Today I am a music teacher again. We are watching a movie...anticlimactic. But it's still so fun to be around the kids...Jr high is awesome.
Heading to see mom this weekend. Should be a beautiful drive and I always look forward to the company. 8 uninterrupted hours each way with my best friend and handsome husband. The leaves are turning for fall...it will be beautiful! Hopefully we'll hike on Saturday.
I also love showing off my kids. Mom hasn't seen them since June. And I think they are super cute. FUN Weekend!
Our house showed this morning. Praying...
Oct 20, 2011
Sep 25, 2011
The Older Man
Jake turned 30. We had a super date...eating out kid free in Manhattan. I think we look pretty good for 30. I mean...I'm not 30 yet. But he is!
Aug 22, 2011
Summer Rocks!
Just a quick pic update:
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| In the backyard pool with friends |
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| On Papa's trampoline laughing at big brother |
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| Swimming in the lake! |
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| First time on a tube! |
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| In the creek near Grandma Booboo's house |
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| Showing off my muscles in the backyard |
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| "Splashing park" |
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| Zoo with Mommy |
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| We all fit on this one |
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| Fishing with Daddy. (Actually, Mommy caught this one!) |
Apr 25, 2011
Yes and No
Saying "No" is a talent my two-year-old possesses. I call it a talent, because I don't know how many self-help classes/books/workshops I have experienced that have touched on practicing saying that word. Now, mostly, Gabe uses it to rebel. He isn't using it the way I should...
Most often, he only says it to do the opposite of what I say. Consequently, reverse psychology is a gem these days. If I want him to say "yes" I simply tell him "that's a no." And he asks "Is it yes? I say yes." I know this isn't the best parenting technique. But sometimes, I just do it because it works.
Even though I don't use "no" the way I should, I don't use "yes" effectively either. I don't mean when it comes to Gabe. (I already admitted how faulty I am in using it with him.)
It's true that we should all get better at saying "no". I LOVE a project. I love planning, budgeting, and sometimes even completing a project. I get excited about the possibilities and all that I could add to it. I am blinded to the committment and work it will require and I say "YES!!!" Wrong answer, Em.
But I want to say that these days, I have been experiencing a true NEED to say yes. It's when people offer to help me. It happens all the time. "Can I hold Elliott for you for awhile so you can take a nap?" "If you need anything, let me know." "I'll do your dishes so you can rest." "Just tell me what you need and I'll do it." "Would you like to borrow my baby seat and see if keeps Elliott happy?"
And I say, "No, thank you." "I'm Ok." "We're making it for now, but maybe later."
Take one step in my front door, see the MESS I am in, eat the last minute meals I have been feeding my husband, or listen to my to do list and you will know that the answer should be "Yes, Yes, YES!!!"
So, what am I up to today? I said "Yes" when Grammie offered to keep both boys ALL DAY and I am cleaning, paying bills, grocery shopping, doing laundry, cooking a GOOD dinner, and teaching piano lessons. (And blogging...better get to work.)
Most often, he only says it to do the opposite of what I say. Consequently, reverse psychology is a gem these days. If I want him to say "yes" I simply tell him "that's a no." And he asks "Is it yes? I say yes." I know this isn't the best parenting technique. But sometimes, I just do it because it works.
Even though I don't use "no" the way I should, I don't use "yes" effectively either. I don't mean when it comes to Gabe. (I already admitted how faulty I am in using it with him.)
It's true that we should all get better at saying "no". I LOVE a project. I love planning, budgeting, and sometimes even completing a project. I get excited about the possibilities and all that I could add to it. I am blinded to the committment and work it will require and I say "YES!!!" Wrong answer, Em.
But I want to say that these days, I have been experiencing a true NEED to say yes. It's when people offer to help me. It happens all the time. "Can I hold Elliott for you for awhile so you can take a nap?" "If you need anything, let me know." "I'll do your dishes so you can rest." "Just tell me what you need and I'll do it." "Would you like to borrow my baby seat and see if keeps Elliott happy?"
And I say, "No, thank you." "I'm Ok." "We're making it for now, but maybe later."
Take one step in my front door, see the MESS I am in, eat the last minute meals I have been feeding my husband, or listen to my to do list and you will know that the answer should be "Yes, Yes, YES!!!"
So, what am I up to today? I said "Yes" when Grammie offered to keep both boys ALL DAY and I am cleaning, paying bills, grocery shopping, doing laundry, cooking a GOOD dinner, and teaching piano lessons. (And blogging...better get to work.)
Apr 21, 2011
Project: Success!
My house was a mess. Like...the worst it's been in awhile. I had to FILL my kitchen countertops with all of the dirty dishes to get them off of the table to do this project with Gabe. But it was worth taking the time. We had a great time making bird feeders together.
We had some pinecones we got at the park on Sunday afternoon. I tied some strings to them.
You should know that I haven't seen ONE bird on these. But it has been dreary and rainy since we made them on Tuesday morning... I hung them where Gabe and I could see them while we eat our breakfast and lunch together each day. Hopefully we can take some pretty bird pics to update you. =)
We had some pinecones we got at the park on Sunday afternoon. I tied some strings to them.
Not sure how that string will hold up when the birds start tearing into these, but we'll see. Next, we added some peanut butter!
Messy! Next came Gabe's favorite part. I put some pretzels, almonds, and cereal in a big freezer bag and we used a hammer together to break the food into bird size pieces.
Finally, we rolled the pinecones in the food. They looked kind of pretty, but even prettier tied on our tree.
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