My friend Marie makes amazing jewelry. Just thought you might want to know about the sale that she is doing right now. Anything purchased by Valentine's Day is 20% off. It's a great deal. You can go to her blog for a sneak peak of her awesome stuff. http://www.mariecarmel.blogspot.com
I am soooo over the winter! I can't stand the snow any longer. I asked Ryan the other day what he thought about me going out with a blowdryer and melting all the snow...he thought I would look crazy. So, I haven't gone that route yet. Don't want to embarass the hubby! :) Anyways, to get me out of my winter blues I have taken the kiddies swimming 2 times in the last 5 days. They love it and have so much fun. I also LOVE being in a swimsuit in front of complete strangers...one of the many times in my life that I have to swallow my pride (that's a big swallow) and take one for the team. seriously people..this body does not belong in swimsuit material. Luckily, my kids don't judge me and that should be all that matters. Sadly....for me, it's not. enough about that. just a few cute pics of the kidlets...thanks to my cousin Kalli for the pics. :) Don't you just want to squish them?
The babies turned 18 months yesterday and for those of you in the LDS world...this is HUGE! So, I got to thinking about what a huge change my life has taken since the babies were born and then I got to thinking how HUGE I was whilst pregnant with those little beasts and thought about how there is lots to be grateful for, but mostly I need to be grateful that I don't have to carry around this anymore...
hahaha. seriously how can a belly get that big? No more complaining about how big all you little people got when you were pregnant. I win. I beat you all! :)...and don't even get me started on the whole swelling thing....
oh..and no comments on the stretch marks..I still got those bad boys. :)
Sawyer - "Mom, what are these bumps on my tongue again?, Tasteicals?"
Can you tell I live with all boys? :)
Ryan and I gave eachother our goals last night and so I thought that I would share my pain with all of you....
So...I actually got three from Ryan. He gave me two and I said one of them didn't count because he thought he would be the better person and put one of mine as "taking time for myself." Okay that is all nice and everything, but totally against the rules. Not to mention the fact that it makes me look insensitive that I didn't think to do anything like that. I just wrote out my 2 goals for him and didn't look back. :)
So here is what Ryan would like me to work on...
1. Keep the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom clean.
2. Be more patient and understanding and don't read into every little thing that is said.
Now those of you who really know me are not going to be too shocked by these. I definately struggle with the housecleaning. I try, but obviously not hard enough. :) and the patience thing is a given. There is a little bit more to #2, but I can't divulge that info on this blog. (don't worry Marie...I will tell you.) :)
We decided that we could be mature adults about this and not get offended by what we were given. I think that we both took it very well....But if you see Ryan in the next couple of days....just act like you don't notice the black eye!
Sawyer: This bucket is too heavy.
Mom: It's a good thing you're so strong!
S: NO I'M NOT!
M: Does that mean you're a wimp?
S: Yes........and I'm lazy. I'm a lazy wimp.
hahaha
I know that it is almost the middle of January, but I had yet to make any real new year's resolutions. you know...other than the never ending WEIGHTLOSS one. ( my friends, that's a given, I'm not in denial) :) Anyways, I wanted to choose something that would be really helpful to me and my family. I had read somewhere that a couple had decided to choose new year's goals for eachother and I was intrigued by this idea.
Ryan and I talked about it last night and decided that it might be kinda interesting and fun. So, we have today to decide on 2 things that we would like for the other one to work on this year...and no one can get offended. (this will be the hard part because, honestly, I don't really have anything to work on) wink, wink. :)
So wish us luck...
we might be divorced by tomorrow! :)
just jokes people, just jokes
