doing our chores without whining.
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