I am hopping all our friends and family enjoyed their Thanksgiving weekend.
David had requested I make homemade pies for Thanksgiving this year. It was a tradition of his mother. I was reluctant at first, but after flipping through my Betty Crocker Cookbook, I felt it was a task I could take on. So, I planned on baking on the morning of since we had no plans.....I got sick on Wednesday, I had not shopped for the ingredients and David had to work. I woke up on Thursday feeling a little better and David wanted to take me and the kids out for breakfast. He asked if I was feeling well enough to bake pies with his help, so we went to Walmart to pick up the ingredients that I did not have at home. Of coarse, most of the ingredients we were looking for were out, so we found other options. They did have Pumpkin filling, so we were good there. We found a banana cream pie kit by the bananas and an apple crisp kit in the produce.....score! We came home and started on the pies, David and Taylan baked the pumpkin and I assisted the girls with the banana cream. Once the pumpkin was baked I did the apple crisp.
We watched the Dallas Cowboys football game...they won. We had dinner at my mom's apartment and enjoyed a nice feast with all the goodies.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Catching Up
There has been a lot of things going on over the past couple of weeks and I have wanted to post some thought, but every time I get on the PC, I am interrupted. So here goes.....
We had our Primary Sacrament Program on Nov. 9th. I was in utter disspare the previous Sunday during the practice because I could not feel the spirit. In hind sight I know I was stressed out for perfection, but what can be more perfect than a child standing and confirming a simple gospel principle. I need to stop stressing.....the program was fabulous. We usually have one or more children scream into the mic during their part, I had challenged one kid to be as reverent as he possibly could and I would reward him with a special treat. It worked! I have never been more proud of this group of kids, they did a wonderful job and we received many compliments. A big 'Thank You' and 'Congrats on a job well done' to Cherish, my fabulous counselor.
POW WOW is AWESOME! For those non-scouters, this is a day for the leaders to attend classes and workshops to improve and develop skills necessary when working with cub scouts. From 8 in the morning until 3, non-stop scouting. I selected a variety of classes that were not picked by the den leaders and pack leaders. I think I got the BEST classes. The first class was on earning the BSA Family Patch. This is a patch that a family can earn just by spending time together and having fun....FHE! They had great ideas and activities planned for us to participate in....I made Freezer Bag Ice Cream, a prayer rock and sang the star spangled banner with a kazoo! The next class was 101 ways to say 'Thank You.' I felt I needed this class because I would like to become better at expressing my gratitude with simple gifts or cards. On to Blue and Gold...the anniversary of the scouting program is called the Blue and Gold. A lot of great ideas for the banquet. Decor, activities, food and games. I loved it! Cubs in the Kitchen was a little tedious. The teachers just read out of the book and passed around a few yummy 'handouts' for us to put together, like baggie fudge, ants on a log and a candy log fire. Then I had to take a class designed specifically for my responsibilities...great information, not real exciting.
I love being in the Primary and serving the children! I never really participated much in Primary myself as a child. I have few memories of Primary or the activities. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have now to see my children grow in the gospel. I am grateful for my Heavenly Father giving me this time to serve in such a capacity. What a blessing!!!
We had our Primary Sacrament Program on Nov. 9th. I was in utter disspare the previous Sunday during the practice because I could not feel the spirit. In hind sight I know I was stressed out for perfection, but what can be more perfect than a child standing and confirming a simple gospel principle. I need to stop stressing.....the program was fabulous. We usually have one or more children scream into the mic during their part, I had challenged one kid to be as reverent as he possibly could and I would reward him with a special treat. It worked! I have never been more proud of this group of kids, they did a wonderful job and we received many compliments. A big 'Thank You' and 'Congrats on a job well done' to Cherish, my fabulous counselor.
