February Tidbits

 I am a big fan of my Calm app- especially the sleep stories. This month I discovered one about Transformers and it is voiced by Optimus Prime. "Be strong enough to be kind" goes through my head as I listen to that powerful voice so gently lull me to sleep. 

I figured out how to take the oven door apart so I could clean off the drips on the inside of the glass which has been bugging me since we moved in. It almost looks like new!

I played the Queen's Jubilee song on the way to church for the girls. We all agreed it is awful- and we started making up actions to go with the words. 

Sydney wrote a To Do list during sacrament meeting and as a fan of To Do lists, I'm really impressed!

Me: What is something you are proud of your family for? Like, I am proud that when something needs to get done, we circle the wagons, batten down the hatches and we make it happen!

Ireland: What are you proud of Dad's family for?

Me: Ask a different question.

The YW had a sledding party and I was not a bit surprised to see this pic of Ireland snuggled on a sleigh with the Bishop's wife. They are both tenderhearted, kind people!

Speaking of kindness...

Gita: Mom, you know what the worst thing is?

Me: When you have a spicy poop!

Gita: *clearly annoyed* No, the worst thing is you TALKING about your poop!

Sydney requested a mother-daughter date. With her sheet of paper she made all kinds of suggestions. I suggested Krystal Thai but she kept offering alternatives like Culvers. I convinced her to give Krystal Thai a chance and she ended up loving it!

The pad thai... YUM!!!

Speaking of Brigitta- we discovered she has a six pack- which I didn't even know was possible in little kids.

Brent and I came out from the gym to find this iced over tree looking so spectacular! Like it was made of crystals!!!

We took Ireland to the temple for the first time and her cute friend joined us! First we had some Korean BBQ and it was delicious!

Ireland said, "After the first one, you can't stop smiling."

I love this thought!

I had a pile of clothes and shoes to donate and let the girls throw them in the donation bin- this became a THING and it's a lot harder than it looks!

For some reason we thought we would see if we could prevent someone from jumping... it kind of became a thing.

It was all of 50* which after a Midwest winter means the kids wanted to break out their shorts. I said they could as long as they had tights or legging on as well and this is the outfit Gita came up with all on her own!

We watched Dakota while Whitney and Tim were at Harry Potter world and had a lot of fun getting her to search for treats. 

Beard? Or No?

Somewhere along the way our daughters have become intense advocates for a full beard... just see what happened when Doug decided to shave his!

These videos made me, Reagan AND Doug laugh so hard! They didn't shy away from their truth!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I was coming up dry for another year of non-food Valentine's so in a moment of desperation this is what we settled on- rocks. Polished tiger's eye and amethyst to be exact. 

Brigitta and Sydney tell me they were a hit- phew! I don't know a single kid who doesn't love a cool rock sooo I'm glad it worked out. 

The Peruvian lilies in the bouquet Brent gave me blossomed so beautifully! Brent lit up when they arrived- he was so excited to give them to me.

Sydney made Valentines for me and Brent and left them on our keyboards so we'd be sure to find them. Melts my heart... 

Happy Valentine's Day everybody!