I'm so excited for the start of the new season of The Office tonight (Thursday) on NBC. I've never laughed so much at a tv show so I can't wait!
Melisa Osmond: Finding the Power in You
4 years ago
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
The Things She Says...
Ava, who is now 27 months old says and does a lot of things that you wouldn't expect from a 2 year old...(or at least I didn't).
Some of the things she said recently.
1. Daddy: "Okay Ava, do you want to get your pjs on and get ready for night-night?" AVA: "No, not today." she said very matter-of-factly.
2. Mommy in morning: "Let's change your diaper." AVA: "NO! I don't want you to change my diaper...Ava could die...get ouchy!" (On rare occasion, I've said the word die to emphasize seriousness with dangerous things).
3. Mommy was talking to Daddy on the phone at work, Daddy: "I want to talk to Ava." Mommy: "Ava, Daddy wants to talk to you." Ava: "I'm busy right now."
4.After a long time at Hobby Lobby, Ava: "I ALL DONE WITH HOBBY LOBBY!"
5. Ava: (pouting after Mommy told her No...she's in this pouting and crocodile tears stage) "You made me cry!"
6. Ava: (tell Daddy bye-bye for work) "Have lots and lots of fun!"
7. Ava: (unprompted at the dinner table after prayer) "Ok...let's see..., Daddy, how's work today?"
8. Ava: (mommy changing her morning diaper) "Where's Daddy going?" Mommy: "Work." Ava: "I want to give him a big kiss."
9. Daddy to Mommy at dinner: "She hasn't even touched her chicken." Ava pokes chicken and says, "I touched it."
10. If Mommy and Daddy ever raise their voices at each other, Ava: "Guys, Guys, Stop. Mommy, be nice to Daddy. Daddy, be nice to Mommy."
11. Ava had been kind of yelling at Daddy (a new thing recently). Daddy went into the garage to load the car. Ava opens the door to the garage and says, "Daddy, I'm sorry I yelled at you."
12. Ava speaks in whole sentences and even understands how to use pronouns. At church on Sunday, a little boy showed her a picture and said, "That's Michael (pointing to a boy) and that's me." Ava immediately repeated, "That's Michael and that's you."
13. Ava is also into telling stories and pretend reading books. Here's a recent story: "Once upon a time there was a boy named Nemo. He was a fish. His Daddy's name was Marlin. He liked to swim in the water. The end."
14. Ava also likes to sing songs and knows all of the words (or almost) to: Twinkle, Twinkle, the Barney Song, I'm a Little Jayhawk, Ring around the Rosy, Row, Row, Row your Boat, etc.
15: Ava to Mommy: "I love you Mommy...tons and tons."
16: Ava running in the backyard: "I'm fast...like Dash." (from the movie Incredibles)
A few things she's done recently:
1. Ava loves getting into things and has repeatedly moved chairs or her stool to help her get things. On one occasion, she had moved the kitchen chair all the way through the living room and into the guest bathroom so that she could reach the Dixie cups and princess toothpaste the Mommy had put up high (those two things sure work magic by the way to get Ava excited to brush). On a separate occasion, Ava kept moving the kitchen chair to the cupboard that houses her special cups and some random candy. After the second time, I told her that if she moved the chair again, it was time for crib time (timeout). After a few minutes, things got quiet again. I head for the kitchen, expecting to see a chair missing from the table but they were all there. I turn the corner and Ava has dragged her Little Tikes picnic table from the living room into the kitchen to use as a climbing device. I almost expected her to say, "I didn't move the chair so you can't get mad."
