Thanksgiving Thankfuls

We are already on our Thanksgiving vacation in White Bird visiting my parents, but I wanted to post my last Thankfuls before Thanksgiving.

1. My Family - I just love spending time with them!

2. 4 Wheelers - we had a fun family outing on them.

3. Not having to cook.

4. A baby who took a nap today!

5. Thanksgiving season and getting to enjoy family and friends.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Twilight

OK, I have to blog about this because it is my journal, but I want your opinions too!! Last night a few friends and I saw Twilight, and I absolutely loved it!! I thought they did a good job capturing the feel of the book, and I have to say that before the movie I really didn't like Edward - I was a Jacob fan. I just thought that they had this obsessive, crazy love, that never developed into anything more than infatuation. But, in the movie, I felt like he really cared for her, and it made me like Edward a little more. Plus the guy who played Jacob looked horrible with his wig thing going on. A few dislikes about the movie: What was with the whole climbing the trees thing?? They also didn't establish Bella and Alice's friendship as much as I thought they should. LIKES: Baseball game - that was awesome. Bella and Edward talking and actually building a relationship, and of course the fight scene. Overall I have to say that they did a great job, and it was fun to be apart of something so crazy, where you have to stand in line just to get into the theatre. Plus it was a nice girls night out.

Gratitude

Today I am Thankful for . . .

1. A girls night out.

2. My job at ISU - I work with some great people in the ticket office, and it is a nice mom break for me. I don't work more than 3 or 4 hours most of the time, so it gives me a good break and a good chance for Chad to watch the kids.

3. The mother's lounge at church - it always nice to go and talk to people who are going through the same things as you are.

4. Preschool - tomorrow is our big Thanksgiving Feast, and the kids absolutely love it. I can't wait to see them do their little program.

5. My computer - I am addicted!!

2 Months Old

Grant turned two months old yesterday, and I wanted to record his milestones. He now weighs 10 pounds, 11 ounces. He just barely started fitting into 0-3 month clothes. Today he started to smile!!! He also coos and loves to lay with his head propped up on the Boppy. He also rolls over from his stomach to his back. He does not like getting shots, and has made me pay for it for the last 24 hours.

Today I am Thankful for . . .

1. A clean kitchen - it doesn't stay that way for very long, so I'll take it while I can.

2. Warm weather - it was in the 60's today, so we spent most of it outside.

3. Bath time - one of the only times that there isn't a constant fight between Claire and Owen.

4. My sister Heather - she is so great about helping with the kids when I need it. Thanks Heather!!!

5. Phones - I'm not very good at calling people, but I love being able to stay connected with people who live far away. Thank goodness for unlimited long distance!!

Claire's First Talk

Today Claire gave her first talk in Primary. She has had the chance to do the scripture, but never a talk. She was so cute sitting up front waiting for her turn. Her topic was I am Thankful my Body is a Temple - yikes!! She held up a picture of a temple and then a picture of herself and talked about being clean on the inside and out. She did a great job. It is so nice to have a child that isn't scared, but loves getting up in front of people.

A question for all you moms out there.

I have been trying really hard to teach Claire the importance of being independent and getting herself ready each day. It's not that she can't do it, it's more that she won't do it. It drives me crazy. It is hard getting myself ready each day let alone three other people, so just having her do it herself helps a lot.

We don't have church until 11:00 so I let the kids hang out in their jammas for a while on Sunday morning (usually we get up and get dressed as soon as breakfast is over). So, she came in my room while I was feeding Grant and announced that she was going to get ready for church. She went in her room, and came out wearing the most interesting outfit ever. She had on a dress which was green with flowers, paired with tights that were striped and multi colored, and her church shoes. Then she went in the bathroom combed her hair (mostly forward), and brushed her teeth, at which point she came back in my room looked in my mirror and smiled the biggest smile ever, and announced that she was ready for church.

Now, I wish I had a picture because the girl looked bad. But, she was proud of herself. So, I got in the shower and tried to figure out how I was going to convince her to change her outfit. Chad came home from his meetings and asked me what was up with Claire's outfit. I explained, and with a little coaxing, he got her to change into different tights, and let me put some "pretties" in her hair.

My question is, should I have just let her be? She was so proud of herself, but she looked so bad. Maybe I'm a little vain, but I didn't need my daughter going to church looking like a clown. Did I just put a huge setback on everything I have been working for? Or, did we make the right decision?? Just curious as to what you think.