POW WOW is AWESOME! For those non-scouters, this is a day for the leaders to attend classes and workshops to improve and develop skills necessary when working with cub scouts. From 8 in the morning until 3, non-stop scouting. I selected a variety of classes that were not picked by the den leaders and pack leaders. I think I got the BEST classes. The first class was on earning the BSA Family Patch. This is a patch that a family can earn just by spending time together and having fun....FHE! They had great ideas and activities planned for us to participate in....I made Freezer Bag Ice Cream, a prayer rock and sang the star spangled banner with a kazoo! The next class was 101 ways to say 'Thank You.' I felt I needed this class because I would like to become better at expressing my gratitude with simple gifts or cards. On to Blue and Gold...the anniversary of the scouting program is called the Blue and Gold. A lot of great ideas for the banquet. Decor, activities, food and games. I loved it! Cubs in the Kitchen was a little tedious. The teachers just read out of the book and passed around a few yummy 'handouts' for us to put together, like baggie fudge, ants on a log and a candy log fire. Then I had to take a class designed specifically for my responsibilities...great information, not real exciting.
I love being in the Primary and serving the children! I never really participated much in Primary myself as a child. I have few memories of Primary or the activities. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have now to see my children grow in the gospel. I am grateful for my Heavenly Father giving me this time to serve in such a capacity. What a blessing!!!
Brenaya
Brenaya has started dance at Becky's School of Dance in Kearns. She found a friend in the ward that was starting so we decided to go there with her. She was in the 3-5 year old class and the teacher advised that we move her up with the older kids because she was technically more advanced then the class she was in....she takes after her mom what can I say!!! It doesn't hurt that we had classes in the kitchen since she could stand. She is LOVING it! She comes home almost every night and practices one part over and over again. Up....down...out...and in...up...down....out and in....etc. Everyone can come and see her at Kearns HS on Thurs. Dec 18th @ 7:30 PM.
She enjoys Kindergarten, but does not like the work....she's boreding (as she says). We have fun reading her stories and singing songs she brings home.
Brenaya is really turning on the 'I want mommy' phase and I am sure it is because of Janalise and the time I spend taking care of her, so I have tried to have special time with her during Janalise's nap. It includes tickle time and cuddle time. It seems to help on the days when it happens, but on the days where Bren is playing with friends during Janalise's nap time, I can see a BIG change in her attitude.
She enjoys Kindergarten, but does not like the work....she's boreding (as she says). We have fun reading her stories and singing songs she brings home.
Brenaya is really turning on the 'I want mommy' phase and I am sure it is because of Janalise and the time I spend taking care of her, so I have tried to have special time with her during Janalise's nap. It includes tickle time and cuddle time. It seems to help on the days when it happens, but on the days where Bren is playing with friends during Janalise's nap time, I can see a BIG change in her attitude.
Janalise
Janalise has turned 8 months old and oh boy has she learned so much. We love to play peek-a-boo, she will lift the blanket up over her eyes and wait until someone asks 'where's the baby'; she puts the blanket down and laughs. She has learned that she can crawl from room to room with ease and standing on furniture is exciting! She is trying to venture from the couch to the coffee table without hands....she reaches and reaches, then falls on her padding. She goes up the stairs (with back up).
She loves play fighting with Taylan, she hits Taylan, Taylan pretends he is hurt, she laughs hysterically. She likes to pull on Andi's nose and grab her eyes. Brenaya's hair is something special, Janalise loves to touch and pull it. Pat-a-cake is one of our favorite games and she loves to dance; especially to Hannah Montana karaoke. She loves her friend in the mirror and splashing in the tub.
She has found a love for food, especially rice cereal, fruits, pasta and breads. We are still working on veggies and meats. She has upgraded to a sipping cup and straws, she loves juice and water.
She recognizes the signs for mom, dad, bubba, nae-nae and andi, milk, 'na-num' (food). We are working on water, please and love.
What a blessing she has been in our family, everyone is so excited to have her here and the love is overflowing!
She loves play fighting with Taylan, she hits Taylan, Taylan pretends he is hurt, she laughs hysterically. She likes to pull on Andi's nose and grab her eyes. Brenaya's hair is something special, Janalise loves to touch and pull it. Pat-a-cake is one of our favorite games and she loves to dance; especially to Hannah Montana karaoke. She loves her friend in the mirror and splashing in the tub.
She has found a love for food, especially rice cereal, fruits, pasta and breads. We are still working on veggies and meats. She has upgraded to a sipping cup and straws, she loves juice and water.
She recognizes the signs for mom, dad, bubba, nae-nae and andi, milk, 'na-num' (food). We are working on water, please and love.
What a blessing she has been in our family, everyone is so excited to have her here and the love is overflowing!
