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1. Where is your cell phone? none
2. Significant other? striking
3. Your hair? combed
4. Your mother? busy
5. Your father? calm
6. Your favorite thing? chocolate
7. Your dream last night? funny
8. Your favorite drink? water
9. Your dream? peace
10. The room you're in? bedroom
11. Your fear? spiders
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? home
13. Where were you last night? church
14. What you're not? fat
15. Muffins? plain
16. One of your wish list items? music
17. Where you grew up? Utah
18. The last thing you did? ate
19. What are you wearing? sweater
20. Your TV? quiet
21. Your pet? without
22. Your computer? friendly
23. Your life? content
24. Your mood? goofy
25. Missing someone? always
26. Your car? zippy
27. Something you're not wearing? jewelry
28. Favorite Store? bookstore
29. Your summer? fun
30. Your favorite color? green
31. When is the last time you laughed? today
32. Last time you cried? today
33. Who will/would re-post this? few
34. Four places I go over and over? Mom's, church, bathroom, bed
35. Four people who e-mail me: Mom, Chris, Carrie, Rachel
36. What is your favorite food? chocolate
37. Four places I would rather be right now? Disneyland, Yellowstone, Hawaii, England
38. Four people I think will respond? Anyone
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Nighttime Rituals
Beth used to go to bed nicely. But then she decided sleep is for babies. And she's two now. About the time she should be settling down, she starts going crazy wild. It was at its worst when our family was in town. As I would attempt to put on her pajamas, she would escape and run away yelling, "Get me." It's especially funny since she was usually running away half-clothed. One night, she got away with her pjs still around her knees. She was running and laughing and it's a minor miracle she didn't fall on her face.
After the other kids went to bed, Bethie would decide it was "wrestle time." Chris plays a game where he holds a pillow in front of him. The kids take turns running down the hall and jumping into the pillow. They call it "pillow wrestling." Beth would announce that it was time to wrestle, and then sit down holding the pillow. She would also dictate who(m)* should run and jump into the pillow. "Unca Nate turn." If Uncle Nate wouldn't go far enough away, Beth would point down the hall and say, "GO!" (He needs to have enough space to really get going. That's what the kids do with Chris.) Nate, a good sport all around, would obediently run down the hall and attack Beth's pillow. Then Beth would turn and say, "Trevor turn;" "Tammy turn;" "Justin turn." Auntie Tammy and 15-year-old cousins, Trevor and Justin, would all take turns. They just couldn't resist Beth because she is adorable. The last night they were here, Trevor said, "Beth you are just so cute. I've got to video this." He got out his new Christmas gift and taped Bethie's bossy wrestle time. It was so fun watching Beth have fun with her uncle, aunt, and cousins. I kind of miss the nightly routine--even though our evenings are more peaceful now.
*That's for you, Laura. My style guide is clear over there on the shelf in the closet.
After the other kids went to bed, Bethie would decide it was "wrestle time." Chris plays a game where he holds a pillow in front of him. The kids take turns running down the hall and jumping into the pillow. They call it "pillow wrestling." Beth would announce that it was time to wrestle, and then sit down holding the pillow. She would also dictate who(m)* should run and jump into the pillow. "Unca Nate turn." If Uncle Nate wouldn't go far enough away, Beth would point down the hall and say, "GO!" (He needs to have enough space to really get going. That's what the kids do with Chris.) Nate, a good sport all around, would obediently run down the hall and attack Beth's pillow. Then Beth would turn and say, "Trevor turn;" "Tammy turn;" "Justin turn." Auntie Tammy and 15-year-old cousins, Trevor and Justin, would all take turns. They just couldn't resist Beth because she is adorable. The last night they were here, Trevor said, "Beth you are just so cute. I've got to video this." He got out his new Christmas gift and taped Bethie's bossy wrestle time. It was so fun watching Beth have fun with her uncle, aunt, and cousins. I kind of miss the nightly routine--even though our evenings are more peaceful now.
*That's for you, Laura. My style guide is clear over there on the shelf in the closet.
Peer Influence
Just after Christmas, we had our extended family stay with us. They were here mostly for Ammon's baptism, but we like to think they also came because they like us. My nephew, Ryan, is 3-years-old, and I think he is adorable. He has this cute way of talking. He makes all his words end in "ee." For example, he would say to me, "Aunt Megan, would you get me some cheese and crackees?" It's polite, plus delightfully charming.
In the two weeks since Ryan went home, Beth has changed her way of talking. She now asks for a "dink of watee." (That means drink of water.) Her favorite snacks are now "applees" and "orangees." It cracks me up. I guess if your child is going to give in to peer pressure, it's best to follow a charming little peer like Ryan.
