MORGAN - 2 and a half years old
Morgan went into the kitchen and threw all of the letters from our leapfrog alphabet game on the floor.
Morgan: Mommy, I want some milk.
Me: Morgan, mommy wants you to pick up all the letters before you can have some milk.
Morgan: No, (cries, throws himself on the floor, throws a tantrum) No, No, No...
Me: Morgan, what would make you so mad that you would come in here and throw your letters on the ground?
Morgan: (Sweet as he can).... You Mommy, you are a mean mom!
CARSON-four and a half years old
Carson: Mommy, can I go to Emily's to play? (Emily is a neighbor girl who has been here several times)
Me: No, Carson, you can't go to Emily's.
Carson: Why not?
Me: Carson, mommy does not know her mommy or her daddy and you can't just go over to her house without being invited AND mommy has to meet her mommy and daddy before you can play at her house.
Carson: (whimper, cry...) But mommy, the bus driver knows Emily's mom!
3.27.2009
Why
When I am busy on the computer and my children want to sit on my lap, they inevitably hit the "sleep" button. At that time when I am in the middle of doing something important like looking up my bank balance or checking my facebook page or google reader (yeah, really important), my computer completely shuts down.
BUT, when it is 2:30 A.M. and my husband decides to read every single news story and LISTEN to every single news story in the world before he delivers papers, WHY OH WHY, when I get out of bed to hit this same "sleep" button after he leaves, that immediately when I get back in bed, under the covers and just about to fall into a blissful sleep, does that computer screen POP back on?Tardy
I just had to laugh.... read this post: http://themeanestmom.blogspot.com/2009/03/tardy.html
I, too, have had a well meaning secretary, principal and vice-principal echo these same words to me... "If you could just leave five minutes earlier, this wouldn't happen" and "I know you have your hands full with five kids, but ...."
I would love to have them come to my house in the morning and deal with a 2 year old who is bi-polar in the morning, either he is the most happy child in the world or nothing will please him; a 4 year old who has an opinion about anything and everything she should do AND the more you are in a hurry the slower she goes plus you look at her the wrong way, she is GOING TO CRY and this is all after pestering her to finally wake up; the ADHD 8 year old who only wants to watch tv and even if you have told him 15 times to get his shoes on, chances are, they are still under the kitchen table or in the bathroom and he has no idea where they are (don't get me started on the backpack and coat); the 11 year old drama queen who didn't have any homework the night before "suddenly" has important papers that parents must look at right as we are about to walk out the door OR forgets something important in the house once everyone is seatbelted in the vehicle AND this whole time, not only am I breakfast maker, referee, medicine giver, getting dressed coach, reminderer of all things to do, I am trying to get ready for work as well - because lucky me, I get to go to work.
Fortunately, my 14 year old Aspergers Syndrome teenager has been sitting in the van since 7:00 am, ready to go to school, come rain, shine, sleet or snow. He will be sitting there patiently, waiting, sometimes reading, but never mad. He is the one who will be in trouble at school for a tardy that he has no control over. He is the one who will serve detention after detention because of circumstances that are NOT under his control AND he still never gets mad.
So when I hear the words, "If you would just leave five minutes earlier"... it's an amazing thing that I can control myself from coming over the desk and strangling the bearer of such good advice.
Maybe I should try the candy bar poster?
I, too, have had a well meaning secretary, principal and vice-principal echo these same words to me... "If you could just leave five minutes earlier, this wouldn't happen" and "I know you have your hands full with five kids, but ...."
I would love to have them come to my house in the morning and deal with a 2 year old who is bi-polar in the morning, either he is the most happy child in the world or nothing will please him; a 4 year old who has an opinion about anything and everything she should do AND the more you are in a hurry the slower she goes plus you look at her the wrong way, she is GOING TO CRY and this is all after pestering her to finally wake up; the ADHD 8 year old who only wants to watch tv and even if you have told him 15 times to get his shoes on, chances are, they are still under the kitchen table or in the bathroom and he has no idea where they are (don't get me started on the backpack and coat); the 11 year old drama queen who didn't have any homework the night before "suddenly" has important papers that parents must look at right as we are about to walk out the door OR forgets something important in the house once everyone is seatbelted in the vehicle AND this whole time, not only am I breakfast maker, referee, medicine giver, getting dressed coach, reminderer of all things to do, I am trying to get ready for work as well - because lucky me, I get to go to work.
Fortunately, my 14 year old Aspergers Syndrome teenager has been sitting in the van since 7:00 am, ready to go to school, come rain, shine, sleet or snow. He will be sitting there patiently, waiting, sometimes reading, but never mad. He is the one who will be in trouble at school for a tardy that he has no control over. He is the one who will serve detention after detention because of circumstances that are NOT under his control AND he still never gets mad.
So when I hear the words, "If you would just leave five minutes earlier"... it's an amazing thing that I can control myself from coming over the desk and strangling the bearer of such good advice.
Maybe I should try the candy bar poster?
3.23.2009
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3.18.2009
Cameron's Baptism and 8th Birthday
November 2008 
Cameron celebrated his 8th birthday this past November. In our church, that is when children are baptized. He had been looking forward to it for a long time. Being in a blended family makes these occassions especially nervewracking (at least for me). I was very happy for Cameron to choose to be baptized and happy that it was over :) I just like to live a stress-free life.
The baptismal service was actually very nice. Cameron was baptized by Bryan and confirmed by Mark. Both Juli and I spoke at the baptism. Carson tried to sing a song but got shy at the last minute and no one could hear her. We will work on that because she loves to sing and perform. 
