Sunday, December 22, 2013
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Funny kid!
Nora's getting funnier, pretty much by the day!
Last Friday I was telling her that I had a lot of lab prep to do. She evidently did not hear those words, because then she asked me, "Are the lab rats nice?" I'm still laughing about that one.
Nora told me this morning that me "you have excellence in your bones." I wasn't convinced that she knew what excellence meant, which she didn't. But, when I told her what it meant, she excitedly said, "I have excellence in my bones." Indeed!
She turns 3 next week. She has become a big girl in the past couple of months. There was a point when I asked her when she was going to stop acting like a baby. She replied, "In three weeks." Funny enough it was about 3 weeks before we started making progress. She doesn't suck her thumb anymore, sleeps in a big girl bed, and is potty trained!
Last Friday I was telling her that I had a lot of lab prep to do. She evidently did not hear those words, because then she asked me, "Are the lab rats nice?" I'm still laughing about that one.
Nora told me this morning that me "you have excellence in your bones." I wasn't convinced that she knew what excellence meant, which she didn't. But, when I told her what it meant, she excitedly said, "I have excellence in my bones." Indeed!
She turns 3 next week. She has become a big girl in the past couple of months. There was a point when I asked her when she was going to stop acting like a baby. She replied, "In three weeks." Funny enough it was about 3 weeks before we started making progress. She doesn't suck her thumb anymore, sleeps in a big girl bed, and is potty trained!
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Christmas!
We made it home to celebrate Christmas with my family. We had safe flights with only a bit of delay in Salt Lake City. It was snowing there and so the plane needed to be deiced, but also we waited an extra long while for other passengers to get on the plane from their connecting flights since it was the last flight to Boise for the day. We had just run from our first plane so that we wouldn't miss our connection. We were glad to have made it, but the girls and I were wishing that we would have known we had more time since we hadn't had lunch yet. Usually I bring way too many snacks and end up not really needing them, so this time I decided to just bring some clementines. In Omaha, Brian ordered some lunch once we had made it through security, but our plane started boarding and the restaurant was not fast. So, Brian had got his food and was still waiting for the rest of ours before he finally decided that he was going to have to get on the plane and not miss the flight. When we finally got to Boise, our first stop outside the airport was to get some food. And, then mom made us some pancakes when we got home, too. Needless to say, I'll be stocking up on snacks before our return trip!
Today there were presents to open and Christmas dinner to eat with family. My brother's family and one of my aunts joined us for a good part of the day! And, in late afternoon, snow started to fall, so it became a white Christmas after all. It always nice to come home for Christmas and especially nice that Brian could come with us this year.
I hope all of you had an enjoyable Christmas!
Today there were presents to open and Christmas dinner to eat with family. My brother's family and one of my aunts joined us for a good part of the day! And, in late afternoon, snow started to fall, so it became a white Christmas after all. It always nice to come home for Christmas and especially nice that Brian could come with us this year.
I hope all of you had an enjoyable Christmas!
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Almost Christmas
Yesterday I finished running errands and shopping and helped Brian a little bit at the practice. We all enjoyed an early bedtime last night.
Today was a busy day as the kindergarten Sabbath School class participated in the Christmas program by singing "We Three Kings." Most of the kids were dressed as angels, but there were also three kings, Joseph, Mary, and a baby "Jesus." Clara was excited to be Mary holding one of her dolls as Jesus. Some older kids sang the verses and the kindergarteners joined in for the chorus. They were very enthusiastic in their little angel robes and tinsel crowns, waving stars in the air! The teachers, including Brian, had been working with the kids for several weeks and their practice paid off and it turned out well! The other youth classes got to participate as well, so it was extra special all throughout. Thankfully, this is not the only time of year where kids get to participate during church. It happens quite a lot and we're happy to be a part of a church where that is encouraged.
We also had the opportunity to help with serving and cleaning up for a Christmas meal that the church provided today, mostly for people that may not have family to be with and share Christmas with. There was an abundance of food and it was so very yummy! I really feel like I had my first Christmas dinner and hopefully the people that may be alone on Christmas Day felt that way, too.
Usually, by this close to Christmas, we're already spending time with either my family or Brian's, so it's actually been kind of fun to just experience Christmas at home. Don't worry, though, we're leaving soon to fly to see my family. And, we'll celebrate Christmas with Brian's family eventually. His parents are visiting Brian's sister's family in Alaska right now, since they just welcomed their first baby this week! We're so excited for all of them to be together...though I'm looking forward to meeting the little guy before he gets too big.
Since we're leaving so close to Christmas, we decided we would have the girls open their presents here before we leave. So, tonight I wrapped them all up while Brian took the girls to a Christmas concert. Though the Christmas concert sounded like fun, I knew I probably wouldn't have an opportunity tomorrow when I would be by myself. And, if I do, there are still lots of things to be done to get ready for our trip.
I hope all of you are able to spend time with family and friends over Christmas!