2. I was trying to mow that lawn one day. Gaia had offered to take Ava to the park so I could get it done. While waiting for Gaia outside, I thought I'd start up the mower. I got a chair out for Ava and told her to sit there while I mowed a little. I starting mowing and then noticed Ava was missing. I stopped and went inside to see Ava, a chair moved to the "special" cupboard, the fridge propped open and Ava holding a gallon of milk and a green cup. Luckily, I got to her before the cap come off of the milk. She protested majorly so I gave in and put some milk in her cup. She then spilled it all over the garage...no big deal really. I told her to stay outside. Repeat: Mowing, Ava missing, Mommy heads inside. This time, I see Ava sitting at the threshold of the garage and house, eating jelly beans out of a bag. Mommy: "What are you doing?" Ava: "I'm eating jelly beans." (Duh, mommy) I look inside - chair moved, cupboard open.
I realize that my mommy skills could've been better. I should've only given her one warning before timeout in story number 1. And in number 2, I should've waited to mow until Gaia arrived so that I could've kept a closer eye on her. But then I wouldn't have funny Ava stories.
We love Ava very much. She's really a sweet, caring, expressive little girl. She loves playing pretend, reading stories, watching movies, snuggling and hugging and kissing her baby sister, Elise. We're so happy that we get to be her parents.
Some of the things she said recently.
1. Daddy: "Okay Ava, do you want to get your pjs on and get ready for night-night?" AVA: "No, not today." she said very matter-of-factly.
2. Mommy in morning: "Let's change your diaper." AVA: "NO! I don't want you to change my diaper...Ava could die...get ouchy!" (On rare occasion, I've said the word die to emphasize seriousness with dangerous things).
3. Mommy was talking to Daddy on the phone at work, Daddy: "I want to talk to Ava." Mommy: "Ava, Daddy wants to talk to you." Ava: "I'm busy right now."
4.After a long time at Hobby Lobby, Ava: "I ALL DONE WITH HOBBY LOBBY!"
5. Ava: (pouting after Mommy told her No...she's in this pouting and crocodile tears stage) "You made me cry!"
6. Ava: (tell Daddy bye-bye for work) "Have lots and lots of fun!"
7. Ava: (unprompted at the dinner table after prayer) "Ok...let's see..., Daddy, how's work today?"
8. Ava: (mommy changing her morning diaper) "Where's Daddy going?" Mommy: "Work." Ava: "I want to give him a big kiss."
9. Daddy to Mommy at dinner: "She hasn't even touched her chicken." Ava pokes chicken and says, "I touched it."
10. If Mommy and Daddy ever raise their voices at each other, Ava: "Guys, Guys, Stop. Mommy, be nice to Daddy. Daddy, be nice to Mommy."
11. Ava had been kind of yelling at Daddy (a new thing recently). Daddy went into the garage to load the car. Ava opens the door to the garage and says, "Daddy, I'm sorry I yelled at you."
12. Ava speaks in whole sentences and even understands how to use pronouns. At church on Sunday, a little boy showed her a picture and said, "That's Michael (pointing to a boy) and that's me." Ava immediately repeated, "That's Michael and that's you."
13. Ava is also into telling stories and pretend reading books. Here's a recent story: "Once upon a time there was a boy named Nemo. He was a fish. His Daddy's name was Marlin. He liked to swim in the water. The end."
14. Ava also likes to sing songs and knows all of the words (or almost) to: Twinkle, Twinkle, the Barney Song, I'm a Little Jayhawk, Ring around the Rosy, Row, Row, Row your Boat, etc.
15: Ava to Mommy: "I love you Mommy...tons and tons."
16: Ava running in the backyard: "I'm fast...like Dash." (from the movie Incredibles)
A few things she's done recently:
1. Ava loves getting into things and has repeatedly moved chairs or her stool to help her get things. On one occasion, she had moved the kitchen chair all the way through the living room and into the guest bathroom so that she could reach the Dixie cups and princess toothpaste the Mommy had put up high (those two things sure work magic by the way to get Ava excited to brush). On a separate occasion, Ava kept moving the kitchen chair to the cupboard that houses her special cups and some random candy. After the second time, I told her that if she moved the chair again, it was time for crib time (timeout). After a few minutes, things got quiet again. I head for the kitchen, expecting to see a chair missing from the table but they were all there. I turn the corner and Ava has dragged her Little Tikes picnic table from the living room into the kitchen to use as a climbing device. I almost expected her to say, "I didn't move the chair so you can't get mad."
