Little Miss Tattle Tale

So Claire has learned how to tattle on others. The funny thing is that she learned it from a boy who was always tattling on her. So, when she wants to tell on someone she says, "she did (whatever)." It's really funny because almost everyone she is annoyed with, or plays with is a boy, and it makes them very mad. The funny things they learn.

Clayson Family Update

Ok, so my life has been crazy, and I haven't been the greatest blogger, so I just wanted to update you on our crazy life. I'm honestly not really sure why it is so crazy, maybe this will help me sort it out! :-)

Owen and Claire are doing great. Owen finally doesn't cry his head off when the babysitter comes to watch him during preschool. I think he knows that he will see me again. He is also now going to nursery, it is a little bit early, but Chad and I were tired of not going to class. He loves it, and it is nice that Claire is in there with him for a few more months. Owen is also talking like crazy! Everyday he amazes us with something new. He loves to sing, and will join in on Old McDonald any day. He has also discovered The Wiggles and sings many of their songs - joy!! His favorite word this week is wet. So, he gets himself wet or anyone else wet and thinks it is great to tell you a million times.

Claire is busy. We decided to take her out of dance class because it was a struggle to get her to go without crying. We will try again next year. It just wasn't worth the fight for me. She keeps busy by coloring, painting, and being a princess. She has discovered the computer and knows how to get to her favorite site, Disney. Therefore, we have to be very good about logging it off each time we are done with it. Do they come out smarter??

Chad just had another convert baptism last week, and it was fun to help him with that. The Elders counted 75+ people there, which was great! She is a girl about my age with a little boy, so I look forward to getting to know her better.

I am keeping busy with preschool, cleaning (does that ever end??), and just taking care of things around here. I am still loving young women's. A couple of weeks ago we went skeet shooting, and I even beat some of the men, I have to say I felt pretty good about myself!

That is everything from the Claysons now. We are just trying to get used to the cold weather (and snow - yes we had about 3 inches last Saturday). Claire could hardly wait to build a snowman, and I didn't have the heart to tell her that he snow clothes didn't fit anymore - I guess that will be my mission this weekend - snow clothes. Oh, one more thing. Kim Sorenson, I can't get in your blog anymore - I need another invitation, I feel like I don't know your family anymore, send me one if you get a minute. Talk to you all soon!

4 Things

I have received this e-mail from quite a few people, so now that Tania challenged me, here are my answers!!

Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Wife and mother
2. Teacher (3rd and 4th grade)
3. Waitress at On The Border (yummy!)
4. After school and summer program director at a daycare

Four movies I would watch over and over:
1. Troop Beverly Hills
2. Tommy Boy
3. Never Been Kissed
4. 10 Things I Hate About You

Four Places you Have Lived:
1. Oakdale, CA
2. White Bird, ID
3. Rexburg, ID
4. Nampa, ID


Four TV Shows that I watch:
1. Dancing with the Stars (I'm addicted!)
2. The Bachelor (those ladies make me laugh)
3. Lost (when will it start???)
4. Ellen (If I have a chance)

Four places I have been:
1. Disneyworld
2. Hawaii
3. Caribbean
4. India

People who e-mail me (regularly):
1. I'm not a very good e-mail buddy!

Four of my favorite foods:
1. steak (preferably made by someone else)
2. Papa Murphy's gourmet vegetarian pizza (yum!!!)
3. chicken strips (from anywhere)
4. most Mexican food

I would rather be right now:
1. on a cruise!!!
2. Visiting my family
3. Disneyland (it's the happiest place on earth - really!)
4. Anywhere tropical

Four friends I think will respond
1. Not really sure

Things I am looking forward to in the next year?
1. My first successful year of preschool
2. Christmas - I just love it!
3. Maybe another baby (this is not an announcement!)
4. Summer - I already miss it!

Roommate Reunion

After moving to Pocatello, I slowly found out that most of my old roommates (or nearly roommates) from Idaho State all live fairly close by. OK, really close, most of them still live in Pocatello, except a few. Last night we all got together and reminisced a little bit. It was fun to meet their kids, and a few husbands (most opted not to come). We had a great time and I can't wait to see everyone again. Although I have to say that Candice is in big trouble for not coming. You can't hide forever! :-) Left to Right: Natalie, me, Julie, Kerry, Shana, and Karalee

Potato Harvest

On Saturday, Chad's dad started potato harvest. All the Claysons came to help, including the little ones. Owen loved riding in the tractor, and driving it too. Claire wasn't to sure about it, so she spent most of her time picking up leftover potatoes with grandma. I think Owen will be a big help one day during harvest time. We had a fun day, and look forward to helping out the rest of this week. Owen especially can't wait for another ride in the tractor. Chad might not be as excited since he spent a lot more time in the tractor. Owen, Claire and daddy in the tractor
Claire and Grandma Clayson

Driving - his favorite thing!

Owen wasn't to sure about riding with Grandpa Clayson

Owen got to help drive the truck with Aunt Shana too.

New Jammies

Claire was so happy with her new princess jammies, that we had to take her picture. She found them in the store, and carried them around the whole time, along with her new princess jacket. I try to buy other things, but it is almost not worth it! Owen wasn't so fond of his new jammies, but he did say "cheese," after the picture was taken. It is so much fun to see how they are becoming good friends

Dance Class

Claire started dance lessons this week. It was so funny. It took me half the class to convince her that she could leave my side. We drove there, and she jumped out of the car and said, "Bye mom, I'm going to dance class." But, as soon as we got in there, she wanted to go home. I couldn't even bribe her enough. After I made her go do something, she stayed for the duration. Her favorite part was watching herself in the mirror during tumbling practice. I couldn't help but laugh. I hope she starts to listen soon. Doing her favorite thing, watching herself in the mirror.
Gotta love the tummy. She finally decided that it would be OK to stay and dance.