Friday, October 10, 2008
AAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Just as I think I am getting grips on one 'phase' it's over and another one starts. One child has been going through a 'I want mommy' phase and now it has turned into 'I have to whine, yell and scream instead of talking' phase. Another just finished with the 'I am mature and responsible' phase into 'I know everything and you know nothing' phase. A third child is extremly cautious and does not like mom leaving. Another child has just now starting 'I don't have to because it's what kids are suppose to do to bug the parents.' Is there no end in sight....no, of coarse! These are the pains of raising children.....raising parents!
In my naive youth I recall thinking 'it will get easier with more kids. You've dealt with the phase before.' Of coarse it's only harder. Each child is their own person and can handle things so differently, so you as the parent have to find the key to unlock each door that stands before you. I, being not so patient, have a tendency to melt down many times before I figure out how to treat the repetitious behavior. And in some cases I just pray really hard for the phase to end!!!!
However, I know that every mother in hind sight realizes 'I could have done things differently' so I just have to take things one day at a time and work through things as they come, do the best that I can in the moment and trust that my children will be alright. Every child needs to learn and experience life, my job is to love and support them in their decision, when they fall help them get back up and keep going!
In my naive youth I recall thinking 'it will get easier with more kids. You've dealt with the phase before.' Of coarse it's only harder. Each child is their own person and can handle things so differently, so you as the parent have to find the key to unlock each door that stands before you. I, being not so patient, have a tendency to melt down many times before I figure out how to treat the repetitious behavior. And in some cases I just pray really hard for the phase to end!!!!
However, I know that every mother in hind sight realizes 'I could have done things differently' so I just have to take things one day at a time and work through things as they come, do the best that I can in the moment and trust that my children will be alright. Every child needs to learn and experience life, my job is to love and support them in their decision, when they fall help them get back up and keep going!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Southern California...Been there, done that!
September 5th (Friday)~We loaded the car at 3:00 AM, that's right AM, drove to the Virgin River Restaurant in Mesquite, NV for breakfast. David heard they had a $4.99 steak and eggs breakfast to die for....NOT! No $4.99 breakfast and not fantastic. The kids were appalled by the cigarette smoke and Bren was confused by all the games that we could not play. After breakfast, we loaded up and drove to Barstow, CA for lunch at the McDonald's build in the box cars of a train. Then on to San Diego, we arrived around 4:00 SL time (3:00 SD time). We checked into the hotel and unloaded the swim gear and hit the pool. David's brother, Jayme, his girlfriend, Sabine and their daughter, Cori live in nearby San Marcos. We asked they to join us for dinner and by the time they arrived at the hotel we were in for a very late night dinner. They took us to a local Mexican restaurant in Old Towne San Diego, Mexican Cafe Cantina. The food was good and the atmosphere was fun. Brenaya fell asleep at the dinner table.
September 6th (Saturday)~We invited my mom to join us for our trip. My sister, Teresa, her husband, Chad and daughter, Jastyn and Chad's niece, Destiny decided to join our little adventure after finding out our sister, Tonya and her children, Christian and Alexis, were moving to Anaheim. They arrived by plane today. We, my mom, Christian, Alexis and Jastyn went to the San Diego Zoo. We took the 35-minute guided bus tour around the zoo. We regret the time spent on the tour. By this time we decided to split up, I had to nurse the baby and the others were headed towards the panda and polar bear exhibit. After nursing I headed towards the panda exhibit, no one in sight. I went to the polar bear exhibit...again... no one! I spent close to an hour and a half looking for the rest of the group; They got lost after the Ape exhibit. We toured the Panda exhibit but we were disappointed when we got to the polar exhibit and found they closed the exhibit for a private party....uggg. We wondered around the cat exhibit, never saw, tigers or lions or even a cougar. Went to the Skyfari, a sky ride over the park, it was closed.....uggg (again). We did see the elephants and giraffes, meercats and flamingos.
