The Prodigal Sock

April 7, 2013
The prodigal black sock has returned.

And where was the said missing sock you ask? Right where my husband last put it. No more blaming the "laundry lady" aka me anymore!

Book Bandits

April 6, 2013
I am DONE with puppy sitting!

That rascal decided to get up at least four times last night in the span of two hours, and on top of Cole getting up because he wanted a drink twice. Not only was LeRoy completely uninterested in going back to sleep, but she decided she'd teach Blu a few new tricks.

Like how to eat a book.

And not even a book I own. It's my sister's. Or was my sister's book.

Real Beautician

April 5, 2013
We avoid giving the boy a haircut for as long as we dare. Any mom out there with boys knows that not only do they need haircuts every month, but that for the price of paying someone to cut your thrashing, screaming, crying child's hair you might as well do it yourself.

So about a year ago I bought Jeff a set of professional clippers so he could give Cole haircuts over a period of a few days until he looked presentable. It really drives Jeff bonkers when Cole's hair - and his own - starts to cover the top of his ears. So tonight was the night whether Cole wanted to cooperate or not.

Luckily, he was on his best behavior. And with Jeff's skills - he informed me "I'm like a real beautician!" - my baby boy was looking pretty handsome afterward if I do say so myself.

The letter "K"

April 4, 2013
Every Thursday is show-and-tell day.

Which is the most important day of the week when you're in Kindergarten.

Pearl starts prepping us for the week's show-and-tell theme at least three days in advance and would absolutely DIE if we forgot to take something. The tricky part is when the theme is a letter of the alphabet, Pearl insists that we can't take something that has already been written on the board. No matter how much I try to explain that they just write down words that start with that particular letter for practice, and that it's ok to take the something that is on the board, she inists we find something unique.

Do you know how hard it is to find something that starts with the letter "Q" or "X"?

Even the letter "K" this week took some thinking. Until it we both realized "Kimmy" starts with the letter "K".

So Pearl happily took two pictures of her and Aunt Kimmy with her for show-and-tell. I knew a lot of the kids would remember her from when she worked at the daycare so it was a hit with everyone. And with Kimmy.

Sweetie

April 3, 2013
Even though having a new puppy around is fun, nothing beats coming home to your "Sweetie."

LeRoy

April 2, 2013
This is LeRoy. Our furry, four-legged foster child for the week.

She (yes, it's a she and we call her LeRoy... long story) is the sweetest puppy I have ever seen! She snuggles and gives loves and is just so dang cute. It's even rubbing off on Blu-zo (as Jeff has started to call her). Any time LeRoy comes running over for loves, Blu figures she better get in on the action. Even if it means plopping her 80 lb. self right on top of you, slobbering everywhere, and breathing heavily in your face until you give her some affection too.

LeRoy and Blu have gotten along great. And the kids love LeRoy... fine. I admit I sort of am in love with the idea of a temporary "baby" around here too. The first few hours were a tad touchy, with LeRoy hiding under the car in the garage because Blu was being mean. But once I grabbed Blu by the throat (asserting my alpha female status) and told her to be nice, those two have been best buddies. They follow each other around the house and yard all day. The only problem is that LeRoy is a bit of a clepto and has not only taken over Blu's kennel - I'm afraid Blu has decided she is now a "big" dog who doesn't need to sleep in a kennel anymore - but she steals every single toy or treat that belongs to her.

I will say this, getting a puppy with an older, albeit still not mature, dog already has been so much easier than just having one puppy to keep track of. Blu does all the "mothering" for me.

I'm sure gonna miss LeRoy when she's gone.

No April Fools Joke

Picture courtsey of Rick Parker, Utah Lacrosse News 

 
April 1, 2013
It's no April Fools joke that my little brother is a stud.

Even the Utah Lacrosse News agrees. He was named Epiphany Lacrosse Player of the Week today.

The pathetic thing - besides finding out my brother is a star from Facebook and NOT a personal phone call or text (not that I'm bitter or anything) - I have yet to see him play this season. His senior year. Worst sister ever right here. Unless you counter that worst sister ever with the fact that Kurtis convientently forgets to tell me when his games are.

Apparently you need a talent manager when you're big time.

Here is the article on Kurt.
Source: http://www.utahlacrossenews.com/2013/04/epiphany-player-of-the-week-week-4/


Kurt Jewkes – Sky View Bobcats Midfielder
Sky View Head Coach Troy Oldham had this to say about Jewkes: “A very positive and hard working team leader. Kurt is our team president and he has set the bar high for work ethic, sportsmanship, team leadership and shots (on goal) and points.  On a team with multiple shooters Kurt is both a big shooter and a selfless feeder.  The culture that has been set by his leadership is a big reason why Skyview is 5-0 going into Spring Break.” Jewkes had 6 Goals, 1 Assist, 9 GBs, 4 Caused Turnovers in 3 games this week.