Friday, February 20, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
The week.
Sorry all, I am entirely out of witty things to post. You get a boring sum of our week.
We all three got sick out once- not horribly awfully sick, but just enough to make us uncomfortable. Poor Dorothy had it the worst. She has learned that when I come within 10 feet of her with a tissue in my hand, she should cover her little nose and run away. She did not like having her nose wiped. I don't blame her, I don't think that I would like someone else picking my nose either.
Now, basically all recovered (I still have my raspy, sexy jazz singer voice, especially in the mornings), we are ready to take on the parade of Grandmas! My mom came in this morning for my cousin Kevin's wedding, and it has been SO FUN already. I love it when she is here. I like to feel babied, and she's good at it. She helped with dinner, rubbed my feet, and did all the dinner dishes. All after being here only about 8 hours. (Contented sigh, Aaaaaah.)
Dallin's Mom will be coming next week after Meredith's baby is born (due Sat! We are so excited!) So, Grandma Lewis will be a little bit more busy, but we'll still get to see her.
My hobby this week has been worrying like crazy about where we are going to live. Yes I worry as a hobby. I don't care which city, or that it's an especially nice apartment, I just want to know WHERE! If it's going to be close to a park, can I FINALLY have a garden, will we be in a house or an apartment, etc. So, I've been scouring the Craiglist postings in every single city of every single school that Dallin applied to. I know I'm weird, but I'm obsessed. I was this way when we got married, and I've been this way with every move since. Dallin has been especially patient as I show him different apartments, and Dorothy has been especially patient as I am on the computer for unhealthy lengths of time. The suspense is killing me. But don't worry all, I'll make it through.... somehow.
Here are some pictures of Dorothy this week.
She's developed a fascination with climbing into this cupboard. I kow I've already posted another picture of it, but I think it's so stinkin' cute!
When grandma was here, we had icecream for dessert, and the nice grandma that she is, she knew how to get on Doroty's good side and gave her seconds. I don't know if you can see it too well, but this picture was taken after Dorothy tried to lick the dish clean when she realized that she wasn't getting thirds. There is ice cream up one whole side of her cheek and on her forehead.
We all three got sick out once- not horribly awfully sick, but just enough to make us uncomfortable. Poor Dorothy had it the worst. She has learned that when I come within 10 feet of her with a tissue in my hand, she should cover her little nose and run away. She did not like having her nose wiped. I don't blame her, I don't think that I would like someone else picking my nose either.
Now, basically all recovered (I still have my raspy, sexy jazz singer voice, especially in the mornings), we are ready to take on the parade of Grandmas! My mom came in this morning for my cousin Kevin's wedding, and it has been SO FUN already. I love it when she is here. I like to feel babied, and she's good at it. She helped with dinner, rubbed my feet, and did all the dinner dishes. All after being here only about 8 hours. (Contented sigh, Aaaaaah.)
Dallin's Mom will be coming next week after Meredith's baby is born (due Sat! We are so excited!) So, Grandma Lewis will be a little bit more busy, but we'll still get to see her.
My hobby this week has been worrying like crazy about where we are going to live. Yes I worry as a hobby. I don't care which city, or that it's an especially nice apartment, I just want to know WHERE! If it's going to be close to a park, can I FINALLY have a garden, will we be in a house or an apartment, etc. So, I've been scouring the Craiglist postings in every single city of every single school that Dallin applied to. I know I'm weird, but I'm obsessed. I was this way when we got married, and I've been this way with every move since. Dallin has been especially patient as I show him different apartments, and Dorothy has been especially patient as I am on the computer for unhealthy lengths of time. The suspense is killing me. But don't worry all, I'll make it through.... somehow.
Here are some pictures of Dorothy this week.
She's developed a fascination with climbing into this cupboard. I kow I've already posted another picture of it, but I think it's so stinkin' cute!