September 7th (Sunday)~I had previously located a LDS church in the area of our hotel; however, I left the directions in SL. I remembered the street name, so my sister, Tonya, map quested the directions. We loaded up the car and started driving, OOPS, I left the directions in the hotel. Satan is really at work. I figured I could remember the names of the streets and if we prayed we would make it. We found the first street and the second, we kept driving and driving, but the third street was not in sight. We looked like the lost tourist!?!? I asked David to pull off to the side to let those behind us pass. Lo and Behold, a mini van with a BYU alumni license plate cover, a driver in a white shirt and tie. AAAAAA, our prayers were answered. We attended sacrament in San Diego. The kids were eager to see a chapel that was different then what they see here. After the service, we drove to Jayme's house in San Marcos and he took us to Oceanside beach. Jayme's daughter, Cori and my girls LOVED being together. We have not seen her for nearly 5 years, Jayme usually travels to UT alone. We enjoyed a splendid day on the sunny beaches of California collecting sea shells, basking in the sun, swimming and boogie boarding the waves.
September 8 (Monday)~Today we went to Sea World. This was probably my favorite day!! With a group of 13 people, we needed to make sure we were all on the same page. We decided before hand who, when, where and what attractions we would go to. We started off in the Sesame Street 'Bay of Play' (even the older kids had fun!) Jumbo sized jumping pit, tunnels, punching bags and giant climbing tower with nets and bridges. Water fountains and smaller amusement park rides were also a hit! The Shamu 'Believe' show was spectacular!!! We sat right by the stage where they bring the whales, the kids loved getting wet! At one point, I looked over at the kids and saw the pure excitement in their faces and I started to tear up. 'This IS what it is ALL about....family!!!' Elmo 4-D was fantastic (more than we expected.) The dolphin show was a splash...literally! One of the lady volunteers fell up the stairs and then moments later tripped again and fell into the dolphin pool!?!? Later to find out, she was a part of the training team. 'Wild Artic' is a stimulated helicopter ride touring the artic. The 'Navy Seal' show was FUNNY! I sat in the front row with the older kids. At one point, the trainer drove past us in a golf cart with a Seal on the back. The kids thought that was cool. After the show, we split the group, men vs women. The men took the older kids on the 'Journey to Atlantis' water coaster and finally, the Wootton women got to hit the water coaster. (ROCK ON, MOM ;^) Then it was time for the park to close, we headed to the hotel and enjoyed a quiet night.
September 9th (Tuesday)~We left San Diego today and headed straight for Universal Studios. 'Water World' show was wonderful, the highlight of my day! The rest of the day was a bust for me. My mom and sisters decided not to travel down to the 'lower' lot. The outdoor escalators seemed trying for some of the strollers and we could not ride the elevators, handicapped only! So without back up I spent the day tending to the baby while David and the kids hit some rides. U. Studios has only had one small ride in the lower lot and several larger rides and Bren did not want to go on those, so she was really bored and wanted to go elsewhere, but David got confused by some of the lines and ended up in a show that he was not planning on attending and therefore got lost from us. However, in the show Taylan and Andi got to participate in demonstrating some of the equipment used to make 'Hollywood Magic.'
September 10th (Wednesday)~The first day of DISNEYLAND!!!!!
September 11th (Thursday)~The first day of CA Adventure & a little of DISNEYLAND!!!
September 12th (Friday)~Repeat day for DISNEYLAND & CA ADVENTURE!!!
Since a lot of the things we did on these three days are the same I am just going to combine them.....D-Land's Fantasy Land, including Fantasy Faire was fun for all the kids but this was Brenaya's favorite place. This is where all the little rides and the Princesses can be found. Dumbo's flight, Mr Toad's wild ride, the Peter Pan flight, Snow White Scary Adventure, Princess lessons and storytime with a princess. Andi enjoyed the Tower of Terror, an elevator that takes you straight up 12 floors and suddenly drops to the bottom, at CA Adventure and the Matterhorn, a roller-coaster through a mountain with abominal snow men, at D-Land. She is our adventuerous child, not too many things scare her. Taylan really enjoyed the Scream ride, a fast moving roller coaster, at CA Adventure, the Matterhorn and Space Mountain, a roller coaster driven in the dark, at D-Land.
CA Adventure had a parade which featured the 'PIXAR' side of the Disney Corp. Cars, Monsters, Inc., Ratatouille, Robots and more. The outrageous floats, delightful costumes and fabulous acrobats made this parade a HUGE hit. The High School Musical street production was also there. The cast invites many members of the audience to come on the floor and participate with them. The girls were so excited!!! They first taught them how to 'help in the kitchen' then 'Wild Cats' theme dance and last but not least 'employees pool party.' (even mom was able to get out there for the limbo line...YA!) Disneyland had a parade with many of the characters including, Snow White, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan. The vivid colors, the fantastic costumes, and the dancing were wonderful. On Friday, we also enjoyed the firework display in which 'Tinkerbell' flew across the spectacular lighted horizon. It was set to music and truely made the last day memorable.
