When I was 5 years old I got "the talk." I asked my mom why a lady in our ward was pregnant when she was not married. In turn, my mom told me all about the birds and the bees. At 5 I didn't listen very well, but what I did hear traumatized me for life. After awhile I think I fell asleep so I wouldn't have to hear anymore! Now, I have made fun of my mom for this ever since. Teased and tormented her to the point where now she denies it ever happening.
This past week Tan and I were watching some quality TV together (Spongebob), and he turned to me and asked me where he came from. I swallowed hard and said "heaven." He looked at me and said, "No mom, I mean where did I come from?" My mouth was starting to get very dry and I said, "My belly." He rolled his eyes and said, "NO! I mean WHERE did I come from?" Oh crap! Chad and I had a deal that he would talk to the boys about this, and I would get to talk to the girls. And now Chad isn't even here!! So I took a deep breath and said, "Tan when two people love each other...." Tan immediately stopped me and said, "Mom, what STATE did I come from?" I told him Utah and he asked, "So I was born in Utah and now live in Utah?" Yup. He said ok and walked away.
PHEW! That was close. And now I know what my mom felt like. When your child is asking you a question you feel like you need to tell them the truth. So mom, I will never make fun of you for this again. I have plenty more to make fun of you for!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
My Favorite Sound
I have a favorite sound. When I hear this sound it puts a big smile on my face, and it can lighten my mood instantly. It's the sound of a baby's diaper as they run. I love the squishing and scrunching sound it makes as there short little legs try to run as fast as they can. I love how the diaper pads their little bum and makes it seem larger than it is.
I am going to miss this sound. For a couple of weeks Lex has been potty trained, and while I am so proud of her, I can't help but feel a little sadness. I love the baby/ toddler, age and now I have a "big girl." I bought her 4 new princess shoes when she potty trained and I have never seen a little girl look at her feet more. Just to see how pretty the shoes are as she walks. So while this is a great milestone in her life, I think it's going to take me awhile to feel all the joy that comes with it.
I am going to miss this sound. For a couple of weeks Lex has been potty trained, and while I am so proud of her, I can't help but feel a little sadness. I love the baby/ toddler, age and now I have a "big girl." I bought her 4 new princess shoes when she potty trained and I have never seen a little girl look at her feet more. Just to see how pretty the shoes are as she walks. So while this is a great milestone in her life, I think it's going to take me awhile to feel all the joy that comes with it.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Who's the Ugliest
When I get bored one of three things will happen:
1. I become really obnoxious.
2. I BUG people to no end. I can bug someone until they are almost in tears, and I can't stop. I learned this from my father who still does it to me.
3. I come up with what I think are great ideas, and then the next day I realize how dumb the idea really was. Hence, the pictures below. I was so bored one night that we decided to have an "Who can take the ugliest picture contest." Yes, you can say that you shouldn't teach your kids what ugly is. But when you look at these pictures there are no other words to describe them. I am warning you though, these pictures may be disturbing to some.
Pk. Ya, he looks a little funny, but not too bad.
Tan. Pretty good, but still not the best.
Lex. I thought she looked cute, so not the winner.
Chad. Creepiest that I have ever seen him look in my life to be honest. Still kind of disturbing to look at this.
And me. I think I look awesome and should be crowned the winner. But then I got to thinking. Do I really want to be crowned the ugliest? Do I really want to brag to people that I won this competition. Not good for my self-esteem, so I think I declare Chad the winner!!
1. I become really obnoxious.
2. I BUG people to no end. I can bug someone until they are almost in tears, and I can't stop. I learned this from my father who still does it to me.
3. I come up with what I think are great ideas, and then the next day I realize how dumb the idea really was. Hence, the pictures below. I was so bored one night that we decided to have an "Who can take the ugliest picture contest." Yes, you can say that you shouldn't teach your kids what ugly is. But when you look at these pictures there are no other words to describe them. I am warning you though, these pictures may be disturbing to some.
Pk. Ya, he looks a little funny, but not too bad.
Tan. Pretty good, but still not the best.
Lex. I thought she looked cute, so not the winner.
Chad. Creepiest that I have ever seen him look in my life to be honest. Still kind of disturbing to look at this.
And me. I think I look awesome and should be crowned the winner. But then I got to thinking. Do I really want to be crowned the ugliest? Do I really want to brag to people that I won this competition. Not good for my self-esteem, so I think I declare Chad the winner!!
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