2. I was trying to mow that lawn one day. Gaia had offered to take Ava to the park so I could get it done. While waiting for Gaia outside, I thought I'd start up the mower. I got a chair out for Ava and told her to sit there while I mowed a little. I starting mowing and then noticed Ava was missing. I stopped and went inside to see Ava, a chair moved to the "special" cupboard, the fridge propped open and Ava holding a gallon of milk and a green cup. Luckily, I got to her before the cap come off of the milk. She protested majorly so I gave in and put some milk in her cup. She then spilled it all over the garage...no big deal really. I told her to stay outside. Repeat: Mowing, Ava missing, Mommy heads inside. This time, I see Ava sitting at the threshold of the garage and house, eating jelly beans out of a bag. Mommy: "What are you doing?" Ava: "I'm eating jelly beans." (Duh, mommy) I look inside - chair moved, cupboard open.
I realize that my mommy skills could've been better. I should've only given her one warning before timeout in story number 1. And in number 2, I should've waited to mow until Gaia arrived so that I could've kept a closer eye on her. But then I wouldn't have funny Ava stories.
We love Ava very much. She's really a sweet, caring, expressive little girl. She loves playing pretend, reading stories, watching movies, snuggling and hugging and kissing her baby sister, Elise. We're so happy that we get to be her parents.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Attitude is Everything
We're mostly over our household sickness here. I got it the worst followed by Chris, Elise and Ava, who got away (thankfully) with only a runny nose for a day and a half. I'm having trouble with my pic storage so I've been less than enthusiastic about posting since I can't post the pics I want so here's a boring post...
So I've been thinking about everyday trials and challenges and am realizing how important our attitude towards these things is! I can be such a complainer or worse, a know-it-all. I tend to get annoyed easily and tend to think I know the best way to do things. (picture Chris nodding his head at this statement). I notice that when I try to be cheerful and have a good attitude and/or change my perception of something - things go much better, I'm happier and therefore, my kids and husband are happier too. You really can get through anything with the right attitude. Nothing new...nothing you've never heard before...just something I'll have to continually remind myself of.
So I've been thinking about everyday trials and challenges and am realizing how important our attitude towards these things is! I can be such a complainer or worse, a know-it-all. I tend to get annoyed easily and tend to think I know the best way to do things. (picture Chris nodding his head at this statement). I notice that when I try to be cheerful and have a good attitude and/or change my perception of something - things go much better, I'm happier and therefore, my kids and husband are happier too. You really can get through anything with the right attitude. Nothing new...nothing you've never heard before...just something I'll have to continually remind myself of.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Contrast
Chris and I are fighting nasty, nasty colds right now. Being sick as a parent of two makes me long for the days of youth when being sick was completely different.
When you're sick as a child: (Keep in mind I'm talking mild acute illness and when you're old enough to understand you're sick)
1.)You get to stay home. Mom and Dad ran all of the errands. As an adult, you still have to have to get a few things to keep you going - including meds and the work at work is always there. No elves or fairies to do it for you.
2.)Mom and Dad got you 7-up and soda crackers to ease your tummy aches. As an adult, you don't want your 2 year old seeing you drinking 7-up because they'll want some.
3.)You could sleep ALL day if you wanted to. As an adult, you still have to wake up at the crack of dawn with your kiddos and naps are a rarity.
4.)When you're not sleeping, you get to watch TV - whatever show you want, for however long you want. As an adult, rather than running around playing with your kids, best to entertain them with hours on end of Disney and PBS kids.
