Friday, April 1, 2011

Just a few things on my mind:

I randomly decided yesterday that the kid's room needed a change. So I moved Evan's bed. It was easier than I thought it would be. And I like it. And it's a good thing, because I am not moving it back.

I really like it when the sheets on our beds are just washed and clean.... I just hate doing the laundry. But really, who likes doing the laundry?

I am pretty confident that I am a good at keeping my house clutter free and organized... but I have a really hard time remembering when the last time was that I vacuumed, mopped or cleaned either of the bathrooms.

My kids watch too much T.V. There. I admitted it. 

It's April fools day. I am really bad at telling lies and I can never think of anything clever to do on this day of the year. Anyone have any good stories from today? Do tell.

It's Dallas' half birthday today. Happy half birthday Dallas!

I am *this* close to just throwing away Makiah's "flag shirt" (as she calls it) She insists on wearing it every day with her white skirt and white shoes (she has this thing with matching lately). I am so very sick of having to wash this shirt every time it gets dirty... and then having to listen to Makiah cry while we wait for it to wash and dry. It is exhausting. Doesn't she realize that she has a drawer full of cute shirts that NEVER get worn?

I can justify throwing away said shirt. It's old, worn, and too small for Makiah. Should I throw it away behind her back or should I have Kiah help me? We could have some type of funeral for it... Hmmmm.

Having a little girl is exhausting in it's own way. Having a little boy is relaxing in it's own way (I don't EVER fight with Evan about hair or clothes).

Evan has an obsession with batteries and screwdrivers. He insists on unscrewing every toy he has to see how many batteries it needs. I find him searching his dad's tool box fairly often.

Sometimes I call my mom with nothing to say. I think she knows the times that I do this. Still she is nice and she talks to me anyway. I like my mom. I think I will call her today.

I don't like surprises and secrets. Dallas does. We are very different and not for this one reason alone.

We have flowers popping up outside... and buds on the tree. But I still wear my coat when I leave the house. It's cold.

Bedtime stresses me out. Really, it's the hardest part of my day. I don't know why I can't learn to enjoy it. I love it when Dallas is here to take charge, I just can't handle it.

My kids have been sleeping in past 8 everyday. I love it more than you know. Life is good.

Sometimes I get curious and wonder who even reads this blog.... if you have a minute do you mind leaving a comment? Even if it's just a quick hello? I just want to know who you are :) Thanks for reading!

21 comments:

Tiffany Alldredge Smith April 1, 2011 at 3:15 PM  

I proudly stalk your blog every time you update! And I'm super excited you've been coming to aerobics!! Come on Fridays too!!

Bethany April 1, 2011 at 3:42 PM  

Ditto to the above comment. Minus the aerobics.

I like those Just A Few Things On Your Mind.

I approve.

I call mom, too, when I have nothing to say. We must be related, or something.

MarySquare April 1, 2011 at 3:57 PM  

I struggle with bedtimes too. It is the time of day I am most likely to loss my patience. I wish my kids would just go to bed and not wander downstairs at least two times each.

Kristen April 1, 2011 at 4:00 PM  

Most days I really, really want a girl. But then I am a little glad that I don't have to deal with clothes or hair issues. :)

Colleen April 1, 2011 at 4:33 PM  

Um just so you know I read this whole post, and enjoyed it!

Boy...I hope my girls have some tomboy in them!

Kimberlee April 1, 2011 at 4:47 PM  

I hear you on the "girl" thing...and the bedtime thing. And, I love your blog!:)

Sheena April 1, 2011 at 4:53 PM  

I read your blog! :) And for the record...I am someone who likes to do laundry! Sick I know!! (I bet as I have more kids that will change however!)

Christi April 1, 2011 at 7:13 PM  

Always enjoy your posts!

Angie April 1, 2011 at 7:21 PM  

I LOVE reading your blog! I think that we really have so much in common! I think that our kids would get along well...they seem so much alike :).

Celeste April 1, 2011 at 8:01 PM  

I enjoy reading every post and getting to know you better. :) As for April Fools...that was my due date (when I was supposed to be born), but I came early...so it was a half-April Fools? :) Also, Paul and I (after dating about 4 months) fooled everyone at the student ward into thinking we'd gotten engaged the day before April Fools...engagement pictures, a whole story, the WORKS, and then we "debunked" that rumor in the Exponent on April Fools by chance. And on Facebook on purpose. Of course, we had a few people mad at us, but not the important people (who were in on it). And I had no idea then that I would actually be marrying Paul. :) I think I will post this story on my blog, come to think of it. :) Thanks for the inspiration!

Julia and Aaron April 1, 2011 at 8:28 PM  

Hey Jessica, I read too! I've been stuck at home and miss seeing you all at aerobics!

Tracy April 2, 2011 at 12:04 AM  

I read your blog! But our computer died last week and its not fixed yet, so its not as easy to check and leave comments. Can you teach me how to have less clutter? I need help.

I loved seeing you today. I always do. You can come over and play anytime.

Cami April 2, 2011 at 11:09 AM  

Me too! I check it almost every day (sometimes more than once) just hoping you have something new for me to read!

Super Pi April 2, 2011 at 8:25 PM  

I enjoy reading your blog!

Heidi F. April 2, 2011 at 8:25 PM  

I love reading your posts and seeing your pictures. I agree that bedtime is stressful, especially when Don isn't home to help out.

Alison April 3, 2011 at 1:45 AM  

I read it! Every time there's a post. And I read it to Joel because he's obsessed with your children :) So we count for two people!

Emily April 3, 2011 at 10:25 AM  

I don't like secrets or surprises either!!! I get so curious that it drives me crazy!

Rossatron April 3, 2011 at 2:53 PM  

I read it too, Jess(read in an Australian accent). I prefer surprises, Mel doesn't. We must not be genetically related.

Kim Davis April 4, 2011 at 10:51 AM  

I love your blog! And your honesty in this post :) And of course, your photos in others.

Candi April 7, 2011 at 11:50 PM  

Sorry for the tardiness of my comment. You know I read your blog -- right? I subscribe to your feed, so I can read any new posts right away. But you see, I got this new iPod several months ago, and it's just made my life so easy. I can do pretty much everything on it, except that it's a pain to leave comments on blog posts. For some reason if I do it from my ipod, it posts them on my Google Buzz thing, and I don't like that. So, I only leave comments if I'm on my regular computer -- which is why I'm just now getting around to this. Sorry for the lengthy explanation! But I did want to leave my mark :)

The Tate Fam April 14, 2011 at 10:17 PM  

Bedtime really stresses me out, too! I dread it everyday, especially since Ricky is gone! I can't wait for him to be home so he can put the kids to bed!
I love reading your blog. We are similar in so many ways!

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