Will I Ever Learn?

This is an update about the issues I described in my Bullies entry. So, how often have I heard the saying that you should always get both sides of the story before jumping to conclusions and yet I still sometimes forget to actually use that bit of advice. I have to admit that I owe my mom an apology for speaking somewhat negatively of her in my other post about Thomas being bullied. I did talk to my mom about Thomas and his problems at school, and I found out by doing so that yes my mom knows about it, but what I didn't know is that she is doing much more to actually try to help the situation. She has actually gone to the school and talked with his teacher about the issue. She has also told Thomas that he needs to keep telling her when things happen so she can help him. For anybody who doesn't know Thomas, he's very sensitive, and I think he tries to protect people a lot, like his other friend that is getting bullied as well. Well, I think he is trying to "protect" my mom as well by not telling her as much about what's really going on. So, by talking to my mom, she is now more aware, since she already was aware and trying to get Thomas to talk to her, of how Thomas is feeling and knows better now to dig deeper into what Thomas is really needing to say. Anyway, there's more to the story, but it's not necessary to explain everything. I do feel much better now knowing that the situation really is getting attention and help by those who should be helping it, and hopefully ease up a bit. Since going back on track, I guess Thomas has said it hasn't been as bad, but they've also spent more recesses inside due to the weather, and that has been where more of the problems have happened. But, like I said, now my mom knows that it is still really bothering Thomas, so she is going to talk to him more about it and make sure he is really telling her everything. So, don't be like me and jump to conclusions too quickly before finding out the other part of the story!

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Some of these are pretty far fetched!

Growing Too Fast!

EmmaLee is 5 1/2 months already! I can't believe how fast she is growing! Lately she has discovered her voice so she spends some part of each day strengthening it by yelling and screaming, but in a happy way! I don't know if it's the weather, but the last few days her hair has taken on a fuzzy, static electricity sort of look, and I thought it looked so cute that I thought I would share a picture of it. She still doesn't have a lot of hair, so you have to look closely.

I took this video of her today as well and just wanted to share how cute she is when she moves. I'm sure I'll think it's cuter than anybody who watches it, and I ask that you ignore the silly commentator talking in the background. People will say and do anything to get a baby to smile!

I Lied!

Okay, so in my last blog, the very last thing was to post a picture taken within the last week. I didn't think I had any, so I posted what I thought was the last picture taken of me, which was a beauty I might add! Well, I think because I've been so sleep deprived, I forgot to actually look on my camera and see if there were more that I hadn't downloaded yet, and sure enough, there was! I forgot about these ones because I didn't take them! After one of our lovely snow storms, I decided to take advantage of the new front yard, which is pretty steep, and take Isaac tubing! Eden was taking a nap, so it was a mother son date! So, here are a few pictures of that!


It's not a long hill, but it was pretty fun! Of course, after the first time down, I spent most of the ride down trying to decide when to dig my feet in to keep us from flying onto the street!

Tag

Where were you born? SLC, Utah
Middle name: Don't have one!
How old will you be this year? My birthday is in November, so I just turned 27.
Nicknames: Nana
Are you taller than your mother or father? No
Do you cry often during movies? I watch mostly comedies, but I can cry if it's sad!
What is your biggest pet peeve? My kids waking up sad or grouchy!
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite foods: Lately it has been really good soups with really good bread!
Fav restaurants: Ruby River and Olive Garden
Favorite beverage: Some kind of fruit Lemonade or chocolate milk
Favorite cold cereal: Life
Favorite smells: a bakery
Favorite time of day: Lately, any time but night time (not so good nights again!)
What brand of shampoo/conditioner do you use? Wal-Mart brand 2 in 1 with Suave conditioner
Favorite make-up products? cover up and mascara
How many pillows do you sleep with? Just one, but I have a blanket I use too.
Do you play an instrument? The saxophone
Have you ever been skinny dipping? No, but in the right circumstances, maybe. . .
Did you do any sports in High School? Track!
What was the last movie you saw in the theater? National Treasure: Book of Secrets
What is your favorite article of clothing? My jeans
What is your dream vacation? There are so many, I can't choose!
What was your first impression of your spouse? Wow, he's so cute and cool. He'd never date somebody like me! (and it took 2 years before he even knew I existed!)
If you were an animal what would you be? As I was half horse growing up, I'll have to go with a horse.
What is your favorite "me- time" activity? Sleeping and showering alone, for a long time (ask again in a couple of years and maybe there will be something more fun!)
Favorite TV shows: Sports (Jazz, BYU football, basketball, volleyball) and, lately, The Dog Whisperer (but I don't have dish, so only when visiting in-laws; for some reason I learn things about my kids watching this show, weird huh?!)
What is your dream car? SUV-Toyota Sequoia Car-Subaru Outback Sedan
What is one of your weaknesses? Being very grouchy when I have lack of sleep (not been the happiest of people the last few weeks, especially at bedtime!)
What do you fix for dinner when there's nothing to fix? Egg and cheese Omletts.
If you could live in a different decade/era which one would it be? I couldn't say. It seems like every era had it's own difficulties, and I guess since I know the ones for now, I wouldn't want to trade it for one I don't know!
What is the emotion you feel the most? Lately, tiredness!
Do you consider yourself outgoing? Not naturally, but it is a trait I am working on and hope I am developing!
What is something you are constantly working on? Bedtime routine (which of course starts with a morning routine, and then a whole day routine!)
Any hidden talents? Yes, but I'm still trying to find them; their hiding from me right now!
What is a word or phrase you overuse? I have actually tried to quit saying this lately, but "I'm done". I realized I was saying it much too often when Eden was going around saying it to me, her brother, her dolls, you name it! Kids are here to humble us and teach us, right?!
What was the hardest thing that happened to you this past year? Celebrating any of Caydin's anniversary days.
What is the best thing that happened to you this past year? Having my family healthy, EmmaLee joining our family, and FINALLY moving into our own place, oh, and Rob's new job!
What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year? Right now, a good bedtime routine, and to run in at least a 5K.
The best piece of advice you learned this past year? Trust in the Lord in all things!
Who are the 7 people you are going to tag to do this survey? Happy, Grumpy, Doc, Sleepy, Dopey, Bashful, and Sneezy. But, since I doubt any of them read my blog, anyone else who wants to!
At the end of the survey post a picture of you that was taken within the last week!
I don't have one from the last week, but this is the most recent. Eden likes to make faces at the camera and have her picture taken, and on this day, she was having me make faces with her. So, we aren't really mad, we're just "pretending"! Don't laugh too hard! I think I look like a little old lady from some far off village!

What do you make?

Okay, so I am at my wits end with food. I can't seem to make anything my family likes for lunch or dinner. Whether my efforts are great or small, they hardly ever eat it! I want to start eating healthier, but I also just want my family to eat, so what do you all make that your families like and eat? Especially your young kids? Do you have table rules, like you can't leave the table until you eat so much of something? How do you make your meals more healthy? If I had all the money in the world it would be somewhat easier, but I don't, so I can't afford a lot of the stuff that is obviously healthier, at least not all the time. And, going to the store often to have a constant supply of fresh stuff isn't always reasonable for me either. So, any tips or suggestions?

For Caydin