Troy's New Toy

Well maybe it is not a toy - but it is for Troy. We decided that after Christmas we would start working on getting our media room/play room together. Troy bought new media chairs this weekend. He is so excited about them, and I have to attempt, that they are really nice to sit in while we watch movies. And we have watched our fair share of movies this weekend.

My Little Comedian

I really do think that Tyson is going to follow in his fathers foot steps and become a comedian. Here are a few of the examples of the last week.

Tyson is doing so good at using the toilet. I am really proud of him....I would almost say that he was easy potty train...but I would never say that out loud I still have one more to train. S o, Tyson has become fascinated with poop. He always wants to know what Drew diapers look like, and he wants everyone to know what his poop looks like. For example - we are in the bathroom and he tell me looking at his poop "that one looks like a dinosaur neck, and that one looks like a fish with no head, and that one is an island." Who would have ever thought that going to the bathroom was so entertaining and used so much imagination.

Today at church was Tyson first day as a Sunbeam. Thank goodness they put his in a class with one of my friends who we play with often, so she was some what prepared for him. They did more reorganizing today, and they got a new chorister. So the singing time was pick your favorite song. I guess that Tyson was very eager to be picked (probably jumping up and down yelling"pick me, pick me"), when he was selected he asked for them to sing "Life is a Highway" which is his favorite song from Cars. I think that I am going to have to work harder at teaching church songs.

The other thing that he did today was when he was asked what he wanted to be when he grows up. This was the open door that I am sure had been waiting. He announced that he was a Mystic Force Power Ranger. From that point on everything was Power Rangers. This could be interesting to see how Tyson ties church doctrine in to Power Rangers. Good thing that Drew is now in Nursery, I have a feeling that I may spending time in Primary attempting to control Tyson outbursts.

This picture is Tyson at Chili's trying to get as many laughs as he could from passers by with his menu hat.

I am doomed - I got the child that Linda wished on me. Only problem, I have Troy also who I think sole purpose in life is to embarrass me.

New Years Resolution

OK, so I just tried to customize my background, and it totally frustrated me. I guess with practice it will become easier. I set my New Year's Resolutions - so I thought maybe if I put it on my blog I may actually stick to it longer than a week. LOL :)

The last couple of months (since I stopped nursing Drew) I have felt like I don't know what I am suppose to do with my time during the day. For almost the last 6 years I have either been pregnant and sick on the bathroom floor, or sitting on the couch nursing my baby. I suddenly feel free, and I know that there are hundreds (maybe not hundreds) of things that I should be doing, but I am stuck in the habit of sitting on the couch.

So, I set the goal to be better organized with my time. I decided that if I could become better at time management, all of the other things that I want to accomplish this year will fall into place. Plus trying to achieve one goal this year, is about all that I think I can handle with my busy boys, and right now I don't feel overwhelmed. I came across a website called flyladys and she basically has the idea that if you manage your time correctly you can "fly". So, I am going to become a "Flylady" this year. Hopefully by the end of the year I will be better at my time management and so much more organized and being flying through my daily routine instead of a couch potato.

Welcoming in 2008

I think for the first time since Troy and I have been married we had a fun New Years Eve. It seems like I have either been pregnant, the family has been sick or one of us has been a chaperon at the youth dance. This year year Troy was a chaperon at the dance, but they opened up the dance to the adults also. At church one of our friends said that would go with us. So we both pawned our kids off on our Mom's and went out for a nice dinner and then to the dance. The dinner was excellent!! We ate a Brazilian Churriscaria. The dance was fun also. Our friends Salsa dance, so they looked good out there dancing.....maybe we need to practice more. :)

We came back to our house to watch the ball drop and then ushered in the New Year with a good round of karaoke. I hope that a good New Year's eve is an indicator of a good year to come.

New Calling

I got a new calling today in church. I am now the Relief Society secretary. I am looking forward to a new calling. They left in the President but changed the rest of the presidency, and the two counselors are friends of mine - so we should have fun together.

Today was also nice at church because Drew went into nursery with no problem. When I dropped him off, I thought my baby is to little to be going to nursery. He was still happy when I picked him up. I guess that was a good first day for him.....hopefully that will continue.

Christmas is Over :(

It is always sad to have Christmas day end. I think that it is the day that we look forward to every year. Our boys were so excited about Christmas - they are fascinated by the magic of the feeling of Christmas - and that made Christmas even better this year.

We had a great Christmas Eve with my parents who stayed the night. We watched Polar Express, and set the cookies and coke (because Santa's picture was on it, so it must be his favorite drink) and my computer (so Santa could check his email). Look up on the computer to see that Santa was in Florida, (we had been watching all day). And then Miles announced to us that he needed to hurry up to bed. I think that Christmas Eve is the ONLY night of the year that my kids are asking if it is time to go to bed.

I was the first one up Christmas morning. So I got the rest of the family up and we all walked down stairs together, and the boys went crazy when they saw the present that were left by Santa. It was so much fun to watch them open a present and then play with it. It took us a while to open the presents because they open every toy completely and put it together and try it out. They didn't like the clothes - those are boring presents. They also had a silver bell from Santa's reindeer left in there stocking. Miles caught on to that from the movie that watched. He rang his bell and asked everyone in the room if they could hear it.

We all had a great day and I think that everyone liked their presents. Now I can't wait for Christmas again.

I Need to be in Bed

OK it is almost 2:00 in the morning and yes I am still a wake, and blogging. I really need to go to bed! Troy took Miles and Tyson to Katie's house tonight for Alex's birthday, I stayed home with my sick baby. The boys had a blast. Troy called me on the way home and told me all about the magician and Tyson interrupting the show acting silly, and getting motorcycle balloons, and eating popcorn. I was sitting on couch when they get home holding Darth Vader. Miles comes in and sits on the couch looks at me throw up all over me and Drew. When he is done he looks at me and says "I think I ate to much popcorn." Popcorn has not been our friend this week!

I don't know if Miles is actually sick, or really did just eat to much popcorn. Troy already declared that we are not going to church tomorrow. Good thing, because I would have to be getting up in like 4 hours. So, I have been up washing my couch (thank goodness it has slip covers), making Power Rangers capes and watching old Criminal Minds. While waiting to see if Miles is going to throw up again, and if Drew is actually going to stay asleep more than 10 minutes. Poor thing, it is so sad when your babies are sick, I know that he is going to feel better in a day or two, but I know he doesn't know that. I feel so helpless when my baby's are sick - I guess that is part of being a Mom. Good night, I hope that tomorrow is a better day. It better be, Christmas is in 2 days.