At several moments during our trip I was touched by the pure joy of the children. I have said it before....These are the moments to treasure; The moments that wet the eyes, warms the soul and melts a heart. Life should be enjoyed with family and friends surrounding us. They are who we should laugh with and live for.
All in all, we had a wonderful vacation. Filled with many memories to cherish for a life time.
(But, I still have not figured out why I can not down load pics....sorry!?!?!?)
September 6th (Saturday)~We invited my mom to join us for our trip. My sister, Teresa, her husband, Chad and daughter, Jastyn and Chad's niece, Destiny decided to join our little adventure after finding out our sister, Tonya and her children, Christian and Alexis, were moving to Anaheim. They arrived by plane today. We, my mom, Christian, Alexis and Jastyn went to the San Diego Zoo. We took the 35-minute guided bus tour around the zoo. We regret the time spent on the tour. By this time we decided to split up, I had to nurse the baby and the others were headed towards the panda and polar bear exhibit. After nursing I headed towards the panda exhibit, no one in sight. I went to the polar bear exhibit...again... no one! I spent close to an hour and a half looking for the rest of the group; They got lost after the Ape exhibit. We toured the Panda exhibit but we were disappointed when we got to the polar exhibit and found they closed the exhibit for a private party....uggg. We wondered around the cat exhibit, never saw, tigers or lions or even a cougar. Went to the Skyfari, a sky ride over the park, it was closed.....uggg (again). We did see the elephants and giraffes, meercats and flamingos.
September 7th (Sunday)~I had previously located a LDS church in the area of our hotel; however, I left the directions in SL. I remembered the street name, so my sister, Tonya, map quested the directions. We loaded up the car and started driving, OOPS, I left the directions in the hotel. Satan is really at work. I figured I could remember the names of the streets and if we prayed we would make it. We found the first street and the second, we kept driving and driving, but the third street was not in sight. We looked like the lost tourist!?!? I asked David to pull off to the side to let those behind us pass. Lo and Behold, a mini van with a BYU alumni license plate cover, a driver in a white shirt and tie. AAAAAA, our prayers were answered. We attended sacrament in San Diego. The kids were eager to see a chapel that was different then what they see here. After the service, we drove to Jayme's house in San Marcos and he took us to Oceanside beach. Jayme's daughter, Cori and my girls LOVED being together. We have not seen her for nearly 5 years, Jayme usually travels to UT alone. We enjoyed a splendid day on the sunny beaches of California collecting sea shells, basking in the sun, swimming and boogie boarding the waves.
September 8 (Monday)~Today we went to Sea World. This was probably my favorite day!! With a group of 13 people, we needed to make sure we were all on the same page. We decided before hand who, when, where and what attractions we would go to. We started off in the Sesame Street 'Bay of Play' (even the older kids had fun!) Jumbo sized jumping pit, tunnels, punching bags and giant climbing tower with nets and bridges. Water fountains and smaller amusement park rides were also a hit! The Shamu 'Believe' show was spectacular!!! We sat right by the stage where they bring the whales, the kids loved getting wet! At one point, I looked over at the kids and saw the pure excitement in their faces and I started to tear up. 'This IS what it is ALL about....family!!!' Elmo 4-D was fantastic (more than we expected.) The dolphin show was a splash...literally! One of the lady volunteers fell up the stairs and then moments later tripped again and fell into the dolphin pool!?!? Later to find out, she was a part of the training team. 'Wild Artic' is a stimulated helicopter ride touring the artic. The 'Navy Seal' show was FUNNY! I sat in the front row with the older kids. At one point, the trainer drove past us in a golf cart with a Seal on the back. The kids thought that was cool. After the show, we split the group, men vs women. The men took the older kids on the 'Journey to Atlantis' water coaster and finally, the Wootton women got to hit the water coaster. (ROCK ON, MOM ;^) Then it was time for the park to close, we headed to the hotel and enjoyed a quiet night.
