The Nutcracker

Sage and I got all dolled up and went on a date this past weekend.  We went up to Fresno to go the the Nutcracker Ballet!  It was really exciting for me first of all, because it was the first time I went somewhere sans Sam.  But it was also the feeling of FINALLY!  The kids are starting to get old enough to do fun things like this together.  SO FUN! 

I thoroughly enjoyed being with Sage.  She is really a sweet happy girl.  She was very shy and quiet at first - just wanting to go straight to our seats, no pictures taken or anything.  As soon as it started, she just held my hand the entire time.  She loved it!  I asked her if it was scary.  No.  Did she cry?  Yes.  A little.  Why?  Because she loved it so much.

The entire audience was filled with little girls who were decked out like Sage and their moms/grandmas.  It was really cute to see.  We also had great seats.  We were in the 5th row.  Next time I want to be a little farther back - it was a little too close to the male dancers for my liking...

When it was time to go Sage did not want to leave.  She wanted to linger and enjoy the theatre for as long as possible.  But hunger got the better of her and we were able to journey home.

I think this is the start of a new tradition...

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving already??

Holy smokes, time has FLOWN!  I can't believe it is Thanksgiving next week.  I have been wanting to blog but seriously it is hard to find a few minutes hands free without the kids.  I cannot be on the computer if they are awake.  Their world just falls apart.  And I just get mad at them. Not a good thing.

 

A few random thoughts and then hopefully some posts with pictures to follow:

 

*Charlotte's leg is better.  I am so thankful.  She is SO much happier too.  She was a great sport though.   Seriously she is so good natured.  Such a cutie pie.  She is adorable. 

 

*I was at the point again of ripping our my carpets.  But then I did my yearly carpet cleaning - wow, I can breathe easier now.  It is still old, worn, a few stains, and needs to be re-stretched.  But at least it doesn't gross me out anymore.  When I did it last year I was 8 1/2 months preggos - it seemed so much easier this year.

 

*Charlotte calls Joel Charby-dad.  She LOVES her Charby-dad.  Me?  She loves me to.  But I'm just Mom.

 

*Jack has 2 loose teeth.  One on top and one on bottom.  He is ecstatic!  Those little chicklits.  I wonder how big his teeth are going to be.

 

*Jack has a friend at school.  This friend calls CONSTANTLY.  If I don't answer the phone he leaves messages that go off for 10 minutes.  We have had him over a few times Jack has been over there once.  I think we both prefer playing here instead. 

 

*Sage's handwriting is totally rocking.  It is clear and she is so proud of herself.  It is so exciting to see.  I am so happy for her - she really wants to read.

 

*Joel is still working.  And he is working some more.  And do you know what he does for fun?  WORK!  What a fun exciting life this guy leads...at least it pays the bills and then some.  And it is a good thing that I love the kids and love to be with them dearly.  But it is hard to have him gone 12+ hours a day.

 

*Sage is still very loving and kind.  She has a lot of love to give.  A lot of time her love looks like kissing and hugs.  At times it can be too much.  And you just need a little space.  But I LOVE this girl.  I am going to miss her when she goes to Kindergarten next year. 

 

*Joel has been dreaming of a shop.  DREAMING.  PLANNING.  RESEARCHING.  DRAWING.  Someday babe, someday.

 

*The kids are all very tender.  They can sure fight but they do love each other.  The other morning they were outside and came running in to tell me that they were all playing nicely with each other and they were giving each other hugs and then all of their eyes started watering because they loved each other so much.  It actually happens frequently.  It is very sweet.

 

*Mr Sam has started weaning.  He is down to 3 feedings a day.  I can't believe he is so big and I can't believe this will be my first time since started to having kids that I haven't been pregnant or breastfeeding.  The possibilities are mind blowing.

 

*Sam has also started crawling on all fours, instead of army crawling.  He is pulling himself up to EVERYTHING.  He can cruise but is not yet standing on his own.  This boy still melts my heart.  He is still super happy and smiley.  He loves to be in the middle of everything.  And he loves balloons.  Oh my goodness, he is so lovely.  I just want to kiss and smooch him.

 

*This past week Jack has been coming in my room and getting in bed with me.  I am awake and reading my scriptures.  So he has been bringing his scriptures and reading next to me.  Once morning we were saying good morning and then he stopped me so he could say his personal prayers before reading scriptures.  This is a tender hearted boy.

 

PICTURES TO COME!!!