When grandma was here, we had icecream for dessert, and the nice grandma that she is, she knew how to get on Doroty's good side and gave her seconds. I don't know if you can see it too well, but this picture was taken after Dorothy tried to lick the dish clean when she realized that she wasn't getting thirds. There is ice cream up one whole side of her cheek and on her forehead.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Lookin' Good Dallin and Janelle Style
I know you all stay up at night wondering, what do Dallin and Janelle do to look so good ALL THE TIME????
Wonder no more! You too can look like Dallin and Janelle by making a few basic lifestyle changes.
1. Have a baby.
Yes this may initially pose a challenge to especially the one-bearing-the child's weight, but the payoffs are huge. For example, with a newborn, you are often so busy that you have no time to eat. Bingo- instant weight loss. You are often bored at home and go on numerous, long walks. Cha-ching! Effortless exercise. Not to mention, as they get older and start crawling and walking, you have to chase them around. Excellent cardio. You also avoid sweets and snack foods as your baby gets older, because the minute that child sees you holding an oreo, they will want three. You won't even notice as the pounds evaporate into thin air!
2. Be poor.
Although this second lifestyle initially sounds unattractive, it is a definite key in your quest to look like Dallin and Janelle. This includes numerous benefits like rarely eating out and rarely eating red meat. It means eating a hearty breakfast of cracked wheat cereal every morning. It also means that weekend excursions are usually hikes or bike rides. This targets both areas needed to look like Dallin and Janelle- diet and exercise.
3. Keep your new baby's crib in the kitchen. (Right by the fridge is highly recommended)
This step is a brilliant way to curb your desire to snack in between meals and at night. When you are given the option of getting that snack at the peril of having to put your child back to sleep, your good sense usually wins out. Bye bye icecream and popcorn!
4. Train your child at meal times.
This is a relatively new addition to the "Look Like Dallin and Janelle" Regimen. Thanks to a beautiful floral arrangement from my sister Angie, we have discovered a new trick. We call it the citrus toss. At dinner, Dorothy was fascinated with the brightly colored citrus fruits in this lovely centerpiece, so after much fussing and reaching, Dad finally handed her a lime. She threw it and laughted. Dad picked it up and gave it back to her. Again, she threw it and laughed and laughed. Voila! Through this arrangement, you burn all your calories as you eat them. Repeat this at every meal, and you have a dieters dream come true. Eat whatever you want at that meal, because you're burning it as you go. Training your child to do the same should not be too hard. Just get a really good sister taking a floral design class, and the rest should take care of itself.
Follow these simple guidelines, and I guarantee that you too will look like this.
A recent family picture. I'm not sure where Dorothy went.
Family update-
Dallin has recently picked up basketball and has shown considerable skill. He was named one of the best NBA players this year.
Janelle supplements the family income by Lookin' Good in Victoria's Secret Catalogs, along with some side modeling for other lucky clothing lines.
Wonder no more! You too can look like Dallin and Janelle by making a few basic lifestyle changes.
1. Have a baby.
Yes this may initially pose a challenge to especially the one-bearing-the child's weight, but the payoffs are huge. For example, with a newborn, you are often so busy that you have no time to eat. Bingo- instant weight loss. You are often bored at home and go on numerous, long walks. Cha-ching! Effortless exercise. Not to mention, as they get older and start crawling and walking, you have to chase them around. Excellent cardio. You also avoid sweets and snack foods as your baby gets older, because the minute that child sees you holding an oreo, they will want three. You won't even notice as the pounds evaporate into thin air!
2. Be poor.
Although this second lifestyle initially sounds unattractive, it is a definite key in your quest to look like Dallin and Janelle. This includes numerous benefits like rarely eating out and rarely eating red meat. It means eating a hearty breakfast of cracked wheat cereal every morning. It also means that weekend excursions are usually hikes or bike rides. This targets both areas needed to look like Dallin and Janelle- diet and exercise.
