The old bag!

You're probably thinking according to the title of this post that I am going to speak of my birthday and how I am really old now. Yes, I had a birthday and it was lovely and I'm old but I am actually referring to the various bags that food comes in. Food companies probably think they are making life easier for a basically "single" mother of 5, but no,no, they are not. I often "tear here" and find that the bag is still sealed or I can't "tear there" without scissors. Let's just go back to the old bag where I knew I had to use my brute strength, my teeth or scissors to open it. Life is just easier that way! (I just noticed on this picture that there are scissors next to the words "tear here", does anyone else see the wrongness of this?)

It's all I know at this juncture in my life!

I was trying to think of things to blog about. I didn't want my blog to only be about the baby, but I am reminded of a certain Spongebob episode I've seen a few thousand times. Spongebob clears his mind so that all he knows is fine dining and when someone asks his name he can't remember it- it has nothing to do with fine dining!

The only thing I know is pooping, eating and sleeping! Don't ask me about anything else, it only confuses me.

The fact that I just used a Spongebob episode to explain my thinking says it all.

Camryn is here!

She came! She is healthy and lovely! All the kids fight over who gets to hold her, but I just want to keep her to myself. She was born June 3rd and weighed 6lbs 14oz! We think she looks like all the other girls, but we'll see!

What?

Has it been a long time? Todd said he wanted me to blog at least once a month- we'll see. There are a couple of things I would like him to do at least once a month- we'll see. I took a few pictures of things we have done in the past year. They may not be in order and there may be duplicates, oh well.

Disneyland, Zions, Half marathon, Nick caught a fish, Loryn turns 5, Hike to Y, Started school, Maryn catches fish, Maryn turns 7,
Loryn starts kindergarten, Moab, getting pregnant, Baby Jesus
stolen, Happy new Year, Disney on Ice, Nick plays basketball, Maryn and Loryn play soccer, Kayla graduates preschool, Loryn graduates kindergarten and I'm having a baby girl in two days!
Now you are caught up!

I'd rather be reading.

Mostly I like blogging because I think it's great for journaling, but like most things in my life, I need to pick and choose how best to fill my day, and sadly, my blog often suffers because of it. Honestly, I just can't get away from the books! I would blog about the books, but I don't like other people's opinions on the books I read.. No I am not reading smutty romance novels! I just will never be one to join a book club and here are the reasons:
1. I may like something someone else doesn't, and I prefer not to have it ruined by others
2. number one sums it up nicely.

To better explain this, I am going to liken it to watching movies with my husband. He snorts, comments, moans and asks if we can leave during all the parts I enjoy. Thus, making me not enjoy it at all.
Reading will not end my blogging career, it just makes it less likely to happen as often. Tootles- .......... yes, I'm now going to go read.

This is why!

I feel a little guilty that I did not give a tribute to my favorite son! It was his birthday on Christmas and I failed to tell the world (or at least some..ok 2 people who read this blog) how wonderful he is on his special day!

I like Nick- he's funny. He doesn't like school, but what kid does at this age? He loves sports... mostly football! Loves hangin' with his boys. He likes playing with his Dad and Kayla. Loves pizza and candycanes (not the peppermint kind). What a great day to have a birthday... to share it with Jesus. He is a pretty awesome kid and I love him. Happy belated b-day Nick!

Now, this is why.....

Christmas cards, Christmas decorations, Birthday Party, Christmas Presents, Birthday presents, 4 kids, messy house, dinner, dirty diaper, twist ties, shoveling snow, no school, grocery shopping, baking cookies, oh... I forgot to mention the biggest reason why:

Chicken pox, oatmeal baths, calamine lotion, entertaining child so he doesn't itch.

Not that any of these things are good excuses- just wanted to let you know why.

'Tis the season

I was just hanging some lights inside and came across the warning;

Handling of coated electrical wiring

of this product exposes you to lead,

a chemical known to cause

reproductive harm.

.....here is the answer to anyone wondering if we are done having children.