In the two weeks since Ryan went home, Beth has changed her way of talking. She now asks for a "dink of watee." (That means drink of water.) Her favorite snacks are now "applees" and "orangees." It cracks me up. I guess if your child is going to give in to peer pressure, it's best to follow a charming little peer like Ryan.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Get to know you
I think most people who read my blog got this in an e-mail from me. But just in case you didn't, here it is. (Plus the fact that I can't think of anything to write on my blog.) I may post this on Facebook as well, just so Laura and Kathryn and Cami can read it over and over and over.
2009 Get to Know You
1. What is your occupation right now ?
I am trying to rid myself of a violent headache that has occupied most of my day.
2. What color are your socks right now?
White. I hate socks, but I hate cold toes more.
3. What are you listening to right now?
The keyboard typing. Actually, my typing on the keyboard.
4. What was the last thing that you ate?
Um, IB Profin and water. Before that a cookie. In fact, I think all I've eaten today is chocolate milk, cookies, and a couple of Ritz crackers. Now I understand the headache.
5. Can drive a stick shift?
Yes. I prefer stick shifts because they are fun.
6. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
Chris. Chris Woods, that is. I sure like him.
7. Do you like the person who sent this to you?
I've gotten it from Laura and Mom, so far. Yes, I like them.
8. How old are you today?
34, I believe. This headache's pretty bad, so I could be off.
9. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?
College football, professional basketball. I really like the NBA All-Star weekend. But we don't have cable anymore, so it's mostly just "Talking Sports" on channel 2.
10. What is your favorite drink?
Water. Pure orange juice. A non-alcoholic pina colada.
11. Have you ever dyed your hair?
In junior high, I dyed it red for a costume party. It was supposed to wash out. It didn't. Before my wedding, Lee put some lovely highlights in to make it appear as if I had been in the sun. I liked that. No one could tell. When I was almost 30 and suffering some sort of image-break-down, Rachel and Mom and I put highlights in our hair. It didn't go quite as well as the experience with Lee.
12. favorite food?
chocolate. I believe we've been through this before.
13. What is the last movie you watched?
We watch a lot of movies when Chris's family is in town. This time we watched "X-files," "Baby Mama," "Mummy 3," "Beverly Hills Chihauhau," "10,000 B.C.," and some other ones. I can't remember. We took the kids to "The Tale of Despereaux" recently.
14. favorite day of the year?
The day after the primary program is over. Hee, hee. I also like Christmas.
15. How do you vent anger?
I let it fester for a while--hoping it will go away. If that doesn't work, I write out my feelings. If that doesn't work, I make Chris read my feelings. Then I feel guilt for telling him things that might make him feel bad.
16. What was your favorite toy as a child?
Jacob. That came out wrong. But Jacob was a highly entertaining little brother and I didn't really need other toys.
17. What is your favorite season?
I like all seasons. I am a fan of various kinds of weather.
18. Cherries or Blueberries?
Cherries--fresh from a tree.
19. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back?
I like to get e-mails back. It's the only way I know for sure I don't annoy people with my e-mails.
20. Who is the most likely to respond?
Cami usually does these kinds of things.
21. Who is least likely to respond?
Jeff usually doesn't do these kinds of things. But he surprised me with the Christmas get-to-know-you.
22. Living arrangements?
I don't understand the question. My ideal living arrangements? My real living arrangements? My past living arrangements? I like living with Chris. We live with our kids in a townhome that is too small for us because it is bursting with love.
23. When was the last time you cried?
I think I cried a little last Friday. But maybe I just got mad.
24. What is on the floor of your closet?
A box of my craft supplies, a filing box, my temple bag, about 30 framed pictures that lack wall-space in this house, several bags. It's all neatly organized. Did I mention that our home is too small for us? The proof is in the closet.
25. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending to?
I think I'm just sending this to family. Oh, wait, Neal and Kristi. Do they count as family? It's always the question, isn't it. If it's between them, I knew Neal first.
26. What did you do last night?
Read scriptures, got the kids to bed, played on Facebook.
27. What are you most afraid of?
Spiders.
28. Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers?
I do love a good cheeseburger, Grommit. (Grommit. That's funny, Laura. I'll leave it there.) Everything is better with cheese. And bacon.
29. favorite dog breed?
hot dog
30. favorite day of the week?
I don't know. For some unknown reason, this is the hardest question on the entire list for me.
31. How many states have you lived in?
3: Utah, South Australia, Victoria. Yes, they call them states in Australia, too.
