I took the kids over to St. George for a quick trip. We stayed at Travis' house Monday night and then came back on Tuesday night. Vicki and her family, along with Mom, Jaymi, Krew, Jay and Ashley Shock, also came down from Mt. Pleasant. And, of course, Kim was already in St. George. My kids had a blast with their cousins. They always have so much fun seeing them.
When we were getting ready to leave, the yard was full of kids. Some little neighborhood boy wandered into the crowd. I don't know where his parents were. He must have been about 2 years old. No one seemed to notice him or mind that he was there. He was just another kid. Porter came running up to me yelling, "Mom, come see! Come See!" He drug me over to the boy and said, "Look!" I said, "Yes, Porter I see him. But, we need to get ready to go." Porter said, "Can we take him home with us?" I had to laugh. I said, "Porter, I don't think his Mom would like us to do that."
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Dinosaur Tracks
We went to St. George last week to hang out with family. I had a few meetings to go to. Haley and I took our kids to the Dinosaur Musuem. I have to say it wasn't a great place for small children, but I think they had fun anyway. It's more of an older-kid thing. We took them to the little park afterwards. They had fun.I have been super-busy. Waiting to hear back on a possible job with Paul Mitchell as an Admissions Leader. I have a second interview on Saturday.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Better to give than to receive
I have been reading Deepak Chopra's, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. The book is amazing. It is a small book, but I have been reading is slowly and sometimes reading chapters over again. The last chapter I read was on The Law of Giving. It explains how we must always be giving to others. That does not necessarily mean that we give things or money. It can be a prayer given on behalf of someone. It can be kind words or compassion. Each chapter I read I have been trying absorb into my life. This past week I have been trying to "give" something to everyone I come in contact with. It really changes your mindset.
I took the kids to Jack-in-the-Box on Saturday. While there, I noticed how hard the front counter person was working. She was also running drive-thru. I've actually had to do that before and it is not fun! I'm sure some of you have to. The most frustrating thing is that the people coming through drive-thru don't realize how hard you're working and they're frustrated because you're not moving fast enough.
A group of senior citizens came in--and contrary to the nice old lady/man image that they're supposed to have--I am of the opinion that old people are onry and cranky. Anyway, this group was no exception. They all only wanted coffee. And, of course, they were frustrated that she didn't already have enough coffee made for all of them. (Like she would know the local Senior Center was taking a field trip.) Despite their mood, she was friendly and courteous to each one. Oh, and did I mention she looked at least 6 months pregnant?
Anyway, I thought I am going to tell her what a great job she is doing. Then, I thought, it would be even better if I wrote her a note. She could show it to people and hang on to it. So I scribbled a small paragraph to her. I walked past the counter to see her nametag. I wrote her name of the front of the napkin and left it with the cashier. (A guy came in to run front counter while we were there.)
I can only imagine how happy my note must have made her. I am not singing praises to myself--don't get me wrong. It just made me feel really good to take the time to give to someone else. It took me off of the focus of my own problems and helped me to see that someone else was working harder than I was. I guess I bring this up today, because I want to share with everyone the opportunity to give to others. It is such a wonderful thing. I hope everyone will practice the Law of Giving more. Once you start doing it, it can be hard to stop. And, the best part is, I believe the giver gets more than the receiver. It is true that it is better to give than to receive.
I took the kids to Jack-in-the-Box on Saturday. While there, I noticed how hard the front counter person was working. She was also running drive-thru. I've actually had to do that before and it is not fun! I'm sure some of you have to. The most frustrating thing is that the people coming through drive-thru don't realize how hard you're working and they're frustrated because you're not moving fast enough.
A group of senior citizens came in--and contrary to the nice old lady/man image that they're supposed to have--I am of the opinion that old people are onry and cranky. Anyway, this group was no exception. They all only wanted coffee. And, of course, they were frustrated that she didn't already have enough coffee made for all of them. (Like she would know the local Senior Center was taking a field trip.) Despite their mood, she was friendly and courteous to each one. Oh, and did I mention she looked at least 6 months pregnant?
Anyway, I thought I am going to tell her what a great job she is doing. Then, I thought, it would be even better if I wrote her a note. She could show it to people and hang on to it. So I scribbled a small paragraph to her. I walked past the counter to see her nametag. I wrote her name of the front of the napkin and left it with the cashier. (A guy came in to run front counter while we were there.)
I can only imagine how happy my note must have made her. I am not singing praises to myself--don't get me wrong. It just made me feel really good to take the time to give to someone else. It took me off of the focus of my own problems and helped me to see that someone else was working harder than I was. I guess I bring this up today, because I want to share with everyone the opportunity to give to others. It is such a wonderful thing. I hope everyone will practice the Law of Giving more. Once you start doing it, it can be hard to stop. And, the best part is, I believe the giver gets more than the receiver. It is true that it is better to give than to receive.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Kid Chat
These are silly little sayings...I am sure only a mother would love, but funny nonetheless.
