Slow Down Sister!

My baby girl is 6 months. If Mason keeps growing at this rate she is going to tower over her brother in no time.

She has started solid food and is already lounging about, demanding I keep the spoon coming.


This one is keeping me busy with potty training. He is totally in to it one day and the next completely refusing. So we are still working on it. I have polished my Mickey Mouse and Handy Manny impersonations and sometimes they can convince him to go in the potty.
We celebrated 6 years of marriage this month by attempting to play golf ( I haven't played in over 2+ years). And? I still love my husband even though he can out drive me on the golf course now.




P.S. Our car was stolen shortly after my last post. (Eli left it running in our driveway one morning and ran back in the house for his breakfast). We had the unfortunate experience of
driving the PT Cruiser for a whole month. What a piece! No room, smelled like an ashtray, and poor visibility (Eli bumped into a lady.. Yes... this was a heck of a month). If you ever get set up with one-- tell them you are allergic to crap.

Weight Watched

So if you haven't already had the pleasure of being introduced to the website, "this is why you're fat". I would encourage you to do so (only if you have a strong stomach).
When I am having a hard time staying on track with my weight this is a good way to achieve food aversion.

Can't believe she is 5 months old?! She has acquired several nicknames in her short time; Macy, Mace, Mae Mae, Tweety Bird, Choochie Face, Sissy, Sister and my personal favorite Chitty Chitty Mae Mae.

Seconds after this photo Jacob ended up in the slipped and did the splits. We had to go in, both kids cried big tears.

Life Change

As you know I am a Weight Watcher. I was able to meet my goal this week by being back to my healthy weight range enabling me to maintain lifetime membership. I have learned to eat and feed my family what I thought was a pretty healthy diet.

Then along came the documentary Food Inc. If you have Netflicks-- it is on the watch instantly panel. I found it fascinating and disgusting at the same.

For example, I never really understood GMO (genetically modified organism) and why they were "bad". Take soybeans for example. 90% of the soybeans used are GMO's that are resistant to Round-up weed killer. So all this time I have been eating tofu and all other soy products I wonder how much chemical weed killer I've ingested-- worse yet fed my kids.

Worse yet, fast food. Eli loves to take Jacob to McDonald's for a hamburger. Who knew that they use meat filler treated with ammonia to kill the bacteria that they know the meat is often contaminated with. Crazy?!

So How am I changing? I think I am going to follow the Word of Wisdom (like I should) and use meat sparingly. Also plant a massive garden this year but actually tend to it instead of just sprinkling seeds and adding water.

What's up?

-Eli won 2 tickets to the Blazers game last night. I was excited because they were playing the Jazz. Secretly, I was rooting for the Jazz, especially since Oden's junk is all over the news right now.

- I have to lose 5 lbs in 3 weeks or else I have to start paying for Weight Watchers and I will lose my title of "Lifetime member". I wish I could have skipped the fat gene in my genetic makeup. And that Mason would nurse like Jake did. She eats for about 2 minutes and she's good for 2 hours.

-Also wish this book I requested from the library months ago wouldn't have suddenly landed in my hands. Who can resist fresh baked bread? I love that there is a sequel "healthy" bread in 5 minutes a day. Guess I'm not the only one who complained.

- I was recently called to teach the Valiant 8 year old's in Primary. There are about 7 kids that come each week. They are so smart. I am loving it. I remember being that age and what a big deal everything was. An adult pointed out to one of the boys in my class that he'd missed a beltloop. The boy turned bright red, asked to be excused and ran out of the primary room. It reminded me of one time I forgot to cross my legs at church and a girl sitting across the room said she could see my underwear. Oh that was the worst day, I was so embarrassed. It is fun to be the adult now.


Enough of my ramblings. Now for the photographic relief and commentary.
-Note the scratches on Jake's cheeks. He got beat up at daycare. Just don't remind him it was by a one year old girl.


-Mason (Whom Jake calls Macy now) found her fingers and has been even happier.

-She still is up every 1-2 hours at night. I tried some rice cereal-- it didn't help. But she looks so cute in the high chair and is loving to be able to sit up.


-The weather has been beautiful. We went for a walk around our Alma Mater. Jacob thought it was such a special occasion he broke out his "old man walk"for the camera.


I'm loving these kids. Even though the laundry and messes doubled-- they're worth it.

Healthcare

I have taken care of this patient one too many times.

Bleesed Day

Mason was blessed on Sunday. Eli gave her a very sweet blessing. Thanks to all family who came to support us on her special day.
Poor child had to wear a homeade tutu dress because I wont spend more than 20$ on baby clothes.
The dress doubles as a fun headdress as well.

We had a lovely brunch. If you are a blueberry muffin fan. Try these-- totally worth it.

This week I am back to work two days a week. My fabulous SIL is gracious enough to watch my 2 kids on Tuesdays and Fridays they get to go to a daycare. I just have to say I had a heck of a time finding daycare. No one wants to take an infant part-time. hopefully it works out.
I was lucky to be on maternity leave when I was. With the H1N1 pandemic it was a good time to be home bound with a newborn.
Happy New Year to All! Hope 2010 is a good one.

Happy Holidays

J

Jacob asked Santa for a flashlight at our ward Christmas party at the first of the month in December. He was so upset when we left because he thought Santa would give him a flashlight right then. After a month of explaining he has to wait until Santa comes to get a flashlight...His Christmas wish came true.
Mason just fell asleep in the sink.
Grandma Shelly and Grandpa Paul gave the kids matching jammies.
Mason is getting blessed this Sunday. She will be 3 months old. She has been so good. So happy and smiley. She still has her moment and I still love this face.