Random Thoughts Thursday

You know when you have a day when you just don't want to deal with what is being thrown at you, even when you know you should be completely capable of doing so, yeah, that's today.

I think a lack of sleep is the biggest contributor to the problem. Mine, not my kids.

I have a secret addiction to the Mythbusters. I LOVE that show. That is what contributed to the lack of sleep. But it is all in the name of science....right?

I am really grateful I cleaned my house today. It was a disaster, and about an hour and a half ago I got a request for a showing in another hour. I've never been this glad for a clean house.

I haven't posted recipes in awhile but I need to. My sister-in-law bought a Panini cookbook and has sent me some of her family's favorite recipes. Um....AmAzing!

What are you doing for the 4th?

I never thought I would say it, but I miss swimming lessons.

I think I need chocolate on a day like today.

Summer Swimming

Summer is swim season. Unfortunately before this summer our girls had an on and off relationship with swimming. Abbie liked the water but not putting her face in. Savannah barely tolerated it on the best of days. So like any good parents we decided to torture them with swimming lessons... And like all good torture, we got the results we wanted.(Actually, we far exceeded expectations on this one!)

I didn't get any pictures of Savannah but she will now float on her back (with help) and will stick her entire head in the water, as well as actually have fun at a pool which is considerable progress itself. They are both SO proud of themselves. Can I just tell you that as a parent it is so fun to see your children so proud of themselves for mastering a new skill. While we aren't going to continue the lessons all summer my goal is to take them swimming at least once a week so we can keep moving forward. Thankfully now they love it!

Random Thoughts Thursday

From our trip to Temple Square a few weeks ago

My bike race last Saturday went awesome...for the first 50 miles. From what we can figure, at the last stop when  I set my bike against the railing the front brakes got bumped, and started to rub against the tire. For the last ten miles. In a head wind. Blah. So yeah, I was beat by the end, but I still had a lot of fun and felt great about doing it.

I thought summer was supposed to be relaxing and easy going. Why, then, do I feel like I have been running around like crazy all week.

What should I get my husband for Father's Day?
 
What should we get my father-in-law for Father's Day? (For those of you who know my father-in-law, this is not a hypothetical question. I am drawing a blank and need some help!)

My favorite thing that my daughter says, "Oopsie!" I don't know where she got it but it makes me laugh every. single. time!

We started swimming lessons this week. I think the best thing for us to do would be to go swimming every day this summer, then maybe my girls will stick their heads in the water. But I'm not holding my breath.

Eating healthy is absolutely no fun at all!

Birthday Girl!

Today is Abbie's 5th birthday. We threw her an Artist Party. The girls colored puppets, painted butterflies, played Pictionary and Artist Relay, and decorated pizzas and cupcakes. (They also attacked and tackled Russ but that wasn't specifically on the agenda.) I don't know what everyone thought, but Abbie was in heaven. Abbie has blossomed this year. She has developed such a strong sense of who she is and what she loves. And what she loves is art. She loves to draw, color (markers and crayons), paint and sculpt. She loves color and beauty. It is so fun to see her becoming so passionate about art and artwork.

 Abbie is still my peacemaker and tender heart. She takes such good care of her sister and takes great pains to make sure that the people around her are happy. She is so concerned and caring of those around her. Abbie has also continued her love of learning. She is always looking at and questioning new things. She is a great reader and loves stories. Throughout the year she was obsessed with the Magic Treehouse series and only recently transfered that obsession to Geronimo Stilton and the American Girl Series. This year in her preschool programs she did a wonderful job on her speaking parts.

I love my Abs so much and feel very lucky to be her mom!

Home!

Slightly Less Random Thoughts Thursday

Last week

•  I got a new My Touch phone for free from T-Mobile. (It is their version of the iPhone.) I think my favorite app is Google Books. 
• Abbie "graduated" preschool, and had the cutest ceremony ever produced by 4 and 5-year-olds. Abbie had a speaking part and she did awesome!

(Sorry it is blurry. It is Abbie just about to sit down after welcoming the parents to the program.)

•  I had my  7th Anniversary! 

This week

•  We had a major problem (now fixed) with Russ's paycheck. It nearly gave me heart failure and took  two full days to solve.
• Abbie and Savannah started dance class. Savannah wouldn't let go of my leg for the hour, and Abbie told me it was boring. I am very glad these classes were only $30.
• Abbie's 5th birthday party. Artist party. We will be painting, coloring with marker, playing pictionary and decorating pizzas and cupcakes. It makes me wish I was five.
•  My brother comes home from his mission, is home for a week, then off to California for collage.

Next week

•  Abbie turns five.
•  I am helping my mom put together an open house for my brother.
•  I have my 60 mile bike race!

Life is good. Life is busy, and I am tired.