Still Trying to Master the Difference Between Accidents (as in Car Crashes) and Accidents (as in Peeing Your Pants)

Brooke: "Wow, look at all those fire trucks at Jacobson Park; there are 5 or 6 of them. I wonder what happened."
Boston: "Maybe somebody peed."

Counting My Blessings

Today at the grocery store (my least favorite place besides Garden Ridge because that place gives me a headache), we had an incident. In the midst of it, I decided to try and look on the bright side. Here's what I came up with:
I'm really grateful Boston threw up at the grocery store because that means I don't have to clean it up AND I'm happy that I was wearing my flip flops as opposed to some expensive fancy shoes because when the throw up landed all over my feet, at least it didn't ruin my best shoes AND I'm thankful that the throw up was really sticky because that helped me to not forget to clean them once the barf had dried when we got home and I was racing around trying to get Boston in the bath and cleaning off his clothes, I didn't forget that my flip flops needed a good once over as well AND I'm grateful that when the incident happened and we were trying to find someone to clean up the mess and Tyler tripped and ended up sprawled out on the floor of the store screaming at the top of her lungs, at least I knew she wasn't unconscious AND I'm thankful that Ryder doesn't barf easily because the whole way out of the store, including the check out, Ryder was trying to make the same sound as Boston, and kept gagging himself and yet no vom ever made it out AND I was really grateful that the guy we found to clean up the mess thought I was cute so he was REALLY nice about the whole situation (which at this point besides the throw up on the floor included a screaming daughter and gagging baby) AND I'm grateful the store wasn't too crowded so only a few lucky people were able to witness the event and stand there with their eyes bugging out of their heads at us AND finally (and seriously) I am so grateful that we can go to a grocery store that is ALWAYS stocked with food and that if Boston gets too sick he can get medical care and that I get to be a mom and learn so much every day!!!!!!

Poor little sickie- he's at that age where he doesn't want to miss out on anything but he just feels miserable. PS- he's potty trained but underwear when stomach issues are involved just feels a little too risky!

I Get No Respect!!!

After watching this clip, you may wonder what is SOOOOO funny. It's got to be something hilarious, right? Well, here's the truth- Ryder's laughter is in response to me telling him "NO!" because he keeps splashing water all over. That's it. All I have to do is say, "No Ryder!" and he stares me right in my face and laughs. This can't be good! (sorry about the bum bum shots)

That's Not Something to Brag About

Every morning when I open my pantry, on the side of my granola bar box, I see a picture of a man in a navy workout suit, smiling at me. Underneath his picture it says, "Bob Greene- Oprah's trainer." Now, granted, Oprah is the richest women in the whole world and very powerful BUT for some reason, I'm not sure he's getting his "healthy living, get fit" philosophy across by citing Oprah as his client. Sorry that may be harsh but to me it feels as wrong as it would feel hearing someone bragging about being the hair stylist of Amy Winehouse or the etiquette coach of Britney Spears. Personally, I think some things are better left unsaid. Now, tell me you're Heidi Klum's or Cameron Diaz's trainer and I will eat the granola bars for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sign me up!

Denisha Sproul Photography

Yesterday we had family pictures taken by my friend Denisha (denishasproul.com). She is amazing. She is SOOO talented! Anyways, she sent me 5 for a sneak peak. Here they are. I am so happy with how they turned out. I was so stressed about these pictures. I have wanted for so long a family picture that I love (where everyone looks at least semi-normal, ya know). I can't wait to see the rest! I also need to quickly give out a couple shouts- first to Rodney for being the BEST Kertech (PLEASE tell me I finally got the name right!) holder and keeping my kids thoroughly entertained. Second, my friend Linda came with us and did such a good job keeping shirts pulled down, hair straight, etc- AND keeping my kids happy while Ammon and I had a few pictures taken. Linda truly is one of the NICEST people I know!

TAGGED!

This is a fun one I have never done or seen before. My friend Lori tagged me and the rule is, you have to post the 4th picture in your 4th folder in your pictures folder. Then give a brief description before tagging a few more of your friends. Here's mine:

This picture was taken this previous summer in Arizona at my in-laws house. The kids were running around being goofy and this was Boston's pose. My kids ALWAYS have such a fun time when we visit Arizona especially because they get to see their grandma and grandpa and cousins! OK, I tag Rachelle, Deedles, Lacey S, Lacey B, Erin P, Erin S, Chimmie, Mindles, Linda, Sarah, and Amy P (is that too many??- those are the people who comment most on my posts so I'm hoping to get a good response).

Randoms

General Relief Society Meeting
I love the quote by Elder Uchtdorf from The General Relief Society Meeting this last weekend (and unfortunately I'm going to have to paraphrase because on lds.org it has the other speakers' talks but not his. Weird!) when talking about being compassionate and serving he says- More important than the number of prayers we say may be the number of prayers we answer! I love it! I really enjoyed this meeting- as I always do. I always leave this meeting refreshed and grateful to be a woman and a member of the church!

Tyler's Joke
OK, you have to think really hard about this one but once you figure it out, it's hilarious!!!
"Why did they make the American flag into medicine? Because they wanted to hang it from the food!"
Alright, I was just kidding, I have no idea what it means! I was just hoping someone smarter than me would sit and ponder it and come up with some deep meaning that makes it the funniest joke ever. No?

Walmart Special
We were at Walmart last weekend (not by choice but rather out of convenience) and some lady yelled at her kid (who was probably about 5 years old), "You better stop touching that or I am going to beat the crap out of you." Seriously, if she's yelling that at a crowded Walmart, what does she say, or do, in private. SAD!

Maybe Not Quite
Last night Ammon and I were watching TV and there was this lady that looked familiar on the show we were watching. We were both trying to figure out what she was from, and Ammon was like, "I know, she's from that prairie movie you watch." I'm thinking, I never watched Little House on the Prairie. Then he was like, "Ya know, um, Pride and Prejudice." Hmmmmmm???