Out of the mouth of babes

Katelyn has been quite the back seat driver. She tells me when we are going too fast, too slow, points out stop signs and anything else she can think of to help. When being prodded to go faster I explained to her that if I go too fast the police officer will pull us over and give me a ticket, which means I will have to pay him money. I know this is a lot of information to give a 3 year old but when she constantly asks why after every statement you make, she gets a lot of information.
So she was saying how if the police officer pulls us over and is mean to me that she will kill him. Yikes. I said, "No, we don't kill people. If he pulls us over we will say, thank you for giving us a ticket and we will not speed anymore." Katelyn starts grinning and says, "Okay, let's do that tomorrow!" Yesterday she was being very good at noticing when I only had one hand on the wheel and would frantically say, "Two hands mom! We're going to crash!!"

Yesterday she was noticing how beautiful the clouds were and she said, "Oh look at the sun shinning over there! Is Jesus coming down? I really want to see him!" I replied that he probably wouldn't come down until she was an old lady. "Oh like you mom?" I always tell people that I feel like I am 40 (even though tomorrow I will be 25!!) Now do you get it?

On another note we have been having some contention in our home with our little sassy molassy not minding or listening. It appears as though she likes it when we yell. We don't. We've been trying a little experiment to bring peace into our home. We are reading scriptures. It's been promised that it will bring peace and even though we've only been doing it less than a week...it's working and it's wonderful! Who would have thought?! :)

Easter Dresses and having an older sister...

Since Conference was during Easter weekend, we got dressed up the week before. Katelyn had her hair curled like mine and wore her hat that Grandma Mary bought for her last year and a sweater from Grandpa Mike and Grandma Rochelle.

She really wanted her bear to be in the picture. Ha ha.Okay I am sorry, maybe I am a bad mom but this just cracks me up. Preston walked out of Katelyn's room wearing this today. I was going to originally just post this but then found the cute Easter pictures too. It's just a coincidence that it is the same hat.Just for kicks I had him pose next to a baby stroller. Watch in 20 years Oprah is going to say that I either made him gay or encouraged it. Whatever! He's just expressing his femine side. I have no doubt that he will turn out normal, it's because of that reason I can laugh about it. Come on, it's funny! We have a video of him playing basketball that I promise will be coming soon. It's funny too!

Easter Weekend

On Friday I went to the mall with my good friend Tara from high school. I had no idea the Easter Bunny comes to visit, the kids really enjoyed themselves and I had a good time too. This picture cracks me up because in reality the bunny is waiving, but it looks like he is shooing Preston away.

Katelyn was with me when I purchased everything that went in her Easter basket. But she still thinks it came from the Easter bunny which is fantastic, I know this won't last. The kids got a few pieces of candy, new tooth brushes, and Katelyn received "Princess and the Frog" I love that movie!!

We have had 2 FHE's about the real meaning of Easter. The first one had pictures and stories from the Gospel picture kit and a booklet to color. Then the next one, the night before Easter we had her watch a clip of the resurrection. She was so distraught that people would do that to Jesus. She was almost in tears with sympathy for him. That made me feel like we are doing something right. Then later I heard her tell her cousin Jayla, "Did you know a long time ago Jesus died on the cross. But he's alive now!!" Kids are the greatest.

I did watch Conference on Sunday morning and I did enjoy the talks. I have felt a lot of pressure (put on myself) about being the foundation for my children's' testimonies. I feel like I didn't really have a strong base, got married when I was 19, and now I am the base. It is intimidating at times. I hope that I can raise my children in love and righteousness and with a love for mankind. I also hope that they appreciate me when they get older. I want them to remember the good times. I am trying so hard to be a good mother.

We went to my Dad's house for a wonderful Easter dinner and Easter egg hunt. We had a fabulous time. I forgot my camera, sorry. On the way home Katelyn started complaining that her stomach hurt. Fast forward 30 minutes, Katelyn is in bed and I am reading her book. She sits up and starts puking everywhere. We changed her bedding, gave her a bath, and then an hour later we did all of it again. Yesterday all my laundry was done, then suddenly I had 4 loads to do. Well I got them all folded and put away! I also vacuumed, swept and mopped all my floors, cleaned the bathrooms, and did the dishes. I keep up on my chores so to do all of these things, it doesn't take long. I also gave the kids a bath. All of this before 10:30 am, I am exhausted now. I am grateful that Katelyn feels better now, she is in good spirits. Preston is napping and I think I might join him on the couch for 20 minutes. Take care.

Things

-I am thinking of getting this sewing machine. The Brother one that I bought from Costco quit working and I tried calling them for a company to fix it and they told me to just return it. So I get to start all over, which is good and bad. This one is a Singer, let me know if you have any good or bad opinions.
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/singer-7463-sewing-machine.php?gclid=CNiOkMGR46ACFRQhnAodWG1PDQ

-This story is a prime example of my little sassy girl. Today I was cleaning the tub and she wanted to help but decided the only way she could was if she stripped down and got into the tub. Half way through she got out, dried off, and I found her laying naked on my couch.

Mom: "Katelyn, you need to get dressed, I don't want your butt on my couch, that's gross."

