My nerves are getting the best of me. 8 more days until I try to finish this race. I've done this distance before, and I wasn't scared at all. Now that I know exactly what it all entails and how hard it is, I'm scared out of my britches.
I want to write all about Calvin's wrestling tournaments (he's doing fabulous) and spring, and Chris finishing his big paper (he has a few more small ones), and lots of other exciting things, but the truth is, when I get anxious like this, I feel overwhelmed and don't do ANYTHING I should be doing, like cleaning the house, making dinner, and playing with my kids. So, since I have so much to do to get ready, I'm kicking myself in the butt, unplugging the computer, and going offline until we get back. We are spending over a week in San Diego, then taking the long way home to do some sight seeing. I'll tell you all about it when we get back!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Date Night
I've had two date nights in a row and another planned for tonight....with three different handsome guys! Lately I've realized that I need to spend more individual time with each of my boys, so I've been letting each one stay up late occasionally.
On Monday night Calvin was my date. He wanted to go to the fitness center with me. I adjusted a few of the machines the smallest they would go. He thought it was the coolest thing ever. After that we came home and drank chocolate milk, ate ice cream, and played Clue. It's was amazing to see his behavior change with just a little one on one time. I think he craves it and needs it even though he would never admit it.
On Tuesday night Braxton and I went grocery shopping together and watched a movie. He thought it was pretty neat being at the grocery store late and choosing all manner of junk food. We came home and watched Back to the Future. It's fun having a kid who can follow the story line of a movie, and who gets some of the inside jokes. We had a blast!
Tonight it's Andy's turn. I don't know what we'll do yet, but I'm sure it will be making something or building something.
On another note, Chris is almost finished with this dang paper he has been working on for a long time. We are nearing the end, but he still has several other projects to finish up before he is completely done.
Oh, and 16 more days until my half IronMan! I'm trying not to freak out. I know I just need to trust my training, but I'm really scared!
We're having a blast during spring break. The kids have this whole week off. Today we are going hiking, and this weekend we are getting visitors! We're so excited!
On Monday night Calvin was my date. He wanted to go to the fitness center with me. I adjusted a few of the machines the smallest they would go. He thought it was the coolest thing ever. After that we came home and drank chocolate milk, ate ice cream, and played Clue. It's was amazing to see his behavior change with just a little one on one time. I think he craves it and needs it even though he would never admit it.
On Tuesday night Braxton and I went grocery shopping together and watched a movie. He thought it was pretty neat being at the grocery store late and choosing all manner of junk food. We came home and watched Back to the Future. It's fun having a kid who can follow the story line of a movie, and who gets some of the inside jokes. We had a blast!
Tonight it's Andy's turn. I don't know what we'll do yet, but I'm sure it will be making something or building something.
On another note, Chris is almost finished with this dang paper he has been working on for a long time. We are nearing the end, but he still has several other projects to finish up before he is completely done.
Oh, and 16 more days until my half IronMan! I'm trying not to freak out. I know I just need to trust my training, but I'm really scared!
We're having a blast during spring break. The kids have this whole week off. Today we are going hiking, and this weekend we are getting visitors! We're so excited!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Apples
The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.
Today I asked Braxton to start unloading the dishwasher while I dropped Calvin off at wrestling. 10 minutes later, I arrived home to a 10 year old boy sobbing in the kitchen. While unloading the dishwasher, he dropped one of our snowman mugs and it broke in 20 little pieces on the floor. He was trying to piece it back together, and asking if there was any way we could glue it. I told him it was gone for good and began putting it in the garbage. He was completely devastated. I held him and asked him if he was crying because he thought he was in trouble.
No, he was crying because he was mourning the loss of the mug. Now, I have to tell you that we have 5 other mugs just like this. He gets attached to "things" just like his dad. And that is why I have to sneak everything in the garbage around here. Like I said....The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.
When I told Chris the story he said, "I'm really glad I've taught our son to form attachments to inanimate objects." :)
Today I asked Braxton to start unloading the dishwasher while I dropped Calvin off at wrestling. 10 minutes later, I arrived home to a 10 year old boy sobbing in the kitchen. While unloading the dishwasher, he dropped one of our snowman mugs and it broke in 20 little pieces on the floor. He was trying to piece it back together, and asking if there was any way we could glue it. I told him it was gone for good and began putting it in the garbage. He was completely devastated. I held him and asked him if he was crying because he thought he was in trouble.
No, he was crying because he was mourning the loss of the mug. Now, I have to tell you that we have 5 other mugs just like this. He gets attached to "things" just like his dad. And that is why I have to sneak everything in the garbage around here. Like I said....The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.
When I told Chris the story he said, "I'm really glad I've taught our son to form attachments to inanimate objects." :)
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Kid Pics
The other day I let the kids go at it with the camera. They had a blast and actually got several good shots. Here are two I really liked:
Temple
When my sister Teala told me about the tickets you could get for the Draper Temple open house, I knew I wanted to make a special trip up to SLC and see the temple. We always talk about how wonderful the temple is, but I really wanted my boys to see just how beautiful it is. I wanted them to see inside the place they sang about in primary. I didn't want it to just be a place somewhere in their imaginations. Plus, I remember going to the LasVegas Temple open house as a youth, and absolutely LOVING it.