3. Keep your new baby's crib in the kitchen. (Right by the fridge is highly recommended)
This step is a brilliant way to curb your desire to snack in between meals and at night. When you are given the option of getting that snack at the peril of having to put your child back to sleep, your good sense usually wins out. Bye bye icecream and popcorn!
4. Train your child at meal times.
This is a relatively new addition to the "Look Like Dallin and Janelle" Regimen. Thanks to a beautiful floral arrangement from my sister Angie, we have discovered a new trick. We call it the citrus toss. At dinner, Dorothy was fascinated with the brightly colored citrus fruits in this lovely centerpiece, so after much fussing and reaching, Dad finally handed her a lime. She threw it and laughted. Dad picked it up and gave it back to her. Again, she threw it and laughed and laughed. Voila! Through this arrangement, you burn all your calories as you eat them. Repeat this at every meal, and you have a dieters dream come true. Eat whatever you want at that meal, because you're burning it as you go. Training your child to do the same should not be too hard. Just get a really good sister taking a floral design class, and the rest should take care of itself.
Follow these simple guidelines, and I guarantee that you too will look like this.
A recent family picture. I'm not sure where Dorothy went.
Family update-
Dallin has recently picked up basketball and has shown considerable skill. He was named one of the best NBA players this year.
Janelle supplements the family income by Lookin' Good in Victoria's Secret Catalogs, along with some side modeling for other lucky clothing lines.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Atleast her breath smells good...
Be warned- don't read this if you are easily grossed out, have morning sickness, just ate, etc.
Today I was working on something in the bathroom and left for a few minutes, leaving Dorothy alone in the bathroom playing with my makeup bag and random bottles of soap I had gotten down for her. When I came back, she was licking and gnawing on a stick of deodorant. I sternly said "No! Yucky! Blaaaugh!" and stupidly put it back where it was before, in her reach. I left again and came back to the same thing. She again was eating the deodorant. Now I knew. It had to be kept out of reach. She was so upset when I took it away, that it made me wonder, what was so good about this deodorant? So, later, I went back in and licked it just once to see. It actually tasted okay, kinda spicy, but not bad at all. Gross aftertaste.
Please still be my friends.
Today I was working on something in the bathroom and left for a few minutes, leaving Dorothy alone in the bathroom playing with my makeup bag and random bottles of soap I had gotten down for her. When I came back, she was licking and gnawing on a stick of deodorant. I sternly said "No! Yucky! Blaaaugh!" and stupidly put it back where it was before, in her reach. I left again and came back to the same thing. She again was eating the deodorant. Now I knew. It had to be kept out of reach. She was so upset when I took it away, that it made me wonder, what was so good about this deodorant? So, later, I went back in and licked it just once to see. It actually tasted okay, kinda spicy, but not bad at all. Gross aftertaste.
Please still be my friends.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Dorothy-rella
As the only child so far, Dorothy has it rough. Because she is the only one to boss around, all the big jobs and dirty work go to her. Maybe she needs a little sister or brother...
Dorothy, do Daddy's homework!
Dorothy, file this years taxes!
Walk to school in the rain, uphill both ways!
Scrub the floors!
Editor's note: This was super cute- I was cleaning up a mess on the floor (who made the mess? I wonder...) and Dorothy wanted a rag too. She kept this up for about 10 minutes, bear walking around the kitchen cleaning the floor.
Cook my dinner!
And finally, after a full and exhausting day, sleep in the cupboard! If it's good enough for Harry Potter, it's good enough for you!
Dorothy, do Daddy's homework!
Dorothy, file this years taxes!
Walk to school in the rain, uphill both ways!
Scrub the floors!
Editor's note: This was super cute- I was cleaning up a mess on the floor (who made the mess? I wonder...) and Dorothy wanted a rag too. She kept this up for about 10 minutes, bear walking around the kitchen cleaning the floor.
Cook my dinner!
And finally, after a full and exhausting day, sleep in the cupboard! If it's good enough for Harry Potter, it's good enough for you!
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