Guilty of a Potty Mouth
I'm quickly learning some of the words I wasn't aware that I was saying and I don't like them. I wouldn't describe them as vile, filthy words, but they are words I don't like hearing out of my sweet little girls mouths. I thought that I was careful...I mean you'd never hear me describe something as "silly" before I had kids. I know I'm not using these words when talking directly to them, but what I'd give to have the hearing my kids have. They seriously don't miss a thing. So it's time to clean up my potty mouth.
After chastening Jess, apologizing to her for my fault in it, and deciding on a consequence if we heard each other using them Jessie admitted that she just wasn't sure she would be able to stop. Quote: "I just don't know if I can hold my breath to keep the words from coming out!" I didn't admittedly agree with her, but I know what she means. Wish us luck!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
A perfect Little Escape
I've been vocal before about how much January in Oregon seems to depress me. I've discovered that if I can slip away for a quick little getaway to somewhere warmer my January blues go away. Last year we went to My Aunt's house in LA and we decided to do a repeat trip this year. We were not disappointed. When we arrived and I started getting too warm in my jacket at the airport my expectations had already been met.
My lovely Aunt (our host) and my mother (from Utah).
The traditional pony ride at Griffith Park. My Aunt reminded me that this was something she did as a child. I remember doing it as a child as well. Last year the opportunity for Tegan was met with tears- this year...all smiles.
We only played around in the waves for a few minutes, but it was long enough for the girls to get stripped down to a diaper and undies and splash around a little.
The aquarium was great.
Time spent at the zoo was fun. Oddly, I think the girls favorite part was the play structure we went to towards the end. My favorite part--the fresh kettle corn.
Weird pic-I know, but this was inside a business Costco they have there. It was awesome. They had spatulas, knives, bowls, plates etc. for cheap. I got what my suitcase would allow, but wish I could have picked up more.
My mom the AMAZING tangelo picker....
and her little helpers.
And two happy little girls that were able to get some wiggles out. We stored up on some vitamin D, fresh fruit, and great memories to keep us going till spring and probably beyond. After a few days I was missing Tom and the girls were going a little crazy from the schedule change. Getting pelted with rain and heavy wind upon crossing the sky bridge in Portland, I knew I was home again.
I've been vocal before about how much January in Oregon seems to depress me. I've discovered that if I can slip away for a quick little getaway to somewhere warmer my January blues go away. Last year we went to My Aunt's house in LA and we decided to do a repeat trip this year. We were not disappointed. When we arrived and I started getting too warm in my jacket at the airport my expectations had already been met.
My lovely Aunt (our host) and my mother (from Utah).
The traditional pony ride at Griffith Park. My Aunt reminded me that this was something she did as a child. I remember doing it as a child as well. Last year the opportunity for Tegan was met with tears- this year...all smiles.
We only played around in the waves for a few minutes, but it was long enough for the girls to get stripped down to a diaper and undies and splash around a little.
The aquarium was great.
Time spent at the zoo was fun. Oddly, I think the girls favorite part was the play structure we went to towards the end. My favorite part--the fresh kettle corn.
Weird pic-I know, but this was inside a business Costco they have there. It was awesome. They had spatulas, knives, bowls, plates etc. for cheap. I got what my suitcase would allow, but wish I could have picked up more.
My mom the AMAZING tangelo picker....
and her little helpers.
And two happy little girls that were able to get some wiggles out. We stored up on some vitamin D, fresh fruit, and great memories to keep us going till spring and probably beyond. After a few days I was missing Tom and the girls were going a little crazy from the schedule change. Getting pelted with rain and heavy wind upon crossing the sky bridge in Portland, I knew I was home again.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Love is in the Air
I have fond memories of Valentine's Day. Every year as kids my siblings and I would come home to heart shaped sugar cookies freshly made from our mom. I remember the anticipation of wondering if I might have a secret valentine and on a couple of occasions I came home to a dozen beautiful roses sent from my Dad. So I want to spread some of this love on to the girls. We did some fun things this year to celebrate the day of LOOOOOOVE.
This year we went for some homemade valentines for Jess to give to her classmates at preschool. This site had some great, easy ideas.
I loved these wax paper crayon hearts. I saw the idea here. The girls had a blast making them and I love seeing them in the light. I don't really want to take them down from the window so they might just become part of the regular decor.
Sugar cookies for everyone.
And last but most definitely not least some awesome fondue. I saw this idea in some magazine and thought we should make it a new Valentines Day tradition in our family. We did it a week early because we were out of town for the actual date. We had our friends the Johnsons over. We decided to go crazy and do three different types; oil, cheese, and chocolate. They were all delicious, but the cheese was by far my favorite. We literally ate for like 2 hours straight so I can't imagine really topping that. I was left dreaming about cheesy bits and pieces throughout the next day. Can't wait for next year...seriously I probably won't be able to wait until next year.
I have fond memories of Valentine's Day. Every year as kids my siblings and I would come home to heart shaped sugar cookies freshly made from our mom. I remember the anticipation of wondering if I might have a secret valentine and on a couple of occasions I came home to a dozen beautiful roses sent from my Dad. So I want to spread some of this love on to the girls. We did some fun things this year to celebrate the day of LOOOOOOVE.
This year we went for some homemade valentines for Jess to give to her classmates at preschool. This site had some great, easy ideas.
I loved these wax paper crayon hearts. I saw the idea here. The girls had a blast making them and I love seeing them in the light. I don't really want to take them down from the window so they might just become part of the regular decor.
Sugar cookies for everyone.
And last but most definitely not least some awesome fondue. I saw this idea in some magazine and thought we should make it a new Valentines Day tradition in our family. We did it a week early because we were out of town for the actual date. We had our friends the Johnsons over. We decided to go crazy and do three different types; oil, cheese, and chocolate. They were all delicious, but the cheese was by far my favorite. We literally ate for like 2 hours straight so I can't imagine really topping that. I was left dreaming about cheesy bits and pieces throughout the next day. Can't wait for next year...seriously I probably won't be able to wait until next year.
Saturday, February 05, 2011
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