Here's a link to what Stephen is doing in San Diego. I don't think it is possible for him to not be having fun!
Just yesterday Vicki Williams reminded me I should have my kids use scissors so they have cutting mastered by around 1st grade. Abby always asks to cut things. Today, I gave Abby her special pair of green scissors and asked her to cut out the Publix dinosaur out of her coloring book. She cut him into about 350 pieces, got another piece of plain paper and started cutting out random shapes. I walked out of the sun room to finish cleaning the kitchen.
After dinner I returned to the sun room to clean up the paper mess and discovered a bunch of long black hair all over the window seat. We made a memory today. Today was the first time one of my children cut their own hair.
Thankfully, I've scared her out of doing it again. She seemed shocked I didn't approve of the haircut. Don't worry, I made sure she knew I loved her and wasn't mad. I am quite grateful she has so much hair I couldn't find the clump she'd cut out.
The girls also had their first Taco Casa experience with the Taylors today. I think Abby and Sydney both liked it. Abby didn't like the blueberries in the empanada so she just licked the cinnamon sugar off of it. Sydney ate her chips, cheese dip AND her half burrito. I think she REALLY liked it. Maybe they're ready for Taco Bell!?!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Lazy Days of Summer
Whoever decided to call summer days lazy has a few things coming. This has been one of the busiest, most fun summers we've had! And we haven't even vacationed anywhere!
Abby is taking swim lessons (from Heather Nelson) and she has gained so much confidence in the water. Sydney is following suit (typical second born) and now likes to tell us "stop it" when we try to hold her in the water. She trusts her swim vest more than her parents!??! And we are working on teaching her to say, "Will you not do that, please?" but I'm sure it will take AT LEAST 6 months.
Stephen had a fun week at work last week closing out the fiscal year. He said every time they got a large sales order in somebody would hit this loud "BONG" thing and everyone pulled out their noisemakers to follow. One lady had a screaming woman sound. He is pretty pumped that he's getting a new pair of Reef's and a beach bag that he's ordered for his customers, too. They had Bucky's BBQ and On The Border twice there for lunch, and he was able to bring home leftovers. I think he's going to turn into an On The Border chip with salsa!
Oh, that reminds me. Stephen is also flying out to San Diego next week. I hope he doesn't have too much fun. His trip to Phoenix made him think if he ever left the southeast we'd actually be okay. I don't think I would. I really don't think I would.
I am doing well. I've successfully gained at least 25 pounds at this point (should have gained 10) and haven't thrown up in like 3 weeks! I am still taking Zofran during the day but SHOULD be done, soon. Our son seems to be happy kicking and swimming away! I, however, am enjoying the idea of this being my last pregnancy and thinking thoughts like, "Maybe he should stay in there, what do I know about raising a BOY!?!?" Thankfully, I am married to a "guys' guy" so I'm partnered with someone who has all the strengths to make up for my weaknesses! Oh, and yes, God will give me what I need when I need it. Right now I just need to find some things to make the nursery not so feminine! I'll focus on that.
Abby is taking swim lessons (from Heather Nelson) and she has gained so much confidence in the water. Sydney is following suit (typical second born) and now likes to tell us "stop it" when we try to hold her in the water. She trusts her swim vest more than her parents!??! And we are working on teaching her to say, "Will you not do that, please?" but I'm sure it will take AT LEAST 6 months.
Stephen had a fun week at work last week closing out the fiscal year. He said every time they got a large sales order in somebody would hit this loud "BONG" thing and everyone pulled out their noisemakers to follow. One lady had a screaming woman sound. He is pretty pumped that he's getting a new pair of Reef's and a beach bag that he's ordered for his customers, too. They had Bucky's BBQ and On The Border twice there for lunch, and he was able to bring home leftovers. I think he's going to turn into an On The Border chip with salsa!
Oh, that reminds me. Stephen is also flying out to San Diego next week. I hope he doesn't have too much fun. His trip to Phoenix made him think if he ever left the southeast we'd actually be okay. I don't think I would. I really don't think I would.
I am doing well. I've successfully gained at least 25 pounds at this point (should have gained 10) and haven't thrown up in like 3 weeks! I am still taking Zofran during the day but SHOULD be done, soon. Our son seems to be happy kicking and swimming away! I, however, am enjoying the idea of this being my last pregnancy and thinking thoughts like, "Maybe he should stay in there, what do I know about raising a BOY!?!?" Thankfully, I am married to a "guys' guy" so I'm partnered with someone who has all the strengths to make up for my weaknesses! Oh, and yes, God will give me what I need when I need it. Right now I just need to find some things to make the nursery not so feminine! I'll focus on that.
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