picture updates

So here is the promised picture of {A} receiving his Citizen of the Month Award the other day ot school. I didn't tell him until we were there and sitting down. DH came too, and {A} didn't even question why he was there. So, I told {A} that his teacher had picked his as CoTM and he kinda freaked out. He was like "no, she doesn't do it til the afternoon." I said, "no, he will call your name and you need to go up and get the paper" well, that didn't go over well. Then I suggested that he and I go sit by his teacher so he would be close. That was fine til we actually went up there and I told him he would have to sit on the floor and I would sit on the chair literally 3 feet from him. No, that wasn't good either. I was so frustrated that I literally had gotten DH and we were standing in the hall ready to go home, cuz he wouldn't commit to going up and taking the paper from the Principal. I wasn't going to be there just to have him not go up. His teacher suggested that he sit by his cousin who is in the morning class, and that she would go with him to get the paper. So, he finally sat down, cousin sitting next to him and when they called his name, his teacher said, "go {A} it's your turn. He stood up and walked right over to the principal. I was a little shocked after the whole "I'm scared" routine he gave us, but alas, he is the CoTM for March and we are very proud of him. He is such a different boy in school than from home. (which I am grateful for...) he is kind, and thoughtful (he gave a cute girl in his class a starburst that his dad had given him the other day). He is quiet and respectful of his teacher, always waiting his turn, raising his hand... you get the picture. What a nice little boy.This picture is of {K} who had taken his curly straw and put it part way down his shirt and was "playing" it like a trumpet. Very cute.Here are 3 quick cards that I made recently. I haven't shown anything creative in quite a while, so I thought I would tonight. I love the way these 3 turned out, I just don't have very clear pictures of them. :)

sorry, no pictures

but I will update as well as I can. First, I have to say sorry to my faithful watchers... sorry Dad, for not posting more often. I am not sure what in my life has been very exciting lately. Yesterday was St. Paty's Day, and the leprechan colored our milk green! :) I "noticed" it and went to show {A} and this is how the converstaion went.

me: {A} look at this milk did you do this?
{A}: I didn't do it...
me: (faking surprise) oh! Today is St. Patricks Day, maybe the leprachan did it!
{A}: (smile)

me: {K} look at the milk, the leprachan colored it for us.
{K}: yikes!
me: isn't this fun?
{K}: I suppose.

too funny!

So, what else, we have all been cisk. Well, let me clarify, {A}, {K} and I have all had the cough, etc. {a} is crouping up at night now and I am sure it is only a matter of time before DH gets it too! We were going to go to DH Mom's house this weekend to install a tub for her, but his brother can't come to help, so we're waiting til april to go. We are going to replace the back fence, and oh! WE are now officially DEBT FREE!!! Can you hear me, I am screaming!!! WE ARE DEBT FREE!!! I know we're supposed to call Dave Ramsey and scream it on his show, but I don't think DH would go for that, so here I am sharing with the world that we only have a mortgage payment for worry about. Now maybe I don't have to tend anymore. Wouldn't that be wonderful? We'll see...
I signed {K} up for preschool staring in the fall. 2 days a week. There is a gal in my ward that is a certified teacher and she has taught preschool before. She is having a baby in May, so when the baby is about 4 months old in the fall, I am going to trade her for part of {K}'s preschool tuition and watch her baby during class time. I think this will work out nicely. It'll just be me and {a} and her baby for a couple hours a week. He is so ready for the next stage of learning. I am amazed at all the letters he knows already!
Let's see, what else? {A} has been chosen as the Citizen of the Month for March for school. So on Friday, we will take him to the school so he can receive the award.

help!

I am seriously tired of {a} being constipated, any suggestions?

attention Elani and Mo

you have to Pay it Forward before you receive your goody from me... :)

spring

today I am feeling renewed. I am holding my children a little closer today. My spirit is feeling refreshed. I am ready to take on March and all that it offers me. ie. spring break, painting the front room--and possibly the bathroom. I am especially excited that March offers me flowers. today I am renewed.

only 2 more days...

I am only offering the first 5 PIF for 2 more days... then it goes bye-bye... :)