Win a Free baby Carrier

Win a Free Organic Embroidered Ergo Baby Carrier Hands Free System from Along for the Ride

Click the link above to enter.  I love the Ergo.  Miss Lily spends hours upon hours in hers.

Interview with Marina

Marina is 11 years, 8 months.

1. What is something that mom always says to you?  Hold Your Sister
2. What makes mom happy? Sunflowers
3. What makes mom sad? When people don’t listen to her.
4. How does your mom make you laugh? funny stories about my siblings
5. What was your mom like as a child? Obeying
6. How old is your mom? Something in the 30’s
7. How tall is your mom?  In the 5 foots.
8. What is her favorite thing to do? Raise Kids
9. What does your mom do when you’re not around?  take pictures
10. If your mom becomes famous what will it be for? photography
11. What is your mom really good at? raising kids and photography
12. What is your mom not very good at? finishing projects
13. What does your mom do for her job? take care of kids
14. What is your mom’s favorite food? not chicken
15. What makes you proud of your mom? she takes care of me
16. If your mom was a cartoon character who would she be?  Miss Piggy
17. What do you and your mom do together? eat lunch
18. How are you and your mom the same? we both like digital stuff
19. How are you and your mom different? we don’t like the same type of clothes
20. How do you know your mom loves you? She buys me stuff
21. Where is your mom’s favorite place to go?  the beach

Favorite Thanksgiving

My favorite thanksgiving was thanksgiving 2001.  We had been in Colorado several years.  Usually we went to Utah to visit family for Thanksgiving but I was due with Isaac to be born any minute.  So, we needed to stay in town.

My friend Jen,  invited us and some other friends of hers who were without family for thanksgiving to their house.  We had a wonderful, delicous Turkey Dinner.  Great friends.  Great Company.  The kids had a great time playing.  She had kids the years I didn’t.  So there were  a bunch of littles running around.

We have had lots of good thanksgivings.   But this one was my favorite.

Cranberry Sauce

With Thanksgiving just days away, I thought I would share one of my favorite thanksgiving recipes.  This is a yummy, delicious cranberry sauce and super easy to make.

1 cup white sugar
1 cup orange juice
1  12 ounce package fresh cranberries


In a medium saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries, and cook until they start to pop (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat, and transfer to a bowl. Cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

The reviews at dinner last night were good, but a little tart.  I guess I liked it a little tart.

On her feet

Did I mention this?

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That is my baby girl, standing right up.

kateu

Kateu?  Or Who is Kateu?

I was asking Isaac yesterday about the friends in his class.  He tells me about a girl named Kateu.   I thought it was a very interesting name and asked about her.  He informed me that she has blond hair.  Evidently Isaac likes blonds, his other friend, Jenna, is blond.

Well, all of a suddnen that light bulb moment, news flash.  It isn’t Kateu.  It is Kate U. How do I know this?  I went through Elementry School known as Kimberlee L. (or sometimes Kim L., but we won’t go there).  There was Kimberly A.  Kimberly C.  Kimberlee L. (that was me) and Kimberly R.

So, Kate U.  I wonder who the other Kate is.

We happen to like the name Kate, but  we spelled it Cait and since it isn’t a first name she won’t be known as Cait K. or CaitK when she is in first grade.

YES WE CAN

Whenever Barack Obama says this, does anyone else think of Bob the Builder?

Can we fix it?

YES WE CAN!

the Little Girls and Me

I’ve been trying to get some photos of the Little girls, and me with the little girls.  Our attempt today was laughable, but we had a good time, and Zoe thought it was a game.

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Looks like I need to try again ;)

SEP’s

We had SEP’s for Marina and Nick yesterday.   This is the same as the old parent-teacher conferences.  Isaac’s teacher is on maternity leave with a new baby boy.

I think both kids have good teachers for them.  Marina’s teacher doesn’t let her give excuses and is available for her to ask questions.  Marina is doing well in all subjects, even the ones that tend to be really tough for her.  She is so clever and creative.   I loved looking through her projects and artwork.  Marina works hard in school and is a good praticipator.

Nicolas is a hard worker and is doing well in almost everything.  Those subjects he is struggling in are because he is not a strong reader.  He goes to reading club one day a week so he can get extra help with his reading.  We think once his reading falls into place better, he will do better on the other subject he is struggling with.  Nicolas doesn’t goof off, or play at school until after his school work is done.   He is so sweet and kind at school.   He is well liked by peers, his teacher, and the staff.   I enjoyed looking at his projects too.

On a side note:  Isaac is also a good match with his teacher.  She has worked very hard with me as a team to work on some behavoir issues we were having.  He is no longer ‘on contract’ which means he has improved to the point he doesn’t need that level of accountability.  He is so sweet with his teacher and she likes him very much.  I did talk with her on the phone one night.  Her and her substitue are in daily contact and keep me informed to Isaac’s progress.

I am grateful my kids alll seem to have good teachers this year.  A good teacher makes so much difference in my children’s lives and education.

What a day

Deep In hale….slowly exhale.  All is well.

Tonight I am so getting some Ben and Jerry’s.

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