5.)You gets lots of sympathy and well wishes. As an adult, you're kids just don't know and you're lucky if they aren't extra whiny or at least seemingly so and no one wants to hear you complain or blog about how sick you are. ;)
6.)Mom and Dad take care of you and bring you everything...no having to get up extra for restroom breaks. As an adult, you get to take care of yourself - you still have to get up...especially to wash your hands each time after you blow your nose so as not to infect the uninfected.
7.)You can really milk every cough, every sneeze and every low-grade fever. As an adult, you muffle your sneezes, cover up your coughs and go to the other room to blow your nose, especially if your baby sleeps in the same room as you at night.
Actually, while it's really hard with both of us being sick, at least Ava and Elise are still well. Also, I haven't been sick since Elise has been born which is a blessing on its own. It also makes me appreciate when everyone is well. Oh, and my mom did come over yesterday while Chris was at work to help out and keep us company. Plus - the last few nights after the kids have gone to bed, we've been re-watching the 3rd season of The Office on dvd in anticipation of the 4th season next week!
When you're sick as a child: (Keep in mind I'm talking mild acute illness and when you're old enough to understand you're sick)
1.)You get to stay home. Mom and Dad ran all of the errands. As an adult, you still have to have to get a few things to keep you going - including meds and the work at work is always there. No elves or fairies to do it for you.
2.)Mom and Dad got you 7-up and soda crackers to ease your tummy aches. As an adult, you don't want your 2 year old seeing you drinking 7-up because they'll want some.
3.)You could sleep ALL day if you wanted to. As an adult, you still have to wake up at the crack of dawn with your kiddos and naps are a rarity.
4.)When you're not sleeping, you get to watch TV - whatever show you want, for however long you want. As an adult, rather than running around playing with your kids, best to entertain them with hours on end of Disney and PBS kids.
5.)You gets lots of sympathy and well wishes. As an adult, you're kids just don't know and you're lucky if they aren't extra whiny or at least seemingly so and no one wants to hear you complain or blog about how sick you are. ;)
6.)Mom and Dad take care of you and bring you everything...no having to get up extra for restroom breaks. As an adult, you get to take care of yourself - you still have to get up...especially to wash your hands each time after you blow your nose so as not to infect the uninfected.
7.)You can really milk every cough, every sneeze and every low-grade fever. As an adult, you muffle your sneezes, cover up your coughs and go to the other room to blow your nose, especially if your baby sleeps in the same room as you at night.
Actually, while it's really hard with both of us being sick, at least Ava and Elise are still well. Also, I haven't been sick since Elise has been born which is a blessing on its own. It also makes me appreciate when everyone is well. Oh, and my mom did come over yesterday while Chris was at work to help out and keep us company. Plus - the last few nights after the kids have gone to bed, we've been re-watching the 3rd season of The Office on dvd in anticipation of the 4th season next week!
Friday, September 07, 2007
Snap Shots
With no Kelli France or Kristy Merrill (friends who are talented photographers) nearby, I've resorted to trying to snap (no posing here - you would've laughed watching me chase Ava around trying to take her picture) some pictures of my girls before they're all grown up. Oh how I wish they lived close by! - Although my sis Heidi does pretty well - should make her follow my kids around...
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Grammar Girl
I thought it'd be fun to see what the most commonly misspelled words are:
Here's a short list:
accidentally, argument, definitely, equipment, occurrence, principle/principal, receive, recommend, separate, weird. For more - check out this link: Commonly Misspelled Words: http://www.yourdictionary.com/library/misspelled.html
IHere's a website that is dedicated to helping us know when to lay or lie, and accept or except. Grammar Girl Website: http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/default.aspx
Here's a short list:
accidentally, argument, definitely, equipment, occurrence, principle/principal, receive, recommend, separate, weird. For more - check out this link: Commonly Misspelled Words: http://www.yourdictionary.com/library/misspelled.html
IHere's a website that is dedicated to helping us know when to lay or lie, and accept or except. Grammar Girl Website: http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/default.aspx
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