A couple of days ago I announced to Porter I was going to quit as Mom for the day. I was tired. He could be in charge. His response: "But Mom! I already AM in charge. If Lane goes on the stairs I'll tell you." He was so serious and made me life, so I thought I would try it on Madison. She got a little upset and said, "Mom!" (with a big emphasis). "I don't wan't to be Mom, I want to be Madison!"
*****
The twins have really gotten into singing lately. They don't know all the words, so sometimes when they're listening to us sing, they're a few words behind. Yesterday in church Madison was singing--and I mean singing! She was off-key and loud. Right in the middle of the song, she turns to Brant as if she is both surprised and amazed and very sincerely says, "Dad! I sing GOOD!"
*****
Instead of telling me they are hungry, they have started saying, "Mom, my tummy is telling me that it needs some food!"
*****
Yesterday Brant took Lane into nursery. He's at that really back stage where it's hard to keep in still through 3 hours, but he's only months away from being old enough to go to nursery. So, sometimes Brant takes him into nursery to entertain him. Of course, the twins are in their too. A little boy came up to Lane and just hit him. Brant watched to see what Lane would do. He looked around, picked up a toy and promptly hit him back. The boy started hitting Lane and then kicked him. Lane looked at him like he was an idiot and then walked away.
A couple of days ago I announced to Porter I was going to quit as Mom for the day. I was tired. He could be in charge. His response: "But Mom! I already AM in charge. If Lane goes on the stairs I'll tell you." He was so serious and made me life, so I thought I would try it on Madison. She got a little upset and said, "Mom!" (with a big emphasis). "I don't wan't to be Mom, I want to be Madison!"
*****
The twins have really gotten into singing lately. They don't know all the words, so sometimes when they're listening to us sing, they're a few words behind. Yesterday in church Madison was singing--and I mean singing! She was off-key and loud. Right in the middle of the song, she turns to Brant as if she is both surprised and amazed and very sincerely says, "Dad! I sing GOOD!"
*****
Instead of telling me they are hungry, they have started saying, "Mom, my tummy is telling me that it needs some food!"
*****
Yesterday Brant took Lane into nursery. He's at that really back stage where it's hard to keep in still through 3 hours, but he's only months away from being old enough to go to nursery. So, sometimes Brant takes him into nursery to entertain him. Of course, the twins are in their too. A little boy came up to Lane and just hit him. Brant watched to see what Lane would do. He looked around, picked up a toy and promptly hit him back. The boy started hitting Lane and then kicked him. Lane looked at him like he was an idiot and then walked away.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Star Trek...and the next generation
The STNG Convention (short for "Star Trek the Next Generation" for those of you non-trekkies. Okay, that's all of you.) is in Las Vegas this week. My keen STNG radar caught all of the news blurbs on it. I have always secretly wanted to go, but didn't ever want to have to admit that I have been to one. Now I know how gay people must feel when they really want to come out of the closet, but can't. I never liked the old Star Trek (and please make sure you are saying Tre-k, not Track--You Vicki, totally you :) The old one is so totally different from the STNG.
Anyway, it got me thinking about my next generation--that is my children. They're only 3 years old and they've already Skyped to their cousins. How weird is that? What I used to watch as a science fiction program on TV is reality for my children.
I think about what technological advances have happened in my lifetime already. (A mere 38 years and 10 months.) Wow! I vividly remember get a big, huge, honkin' microwave. It was so cool! I was like, we don't have to warm the potatoes up in a pan on the stove? That's so wild. Our first "computer" typewriter was the bomb. At the time, I guess we would have called it totally awesome. Then we did get a computer. A real one. It had a DOS program system on it. It was so archaic. Forget Wii, Xbox, and Playstation. We were all about Atari. Ping Pong anyone? And who needed Limewire for your Ipod or MP3 player when there was a perfectly good jukebox down the street? I could go on and on and on. It just makes me wonder what my children will see in their lifetime. It's exciting to imagine the possibilities. And just for those who need to hear it:
Space: The final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship, Enterprise. Its 5 year mission. To explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no man has gone before.
Anyway, it got me thinking about my next generation--that is my children. They're only 3 years old and they've already Skyped to their cousins. How weird is that? What I used to watch as a science fiction program on TV is reality for my children.
