Today as I was getting my son dressed and he told me I couldn't put on his socks because they didn't match? Huh? Blue socks do match blue jeans! I guess I have been watching too much Project Runway.
My only saving grace during the day is going to the gym. The best is when I can do kickboxing, it helps me get out all my "mommy aggression". I work even harder during class if my son smacks my butt as I am bending over getting dressed for the gym and says, "you got a big bum mommy." Thanks son. JAB, CROSS, HOOK, UPPERCUT!!!
I have perfected the evil eye. As I am out in public and my children are throwing a fit, I can feel the frustration building. First my children get the evil eye, then I branch out. I look around and just dare anyone to say something, or give me the, "can't that lady control her kids" look. Just do it, do it...I dare you!
The other day at CVS I was paying for my things and sorting through my coupons (ie. ignoring my two year old). Just as I am about to swipe my card I look around and my son had found the largest bag of Skittles (which by the way I did not have a coupon for) and was proceeding to eat the sugary candy by the handful. Ahhhh!!!! Grrrrr!!! I quickly grab him, hand the Skittles to the cashier ( I guess I have to buy them now) and say to Jackson, "I may have to buy them but don't think that you are going to eat them!" Not a moment later the lady next to me says, "yeah-that's how it's done mommy! Way to parent!" Are you kidding me? Thanks that is just what I needed your stamp of approval. Anyway...little does she know that I am sure the Skittles will make another appearance later this week in some kind of bribing moment.
I have realized that my standards for cleanliness and hygiene have reached an all time low. If the average person gets food on their shirt they would probably change it. Not me! I am just happy that it is not spit up or poop, which I would probably just wipe off with a damp cloth anyway.
Last week we went to dinner as a family. As we were sitting at the table Duke started fussing because he was hungry. I put on my UdderCover and proceeded to breastfeed my child. Yes, it was at the table, but I was covered up and hey I wanted to eat too. I started to get a few looks. Are you kidding me? This is going to be my only hot dinner this week, I am not going to the car or to the bathroom I am going to sit right here and eat my glorious hot pizza. I then asked Josh what he would say if they came over and told us that I couldn't breastfeed there. He just said that he would say, "Okay, but I'm not paying", and walk out. For a second I was proud that my husband would stick up for me and then I seriously considered flashing some boob to get a free meal.
The only place in the house that should not have pictures of your kids in it...the bathroom. When you have to lock yourself in there to have a two minute conversation with your girlfriend and you can hear then banging on the door, the last thing you want to see is their face.
Finally, I don't know if old women just lie or are senile but it doesn't "get easier" the medication just gets better!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Letters to the Boys
The day before I gave birth to Jackson I wrote him a letter. I wanted him to know how much I loved him before I had even seen him. It was a tradition that I wanted to do with all my kids. I was going to write my letter to Duke a week before I was due, but Duke wanted to come early. So, I was unable to write my letter to him then, so I wanted to write it now so he had a letter like his brother. Below is my letter to Jackson that I wrote two years ago and my letter to Duke.
Jackson,
Well, I have been carrying you in my belly for almost 9 months now. What a roller coaster it has been! I remember the day I found out I was going to be a mom. I took a pregnancy test hoping it would tell me what I wanted to know. I had to wait 2 minuets for the results (it felt like forever). Then I saw it, two pink lines! You were inside me. I ran outside to tell your dad, waving the test in the air. Your dad was shocked. He couldn't believe that it happened so fast. To tell you the truth I was surprised myself. We were so excited to tell our family about our little bundle of joy. A few weeks later I started to get sick. Really sick. I was told that this is just what happened when someone is pregnant. I am surprised you grew so well when all I ate was saltines and PowerAde. Luckily three months later I started feeling a lot better and soon I began to grow a little belly. As you grew, I grew, and now I am huge! You are such a big, strong boy. You kick me so hard sometimes that I jump, even when I am sleeping. Your favorite time to kick me is at about 6 o'clock in the morning. It is such a blessing to feel you move and grow inside me. Soon you will be out of my belly and there are a few things that I want you to know.
