Tooth Rot

Now I know why pregnancy is so hard on oral health. I've discovered that sucking on hard candy helps immensely with the watery feeling I have in my mouth. I've disposed of several pieces of candy this afternoon. I'm not sure what the result will be when all that sugar gets into my stomach.

44 odd things about me

My sister sent me an email with 44 odd things about her (you know...one of those things you're supposed to fill out yourself and mail back out again).

So I replied to her email, but I'll save all your in-boxes and post it here instead.


1. Do you like blue cheese? not really

2. Have you ever smoked? I lit one of my dad's cigarettes when I was about 10...if you don't count 2nd hand smoke, that's as close as I ever got

3. Do you own a gun? my husband does...I'm a better shot :)

4. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? anything with sugar, but not the stuff that tastes like mouthwash (you know what I mean if you've had it)

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? no

6. What do you think of hot dogs? very yummy, but I feel guilty eating them

7. Favorite Christmas movie? It's a Wonderful Life

8. Favorite thing to drink in the morning? MILK

9 Can you do push ups? yes, one a day (if I wanted to)

10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring

11. Favorite hobby(ies)? Sewing, digital scrapbooking, reading, computer

12. Do you have A.D.D.? No huh? stop fighting! Come here. What was the question?

13. What's one trait you hate about yourself? I always feel guilty

14. Middle name? Marie

15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment. I need a shower, I hate morning sickness, I'm only on question #15

16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink. Milk, water, milk

17. Do you worry? of course

18. Current hate right now? morning sickness

19. Favorite place to be? home with family

20. How did you bring in the New Year? With the kids playing games and watching the ball drop

21. Where would you like to go? Disneyland with the kids

22. Name three people who might complete this: you, them, us

23. Do you own slippers? Yes, and I only get them when my kids aren't using them

24. What shirt are you wearing? my pj shirt (from when I woke up 12 hours ago)

25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? I don't know

26. Favorite color(s)? blue

27. Would you be a pirate? can I shower and brush my teeth? Who is the captain?

28. What songs do you sing in the shower? Primary songs

29. Favorite Girl's Name: Leah, Rebekah, ??

30. Favorite boy's name: Daniel, Nathan, Joseph

31. What's in your pocket right now? no pocket

32. Last thing that made you laugh? Joseph jumping up to reach a magnet on the door

33. What vehicle do you drive? Toyota Sienna

34. Worst injury you've ever had? Besides 5 c-sections? a broken foot

35. Do you love where you live? yes

36. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3

37. Who is your loudest friend? Kristi :)

38. Do you have any pets? 6 cats, 1 dog, 12 chickens, 2 rabbits, 4 cows

39. Does someone have a crush on you? Joseph does ;)

40. Your favorite book(s): no way I can even start

41. Do you collect anything? kids

42. Favorite Sports Team? BYU...though I know nothing about anything

43. What song do you want played at your funeral? She'll be coming around the mountain when she comes...just kidding. Am I really supposed to know this?

44. I thought this was supposed to be 44 things. Where is number 44? And why even stop there? 45 is a much more logical number.

45. Just holding the spot until someone thinks up a question.

Just so you know

Wow. I'd not checked into my blog for so long that I was surprised by the blue background and new header! Now that is sad.

Anyway, I realize that it's been a while since I popped in here. I've actually mentally posted several things, but I realize that doesn't mean anything to anyone but myself. (As is the case with so many things in my life.)

I have been busy with two specific things. One is a big contest for digital scrappers. It's called the Amazing Digi Scrapping Race (ADSR) and I've teamed up with someone to work together to complete challenges and create scrapbooking layouts. We have a blog and you can check in there if you're interested.

Also, those of you who know anything about me know that February 1 -15th is busy for me. I'm trying to get ready for Valentine's Day around here - plus take care of my usual responsibilities. All this is being thrown for a loop because I am in the beginning stages of morning sickness and would really rather just stay in bed. (Aren't you glad you read this far?)

Yes, baby #6 is on the way. If all goes well, she (I've already ordered) will be here the first week of September. I haven't actually seen a doctor yet...and don't have an appointment either. And if things don't work out well, (if it's a boy, for one) and this pregnancy meets a challenge or two, I've got that worked out with God. He supports me = I accept the trial. I'm not asking for grief here, but sometimes the peace of mind is a great strength.

Anyway, I really don't even feel like typing right now. I just wanted to let you know that I haven't stopped blogging - completely. And I still have a goal to reach 500 by... shoot, can't remember the actual goal.

Mommy's special things

I am in the process of weaning Joseph. He will be 14 months old this month and I think it's time. He'd started pulling on the neck of my shirt last weekend which was a good motivator for me. Now he's down to a feeding just before bed. He's still missing his morning snuggle, but is slowly adjusting.

So now that I don't need my nursing pads as much, I didn't get as worried when Joseph found a partial box in my room and started playing with/scattering them. He really decorated the room with them. Then I found him blowing his nose on them. Very funny. Silly little boy.

I was giving the boys haircuts tonight in the bathroom. While I was cutting Nathan's hair Joseph was wandering around us, keeping himself occupied. I had to rescue the very nasty toilet brush from him at one point. Imagine my delight when I glanced down and saw him getting into my panty liners. Apparently those seem like tissues to him, too. I took the box from him and set it on the counter.

Rebekah was on the counter. Now she's interested. She wants to know what they're for! I said that they go in my underwear sometimes. She mentioned that they were very soft. I guess they are...never really thought about it. Eventually, Nathan's hair is done and he's off to the shower. So while Daniel is in the chair, Rebekah explains the purpose of the panty liners to him and says that they are very soft. Please...I don't want my 8 1/2-year-old son to know these things!

Kids. Sheesh.

Happy Birthday, Leah!

Leah is FIVE! This a big birthday in our family because it means you can now (legally) chew gum. That's all they really care about around the 5th birthday. Leah made sure she got a piece of gum today. We should have just gotten her a pack of gum and called it good!

We usually go to dinner at the b-day person's choice of restaurants. Leah picked McDonald's (it was that or Wendy's) and since we had to be out this morning, we turned it into a b-day lunch. They played in the play place until they were sweaty. Gross. We opened presents when we got home. Leah got dresses, shoes, underwear, accessories, a vacuum/ironing board/iron combo and a repaired cradle. (She's been asking about that broken cradle for longer than I can remember - THANK YOU, Chad!)















We had cake after dinner. She requested a baby cake and I did the best I could. I had a hard time really motivating myself. Luckily, I had some doll parts in my sewing room stash (How many people can say that?). It seemed like a well-received cake.
















Joseph had a tete-a-tete with the "baby." hehe









Just before bed, we each gave Leah a coupon for some kind of service. Here's mine.












Overall, I think it was a good day for her. It wasn't without some grumpy looks and folded-arm foot stomping, but miracles aren't always required.

Happy Birthday, Leah! I can't believe you're five years old already! You get to start Kindergarten in the Fall. YAHOO! My little girl is growing up!