Fast forward a half an hour, I was showered and was sitting in front of the mirror doing my make up. Don't ask why, but I always get ready in the buff. Only I am not so buff and the views aren't too great, that's besides the point.

Katelyn walks in..."Mom, why are you naked? I don't like your butt on my carpet, it's really gross."

TOUCHE'. I had to laugh about that and had to share, sorry if I offended anyone. Hey at least there are no pictures with that story! Eh?!

-I almost scared Preston for life. Good thing Dad stepped in to save the day. I was at Target and saw washable swim diapers. What a great idea, I think to myself. Well the girl ones were little panties and the boy ones were like a swim suit. I already bought him a swim suit, I just needed the panties. So I brought home these pink panties with flowers on him to go UNDER his swim suit. Stephen insisted that his son will not wear those and so I will be taking them back to the store.

And the good times keep on rolling....

Frusterated

I have realized that I am cranky lately and I don't like it at all. I do not like to fight and I do not like to argue, I especially do not like to raise my voice. I feel like sometimes I have to with Katelyn. She doesn't listen to me, if I reprimand her she says it right back to me in her sassy little voice. I am constantly telling her that I am the mother and she needs to treat me with respect. I am just frustrated.

Today we went to Costco and she was fighting with Preston in the double cart. Anyways there was this sweet old couple sitting next to us that felt the need to comment on every action my kids performed. "Oh she's going to drop that drink. Oh look at him wiggle, he's going to fall. Oh he just spit out his pizza." Thank you for the play by play. Then the little old lady asked me how I handled Preston at home. I replied that I have a high chair at home and he can run around freely so it's easy. Then she said mockingly that I need to have another baby. Give me a freaking break. Can't you tell by the look on my face that I am having a bad day, and I am on the brink of tears? I do want more children some day but honestly I don't know how people do it. Both of my children have very strong personalities, which can be good and bad. It's time to get serious and dive into the books I have purchased for ideas. Today I am trying not saying anything when she sass's me, just quietly taking her hand and putting her in time out. We'll see how it goes. Thanks for letting me vent.

Updates

This morning Katelyn said, "Take a picture with me and all my junk stuff. Oh wait, let me do my mermaid tail." Ha ha. She is so freaking awesome. So like 4 days ago we were having the hardest time with her. She was throwing fits like crazy and we were both at the end of our ropes. Then yesterday and today she has been a perfect angel. She went to dance class all by herself and didn't throw a fit which hasn't happened in months. She is such a spit fire but man I love her. Oh Stephen taught her about boobs so now she randomly brings them up. Today she pointed to her Cinderella Barbie and was like, "Look at her boobs." She asked when hers were going to get big and I told her when she is 20. Then she asked if they were going to get huge like a giant. Yikes, new subject please!

This picture is what Preston is made of. When he is sleepy, he carries around his binkie and his blanky and he is the sweetest little boy. Eventually I will wean him but he's not even a year and a half and he is my baby. He has recently said bath, roll, and grandpa, all in the right contexts. He is starting to watch tv shows which is awesome for a slacker mom like me. He will sit on the couch or lay on my bed and watch Barney. It allows me to do necessary things, like I don't know, shower!

I am so excited about these next 3 pictures. We have lived at our house for 5 years now and for 5 years I have wanted new light fixtures. We previously had nasty gold ones that were way out dated. The first picture is the new fixtures in the bedrooms and the hall.

This is our new chandelier for our kitchen. It's simple, but I love it. You can't tell from the picture but these fixtures are black with an antiqued brown showing through. I heart them, and the fact that it was only $60. Katelyn said she wants one like this in her room. Hee hee.

This is the new fixture in our entry way. I love doing home improvements. Next is our ceiling fan in the living room. It makes me feel like we have a whole new house, which helps when I get a little stir crazy.

I am so grateful to be married to such a talented and intelligent man! He is a white collar worker that can do a blue collar job too! This fixture was especially hard to do and I am so grateful that he didn't give up. Thanks honey for making our home beautiful!!

Jason Aldean Concert

My in-laws really love me and gave me some tickets to the Jason Aldean concert at the Taco Bell Arena. At first I only had 2 tickets, then 4, then last minute I found out I could have 6! I had the hardest time finding people to go last minute, but I got some seriously awesome girls to go and we had the greatest time ever!!!!! Luke Bryan, the opening act, I liked him more than Jason Alean. He would shake his tush on the stage like nothing else. We danced like retards and had the greatest time. I did this crazy dance move and Luke Bryan pointed at me and did my dance move!!! I am not even kidding you! It was the coolest thing ever!

Okay so I did not wear a cowboy hat. This nasty group of old cowboy men were sitting in front of us and kept staring at our super awesome dance moves. So one of them hands his hat to Carolyn and tells her to put it on my head! Sick huh? But I just went with it. I am pretty sure that I contracted lice from it.

Carolyn, Krista, Kaysha, and Kendra.

Carolyn took our picture and before she did I said, "Hey it's the KKK." I was the only one who thought that was funny.

Kaysha has been my good friend for 8 years now. We have had our ups and downs and now we both have 2 children and are stay at home moms. It's super fun.