Cameron celebrated his 8th birthday this past November. In our church, that is when children are baptized. He had been looking forward to it for a long time. Being in a blended family makes these occassions especially nervewracking (at least for me). I was very happy for Cameron to choose to be baptized and happy that it was over :) I just like to live a stress-free life. The baptismal service was actually very nice. Cameron was baptized by Bryan and confirmed by Mark. Both Juli and I spoke at the baptism. Carson tried to sing a song but got shy at the last minute and no one could hear her. We will work on that because she loves to sing and perform. Our last family photo - we reached another milestone - Cameron's baptism. Oh Happy Day :)
3.17.2009
Mema and Papa come to visit
In November 2008, Mema and Papa came for a visit. My kids were so excited to see them. They arrived on Friday and left on Sunday... It was a short visit but so much fun. We will take them when we can get them.
They helped me organize (and clean) my house which was a really humbling experience. I just have to say THANK YOU! I love you guys so much and am so thankful that you are my parents. I couldn't ask for any better.
3.15.2009
Morgan turns two
Morgan's birthday was in October but I feel terrible that I never blogged about it. So here I am sharing some pictures and stories.
I can't believe my baby turned two, now he is two and a half! I still have a hard time believing that he is that old. He is such an independent little guy. He is so fun and he makes me laugh all the time which is a good thing because some of the things he does could make me cry - he is into everything. He loves his mama though and he gets jealous when I hold anyone else. He'll say, "You are my mom". He talks non-stop. He can sing the ABC's and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (which seem to be our two favorites).
Not long after he was born at the hospital - he was born crying and he didn't stop. He was hungry. His blood sugar levels were low so they put him under a light for about an hour and wouldn't let me hold him. I hated it.
Our little family - Carson didn't know what to think of Morgan when he was first born. She sure loves him now.
Still having a little dark hair but it's fading fast... (Jan 2007)
I can't believe my baby turned two, now he is two and a half! I still have a hard time believing that he is that old. He is such an independent little guy. He is so fun and he makes me laugh all the time which is a good thing because some of the things he does could make me cry - he is into everything. He loves his mama though and he gets jealous when I hold anyone else. He'll say, "You are my mom". He talks non-stop. He can sing the ABC's and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (which seem to be our two favorites).
Not long after he was born at the hospital - he was born crying and he didn't stop. He was hungry. His blood sugar levels were low so they put him under a light for about an hour and wouldn't let me hold him. I hated it.
Our little family - Carson didn't know what to think of Morgan when he was first born. She sure loves him now. The first of many pictures of the two together... I forgot how dark his hair was when he was first born. I thought maybe he would stay dark but at about four months he turned into a blondie... Someday maybe he'll go dark again.
Still having a little dark hair but it's fading fast... (Jan 2007)
I'm all blonde now - Don't blondes have more fun? (Feb 2007)
Alert and playing with my toys (April 2007)
Lovin' summertime - (June 2007)
Time at the St Louis Zoo (July 2007)
Learning to walk. All smiles and giggles. (September 2007)
Turning one and more than happy to play in his cake. (October 20, 2007)
At the school watching Rylee's play about Abraham Lincoln (February 2009)
F.R.I.E.N.D.S. and the wedding
One of my favorite, all-time television shows is "FRIENDS". I have watched it non-stop since it first came on the air. Even today, I dvr reruns and watch them. They still make me laugh, they still make me cry. They are my escape.
I have let Carson watch with me because honestly, I get tired of watching Spongebob and Dora and just want to cuddle with her on the couch and watch something. She is getting into the show. She remembers all of the characters. One day she said, "Mom, there are three boys and three girls on Friends - Chandler, Joey and Ross are the boys, Monica, Rachel and Phoebe are the girls". Another day she said, "Ross and Rachel, Joey and Phoebe, Monica and Chandler"... I'm telling you kids pick up on so much.
She loved Monica and Chandleer's wedding. I had recently rented that season from Netflix and she watched some of the shows with me. We had an older couple in our ward get married recently and we went to the wedding. While we were getting ready to go the church and attend the wedding, Carson kept asking me if it was going to be like Chandler and Monica's wedding, if the bride would wear white, etc. She was so excited to dress up for this wedding. I think it's the first one she would even remember attending. She made me laugh. She was so excited to pick out a dress to wear to the wedding. I even think at the church during the wedding, she compared it to Monica and Chandler's wedding. Don't we lead an exciting life?
I have let Carson watch with me because honestly, I get tired of watching Spongebob and Dora and just want to cuddle with her on the couch and watch something. She is getting into the show. She remembers all of the characters. One day she said, "Mom, there are three boys and three girls on Friends - Chandler, Joey and Ross are the boys, Monica, Rachel and Phoebe are the girls". Another day she said, "Ross and Rachel, Joey and Phoebe, Monica and Chandler"... I'm telling you kids pick up on so much.
She loved Monica and Chandleer's wedding. I had recently rented that season from Netflix and she watched some of the shows with me. We had an older couple in our ward get married recently and we went to the wedding. While we were getting ready to go the church and attend the wedding, Carson kept asking me if it was going to be like Chandler and Monica's wedding, if the bride would wear white, etc. She was so excited to dress up for this wedding. I think it's the first one she would even remember attending. She made me laugh. She was so excited to pick out a dress to wear to the wedding. I even think at the church during the wedding, she compared it to Monica and Chandler's wedding. Don't we lead an exciting life?
3.08.2009
I'm back
I'm back :) I took what was going to be a short hiatus from blogging and it has turned into a lot longer than I expected. My life has been crazy and boring all at the same time and I didn't feel like sharing all the mudane details. I also get tired of complaining so I wanted to wait until I had something nice to say. My other excuse is that Facebook just sucked me in. I've been cheating on my blog with facebook. It's been so much fun to reconnect with old friends from high school, my mission and college AND family that live all over. But I decided that it is time to come back to my blog and continue to let our families take a glimpse at our lives once again....
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