Today was a busy day as the kindergarten Sabbath School class participated in the Christmas program by singing "We Three Kings." Most of the kids were dressed as angels, but there were also three kings, Joseph, Mary, and a baby "Jesus." Clara was excited to be Mary holding one of her dolls as Jesus. Some older kids sang the verses and the kindergarteners joined in for the chorus. They were very enthusiastic in their little angel robes and tinsel crowns, waving stars in the air! The teachers, including Brian, had been working with the kids for several weeks and their practice paid off and it turned out well! The other youth classes got to participate as well, so it was extra special all throughout. Thankfully, this is not the only time of year where kids get to participate during church. It happens quite a lot and we're happy to be a part of a church where that is encouraged.
We also had the opportunity to help with serving and cleaning up for a Christmas meal that the church provided today, mostly for people that may not have family to be with and share Christmas with. There was an abundance of food and it was so very yummy! I really feel like I had my first Christmas dinner and hopefully the people that may be alone on Christmas Day felt that way, too.
Usually, by this close to Christmas, we're already spending time with either my family or Brian's, so it's actually been kind of fun to just experience Christmas at home. Don't worry, though, we're leaving soon to fly to see my family. And, we'll celebrate Christmas with Brian's family eventually. His parents are visiting Brian's sister's family in Alaska right now, since they just welcomed their first baby this week! We're so excited for all of them to be together...though I'm looking forward to meeting the little guy before he gets too big.
Since we're leaving so close to Christmas, we decided we would have the girls open their presents here before we leave. So, tonight I wrapped them all up while Brian took the girls to a Christmas concert. Though the Christmas concert sounded like fun, I knew I probably wouldn't have an opportunity tomorrow when I would be by myself. And, if I do, there are still lots of things to be done to get ready for our trip.
I hope all of you are able to spend time with family and friends over Christmas!
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Snow Day
Yesterday afternoon it started snowing and it turned into a blizzard. There was no school for Clara as a result. I did have more productive and busy plans for the day, but the girls and I just stayed home. Brians shoveled the sidewalks before he left...which is more work that where we lived previously since we live on the corner. Clara desparately wanted to go out when Brian did, but it was really chilly. I managed to divert her attention for awhile, and maybe it warmed up just slightly. We got all bundled up and went out to play. Nora liked it for a bit, but she kept taking her mitten off or it kept falling off, so her hand was getting cold and she didn't like that at all. Luckily I can keep an eye on Clara out the window pretty well while she plays in the backyard, so she got to stay outside even though Nora went in. She was well bundled up so I wasn't too worried about her and she pulled the sled around the yard to try out another part of the slope in the backyard. And, then she played on the swingset. And then wandered around some more. It all ended though, when I saw her heading towards the street to try out sledding there. So, though she still wanted to be outside, her time was up.
After lunch and a nap, we went out again. Nora wore a different pair of mittens, so she lasted a bit longer. They made some snow angels and we walked to go get the mail down the block. I convinced them to come inside by promising to make cookies after supper. So, after supper we did just that...we made ginger cookies.
So, I'm thankful for snow days!
Also, on Tuesday, we reached a milestone here. I asked Clara to help with some cleaning chores...and she actually was very helpful and didn't complain. I did say that I would pay her and Grandma was coming to stay that night, so she did have some motivation. I asked her to sweep the stairs and after she was done sweeping, she found a rag and mopped them, too. Then, she wanted to dust the baseboards. Who am I to argue with that?
After lunch and a nap, we went out again. Nora wore a different pair of mittens, so she lasted a bit longer. They made some snow angels and we walked to go get the mail down the block. I convinced them to come inside by promising to make cookies after supper. So, after supper we did just that...we made ginger cookies.
So, I'm thankful for snow days!
Also, on Tuesday, we reached a milestone here. I asked Clara to help with some cleaning chores...and she actually was very helpful and didn't complain. I did say that I would pay her and Grandma was coming to stay that night, so she did have some motivation. I asked her to sweep the stairs and after she was done sweeping, she found a rag and mopped them, too. Then, she wanted to dust the baseboards. Who am I to argue with that?
Monday, December 17, 2012
Yay For Vacation!
I'm now officially on vacation until after the first of the year!! On Friday I was able to get my grades submitted and everything since then has seemed pretty wonderful. Well, there is my house that is still in need of recovery from our crazy week last week. Yesterday I made some dents in dealing with dishes and laundry. And, I'm still working on it today (just a little bit) and more tomorrow. =)
Clara did not get sick over the weekend, thankfully. So, she was able to participate in her school concert for the preschool through fourth graders. It was quite adorable! The preschoolers were the most entertaining part, with one of them bursting into tears as soon as the first song started and another yelling out "I know that one!" when the teacher announced what song was coming next. All the kids dressed up as characters from the nativity. Clara dressed up as an angel. There were lots of girls dressed as angels!
After the Christmas program, Brian participated in a drive through live nativity at our church. He got to be Joseph standing by a donkey with a "pregnant" Mary sitting on the donkey. Last year, the donkey walked along in the parking lot, so when we drove through Clara was disappointed that the donkey wasn't moving. According to Brian, the donkey didn't want to walk, so they just stood in one place. Brian also said that the donkey about bit his fingers off, so he had a little bit of excitement. =)
Since we were out to see the fun live nativity, we drove and found some cool Christmas lights to look at. One house I had read about online was out in the country a bit and the house couldn't be seen from the highway. When we found it, Clara said she "guessed we didn't go on a wild goose chase after all." It was one of those with the lights synchronized to music, so the girls enjoyed it and said we should take Daddy, and Ryan, and Grandma, and Grandpa. Ryan is one of Brian's friends from college who lives up the street and comes over for dinner sometimes. Evidently he ranks pretty high in the girls' minds.
