Jon-Jon and Potty Training

Jon has decided that he wants to use the potty. What usually happens is that he goes upstairs, while I'm not aware, and takes off his diaper. I discover this later as he is running around the house pantless (which happened tonight in front of our dinner guests) or pulls up his pants without a diaper. *sigh*

I'm hoping that this enthusiasm leads to a much quicker potty training than the last child.

New Weight Loss update

Today is a great day. Eric and I were both down 2 pounds this morning. ;)

More New Years Resolutions

OK. So I actually made more resolutions that previously mentioned. I also decided to de-junk the house from top to bottom. Today I did my bedroom. I reorganized all of the "hot" spots, the nightstand drawers, under the bed and the closet. Now I have piles of papers to shred and bags of stuff to take to the DI. There is something fulfilling about going into a closet and seeing lines of shoes and nicely folded sweaters.

Right now, Jon and Adam are watching "Kung Fu Panda" which is much preferable to "Elmo's Potty Time"... any time. I think that my shredder is going to die of overuse though. Jon wanted to help me shred so He sat on my lap and I tried to teach him how to put papers in without putting fingers in as well.

OK, I just remembered a funny situation from yesterday. Due to complications of the holidays, Jon didn't get into the doctor for his surgery follow-up until yesterday. The doctor looked in his mouth and said that he could hardly even see evidence of a wound. Of course, then he handed Jon the wooden tongue depressor and told him he could keep it. The thought ran through my mind that it was a stick that got us into his office in the first time. I was wondering if he was hoping for repeat business. Needless to say, the tongue depressor went into the first garbage can I saw.

New Years Resolutions

At the beginning of last year, Eric and I set goals to lose weight and improve our spirituality. This year is a continuation of those goals. I had lost 27 pounds and Eric about 15, but the end of the year proved too much for our will power. We both gained about 10 pounds back. So starting this week, we are back on the plan. My arms are really tired now, since we just finished doing step aerobics (which I'm sure that Eric doesn't want spread around). Look for weekly updates on our progress.

It Pays to Read

The kids' school does a reading program. Every month, the children in the school who have read over a certain number of minutes (per grade) are put into a drawing for the "It Pays to Read" Assembly. The chosen children get to shoot baskets for money. The child shoots the first basket, and then 4 teachers are chosen to shoot the others. The first basket is worth $1, the second $2 and so on, up to $15.

Well, at the last assembly, Adam's name was drawn but he couldn't participate because his class was doing their Christmas Program for the families at the same time. So today, Mr. Rowe, the principal, called Adam and his class down so he could have his turn... The grin at the bottom tells all. "Mom, I got $15"

Perfect Day

The house is clean, the kids are happy and obedient. Everyone was up and ready on time. I'm sure life doesn't get any better than this.

We Are Home!

We arrived home today at about 7:30, after a brief stop in Lehi for dinner with Eric's parents. That was exceptionally nice since there is very little edible in the fridge, and I will go on a hunger strike if I have to eat at McDonald's anytime in the next month.

Right now, I am unpacking and trying to fit back into my life. I am realizing that I have several pressing Primary issues that need to get dealt with. Argh.

It is nice to be home.