Family Fun – Page 6

02Jul 2008 by Kaylene 3 Comments

A Print Rich Enviornment

I'm working on a new project, I'm writing in large print on some cards I have and taping them around the house, to get Aiden interested in words and keep Michael reading. I think I'll change them up to keep their brains noticing. So far I have "Baby," "Joseph," "Door," "Food," "Chair," "TV," "Aiden," "Michael," "Potty," "Sink," "Food," "Water," "Cups," "Plates," "Phone," "Shoes," "Snack," "Trash," "Wash," "Bath," "Bed," "Toys," "Mom," and "Dad." What else? I need more 3 and 4 letter household items. I walked around with the boys this morning having Michael try to read stuff then letting them take turns taping them up. I was amazed how many Michael had already forgotten... When Michael asked me why I was doing this, I said "So your brain doesn't melt…

01Jul 2008 by Kaylene No Comments

You’re Welcome!

Aiden, Family Fun, Humor, Me, Michael

We obviously have some wires crossed... A few minutes ago Aiden asked ever so nicely for some candy. The boys have been behaving rather well today, so I went for my secret stash and got some Smarties. I gave each boy a roll of Smarties, and got one out for myself while I played around on the computer. About halfway through mine I started hearing this weird beeping, so I got up to troubleshoot, a minute later I noticed that one of the boys had put something on Kevin's keyboard and it was making that "error" noise, that was it. I then look to my left to watch Aiden somehow scatter my smarties about. Snickering inside, trying to look sad, I said, "But those were my smarties! I wanted those!" …

30Jun 2008 by Kaylene 6 Comments

Zoo etc.

Aiden, Baby Joey, Family Fun, Humor, Me, Michael, Pictures

We went to the zoo on Friday to kill some time while Kevin was at work. It was hot, but hey, it's late June in the South, LOL! It was a VERY stressful morning, including but not limited to- just plain getting up on the wrong side of the bed, having gotten a special treat to pack for lunch to the Zoo and Aiden having a melt down over wanting it right then, the remote going MIA, some very hyper active big boys (I was so desperate to find the remote to glue them to the TV for a few minutes and get them settled down, hey if it works...) a mini flood, a VERY sad baby (no doubt fully due to his mothers anxiety level), a giant blow out,…

21Jun 2008 by Kaylene 1 Comment

iPod, and me singing.

Dreams, Family Fun, Me, Memories

I got an iPod. For a reason I may cover later, I got my birthday present very late this year. I picked up a Green 1 Gig iPod Shuffle. I've been enjoying Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance (I played Ruth in High School) The Holiday soundtrack, listening th church magazines (did you know you can get MP3's on lds.org of all sorts of stuff, magazines through scriptures? I have a link at the right) and all sorts of other fun stuff. Michael said earlier "Mom, you got a really good voice." which totally surprised me. I feel like I've totally lost my voice, my pitch is terrible, the quality leaves a LOT to be desired in many ways. Many who've met me in the last 7 years or so…

15Jun 2008 by Kaylene 2 Comments

Fathers Day

Family Fun, Humor, Kevin, Memories

We're having a laid back day here, Kevin and I both didn't sleep well, I had insomnia and he got a migraine. Not fun. He made a special spice rub lastnight, and we're having country style ribs tonight, so that should be yummy. :) The boys gave him gummy bears, his favorite soda, and a card that has a man resting in the clouds, and says "Don't let anything stand between you and a relaxing Fathers Day..." on the front, then says "Except reality. Enjoy" with the same man bouncing out of his recliner (it even has a spring behind that part) and a kid jumping on the couch, a kid screaming or tantruming, a radio blaring, a dog howling, a glass of spilled milk, and a messy coffee table...…

12Jun 2008 by Kaylene 2 Comments

Utah Trip Plans

Family Fun

First off, Kevin has a new post. I've had several people ask recently when we are coming to Utah again. Nothing is scheduled (or paid for) yet, but we plan to be there when my brother Nate returns from his mission to Guatemala in September. That will have to be one of our shorter trips as now we have Michael's school schedule to consider as well as Kevin's work. Too bad we can't come for the whole summer! The humidity and heat are already making their mark on our family. I'll just say that I now know what it feels like to be sweating bullets. Yuck! I miss the green grass up there, here the grass is a lot hardier to sustain the heat, but it's also much rougher and…

11Jun 2008 by Kaylene No Comments

Oh Dear…

Family Fun, Humor

So, The boys have been a restless mad mess all day today, I can't say how many times I've asked them to settle down, put them in time out etc... So I snapped, I got out the mean time out. We do room time and time out, but I'm not great at enforcing them. This time I put both boys on the couch in each corner and stood over them. When they kept wiggleing I made them fold their arms... Aiden bowed his head, squinted his eyes and mumbeled as he kept glancing at me, then audibly said "...name of Jesus AMEN!" and then nodded his little head and tried to get up. Too bad he was still in trouble, but it was almost cute enough to get him out…

10Jun 2008 by Kaylene 3 Comments

First Cousin Baby Born

Family Fun

My cousin Laura (the one who already has one) had her baby this morning. A healthy baby Boy! Congratulations to her!!! I don't think the others are far behind. :) She was due today, so it's just perfect. So now there's one two days overdue, one due in about a week and one a couple days later! So exciting! All these precious little babies!!!

10Jun 2008 by Kaylene No Comments

Mom’s been doing her job.

Family Fun, Humor, Me, Michael, Wedding Photography

Michael's just full of those one liners lately... Since I shot a wedding on Sunday, I spent most of yesterday working on the photos. He's grown accustom to some computer time each day, but there wasn't any until I got burned out in the afternoon. So when Kevin came home, the boys were on the computer, Joey was taking his afternoon nap, and I was sorta asleep on the couch. Kevin asked Michael what they did today and he said, "Mom's been doing her job." I explained to Michael earlier today that since I just shot a wedding I'd be busy working on photos for a little bit, because that's my job, and that I'd need his help while I worked to stay out of trouble and help Aiden out. …

07Jun 2008 by Kaylene 2 Comments

Babies “Race”

Family Fun, Polls, Pregnancy

As of yet, no babies have been born (as of yesterday by most of the updates). In my poll I forgot one cousin who's due this month. There are TWO Laura's due this month, one is my MIL's Sister's daughter, the other is my Mom's sisters daughter. Actually Jenni and Laura are Sandy's Daughter and Daughter in law, Sandy is my mother in law Peggy's sister, and Kristin and Laura are Marlene's daughters, and Marlene is my Mom's sister... Following? Laura on my side is the only one who's already had a child if that makes any difference. There are a lot of women becoming mothers this month. When is the next full moon? A little off topic, but does anyone have any poll suggestions? I guess I have brain…