Potty Training DVD

Since most of the people I know have kids around my girls' age this is for you. I got a free Potty Training DVD in the mail. No, I'm not ready to potty train Meredith yet, but someday. Might as well ask for it now in case they're not giving it out later. So here it is!

Easter's True Meaning

I saw this on another blog and thought I'd share it. It's on the true meaning of Easter.

Enjoy!

Stimulus

I found this on another blog that I enjoy, and decided I'd post it on my blog as well.
The first big stimulus package amounts to about $10,000 of debt per household. For those that voted for Obama, they are welcome to pay my share.

- Sorry, just had to vent. Isn't anyone else frustrated with the whole mess?

Fruity Play Dough

Here's what we are going to do today. It just looked like a fun recipe and Emily needs something fun to do so she doesn't keep asking for "Nemo". Emily got sick a little while ago, so I wasn't going to potty train then because I was afraid of the mess that would make if she didn't make it. It's bad enough when it's normal. So, we quit for a while and now we're back to it. I've been having Emily watch Nemo while she sat on her potty chair. Meredith is begging for Nemo now as well. It's so cute at the same time it is exasperating. She goes to get her little chair (which is as big as she is almost) and brings it to me crying, "Nemo, nemo, nemo". It takes so much effort for her to carry that big chair (at least for her it is big). So cute. I hope someone else can enjoy this recipe as well :)

Fruity Play Dough (courtesy of Recipezaar.com)

1 cup flour
1 package Kool-AidKool-Aid (any flavor)

1 tablespoon cream of tartar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup salt
3/4 cup boiling water (the original recipe called for one cup of boiling water, but I found it made the dough too loose- aim for 3/4 cup and add more if needed)

Mix all dry ingredients in bowl then oil, then pour boiling water in and mix thoroughly. Wrap in cellophane or air tight container and store in fridge. The play dough should last a few months.

Motherhood

The following quote comes from Elder Robert D. Hales from BYU Education Week.

"My dear sisters, don't ever sell yourselves short as a mother or as a woman," he said. With emotion in his voice, he said it "never ceases to amaze me that the world would state that being a mother is a form of servitude which does not allow a woman to develop her gifts and talents.

"Nothing, absolutely nothing could be further from the truth. ... Do not let the world define, denigrate or limit your feelings of the lifelong learning values of motherhood in the home, both here in mortality and eternally."

It's just nice to have a reminder now and then. I don't feel like I need it right now, but the next time I do, I'll just have to look at my blog :)

"PG Youtube" for families

Itsagoodday.org is the newest Youtube, but they have someone actually check to make sure the content is clean. So, it's safe for families. I just thought that was an interesting little note for anyone who'd like to know. I found it in my google reader (rss feeds) this morning on the LDS Media Talk. The google reader is so nice because I can get all of the news I want, check blogs, and see fun deals in just minutes. What a great idea.

Piano Lesson

So, today I have a piano student coming over and two interview students. In a week of just posting piano lessons on craigslist I already have 3 students. I'm debating whether or not to put up fliers. I'm excited to start teaching again and a little nervous about the girls. I'm busy trying to get stuff put together for piano lessons and the girls are busy "helping" me. They are so cute, I just hope they haven't ruined something while I got away for a little while.

Family Home Evening Lessons

Nathan and I started a habit of having Family Home Evening at the beginning of our marriage. Habits are wonderful things, so even though Meredith won't repeat after me the words of a prayer I still pray with her and we get what we can. Also, I brushed Meredith's one tooth (when she only had one tooth) just for the sake of habit. Anyhow, I've really enjoyed finding ways to make FHE interesting and fun for our girls, so I started a blog for all of the lessons I have. It is http://familyhomeeveningfriends.blogspot.com/

I hope you can use it.

Memory Game

Everyone needs to play...This is Fun!

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember--it can be funny, weird, awkward, random, etc.!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

A Lady's Worst Nightmare

Maybe not the worst, but certainly not something wonderful, is seeing your picture with no make-up displayed on the internet for all to see. When moving, cameras and make-up are not the first things on my mind. Jessica, this means revenge. Wahahaha. :)

Baby proofing

I'd just like to state (for the sake of the previous post) that I have that kitchen heavily baby proofed. I have stuff on the oven so they can't turn the knobs, something for the fridge so they can't open it, and a baby gate for each opening. I am still looking for something to baby proof the water dispenser, so if you know of anything PLEASE let me know. Emily likes to grab one of her little chairs and climb the fences. I thought about taking those away, but then I realized that she will just use her radio rocket (has wheels, not a good idea). And if I took that away we have countless other things we could climb (dolly stroller, toy grocery cart, etc.). And a higher fence, just more dangerous to climb. So, I keep it up to keep the baby out of most of the messes and to slow Emily down. Lets just say that I took the fence down for all of 5 min and accidentally left the butter on the counter.

Home Sweet Home

We're really enjoying our new home. We had a request to see some pictures, so here they are. I'll put the rest of the pictures on a slide show.

The Girl's Room

Our Bedroom

Kitchen

Living Room - You can't tell how big the living room is from this picture, but the girls and I love to run around and play in this room. It's been great because we don't get outside too much because it is so hot.