First, your father and I love you very much. We can't wait to see you grow and become the wonderful man we know you can be. Watch your Dad closely he is an amazing man. He will teach you how to work hard and be honest. He will be an example of how you should love the Lord, and your family, and serve them always. Please know that I have a testimony of Jesus Christ and I hope and pray that you will always stay close to him. I know that life is hard sometimes, but know that Heavenly Father is always there for you, all you have to do is ask. Your father and I are also here, you can tell us anything. We will try our best to be good parents and give you everything that you need. We are not perfect (actually far from it) but we will try our best. Jackson, please follow your dreams. Don't let anyone tell you that you aren't good enough or that you can't achieve something. Follow your heart, trust in the Lord, and always remember I love you.
Mommy
Duke,
My little love bug, you are so special. I think that you were just so excited to come to earth and start your journey that you came three weeks early. What a blessing you have been to our family. You are such a happy baby with so much love! I love to stare at you while you are eating, you are just so beautiful. When you came out and struggled with the jaundice and the weight gain all I could do was hold you close to me and cry. But you were strong, you stood your ground and you were determined to make it. You love to be held and as your daddy says, "You only have eyes for your mommy." You are always looking around exploring all that is around you. Always keep that curiosity, and thirst for knowledge. Follow the example of your daddy and gain all the knowledge that you can. Work hard in school and at work so you can feel productive and successful. I can already tell that you love your brother. You love to watch him play and talk. I hope that you will be close to him, he loves you very much and is always concerned about where you are and if you are okay. If mommy is ever not paying attention Jackson will let mommy know what you need. He will be a good friend to you. Duke, we wanted to give you a strong middle name like your brother. Your dad and I tried to think of someone we loved and wanted you to be like. That is why your middle name is James after your papa T. He is a strong, humble man. He is fun to be around and always shows love for others. (He isn't too good at UNO, but we will just have to hope that you have daddy's skills.) Stay close to your papa and learn all you can from him. He has made you daddy the man he is and I would be honored to have you be just like them. Read your scriptures, and say your prayers and the spirit will be with you when mommy and daddy can't be. I am so glad that you are mine for all eternity.
I love you.
Mommy
Jackson,
Well, I have been carrying you in my belly for almost 9 months now. What a roller coaster it has been! I remember the day I found out I was going to be a mom. I took a pregnancy test hoping it would tell me what I wanted to know. I had to wait 2 minuets for the results (it felt like forever). Then I saw it, two pink lines! You were inside me. I ran outside to tell your dad, waving the test in the air. Your dad was shocked. He couldn't believe that it happened so fast. To tell you the truth I was surprised myself. We were so excited to tell our family about our little bundle of joy. A few weeks later I started to get sick. Really sick. I was told that this is just what happened when someone is pregnant. I am surprised you grew so well when all I ate was saltines and PowerAde. Luckily three months later I started feeling a lot better and soon I began to grow a little belly. As you grew, I grew, and now I am huge! You are such a big, strong boy. You kick me so hard sometimes that I jump, even when I am sleeping. Your favorite time to kick me is at about 6 o'clock in the morning. It is such a blessing to feel you move and grow inside me. Soon you will be out of my belly and there are a few things that I want you to know.
First, your father and I love you very much. We can't wait to see you grow and become the wonderful man we know you can be. Watch your Dad closely he is an amazing man. He will teach you how to work hard and be honest. He will be an example of how you should love the Lord, and your family, and serve them always. Please know that I have a testimony of Jesus Christ and I hope and pray that you will always stay close to him. I know that life is hard sometimes, but know that Heavenly Father is always there for you, all you have to do is ask. Your father and I are also here, you can tell us anything. We will try our best to be good parents and give you everything that you need. We are not perfect (actually far from it) but we will try our best. Jackson, please follow your dreams. Don't let anyone tell you that you aren't good enough or that you can't achieve something. Follow your heart, trust in the Lord, and always remember I love you.
