I made spaghetti for my family a few days ago. I was adding the Ragu sauce to my burger and when I went to scrape out the jar, this is what I found. This is a piece of glass about 3 inches long. Needless to say, I couldn't feed this to my family. But I took pictures and called Ragu.
Pretty scary!
Shelbi really is a great helper. I think she's developing courage because now she will actually stand at the podium in Primary. She won't say anything, but she is still making progress. A few months ago, she wouldn't even participate because she didn't like that everyone was looking at her. She still doesn't like everyone looking at her, but is becoming more brave! And....she's not my baby anymore! She is growing so fast!
Speaking of growing fast, Kamron is just sprouting! He rolls and army crawls (pretty fast) and is not discourage when you put your leg on the floor in front of him to prevent him from attacking something....he just crawls over it now!
Shelbi loves to show off the preschool things she makes!
He's such a happy baby! And such a momma's boy. He's had separation issues since he was about 4 1/2 months...just ask my girl friends. He's so lovable that I don't mind. I'm a lucky mom that gets to maul her baby!
Because Gavin is in school now, Shelbi and I have a lot of time to do some extra bonding. She also misses Gavin when he's gone. We went to the Fort Worth Zoo with some friends for the day and Shelbi LOVED it!
Shelbi and her friends climb aboard the kangaroo! It reminded me of Gavin atop the husky in Central Park!
Termite mounds
One evening I asked the kids to go to bed and when I went upstairs to check on them, this is what I found. I think it was mostly Shelbi's idea since she is OBSESSED with stuffed animals. I thought it was pretty cute and they both told me that the animals were in school. They must have been having circle time!This past week has been very hard for me. My dad was put in the hospital a week ago Sunday. They thought he had e-coli, but it turns out that he had some other kind of bacterial infection. He was released yesterday and is sounding much better. And then there's my own personal issues and feeling like I need to have friends to validate my own self worth. It's so easy to forget who I really am when I get caught up in what everyone else is doing. I have no control over the actions of other people and when I'm drowning in my own ocean of tears, I don't remember that my worth is not determined by my friend's choices. It's hard for me to not compare myself to other moms. I know that's a dangerous road and everyone's circumstances are different. I need to pull myself out of my hole of self pity and focus on what's really important in my life: my family, my children. In the end, they're what I really live for.
As Shelbi and I were driving the other day, she was trying to tell me something. This is how she starts out, "Gav, oh, Daddy, oh, Mama!" I laughed. She went through everyone's names (except Kam's) before she got to mine! I thought that didn't start until you have kids! Or maybe I've done it so many times in front of her that she's learned it!
On a more serious note, I had the neatest experience with Gavin and Shelbi several days ago. They both have been sick with fevers and coughs (no, it isn't the swine flu). After 3 days, Dallin and I decided they needed to have a blessing. The kids weren't too sure about it at first. I think they thought it was going to be some horrible ritual where they would be beaten well. After the blessing, I sat down with them and talked to them about the Priesthood, explaining that a very special prayer had been said on their behalf. Of course they asked questions about the oil and the whole process. I, of course, got teary eyed as I realized how grateful I am for the priesthood. And what a comfort it is to know that we can call upon the healing powers of Heaven.
Adding to that serious note is another one. I was talking to a girlfriend a few days ago and we were discussing being fabulous (I happen to think she is super awesome). There are days when our parenting skills mimic that of someone who needs more education in caring for children. Days like that we probably don't feel so fabulous and are pretty sure we will not be up for nomination on the good parent award. I told her that sometimes the most fabulous thing about us is that we are daughters of God. What does that have to do with the tea in China? Nothing, but even at our worst, we are still His children and that's fabulous all by itself.
He just keeps getting cuter and cuter!
Kam had his 6 month check up today. I can hardly believe that six months has already gone by! He is such a great little guy! Kam weighed in at 15 pounds 13 ounces and is now 27 inches long! He rolls ALL over the place and is really close to scooting. He sticks his bum in the air while reaching and then he topples sideways and rolls. Kam can tri-pod for about 10 seconds before he leans too far one way and falls over. He has 4 teeth and bites frequently. He is sleeping through the night most nights and when he does awaken, it is only once and he always goes right back to sleep. He is so NOT a fan of baby food, juice, or anything that resembles baby food! He will tolerate water (barely), but loves to try whatever I am eating (but that does not happen often). He is a huge momma's boy and cries whenever someone else tries to hold him (he's better with Dallin). We love him so much and Gav and Shelbi are the best big brother and sister EVER!!!
Hanging out at the park!
Gav and Shelbs feeding the ducks. These ducks were actually bread snobs! No, I really think that because it was Labor Day weekend, they were fed A LOT and so they weren't very hungry when we came along. Even the turtles stayed away!
It was definitely a PJ day!
Such a ham!
Anyone else think she'll try out for cheerleading?! I bought this little uniform for her at a thrift store thinking that she could use it for Halloween. It has since become her favorite thing to play in. She will wear this all day sometimes and yes....she does have a little cheer that she shouts!
Is that not the meanest face of a 5 year old? He probably gets it from me!
He's just so sweet!