32. Diamonds or pearls?
I like ice cream.
33. What is your favorite flower?
I like so many flowers. I really like bird of paradise. But wildflowers in Utah are lots of fun--especially Indian paintbrush.
2009 Get to Know You
1. What is your occupation right now ?
I am trying to rid myself of a violent headache that has occupied most of my day.
2. What color are your socks right now?
White. I hate socks, but I hate cold toes more.
3. What are you listening to right now?
The keyboard typing. Actually, my typing on the keyboard.
4. What was the last thing that you ate?
Um, IB Profin and water. Before that a cookie. In fact, I think all I've eaten today is chocolate milk, cookies, and a couple of Ritz crackers. Now I understand the headache.
5. Can drive a stick shift?
Yes. I prefer stick shifts because they are fun.
6. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
Chris. Chris Woods, that is. I sure like him.
7. Do you like the person who sent this to you?
I've gotten it from Laura and Mom, so far. Yes, I like them.
8. How old are you today?
34, I believe. This headache's pretty bad, so I could be off.
9. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?
College football, professional basketball. I really like the NBA All-Star weekend. But we don't have cable anymore, so it's mostly just "Talking Sports" on channel 2.
10. What is your favorite drink?
Water. Pure orange juice. A non-alcoholic pina colada.
11. Have you ever dyed your hair?
In junior high, I dyed it red for a costume party. It was supposed to wash out. It didn't. Before my wedding, Lee put some lovely highlights in to make it appear as if I had been in the sun. I liked that. No one could tell. When I was almost 30 and suffering some sort of image-break-down, Rachel and Mom and I put highlights in our hair. It didn't go quite as well as the experience with Lee.
12. favorite food?
chocolate. I believe we've been through this before.
13. What is the last movie you watched?
We watch a lot of movies when Chris's family is in town. This time we watched "X-files," "Baby Mama," "Mummy 3," "Beverly Hills Chihauhau," "10,000 B.C.," and some other ones. I can't remember. We took the kids to "The Tale of Despereaux" recently.
14. favorite day of the year?
The day after the primary program is over. Hee, hee. I also like Christmas.
15. How do you vent anger?
I let it fester for a while--hoping it will go away. If that doesn't work, I write out my feelings. If that doesn't work, I make Chris read my feelings. Then I feel guilt for telling him things that might make him feel bad.
16. What was your favorite toy as a child?
Jacob. That came out wrong. But Jacob was a highly entertaining little brother and I didn't really need other toys.
17. What is your favorite season?
I like all seasons. I am a fan of various kinds of weather.
18. Cherries or Blueberries?
Cherries--fresh from a tree.
19. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back?
I like to get e-mails back. It's the only way I know for sure I don't annoy people with my e-mails.
20. Who is the most likely to respond?
Cami usually does these kinds of things.
21. Who is least likely to respond?
Jeff usually doesn't do these kinds of things. But he surprised me with the Christmas get-to-know-you.
22. Living arrangements?
I don't understand the question. My ideal living arrangements? My real living arrangements? My past living arrangements? I like living with Chris. We live with our kids in a townhome that is too small for us because it is bursting with love.
23. When was the last time you cried?
I think I cried a little last Friday. But maybe I just got mad.
24. What is on the floor of your closet?
A box of my craft supplies, a filing box, my temple bag, about 30 framed pictures that lack wall-space in this house, several bags. It's all neatly organized. Did I mention that our home is too small for us? The proof is in the closet.
25. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending to?
I think I'm just sending this to family. Oh, wait, Neal and Kristi. Do they count as family? It's always the question, isn't it. If it's between them, I knew Neal first.
26. What did you do last night?
Read scriptures, got the kids to bed, played on Facebook.
27. What are you most afraid of?
Spiders.
28. Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers?
I do love a good cheeseburger, Grommit. (Grommit. That's funny, Laura. I'll leave it there.) Everything is better with cheese. And bacon.
29. favorite dog breed?
hot dog
30. favorite day of the week?
I don't know. For some unknown reason, this is the hardest question on the entire list for me.
31. How many states have you lived in?
3: Utah, South Australia, Victoria. Yes, they call them states in Australia, too.
32. Diamonds or pearls?
I like ice cream.
33. What is your favorite flower?
I like so many flowers. I really like bird of paradise. But wildflowers in Utah are lots of fun--especially Indian paintbrush.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Bonding time
And I thought having a PlayStation in the house would make our family less interactive. How wrong I was. (If Chris reads this, I'm being sarcastic. I still don't like it.) But Beth loves to play Guitar Hero with Daddy.
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