I think about what technological advances have happened in my lifetime already. (A mere 38 years and 10 months.) Wow! I vividly remember get a big, huge, honkin' microwave. It was so cool! I was like, we don't have to warm the potatoes up in a pan on the stove? That's so wild. Our first "computer" typewriter was the bomb. At the time, I guess we would have called it totally awesome. Then we did get a computer. A real one. It had a DOS program system on it. It was so archaic. Forget Wii, Xbox, and Playstation. We were all about Atari. Ping Pong anyone? And who needed Limewire for your Ipod or MP3 player when there was a perfectly good jukebox down the street? I could go on and on and on. It just makes me wonder what my children will see in their lifetime. It's exciting to imagine the possibilities. And just for those who need to hear it:
Space: The final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship, Enterprise. Its 5 year mission. To explore strange new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no man has gone before.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Just Stuff
I have little things that have come to mind to write about, but haven't sat down to add them. I have to remind myself that I am doing a blog so that I can chronicle/journal my children's childhood. Sometimes I think I am a weekly columnist and have to have a theme or topic to write about.
The weather in Vegas is starting to cool down. We are able to enjoy a chilly low of 83 degrees now. The daytime has also dipped a few degrees to around 100-103. I am really looking forward to the next month when it will get even better. I remember Vicki always saying that if you could bear the four hot months of summer in Vegas, the rest of the year was fabulous. (I don't think she said, "fabulous," but you know what I mean.)
I am back to trying to come up with ways to earn extra money. Rhonda and I went "yard saling" last Saturday. We found a great wooden bunk bed with a built in desk and a separate chest of drawers and mirror. They sold it to us for $100. We have been working on refurbishing it. It looks really good. We only have to put the Satin finish on it and then it will be ready to resell. We also found what we call "roadkill." These people here in Summerlin put perfectly good furniture out on the side of the road. (Say that with my white trash accent.) What can I say, we will do anything for a buck. We picked up some roadkill on Saturday--a nice TV stand. It was out for the trash as it appeared the family dog had it's way with the corners. We took it home and built out the corners with some wood glue, dry mix, and such. We are also in the process of re-finishing it.
I am starting back up on my credit restoration business. I enjoy it. Would enjoy it more if someone actually paid me to fix their credit for them. I have my blog going and am working on a website. I have all my numbers--800#, fax, phone, etc. My ads are out--just waiting for the phone or email to overflow.
Lane is finally starting to get a back tooth. Poor kid has had his front four top and bottom since he was 5-7 months old and hasn't gotten any more. The twins say he is turning into a "Sharp Tooth." Their "Land Before Time" reference. Sometimes they'll yell, "Watch out! Here comes the Sharp Tooth!" Lane just grins and chases after them. They are totally into The Land Before Time series. We found some clearance toys that were squishy dinosaurs at Target. They were only a $1.48. Porter immediately named his Spike and Madison calls hers Sara. They are actually the same type of each of those--but not TLBT brand. They take those dinosaurs everywhere with them. It's the best $1.48 spent this month.
I went to the temple this morning with Rhonda. It was really nice. I haven't been for about 3 weeks now. I was going every week and have really missed it. They say the temple cannot be described in words to those who have not been. And, words are not necessary to describe it to those who have.
The weather in Vegas is starting to cool down. We are able to enjoy a chilly low of 83 degrees now. The daytime has also dipped a few degrees to around 100-103. I am really looking forward to the next month when it will get even better. I remember Vicki always saying that if you could bear the four hot months of summer in Vegas, the rest of the year was fabulous. (I don't think she said, "fabulous," but you know what I mean.)
I am back to trying to come up with ways to earn extra money. Rhonda and I went "yard saling" last Saturday. We found a great wooden bunk bed with a built in desk and a separate chest of drawers and mirror. They sold it to us for $100. We have been working on refurbishing it. It looks really good. We only have to put the Satin finish on it and then it will be ready to resell. We also found what we call "roadkill." These people here in Summerlin put perfectly good furniture out on the side of the road. (Say that with my white trash accent.) What can I say, we will do anything for a buck. We picked up some roadkill on Saturday--a nice TV stand. It was out for the trash as it appeared the family dog had it's way with the corners. We took it home and built out the corners with some wood glue, dry mix, and such. We are also in the process of re-finishing it.
I am starting back up on my credit restoration business. I enjoy it. Would enjoy it more if someone actually paid me to fix their credit for them. I have my blog going and am working on a website. I have all my numbers--800#, fax, phone, etc. My ads are out--just waiting for the phone or email to overflow.
Lane is finally starting to get a back tooth. Poor kid has had his front four top and bottom since he was 5-7 months old and hasn't gotten any more. The twins say he is turning into a "Sharp Tooth." Their "Land Before Time" reference. Sometimes they'll yell, "Watch out! Here comes the Sharp Tooth!" Lane just grins and chases after them. They are totally into The Land Before Time series. We found some clearance toys that were squishy dinosaurs at Target. They were only a $1.48. Porter immediately named his Spike and Madison calls hers Sara. They are actually the same type of each of those--but not TLBT brand. They take those dinosaurs everywhere with them. It's the best $1.48 spent this month.
I went to the temple this morning with Rhonda. It was really nice. I haven't been for about 3 weeks now. I was going every week and have really missed it. They say the temple cannot be described in words to those who have not been. And, words are not necessary to describe it to those who have.
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