Monday, January 30, 2012

The LURKER

 
Addie has some new friends in the neighborhood. One is in middle school and the other is in sixth or fifth grade. They love her, and she LOVES too play with them. We went outside to ride bikes. However, all Addie wanted to do was lurk outside their houses hoping they'd come out to play. I am not sure what to do about this...I don't want her to bother them all the time!

Sunday, January 29, 2012

While Tim was AWAY


Joshua's big smile- He just lights up!
 Doing a geography puzzel while Tim was gone. We had to find out where he was & where her cousins live now in Texas and grandma rose in Arizona and where Great Grandma Marchant lived in Utah. She also wanted to check the weather on my phone constantly.


Addie is so funny she is constantly pretending. She has such a temper though. Sometimes I am not sure if I even like her- not really how I feel but at times I'd like to flush her naughtiness down the toilet. Joshua is a sweetie. He seems so much easier than Addie was/is ha ha. He is constantly smiling, and Tim is convinced he is already a mommas boy. It is the sweetest thing I can be doing something not even paying attention to him, and I'll look at him he's been watching me (or so it seems he is) and he has the biggest smile. He will look at me for the longest time when I talk to him. His legs are getting so strong. He kind of tries to stand up- he really pushes up on his legs. His neck is getting so strong. It is remarkable how quick he's already changing. I just remember the first few days when we changed him diaper he would pee on us almost every time. Now it never happens (or hasn't in a long time). I don't miss that! Funniest thing is when Tim was in talking to him as I was changing him Addie was helping. We had to put the ointment on the circumcision so it was taking a little longer than usual. He started peeing Tim quickly backed out of the room. He didn't help at all too funny.

We are so proud of Tim he won top achiever aka one of the best bankers in the nation. He won a trip to Nashville with all the other top achievers. He said they threw an amazing party with a safari theme. Addie missed him so much it was tragic at bedtime. I don't know how people have their husbands travel. ..we  survived find. We all just really missed him...our house didn't seem the same. Addie was cute at bedtime last night she wanted to guess what surprise Tim was bringing all of us. She was convinced Tim was going to bring me something special (she said like jewelry - maybe earrings mom lol).

She really loves her brother, but it is a little tricky for her and good for her to have to share us and our attention. She was the only one for a long time. Church was good today. I always wanted to be a mom who never raised her voice. The talks were a good reminder that our children were heavenly fathers first.  I have a lot to learn, but I am enjoying every moment.

Started back teaching one period a day not bad. However, it is stressful I feel like part of my attention has to go to planning. I also feel a bit of anxiety all day or did Friday (hopefully just because it was the first day). It's hard keeping organized (naps exactly in time before I leave - having Joshua fed is the goal right before I leave). However, anyone who has nursed knows you can't force them to eat.

We are so blessed, and feel so lucky to have two wonderful children, a new home and just a lot of fun every day!

Friday, January 27, 2012

3 Special Preschool Days

Pajama Day
 All ready for the class campout (tents were set up the children brought flashlights & stuffed animals)
 YeeHaw It's cowboy day at preschool! 

These special days are her favorite. Addie has an incredible imagination. So, these special days are so fun for her. She is still pretending she's Jessie (and she changed her rocking horses name from giddia to bulls eye).
 Ready to Roll
 Class roller skating field trip 
When Tim took her out the first time she fell. Therefore she was a bit timid, and crabby. She didn't want to do it was more interested in the games outside the rink. But when her friends came over she was more than happy to grasp their hand and give it a try. At first she thought the skating area was ice.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

A good day

 Joshua
Gwen, George, and Addie

Josh is a little sweetheart. In the last week my little Adeline has been a bit of a monster. It seems to all happen when dad arrives or shortly there after. She becomes a bit silly at first - to out of control. This week things have been better, and today has been a good day it was pajama day at school today and tomorrow.  Addie loved getting her slippers, flashlight and stuffed seal to take to school. They had a pretend fire, and tents set up all over the classroom. Then all she talked about is how nice it was to see Gwen (and take her chocolates). She can be so sweet. Few highlights: Addie being so excited to take her book of mormon to church (it went missing her small one) and when she found it she came in squealing with excitement. This week she's really been into reading books to me (she can't read she just tells me about what happens and some books she has memorized the exact words). As for the little guy he has the sweetest smile, and totally lights up when he hears my voice. He totally tracks me, and Tim says he always has his eye on me. We love him!

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Joshua 1 month



love this little guy! he is totally getting stong (his neck especially). he is also started to smile (not just the gas) he gets so excited when you talk to him cooing and smiling. he is the nicest baby. so even tempered and mild. i feel very lucky.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Joshua's Baby Blessing




Special day! We were all exhausted after the party was over. Tim gave a beautiful blessing.