Yesterday afternoon Clara and I enjoyed a Christmas experience by attending the Nutcracker at the Lied Center. It had been forever since I had been to the Lied Center, so it was fun to go again. It was the first time for both of us to see the Nutcracker and it was a really nice production. Clara enjoyed the first half a lot...with the naughty little boys running around with swords and then the little mice. She like all of the scene changes, too. The second half didn't have quite as much excitement for her...she wanted to know when the boys were coming back and when it would be time to switch from the palace scene to something else. =) There was scene with some gymnastics that she got excited about since she goes to a gymnastics class. All in all, we had a fun time and though we won't be going every year, I would go again in the future.
I'm thankful for fun memories and time at home and vacation!!
Clara did not get sick over the weekend, thankfully. So, she was able to participate in her school concert for the preschool through fourth graders. It was quite adorable! The preschoolers were the most entertaining part, with one of them bursting into tears as soon as the first song started and another yelling out "I know that one!" when the teacher announced what song was coming next. All the kids dressed up as characters from the nativity. Clara dressed up as an angel. There were lots of girls dressed as angels!
After the Christmas program, Brian participated in a drive through live nativity at our church. He got to be Joseph standing by a donkey with a "pregnant" Mary sitting on the donkey. Last year, the donkey walked along in the parking lot, so when we drove through Clara was disappointed that the donkey wasn't moving. According to Brian, the donkey didn't want to walk, so they just stood in one place. Brian also said that the donkey about bit his fingers off, so he had a little bit of excitement. =)
Since we were out to see the fun live nativity, we drove and found some cool Christmas lights to look at. One house I had read about online was out in the country a bit and the house couldn't be seen from the highway. When we found it, Clara said she "guessed we didn't go on a wild goose chase after all." It was one of those with the lights synchronized to music, so the girls enjoyed it and said we should take Daddy, and Ryan, and Grandma, and Grandpa. Ryan is one of Brian's friends from college who lives up the street and comes over for dinner sometimes. Evidently he ranks pretty high in the girls' minds.
Yesterday afternoon Clara and I enjoyed a Christmas experience by attending the Nutcracker at the Lied Center. It had been forever since I had been to the Lied Center, so it was fun to go again. It was the first time for both of us to see the Nutcracker and it was a really nice production. Clara enjoyed the first half a lot...with the naughty little boys running around with swords and then the little mice. She like all of the scene changes, too. The second half didn't have quite as much excitement for her...she wanted to know when the boys were coming back and when it would be time to switch from the palace scene to something else. =) There was scene with some gymnastics that she got excited about since she goes to a gymnastics class. All in all, we had a fun time and though we won't be going every year, I would go again in the future.
I'm thankful for fun memories and time at home and vacation!!
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Craziness
Wow, it's been a crazy week! The last week of class is always crazy, but this one was a little extra. =) Brian's receptionist was sick this week, so that meant that the girls and I were at the practice to help Tuesday. I'm not there to "work" at the front desk very often anymore, thankfully, and I think this was the first time that the receptionist was sick since she was hired. I'm not particularly efficient, but I can fill in in a pinch.
Not related to the receptionist's sickness, but Brian did not manage to escape the stomach bug that has been making its way through our house (I've decided that Norovirus is the causative agent). He took his turn yesterday. Clara is the only one who has not gotten it. And, hopefully she won't because she is looking forward to singing in her school Christmas program Saturday afternoon. Clara and I have plans for Sunday afternoon, too, that we do not want to miss.
So, I'm thankful that we are almost through another week. Yesterday I was thankful for my coworker that watched my students for a bit while I ran around town to get the girls and get them home and fed. After all that running around and getting back to school...no more students came to came to see me! Oh well, I had work to do anyways. I'm thankful today that it was the last day for students and that their final exams they took this morning are already graded! More grade calculations await me tomorrow and I still have to be at work on Monday, but the craziness should be done for a few weeks.
Not related to the receptionist's sickness, but Brian did not manage to escape the stomach bug that has been making its way through our house (I've decided that Norovirus is the causative agent). He took his turn yesterday. Clara is the only one who has not gotten it. And, hopefully she won't because she is looking forward to singing in her school Christmas program Saturday afternoon. Clara and I have plans for Sunday afternoon, too, that we do not want to miss.
So, I'm thankful that we are almost through another week. Yesterday I was thankful for my coworker that watched my students for a bit while I ran around town to get the girls and get them home and fed. After all that running around and getting back to school...no more students came to came to see me! Oh well, I had work to do anyways. I'm thankful today that it was the last day for students and that their final exams they took this morning are already graded! More grade calculations await me tomorrow and I still have to be at work on Monday, but the craziness should be done for a few weeks.
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