Gratitude Day ???

I have had a busy weekend, so I am a little behind on my gratitude journal, so I will just write a few that will count for all weekend!!
I am thankful for . . .

1. Church - it is a great way to start a week.
2. Disposable Diapers - I could have never done the cloth thing!!
3. Good kids. We went for a walk the last couple of days, and yesterday they went and played at the school by our house while I walked around the track. It was so nice to get a little bit of exercise!!
4. Our health - no one has a cold, flu or anything right now, it is so nice to not have to wipe a nose during the day.
5. Blogs - I am addicted and love when people have added new things.

Gratitude Day 5

Today I am thankful for . . .

1. The library - they have a great story time there, and it is a nice way to spend our afternoon.
2. The bottle - for Grant that is - it is so nice to have a baby that will take the bottle so I can leave every once in awhile.
3. My bed - I wish I could spend more time in it!!
4. Great babysitters!
5. Costco (lame I know), but it is so nice to have it close so I can just run in and buy a few things.

8 Weeks Old

Today Grant is 8 weeks old. He is getting to be such a fun baby (as long as he will nap!) His tear ducts have cleared up, and he still has the most beautiful blue eyes. I'm hoping they stay that way. He tolerates his siblings quite well, and really enjoys his alone time. He has started to go to bed earlier (thank goodness!), and loves to snuggle in bed with his mom.

Gratitude Day 4

Today I am thankful for . . .

1. The swing - Grant won't take his nap during the day without it.
2. My Young Women - they are so great!
3. Cookbooks - I like to think I can cook, but cookbooks are my friend.
4. A quiet baby
5. My van - I love that thing and am so happy that we got it - it makes a moms life much easier!

Gratitude Day 3

Today I am Thankful for. . .

1. My dishwasher - could you imagine doing all your dishes by hand?
2. Funny things kids say - Owen held out his hand and said "trust me." I think he got it from Alladin when Alladin says that to Jasmine and holds out his hand. Owen just wanted help getting on the bed. It was so cute but I guess I better teach him what it really means.
3. The fact that my ironing is finally finished!
4. Preschool - those kids are great and provide me with lots of entertainment.
5. Bedtime - gotta love it when the kids go to bed!

Family Home Evening

Last night for FHE we went roller skating. Claire has been begging to go, but we haven't because last time she threw a fit and would skate. She promised me she would, and she did a great job. We had a lot of fun. Sorry I didn't call anyone to go with us, by the time I thought about it, it was to late. We all need to go again soon!!
Owen loved to skate too!! We got his wheels tightened so he was basically walking, but he did great.
Claire really got into skating this time. She held on to her dad for a little while, but finally ventured off on her own. She didn't want any help, and did a great job!!
Once Owen was tired of skating, he wanted to play games. I'm sure glad that he doesn't know that they cost money, and that he wasn't really playing.
Claire discovered that she really likes Air Hockey.
Our friend Jolie held Grant most of the time, but she finally put him in his stroller and he loved it. Owen and I just pushed him around and he loved looking at all the lights.

My Grant Helpers

I have so much help with Grant - actually to much!! Claire just can't leave the poor kids alone. I have had to finally tell her that Grant is having his play time and doesn't want anyone to hold him. She practically ripped his head off today with his toys - I know she means well, but it scares me to death! I can't wait for him to get big enough to hold his own. Hopefully soon!! Here are some pictures of the help I get, and most of it I am very grateful for!

While I was helping the kids clean their room, I put Grant in Owen's Lightning Chair. Claire decided this was the perfect opportunity to read him a story. I'm not sure how thrilled he was, but she thought she was being a big help.
This is what I found when I came home from grocery shopping the other night. Grant was just letting his dad have a little nap!