"Whatcha want today". This has been Jorja's favorite pretend game for probably a year now. It is used to be every day she would ask for a dish towel to be tied around her waste and she would grab a notepad and pen and the come ask you "whatcha want today?". She would scribble on her notepad and then come back promptly with your order. Over time she stopped playing the game as often but the quality of her service has improved. Now she asks follow up questions, provides you a list of specials for the day and today she asked me if I wanted pretend food or real food.
It's fun to watch my kids grow up but it happens so fast. I know that phrase has been said many times before by a multitude of parents and grandparents, but it is so true. I wanted to write this anecdote today knowing that tomorrow she may stop playing this cute game that has been a constant in our household as of late. Jorja is a sweet, observant, doll faced girl that I am so lucky to call my daughter.
So, what do I want today?
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Breast Cancer Awareness
I'm impressed with the ability this campaign has to capture the attention of our youth and to bring awareness to a very serious subject, breast cancer.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Pioneer Village - October 2010
Jesse scored a goal this year in soccer, and as his reward we agreed to take him to Lagoon for Frightmares. Well in addition to spook alleys, rides, 1 game, icecream and lots of family fun (sincerely. we had a great time. beautiful weather. not many crowds.), we finally got our first Pioneer Village picture; a Davis County tradition.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Birthday wishes
Yesterday I turned 35; the age my mom was when I turned 16. Pause.
I think my very wise 5 year old son said it best, a few days after he turned 5 last month when he said to me, "Momma, I don't feel any different than I did when I was 4; I'm not used to being 5." And rather than burdening him with explaining the responsibilities that come with being a 5 year old, I simply measured him and showed him how much he had grown since he was 4; and he was proud.
Well, today one of my birthday wishes came true; I woke up and I don't feel any different than I did when I was 34. But as I did with Jesse I had to remind myself that I am different; I have had an entire year of learning and growing; challenges and celebrations; and for that (all of it) I am grateful and blessed.
This year, my 35th year, I plan to: count my blessings daily, appreciate the ordinary days, love more, challenge myself both physically & mentally, and embrace "the new".
I think my very wise 5 year old son said it best, a few days after he turned 5 last month when he said to me, "Momma, I don't feel any different than I did when I was 4; I'm not used to being 5." And rather than burdening him with explaining the responsibilities that come with being a 5 year old, I simply measured him and showed him how much he had grown since he was 4; and he was proud.
Well, today one of my birthday wishes came true; I woke up and I don't feel any different than I did when I was 34. But as I did with Jesse I had to remind myself that I am different; I have had an entire year of learning and growing; challenges and celebrations; and for that (all of it) I am grateful and blessed.
This year, my 35th year, I plan to: count my blessings daily, appreciate the ordinary days, love more, challenge myself both physically & mentally, and embrace "the new".
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Booby Heads
Last year Jesse started calling dandelions "booby heads". I didn't teach him that. Chris promises he didn't teach him that. Amanda has no idea where he got it so I assumed he picked it up from the playground at school. And again this Spring when dandelions reappeared, Jesse excitedly exclaimed the "booby heads" are back.
It makes us all laugh.
Well, the mystery has gone unsolved for over a year; until now..... Last night Jesse and I were watching the preschool program Ni Hao Kai Lan. Kai Lan was talking about Spring and how she loves to blow on "poofy heads". Jesse started to laugh and said, "mama, I'm so silly. I've been calling those flowers booby heads but they are really called poofy heads".
I think I'm going to keep calling them booby heads. :)
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Family Vacation to Newport Beach - December 2009
Last year we braved the "cold" 60+ California December weather and had a fabulous family vacation in Newport Beach. Well, since we had such a great time we decided to do it again this year. However the "cold" California December weather was actually a balmy 70+ degrees this year. I definitely did not pack accordingly. lol.
Newport Beach - The kids loved playing with the birds and watching the surfers.
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