"Daddy on TV!"

Kitty says this every time she sees DJ Lance Rock from Yo Gabba Gabba!

If only....

I LOVE this show!

Serious Conversation?

Around this time every winter I start planning sunny escapes and vacation dreams.

Me: Maybe we could take a long weekend and go somewhere... even somewhere in Colorado would be fine...

Jared: We have to buy a 5th-wheel first.


What do all those families who don't have 5th-wheels do?

Croup

John has croup for the second time in two months.

Last night he said, "I guess I'll just lie in my bed of pain...."

Black and White

In a quiet moment this evening:

"Mommy, did you know you are following the bad guy, Satan?"

"I am? How do you know?"

"You are very, very, very mean to your children."

(and I thought today was better than most!)

"Who should I follow?"

"Jesus."

"What would I do if I was following Jesus?"

"You would be very, very, very nice to your children."

"Well John, I am trying very hard to do my best."

"Well I am trying very hard to love you."

Kitty's world

"What are you doing?"

"Just licking the window."

I just erased literally 100 pictures that Kitty took on my camera. I saved a few of what seem to be important reflections of her life.

See the blank spot? That's where she sleeps.

More babies.

Her cat, Sara.

Kitty's kitchen.

Clearly an exciting round of Candy Land.

The Jolly Green Giant.

More Honest Crap

I am shocked. I never win anything-- never. Emily just nominated me for this award, although I don't know what I win except another chance to talk about myself, which I obviously like to do. So thank you!!!

These are the rules:
1. Choose…blah, blah, blah…brilliant in content or design
2. Show the…blah,blah, blah…can keep the nifty icon.
3. List at least 10 honest things about yourself

Believe me, this list is honest-- brutally in some cases.

1. I was really confused by rules 1 and 2 and still can't tell you what they mean.
2. I tried out for cheerleading in high school. If you have seen me in aerobics, or even just trying to climb a flight of stairs you already know I didn't make it. I have never really regretted it either.
3. My family nickname is Bootles, or Bootie for short. My grandmother is the only one who still calls me Bootie. Jared is the only one who calls me Bootles. If he ever calls me by my first name then I know I am in trouble.
4. I tried to kill one of my roommate's plants my first year in college. My other roommate and I poured all kinds of cleaning chemicals in it, over and over. The darn thing never died. These days I can't keep any plant alive, I think it's karma.
5. I was an art major for about 5 minutes. I got intimidated-- plain and simple.
6. Despite what I've said in almost every job interview since I can remember, I am NOT good at multi-tasking.
7. I like to use tools. I like to put things together and figure them out. Once while Beth and I were both living in Provo, our dad called me to go help her change the tire on her car. I enjoy that kind of thing. Beth on the other hand, enjoys watching and bringing me lemonade to drink.
8. As a child I used to sit on the toilet and make up stories until my legs fell asleep.
9. I think Ralph Fiennes is so good looking. I thought so even before I married Jared who occasionally looks like him.
10. People used to tell me I looked like Lisa Loeb or Julia Roberts. I always considered myself more of a Molly Ringwald. These days I'm just lucky if they tell me I look like I actually got ready for the day.

Do you think if Molly Ringwald and Ralph Fiennes had babies they would be as cute as ours? No way.

So there you go. Now I get to choose some people to get the award. First Beth because I know she has some stories (and puns) to share, next, Meri because we all like drama, and finally Stacey because I want to know more about her.

My Laundry Dilemma

I just wanted to thank everyone for the super comments on their laundry habits! In my mind I always assume people have everything under control at their homes (not that you don't). I like that I am not the only one who puts off doing the laundry until someone brings their empty dresser to my attention.

I am impressed at those of you who have the strength, fortitude, and dedication to do all the laundry in one day. For some reason I can't bring myself to doing it all in one day. Part of the problem is I like to escape. I almost HAVE to leave my house every day making up errands, and fitting in trips to Sonic. Sure I could pick up and continue the laundry after a quick errand, but really by then I forget about it.

Another problem I face in trying to finish it in one day is that Jared is asleep during the day. So our clean laundry starts to pile up until I can put it away when he goes to work. I just hate seeing it in the hallway. It's like it never completely goes away.

If only we had a spare room to dedicate to clean clothes like one friend... that would be ideal. But instead our spare room is dedicated to Jared's hobbies, Christmas decorations, and anything else I can't find a place for.