Mommy
Duke,
My little love bug, you are so special. I think that you were just so excited to come to earth and start your journey that you came three weeks early. What a blessing you have been to our family. You are such a happy baby with so much love! I love to stare at you while you are eating, you are just so beautiful. When you came out and struggled with the jaundice and the weight gain all I could do was hold you close to me and cry. But you were strong, you stood your ground and you were determined to make it. You love to be held and as your daddy says, "You only have eyes for your mommy." You are always looking around exploring all that is around you. Always keep that curiosity, and thirst for knowledge. Follow the example of your daddy and gain all the knowledge that you can. Work hard in school and at work so you can feel productive and successful. I can already tell that you love your brother. You love to watch him play and talk. I hope that you will be close to him, he loves you very much and is always concerned about where you are and if you are okay. If mommy is ever not paying attention Jackson will let mommy know what you need. He will be a good friend to you. Duke, we wanted to give you a strong middle name like your brother. Your dad and I tried to think of someone we loved and wanted you to be like. That is why your middle name is James after your papa T. He is a strong, humble man. He is fun to be around and always shows love for others. (He isn't too good at UNO, but we will just have to hope that you have daddy's skills.) Stay close to your papa and learn all you can from him. He has made you daddy the man he is and I would be honored to have you be just like them. Read your scriptures, and say your prayers and the spirit will be with you when mommy and daddy can't be. I am so glad that you are mine for all eternity.
I love you.
Mommy
Friday, November 6, 2009
The Incredible Family
Here we are at trunk or treat. Jackson kept saying that he didn't want to go to church as we were pulling up to the church. We thought he would stop saying it once he realized that we were doing something fun. No. The first half of the evening Jackson trick or treated and kept saying, "I don't want to go to church." It really was not my proudest parenting moment. About half way through the evening he finally stopped saying that and got excited about the candy. Jackson also did the cake walk and won a cupcake with a pound of frosting on it. Below is what he looked like after he ate it. 
Isn't my Mr. Incredible handsome!?!
It was so nice to dress up as a family. We had a really good time. I love my little family. I have to say that there is nothing better than spending some quality time together.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
The Accident
This morning started just like any other morning. I got the kids dressed and ready to go. Both kids were put in their car seats, one with a Pop Tart the other with a binky and off we went to the gym. I drove down Cactus as I always do to get to the 51 freeway. As I came to 52nd street I see a man with a HUGE dog walking beside the road. I thought to my self, "why isn't that dog on a leash this close to the street". And then it happened...the dog darted out in to the road. I slammed on my breaks and turned the wheel as hard as I could. It didn't work. As I swerved I lost control of the car did a 180 and stopped in the middle of on coming traffic. About a second later I look over my shoulder and see a car coming. It was too late. The car hit us going about 50 mph. Luckily, my door took most of the impact. My head hit the glass and the car spun a little more. At that second all I could think about was my babies. I kept pleading with God to please let them be okay. I looked in to the back seat and Jackson had not even dropped his Pop Tart and Duke was playing with his toys. I sat there holding my head in pain and sobbing. As I looked over to the other side of the street I could see the man whose dog I had hit. I don't think I will ever forget it. He went in to the street and picked up his motionless dog and looked at me and kept saying to me, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." He then turned and walked away. Soon the police and the fire department came. We were all checked out and besides the bruises on me, everyone was fine. Josh showed up a few molments after that. I had never been so happy to see him! It is strange how someone can bring so much comfort in a time of so much sadness. He is my knight! As soon as I got home I went to my room to pray and thank God for protecting my little family. It could have been so much worse. The strangest part about all this is that I can't get that man's face out of my head. He looked so sincerely sorry and I had just killed his dog. My head tells me that I should be so mad at him for not putting his dog on a leash, and for almost killing me and my kids and then leaving the accident...but all I feel is sadness for him and his loss. Just thinking about it again makes me cry. What a day, and it started just like any other morning.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
New Job
As if I don't have enough to do already I have decided to take on something else. A month ago I went to interview to teach aerobics at LA Fitness. When I was auditioning I was asked if I have had any management experience. (Some of you may remember my glory days as a manager at The Gap and Aeropostale.) I was then asked if I would consider being the group fitness coordinator for a gym here in Arizona. I thought about it for about a half a second and said, "YES!" Since then I have been going through the interviewing process and teaching classes to prove that I actually knew my stuff...and today it became official. I am the new activities and group fitness coordinator for LA Fitness at the Moon Valley location. I am very excited about this new opportunity. I like to stay busy and always have something to do and I think this will fill my plate. I truly believe that Heavenly Father never closes one door with out opening another. Our family has been so blessed to always have what we need and, more than offten, what we want. This job will open a lot of doors for me in the fitness industry and keep me busy as my kids start school. (Not to mention help me keep off all the baby weight from all these kids!)
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