September 9th (Tuesday)~We left San Diego today and headed straight for Universal Studios. 'Water World' show was wonderful, the highlight of my day! The rest of the day was a bust for me. My mom and sisters decided not to travel down to the 'lower' lot. The outdoor escalators seemed trying for some of the strollers and we could not ride the elevators, handicapped only! So without back up I spent the day tending to the baby while David and the kids hit some rides. U. Studios has only had one small ride in the lower lot and several larger rides and Bren did not want to go on those, so she was really bored and wanted to go elsewhere, but David got confused by some of the lines and ended up in a show that he was not planning on attending and therefore got lost from us. However, in the show Taylan and Andi got to participate in demonstrating some of the equipment used to make 'Hollywood Magic.'
September 10th (Wednesday)~The first day of DISNEYLAND!!!!!
September 11th (Thursday)~The first day of CA Adventure & a little of DISNEYLAND!!!
September 12th (Friday)~Repeat day for DISNEYLAND & CA ADVENTURE!!!
Since a lot of the things we did on these three days are the same I am just going to combine them.....D-Land's Fantasy Land, including Fantasy Faire was fun for all the kids but this was Brenaya's favorite place. This is where all the little rides and the Princesses can be found. Dumbo's flight, Mr Toad's wild ride, the Peter Pan flight, Snow White Scary Adventure, Princess lessons and storytime with a princess. Andi enjoyed the Tower of Terror, an elevator that takes you straight up 12 floors and suddenly drops to the bottom, at CA Adventure and the Matterhorn, a roller-coaster through a mountain with abominal snow men, at D-Land. She is our adventuerous child, not too many things scare her. Taylan really enjoyed the Scream ride, a fast moving roller coaster, at CA Adventure, the Matterhorn and Space Mountain, a roller coaster driven in the dark, at D-Land.
CA Adventure had a parade which featured the 'PIXAR' side of the Disney Corp. Cars, Monsters, Inc., Ratatouille, Robots and more. The outrageous floats, delightful costumes and fabulous acrobats made this parade a HUGE hit. The High School Musical street production was also there. The cast invites many members of the audience to come on the floor and participate with them. The girls were so excited!!! They first taught them how to 'help in the kitchen' then 'Wild Cats' theme dance and last but not least 'employees pool party.' (even mom was able to get out there for the limbo line...YA!) Disneyland had a parade with many of the characters including, Snow White, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, The Little Mermaid and Peter Pan. The vivid colors, the fantastic costumes, and the dancing were wonderful. On Friday, we also enjoyed the firework display in which 'Tinkerbell' flew across the spectacular lighted horizon. It was set to music and truely made the last day memorable.
At several moments during our trip I was touched by the pure joy of the children. I have said it before....These are the moments to treasure; The moments that wet the eyes, warms the soul and melts a heart. Life should be enjoyed with family and friends surrounding us. They are who we should laugh with and live for.
All in all, we had a wonderful vacation. Filled with many memories to cherish for a life time.
(But, I still have not figured out why I can not down load pics....sorry!?!?!?)
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Boys vs Girls
Ok...so we......who am I kidding......I am preparing for our family vacation to CA. We leave on Friday morning, we are attempting an 'all-the-way' drive. We are staying in San Diego for 4 days. We are going to Sea World and San Diego Zoo. Then we are stopping at Universal Studios. Rounding out to Anaheim for Disneyland and CA Adventures.
While I have been frantically getting 'got up' on necessary cleaning and laundry, I have made several observations. One, my boys are more equip in clothing than the girls. Taylan has 40+ shirts!!!!! 7 pairs of shorts and 5 pairs of pants!!!! And 8 pairs of PJs!!!!! This is AFTER he down sized and gave several articles of clothing to a friend. (He has been asked to down size again.) David has filled his part of the closet with shirts and his brother gave him 4 pairs of pants a while back.....on top of his 3 pants and 5 pairs of shorts. Now the girls on the other hand, do have a lot of clothes; However, in comparison to Taylan, I was baffled. Andi has 24 shirts, 8 pairs of pants (Thanks to a spoiling Gma) and a couple of cut off shorts. Brenaya has 21 shirts, 8 pairs of pants (Again, thanks Gma) and 3 pairs of shorts. Between the two girls they have 12 PJs!!!!!!! Janalise is well taken care of thanks to many hand me downs and gifts, her closet and drawers are FILLED!!!! Now as everyone suspects, mom is last on the list for new things. I have 5....count them on one hand......summer shirts (not counting the over sized T sirts I steal from David's closet.) 2 pairs of pants and 3 shorts/Capri. This is all fine and dandy.....I am not walking around naked...this is just my observation in preparing for CA.
