Well, life keeps on going and everytime a month is about to end, I look at the calendar in disbelief- where does the time go?! At night when I give Benjamin his bottle, I look at his feet, legs, hands, etc. and swear he's bigger than the day before. Derek is no longer a toddler, but an actualy little boy. Tyler is a man and father, getting started in his career. Then there's Me, still 23, or so I think. My grey hairs are mutliplying, my eyes are baggier in the mornings, and my varicose veins only get worse. I don't mean to sound pessimistic, it just boggles my mind how the time seems to fly at lightning speed.
Sometimes at night, before I turn it, I go check on Derek and Benjamin (mostly to make sure Benjamin is covered up). There is a sweet peace and tranquility in the room of small children when they're sleeping. Something divine and celestial. There have been nights when I'll go in there and say my prayers, just to feel a little closer to Heaven. I often don't want to leave. Rather ironic given how frustrated I can get with my 2 smaller macacos. Funny how that is.
Tyler started his new job at the prison almost a week ago. Having a happy Daddy sure makes a difference! He really enjoys it. We all have an innate desire to contribute to something bigger and better than ourselves and I think he's finally starting that journey career-wise. Ya, his co-workers gossip and such- something he's getting used to and rising above, but he's doing something, I feel, he was born to do. He's a little out-of-practice in the stay-at-home dad department. He'll get in the groove more since Mindy will mostly be working on his off days. There will be some growing-pains, to be sure. But, he's a good father, loves his children, and really knows how to play with them.
We went to the zoo this last Friday since both Mommy and Daddy were off work. Oh my school children everywhere!!! It got worse and time wore on. I'm glad we were there on the early end of the morning.
Benjamin still doesn't want to walk for an audience, Derek continues to try and control his brothers' every action, and Mom wonders how much to care about it all. Ya, the kids probably watch too many movies, Mommy probably doesn't disclipline like she should, the house could be cleaner, the back room could be done and organized (that would be REALLY REALLY awesome- Tyler), we could all eat a little less dessert, and Mommy could maybe be a little less obsessed about running and working out (that's a big maybe). But hey, if we had it all together, we'd be translated and then no one here on earth could enjoy us! So there you have it.
Three cheers for Spring!
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Thursday, April 4, 2013
I'm still 23, right?
I frequently catch myself in my thoughts, "I'm 32. I'm 32..." I have to remind myself of my age- does that just get worse as time goes on? Uh oh. I also frequently look at my life and say, "I'm not old enough for this. I'm married and a mother- like I know what I'm doing!" Sigh. Regardless of these musings, my 2 little boys steal my heart every day, despite the exasperating moments. Here are a few of the latest happenings of my 2 little macacos....
DEREK:
Him peeing into the water play area at Discovery Gateway on a preschool field trip. Some germo-phobe parent had to have been watching, in utter freak-out mode.
On the way to the bank to sign onto my mother's account, Derek wanted her to get out of the way so we could pass the firetruck up ahead.
Leaning out the mini-car shopping cart at the grocery store so he could drive a toy truck someone left there. We went all through the store with him leaning out, driving that silly truck.
At dinner the other night, Tyler said he wants to go fishing next week and was saying he didn't know who he'd take. Derek immediately piped up, "Take me!" and then proceeded to give Daddy his cheezy smile.
BENJAMIN:
He's finally decided that taking a few walking steps for Mommy is okay, but I'd better not ask too much!
Biting Derek back in wrestling session. The kid's just trying to find a defense mechanism of some kind that's effective!
Climbing into the tupperware drawer one morning in hopes it would boost him higher so he could see what Mommy was doing. It was all for naught, but he sat down and made himself comfortable.
When throwing a fit, he prefers to be carried like a sack of potatoes. Not so easy for Mommy.
Making little sound effects while driving cars on the floor or window seal.
TYLER:
Okay, so I just wanted to take a moment and celebrate, again, that he's starting a new job soon!!!!! He'll start at the Utah State Prison as an EMT on April 15. Kissing graveyards goodbye is a very exciting change we're all looking forward to. He can get on the path for his chosen career in Emergency Management. It's like the flood gates have opened as a sign that this is the right thing for him and thus our little family.
MINDY:
I have a love-hate relationship with marathon training. Sigh. Someone very smart and with large capacities to decipher brain and behavior needs to dissect my brain. I really think my chances are good for a BQ in Ogden in May, but then I'm nervous because I only have 2 long runs left, both 20 milers. Part of me wants like another 3-4 weeks to train. That darn perfectionism!! Well that was a nice little spell of a runner's venting session.
*It's 9:45 and I should be in bed. Good night. Oh, and Derek's crying. He probably needs to go xi xi.
DEREK:
Him peeing into the water play area at Discovery Gateway on a preschool field trip. Some germo-phobe parent had to have been watching, in utter freak-out mode.
On the way to the bank to sign onto my mother's account, Derek wanted her to get out of the way so we could pass the firetruck up ahead.
Leaning out the mini-car shopping cart at the grocery store so he could drive a toy truck someone left there. We went all through the store with him leaning out, driving that silly truck.
At dinner the other night, Tyler said he wants to go fishing next week and was saying he didn't know who he'd take. Derek immediately piped up, "Take me!" and then proceeded to give Daddy his cheezy smile.
BENJAMIN:
He's finally decided that taking a few walking steps for Mommy is okay, but I'd better not ask too much!
Biting Derek back in wrestling session. The kid's just trying to find a defense mechanism of some kind that's effective!
Climbing into the tupperware drawer one morning in hopes it would boost him higher so he could see what Mommy was doing. It was all for naught, but he sat down and made himself comfortable.
When throwing a fit, he prefers to be carried like a sack of potatoes. Not so easy for Mommy.
