June Dance Recital

Mikey is Two!

Sunday in our neighborhood- Daybreak

April 11, 2010

Family Lizard Doings

We got Mikey a very stretchy and somewhat disgusting lizard for Easter, which he loves. Holly surprised me this morning by bringing it to me all dressed up.

Robyn had a read-a-thon this week and got to dress up at as a book character. She chose Heidi.

This is a typical scene after work- the kids SCREAM when daddy comes in, and they climb on him for a foot ride.

I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always

That is a line from a sweet book, where a a young mom says "This boy is driving me crazy!"

Recently Mikey:

...dumped a pack of new diapers in a full bathtub.

...dumped the fish food all over the bathroom floor and white mat.

...threw his whole lunch over the side of his tray.

...then dumped his water out too.

...discovered my make-up.

...learned to crawl out of his crib.

...threw the bath towels into the full bath.

...managed to call 911 TWICE when my phone was on lock mode.

...started to read/gaze at books on his own for extended periods of time.

...began speaking and repeating well.

...snuggles with me in the morning.

...being really cute and really exhausting.

Professional Athlete

Working

Teaching the kids to clean is really paying off! Six year-olds can (and like) to vacuum, fold laundry, wipe sinks and wash base boards. Four year-olds like to scrub dishes, wipe the table, make a bed, empty trashes and stack books. Mikey can make his diaper. And throw it away. Commission of 10 cents a chore. Not bad daily earnings! Robyn wants to save to get her "ears pinched." Holly is saving for a Jim Gill CD. Mikey owes us $50 to replace a key fob he threw in the trash and the phone he drowned.

Each child has a "zone" for a week, and a 3X5 card with the work. When they're done they return the card to me and get big hugs. We help them with their zones. They are playing with more of their toys since we cleaned out the toys and got rid of almost everything. It's not easy, but we're happier and I'm actually spending more time with the kids this way.

Home Photo Session Attempt

Tried to catch the girls before Church with hair all done and good lighting in our room.

Zion's National Park

St. George to Anaheim: Speed Trip