Randomness--is that a word?
I think sometimes my husband thinks I am weird. I have a flag for almost every season. I just love flags on the front of houses. I think it makes them look warm and welcome. Maybe I got this idea from the south who knows. I will be taking them with me and my move whereever we go though. I don't think they are that big in AZ, but I will put them up anyway!
Its almost time to switch to my birthday flag!!
I have been meaning to post this for a while. But here is that shirt I bought in New Orleans Tasha and the flag I got. I believe this one is a little different that the ones you and Shawna purchased.
Okay, I know... a little cheesy taking a picture of myself in a shirt!
I think I have said this before but I am amazed as to how much your kids can pick up parents behavior. We really don't have to say much it is how we act and do. You always want your kids to pick up the good vs the bad, but unfortunately they never do right?
I say this because I often find Taylor acting as a little mother to my boys. Most of the time I don't mind and she is VERY helpful. She offers to take Luke to the bathroom, dresses the little ones and helps them with snacks etc. But we had an issue the other day. When I was gone the kids had a babysitter during the day while Doug was at work. I am not really sure what occurred, but Taylor completely ignored the babysitter because she thought whatever she was doing was fine. (in her eyes) And well, she probably thought she isn't my mom-- so I am going to just not listen. We did get it ironed out and I must say I am glad dad had to deal with this one. I also sometimes find her getting frustrated and yelling at her brothers much like me! Its almost scary at times. I always tell her please don't yell Taylor. But who am I to judge when I do it myself?? I have tried to be better, but I think once your kids are past 2 years of age they have a lot of times learned many of your bad habits. Like drinking Diet Coke!! You do it so why can't I??
I had to laugh when Angie and I were walking this morning and talking about this very same thing. I guess when she was gone her girls constantly were telling Greg how to drive and park the car. I chuckled and said "why would they do that?" In which she replied, "Well, I do that to Greg when I am in the car." That explains it. Isn't it crazy how kids do this?? Its funny when you look back at it, but I am sure it drove Greg crazy for his 5 and 9 year old telling him how to drive.
Doug told me the other day when I was gone Luke said the funniest thing. After they had cleaned up the kitchen for dinner he proudly announced "Well now the kitchen is closed" This is something Doug says almost on a daily basis. Too funny.
I have to ask am I the only parent who yells at their children in a store for bad behavior?? Because when we were in Utah there were several children and I don't think I heard a child scream or make a peep once! Maybe I am doing something wrong and the Utahians are doing something right.
Doug is actually reading a parenting book right now that his brother Glenn recommended to him. (we thought he may know because he is a psychologist). Anyways I guess he has tried some of the things out on Jared this past weekend as well as Luke and it seemed to work. Since as I wrote earlier we have been having some behavior issues in our home. I need to get motivated and read it!!
On another thought I totally dread packing for my family for our beach vacation. Don't get me wrong I am very excited for it, but just keep staring at the luggage. Hoping it will pack itself. Wouldn't it be nice if you could magically have another wardrobe whereever you went?
My favorite part about it is the
different colored chairs you pick to go with it.
I love this table!! This is the table I would love to have, but maybe someday. We actually saw it at a great little furniture store in Orem called The Four Chairs. Steph actually knows the people that own it. I was sad to later find out they could ship, but it would be much much cheaper if you bought it locally. Doug claims I won't like it in a few years and will want something else. Well, I just beg to differ!!
And speaking of wants and money.... I also dread doing my checkbook and paying all of my bills that are do this week. There is just something about that, that is depressing. And the sad thing is it really needs to be done. I also think I have some buyers remorse because while I was shopping last week, I was so happy to buy things. Now I am looking at ALL my purchases and think do I really need that stuff? Can we really afford it?? NO!! I guess I am justifying it because mine and Taylor's birthday is next week. But I do feel extremely guilty about it. Well, I have babbled on enough hopefully I will be a little more cheery tomorrow!
Okay, I know... a little cheesy taking a picture of myself in a shirt!
I think I have said this before but I am amazed as to how much your kids can pick up parents behavior. We really don't have to say much it is how we act and do. You always want your kids to pick up the good vs the bad, but unfortunately they never do right?
I say this because I often find Taylor acting as a little mother to my boys. Most of the time I don't mind and she is VERY helpful. She offers to take Luke to the bathroom, dresses the little ones and helps them with snacks etc. But we had an issue the other day. When I was gone the kids had a babysitter during the day while Doug was at work. I am not really sure what occurred, but Taylor completely ignored the babysitter because she thought whatever she was doing was fine. (in her eyes) And well, she probably thought she isn't my mom-- so I am going to just not listen. We did get it ironed out and I must say I am glad dad had to deal with this one. I also sometimes find her getting frustrated and yelling at her brothers much like me! Its almost scary at times. I always tell her please don't yell Taylor. But who am I to judge when I do it myself?? I have tried to be better, but I think once your kids are past 2 years of age they have a lot of times learned many of your bad habits. Like drinking Diet Coke!! You do it so why can't I??
I had to laugh when Angie and I were walking this morning and talking about this very same thing. I guess when she was gone her girls constantly were telling Greg how to drive and park the car. I chuckled and said "why would they do that?" In which she replied, "Well, I do that to Greg when I am in the car." That explains it. Isn't it crazy how kids do this?? Its funny when you look back at it, but I am sure it drove Greg crazy for his 5 and 9 year old telling him how to drive.
Doug told me the other day when I was gone Luke said the funniest thing. After they had cleaned up the kitchen for dinner he proudly announced "Well now the kitchen is closed" This is something Doug says almost on a daily basis. Too funny.
I have to ask am I the only parent who yells at their children in a store for bad behavior?? Because when we were in Utah there were several children and I don't think I heard a child scream or make a peep once! Maybe I am doing something wrong and the Utahians are doing something right.
Doug is actually reading a parenting book right now that his brother Glenn recommended to him. (we thought he may know because he is a psychologist). Anyways I guess he has tried some of the things out on Jared this past weekend as well as Luke and it seemed to work. Since as I wrote earlier we have been having some behavior issues in our home. I need to get motivated and read it!!
On another thought I totally dread packing for my family for our beach vacation. Don't get me wrong I am very excited for it, but just keep staring at the luggage. Hoping it will pack itself. Wouldn't it be nice if you could magically have another wardrobe whereever you went?
My favorite part about it is the
different colored chairs you pick to go with it.
And speaking of wants and money.... I also dread doing my checkbook and paying all of my bills that are do this week. There is just something about that, that is depressing. And the sad thing is it really needs to be done. I also think I have some buyers remorse because while I was shopping last week, I was so happy to buy things. Now I am looking at ALL my purchases and think do I really need that stuff? Can we really afford it?? NO!! I guess I am justifying it because mine and Taylor's birthday is next week. But I do feel extremely guilty about it. Well, I have babbled on enough hopefully I will be a little more cheery tomorrow!
***Happy Birthday Susanne, Courtney and Haley!***