Here are some pics from the trip:
Here is Andy on the bus ride to the temple. This is his first time on a bus, and he thought it was the cat's meow.
Me and all my boys. It was such a wonderful experience. I got tears in my eyes when we were all in the Celestial Room together. I thought that must be what heaven felt like. I also thought that it might be the only time we were all in the temple together. I hope not, but you never know what tomorrow holds.
Chris and all the boys waiting for the bus to take us back to our car. I wish I would have written about this sooner, because it was such a special experience, and I remember thinking that I couldn't wait to write my feelings down, but now they have all escaped me. :(
Here is Andy on the bus ride to the temple. This is his first time on a bus, and he thought it was the cat's meow.Me and all my boys. It was such a wonderful experience. I got tears in my eyes when we were all in the Celestial Room together. I thought that must be what heaven felt like. I also thought that it might be the only time we were all in the temple together. I hope not, but you never know what tomorrow holds.Chris and all the boys waiting for the bus to take us back to our car. I wish I would have written about this sooner, because it was such a special experience, and I remember thinking that I couldn't wait to write my feelings down, but now they have all escaped me. :(I remember Braxton telling me, with a glowing countenance, that he would never forget how beautiful the Celestial room was. I also remember looking into the endless mirrors in the sealing room and gazing into eternity with my little family. It was magical, and something I'll never forget either.
Roy Boy
Ok, so a couple weeks ago I was telling Chris that Roy seems to be acting so much better....listening, following directions, fewer tantrums, etc. Well, since then all hell has broken loose in the Bishop home.
I love spring, and I want it to come so badly. It's been so warm here, but I am realizing that with spring comes a little 2 year old who wants out of the house constantly. Roy wants to get out of the house so bad that he has taught himself how to open the front door. He can even unlatch the dead bolt. And if for some reason he can't open the door, don't worry, he's taught himself how to get the stool, unlatch the living room window, push the screen out, and climb out. Once outside, Roy is so unpredictable. On Saturday we found him making himself at home inside the neighbors home. If you hear honking all over Blanding, it is Roy. He climbs in our cars and locks us out. He dumps out the cat and rabbit food all over the yard, and wacks our poor fruit trees with any yard tool he can find. His socks are scattered all over our yard, and his toes are covered in "owies" from not wearing shoes.
Now I know what you are thinking...."watch the kid better." All I have to say is this, "take Roy for a day, then you'll understand."
Yesterday I locked Roy INTO the house while Calvin and Andy were playing outside. What I didn't realize is that Calvin was shoeless and wearing shorts. Well, the sun started going down, and it got cool outside. They were banging on the door to come in, and I didn't hear them. So, what did they do....they decided to walk to Chris' work. It's only 3 blocks away, but still...Calvin was shoeless. I asked Calvin if anyone talked to them on the way there, and he said one of the neighbors asked where his shoes were so he told her that I had locked them outside. Man, I feel like a TERRIBLE mother, and I'm sure the neighbors think so too.
I could go on and on.
Today Roy dumped half a bottle of sunblock on Andy's head, then he put the sunblock bottle in the fridge and turned the fridge temperature all the way up. He pulled out the syrup and dumped it all over the kitchen floor, too. Urgh! I seriously am to my wits end. When I put him in timeout, he doesn't care....he'll come out, and find me and laugh when I chase him to put him back in.
Oh, please tell me this will pass.
I love spring, and I want it to come so badly. It's been so warm here, but I am realizing that with spring comes a little 2 year old who wants out of the house constantly. Roy wants to get out of the house so bad that he has taught himself how to open the front door. He can even unlatch the dead bolt. And if for some reason he can't open the door, don't worry, he's taught himself how to get the stool, unlatch the living room window, push the screen out, and climb out. Once outside, Roy is so unpredictable. On Saturday we found him making himself at home inside the neighbors home. If you hear honking all over Blanding, it is Roy. He climbs in our cars and locks us out. He dumps out the cat and rabbit food all over the yard, and wacks our poor fruit trees with any yard tool he can find. His socks are scattered all over our yard, and his toes are covered in "owies" from not wearing shoes.
Now I know what you are thinking...."watch the kid better." All I have to say is this, "take Roy for a day, then you'll understand."
Yesterday I locked Roy INTO the house while Calvin and Andy were playing outside. What I didn't realize is that Calvin was shoeless and wearing shorts. Well, the sun started going down, and it got cool outside. They were banging on the door to come in, and I didn't hear them. So, what did they do....they decided to walk to Chris' work. It's only 3 blocks away, but still...Calvin was shoeless. I asked Calvin if anyone talked to them on the way there, and he said one of the neighbors asked where his shoes were so he told her that I had locked them outside. Man, I feel like a TERRIBLE mother, and I'm sure the neighbors think so too.
I could go on and on.
Today Roy dumped half a bottle of sunblock on Andy's head, then he put the sunblock bottle in the fridge and turned the fridge temperature all the way up. He pulled out the syrup and dumped it all over the kitchen floor, too. Urgh! I seriously am to my wits end. When I put him in timeout, he doesn't care....he'll come out, and find me and laugh when I chase him to put him back in.
Oh, please tell me this will pass.
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