My second observation, kids cleaning. Taylan, is a great 'cleaner,' he will immediately go to his room and will clean. His room looks great....until I look under the bed, in the closet and drawers. Who does he think he is kidding!!!! He will, however, help with the 'man' chores (right now in our house that includes, dishes, garbage and mowing the lawn.) Now the girls on the other hand, fight and fight to get anything done. It took the better part of yesterday afternoon to get their room clean. And they only will help with chores if someone is constantly watching them. I can't ask them to do something while I work on the things I need to get done and come back to check on them, I have to sit in the corner and remind them to do stuff!!!! ( I know, mom, your laughing!!)
My next observation is reaction. Taylan can't be scared into work; ie, no California. He knows that mom and dad are just as excited for this trip as they are and we don't want to cancel. The girls are TERRIFIED that we will leave them home with Gpa, so we have used CA as a threat.
The final observation, bed. Taylan will go to bed and fall asleep (or at least lay in bed quiet) where as the girls are talking, fighting and/or coming upstairs. No matter how many times we tell them to go back downstairs and be quiet, it is a nightly issue. I have camped outside their bedroom door on the stairs some nights and they still don't go to sleep.
Now is this really, boys vs girls, I don't know, but it is how I see it in my home.
While I have been frantically getting 'got up' on necessary cleaning and laundry, I have made several observations. One, my boys are more equip in clothing than the girls. Taylan has 40+ shirts!!!!! 7 pairs of shorts and 5 pairs of pants!!!! And 8 pairs of PJs!!!!! This is AFTER he down sized and gave several articles of clothing to a friend. (He has been asked to down size again.) David has filled his part of the closet with shirts and his brother gave him 4 pairs of pants a while back.....on top of his 3 pants and 5 pairs of shorts. Now the girls on the other hand, do have a lot of clothes; However, in comparison to Taylan, I was baffled. Andi has 24 shirts, 8 pairs of pants (Thanks to a spoiling Gma) and a couple of cut off shorts. Brenaya has 21 shirts, 8 pairs of pants (Again, thanks Gma) and 3 pairs of shorts. Between the two girls they have 12 PJs!!!!!!! Janalise is well taken care of thanks to many hand me downs and gifts, her closet and drawers are FILLED!!!! Now as everyone suspects, mom is last on the list for new things. I have 5....count them on one hand......summer shirts (not counting the over sized T sirts I steal from David's closet.) 2 pairs of pants and 3 shorts/Capri. This is all fine and dandy.....I am not walking around naked...this is just my observation in preparing for CA.
My second observation, kids cleaning. Taylan, is a great 'cleaner,' he will immediately go to his room and will clean. His room looks great....until I look under the bed, in the closet and drawers. Who does he think he is kidding!!!! He will, however, help with the 'man' chores (right now in our house that includes, dishes, garbage and mowing the lawn.) Now the girls on the other hand, fight and fight to get anything done. It took the better part of yesterday afternoon to get their room clean. And they only will help with chores if someone is constantly watching them. I can't ask them to do something while I work on the things I need to get done and come back to check on them, I have to sit in the corner and remind them to do stuff!!!! ( I know, mom, your laughing!!)
My next observation is reaction. Taylan can't be scared into work; ie, no California. He knows that mom and dad are just as excited for this trip as they are and we don't want to cancel. The girls are TERRIFIED that we will leave them home with Gpa, so we have used CA as a threat.
The final observation, bed. Taylan will go to bed and fall asleep (or at least lay in bed quiet) where as the girls are talking, fighting and/or coming upstairs. No matter how many times we tell them to go back downstairs and be quiet, it is a nightly issue. I have camped outside their bedroom door on the stairs some nights and they still don't go to sleep.
Now is this really, boys vs girls, I don't know, but it is how I see it in my home.
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