Making little sound effects while driving cars on the floor or window seal.
TYLER:
Okay, so I just wanted to take a moment and celebrate, again, that he's starting a new job soon!!!!! He'll start at the Utah State Prison as an EMT on April 15. Kissing graveyards goodbye is a very exciting change we're all looking forward to. He can get on the path for his chosen career in Emergency Management. It's like the flood gates have opened as a sign that this is the right thing for him and thus our little family.
MINDY:
I have a love-hate relationship with marathon training. Sigh. Someone very smart and with large capacities to decipher brain and behavior needs to dissect my brain. I really think my chances are good for a BQ in Ogden in May, but then I'm nervous because I only have 2 long runs left, both 20 milers. Part of me wants like another 3-4 weeks to train. That darn perfectionism!! Well that was a nice little spell of a runner's venting session.
*It's 9:45 and I should be in bed. Good night. Oh, and Derek's crying. He probably needs to go xi xi.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The Best Entertainment Money Can't Buy
I'd like to take this opportunity to document our childrens' nack for entertaining us (their parents) without even knowing it. Below are a few of the latest happenings...
Derek:
Daddy discovered him on the brick border of a flower bed in the back yard a few days ago with his pants around his ankles, peeing. When asked what he was doing, little Derek simply responded, "I need mud!"
At dinner a few nights ago Derek was assigning us all characters from Toy Story. Benjamin was "Bullseye" Mommy was "Jesse" and Daddy was "Slinky." When Tyler asked Derek who he was, Derek said he was "Slinky" too. Tyler proceeded to ask him if he, himself, was "Slinky's" head or bum. "Daddy, you're Slinky's tenders," was the quick response. Well then...
His current favorite color is green. His favorite number is 4 and he frequently reminds us he'll be 4 on his next birthday. He rotates between the following movies: "Cars," "Despicable Me," and "The Incredibles." For now that is. We'll see what movies he rotates to next. However, "Cars" is the constant denominator in it all.
He still LOVES to help out and always wants to know what's going on and how he can participate. A favorite new "tactic" is to say he can't do something because he's "sick." Oh boy- already?!
He's taken after Mommy and LOVES peanut butter and trailmix. Mommy think he likes running to (hopefully- time will tell).
Benjamin:
He took his first steps for Grandma and Grandpa Canova while Mommy and Daddy were on a romantic getaway for their 6th anniversary. When coaxed to perform for Mommy and Daddy, his legs all-of-a-sudden became rubber. Stinker!
He has a "swagger" when he crawls. Oh yeah- Mr. Cool! He recently discovered slides and goes down the small one in our backyard over and over, every time reacting like it's the first.
Mr. Expressive cries out when Derek comes to do anything close to him. Even if Older Brother bestows a hug, Benjamin braces himself for the worst. He has a love-hate relationship with wrestling with Derek. He is frequently bossed around by Derek, so the reactions are somewhat merited.
He is Mr. Social and flirts with the babysitters at church- Lucy Schaffer and Maleece Burnett.
He is so kind to books and loves looking through their pages. He loves scrambled eggs, bread, cheese, graham crackers, grapes, grape tomatoes, cucumber, and can already feed himself quite efficiently with a fork or spoon and almost demands he not be spoon-fed by someone. He's still my bundle of squishiness.
*So there you have it, proof that all the horror stories of parenting are pointless. Not that they don't occurr, but really people- the fun and joy out-weight the exasperations! Well, most of the time...
Derek:
Daddy discovered him on the brick border of a flower bed in the back yard a few days ago with his pants around his ankles, peeing. When asked what he was doing, little Derek simply responded, "I need mud!"
At dinner a few nights ago Derek was assigning us all characters from Toy Story. Benjamin was "Bullseye" Mommy was "Jesse" and Daddy was "Slinky." When Tyler asked Derek who he was, Derek said he was "Slinky" too. Tyler proceeded to ask him if he, himself, was "Slinky's" head or bum. "Daddy, you're Slinky's tenders," was the quick response. Well then...
His current favorite color is green. His favorite number is 4 and he frequently reminds us he'll be 4 on his next birthday. He rotates between the following movies: "Cars," "Despicable Me," and "The Incredibles." For now that is. We'll see what movies he rotates to next. However, "Cars" is the constant denominator in it all.
He still LOVES to help out and always wants to know what's going on and how he can participate. A favorite new "tactic" is to say he can't do something because he's "sick." Oh boy- already?!
He's taken after Mommy and LOVES peanut butter and trailmix. Mommy think he likes running to (hopefully- time will tell).
Benjamin:
He took his first steps for Grandma and Grandpa Canova while Mommy and Daddy were on a romantic getaway for their 6th anniversary. When coaxed to perform for Mommy and Daddy, his legs all-of-a-sudden became rubber. Stinker!
He has a "swagger" when he crawls. Oh yeah- Mr. Cool! He recently discovered slides and goes down the small one in our backyard over and over, every time reacting like it's the first.
Mr. Expressive cries out when Derek comes to do anything close to him. Even if Older Brother bestows a hug, Benjamin braces himself for the worst. He has a love-hate relationship with wrestling with Derek. He is frequently bossed around by Derek, so the reactions are somewhat merited.
He is Mr. Social and flirts with the babysitters at church- Lucy Schaffer and Maleece Burnett.
He is so kind to books and loves looking through their pages. He loves scrambled eggs, bread, cheese, graham crackers, grapes, grape tomatoes, cucumber, and can already feed himself quite efficiently with a fork or spoon and almost demands he not be spoon-fed by someone. He's still my bundle of squishiness.
*So there you have it, proof that all the horror stories of parenting are pointless. Not that they don't occurr, but really people- the fun and joy out-weight the exasperations! Well, most of the time...
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