Politics

I know, I know, you are probably sick of hearing about politics, but too bad. This is my blog and I can write about whatever I want!

Did you know there is more than just the Republican and Democrat parties? You probably do, but think the people who support the other parites were just wierdos. Ok, so maybe I am, but I think you all should take a serious look at the Libertarian Party. It's the 3rd largest political party in the United States. Their views and philosophies make complete sense to me. I honestly believe our country has gotten so far off track from what everyone really wants it to be, but noone knows how to fix it.

Seriously, go to www.lp.org then click on"our party" then choose "issues". From there, choose whatever issue you are interested in. Let me know what you think. I really believe it is time for a revolution in America, and as likeable as Obama is, I don't think he is the man to do it. I believe it will take several years for this "revolution" to take place, and as most other things, the change will be gradual.

Utah is as red a state as they come. I'm going to vote Libertarian this year because I know Utah is going to end up choosing the Republican candidate anyway (for President).

Plus, I'm all about choices. I HATE that only 2 parties (Republican and Democrat) get all the publicity and support. The Libertarian party (and no doubt other parties as well) work hard to try and get publicity, but the media is pretty closed off to the idea of including them.

Lazy Parents

Wow, I feel like a lazy parent. I can always tell when I've been slacking on my parenting. It's sort of like a vicious cycle. The kids act great for awhile, so I start letting them get away with stuff because, hey, they're great kids. Then they start taking total advantage of me and working the system. Then I get frustrated because they turn into little hooligans, teasing, hitting, destroying, and yelling at each other and me.

This is the sign of lazy parenting. By the time this happens, I am just too tired to discipline them. Once it gets to this point, it seems they are in their room constantly.

Last night Anden went to his room for something (I don't even remember what). The next thing I know Anden has pushed the screen out of his window and has climbed outside! What EVER made him think he could get away with something like that?! Lazy parenting I tell you, lazy parenting.

The good thing is that the kids are generally good for other people. At school and for babysitters they really are well behaved kids, which I am VERY thankful for.

But seriously, aside from all that, I feel very blessed to have these wonderful 4 little boys in my life. They teach me so many things every day. I just hope I can live worthy to be their mother!

Urgh!

So we have the digital camera, and now I can't get my computer to upload the pictures. So, no pictures for now. They will come soon. I think it's this dial-up connection that's slowing us down. Now I need to talk Chris into high speed. ; )

He's nuts!

Tonight we played charades for Family Home Evening. Calvin was in charge, and he made up all the things we were supposed to act out. He came up with some great ones, like fart, underwear, and poopy diaper. We definately have a house filled with boys. Calvin insisted on acting out the last two. Even though you aren't supposed to talk when playing charades on the first one he said, "go to your room". Yup, he was acting out me. And the last one he coughed and hacked, and yup, it was Chris. Chris has been super sick with the flu for the last few days, so it didn't take us long to guess that one!

We're High Tech

We have officially come into the 21st century, and now have a digital camera. We just got it last week, and have been having a blast with it. A few years ago I took a photography class at UVSC. Digital photography was fairly new back then. I needed a camera for the class, and the instructor assured me that digital was NOT here to stay. So, we forked over a hunk of change and bought a really expensive 35mm SLR. Well, for the past few years I have really wanted a digital camera, but couldn't justify it with the nice camera I already had. Chris finally let me get one! It is the best camera ever. Before, I would always forget my big bulky SLR whenever we went anywhere, but this new one is so small I can fit it into my purse and it even takes video clips so I won't miss anything the kids do now.

Hopefully with this new change I will be posting more often because now I can post pictures to go with the stories.

A-B-C's

A- Attached or single: Attached for 10 years. I wouldn't want it any other way!

B- Best Friend: Definately Chris. He is my rock! My sister Teala is a pretty close second. You wouldn't know we would be best friends with how we fought like cats and dogs growing up.

C-Cake or Pie: Pie hands down. Any and every type. I love making, eating, or even just smelling pie!

D-Day of Choice: Saturday's especially if Chris doesn't have any other committments besides ME. We love to work on home projects together.

E- Essential Item: My bike. I'm free as long as I have my bike.

F- Favorite Color: blue, any shade will do.

G- Gummi Bears or Worms: They're both nasty. You can't chew them up.

H- Hometown: Hurricane, UT

I- Indulgence(s): I don't know why I like reality TV, & I can't ever pass up a donut.

J- January or July: July. I love being outdoors, and I really don't like being cold. I think I'm allergic.

K-Kids: 4 boys...and no more, no less.

L-Life is incomplete without: Knowing my family will be together forever!

M- Marriage Date: May 30, 1998 in the St. George Temple. Our reception wasn't anything fancy, we were just happy to FINALLY be married.

N- Number of Siblings: 4 - Wyatt 35, Riley 33, Teala 29, & Jilyn 19

O- Oranges or Apples: I love oranges. I love the smell and taste of anything citrus

P- Phobias or Fears: I have a HORRIBLE fear of losing one of my children. It is paralyzing sometimes.

Q- Quote(s): In the confrontation between mountain and stream, the stream always wins, not through strength, but by perserverance.

R- Reason To Smile: Chris and I almost died of laughter the other day trying to get a neighborhood cat into a box to take her to get spayed. She somehow found a way to weasle her head out of even the smallest slit in the box. After 5 minutes we finally grabbed the duct tape to try to tape the box shut, but I ended up taping HER to the box!!! She just was not going to be in that box. After destroying the box, I used one of my big rubbermaid containers, which she almost escaped out of too. She should have been a rat!

S- Season: Spring...I love to see the daffodils and tulips poke their heads through the frozen ground. And sending the kids outside to play after a long winter is heaven.

T- Tag Three: EVERYONE!

V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: Been a vegetarian for 5 1/2 years. I'm so thankful for my husband who puts up with it. He eats meat, but since I don't cook it he rarely gets to eat it.

W- Worst Habit: yelling at my kids too much. I'm trying to stop. It may take a lifetime.

X- X-Rays or Ultrasounds: Definately ultrasounds. What's more exciting than seeing your growing baby in your body?

Y- Your Favorite Food: Anything without meat, I just love food. I love foreign food: Thai, Mexican, Italian, you name it. And baked goods, I can't stay away.

Z- Zodiac sign: Virgo, I don't really believe in that, though.

I must be crazy.

It's not that I'm not a morning person. Actually, I love mornings. But since having kids I really value my sleep. I can wake up at 6:30 easily, but 4:45am??? A year ago I would have said that I would never wake up that early out of my own doing, let alone to exercise! That was before I found out about triathlons. If someone tries to talk you into doing a triathlon...run and don't look back.

Since Blanding doesn't have an indoor pool, the closest one is 45 minutes away on the reservation. I had heard about people making the trek there, but never imagined I would be one of them. Well, now I am officially insane. This morning was the first of many. I woke up at 4:45, changed into my swim suite, and drove 45 minutes with 4 other lunatics only to snap on my swim cap, squish on my goggles, and swim laps in a 77 degree pool (that is pretty cold, in case you were wondering), then drive 45 minutes home.

We are an insane group, but at least we love what we do. Want to swim?