Molly's Magical Moments

April Update

2009-04-13T16:56:00.000-07:00

So, it's been awhile since I blogged. I'm not going to catch up on everything. I'll only say the biggest things that happened. We've upgraded our living situation, and Elliot has started saying real words. Elliot talking is huge, because he was diagnosed with Autism back in November, and everyday since then I've been stressing myself worrying about him.

I have some updated pictures of the kids. Camille is almost seven months old, and crawling everywhere and trying to get into things. I don't mind yet, because I think it's cute. Elliot has really taken to loving bubbles. He used to just watch them from a distance, but now he chases them and tries to pop them. Wyatt is growing up and thinks he's big. He helps Jeff and I by parenting Elliot and Camille.

Snow in Virginia...Finally!

2009-01-27T08:39:00.000-08:00

Today school is closed and we are enjoying some real snow. It's always quite pretty in the morning until the cars come out with their ugly snow tracks.

Elliot was very interested when he first saw the snow this morning. Wyatt, of course, wanted to play in it and got dressed himself to go outside. Elliot decided eventually that he wanted to go to. I got Elliot dressed and then set him free in the back yard. He took the snow very seriously, while trying to grasp what it was and why it was there.

And what is better than hot chocolate after playing in the snow?

Camille 4 months!!

2009-01-27T08:29:00.000-08:00

Camille has been a super cute lately just being the baby that she is. You know, the typical baby stuff like rolling, crying, laughing and such.
She has also found her toes.

Rolling

2009-01-05T06:50:00.000-08:00

Camille started rolling over around three months of age. Here's some footage.

December

2008-12-30T08:57:00.000-08:00

What better present is there for little boys at Christmas time then video games.? It's been keeping them both busy. Wyatt so far has beat his Indiana Jones and the Temple Doom part of his Indy DS game. He's working on a different Indy movie part of the game now. Elliot just loves any video game you hand him. He's pretty good for a two year old and it's cute to watch him.
Camille with cute cat shirt and cute real cat.
This was the first time Camille sat in her excersaucer. She liked it for about seven minutes and then wanted out. I think she'll like a Janie Jump Up better. I'll get her one at her 4 month mark.

For those of you who know Elliot know he loves Yo Gabba Gabba. He got a dancing Brobee for Christmas but he wasn't sure what to think of it. He did smile at him at first but that's not on camera.

The Great Wolf Lodge

2008-12-16T16:26:00.000-08:00

We stayed one night at the Great Wolf Lodge. I didn't get many good pictures because of the short time being there and fear of losing/ruining my camera at the water park.

This picture is relaxing at night in the room. We got a free upgrade to their biggest room because we arrived too early and the room we paid for wasn't clean yet.

This was coming home. They were both sleeping not long after this picture was taken.

Of course I wasn't going to leave without shopping at the outlets in Williamsburg. Camille is modeling her $72 outfit I got $15.

Freshing up...

2008-12-13T13:46:00.000-08:00

I am going to add more in a bit, but I got to get the kids ready for the ward Christmas party. For now enjoy a picture of cutie Camille in the sink.

The Babies

2008-11-08T14:43:00.000-08:00

I think that Camille will like TV as much as Elliot. This is her smiling at Yo Gabba Gabba.

Matching Babies

2008-10-28T06:56:00.000-07:00

Camille and Levi were born on the same day. We got a picture of them in matching gowns. Aren't they cute? Can you guess what baby is Terry's and what baby is mine?

2008-10-22T14:35:00.000-07:00

Crib

2008-10-14T10:58:00.000-07:00

Camille's first nap in her crib... so special!

More Camille Pics

2008-10-11T13:01:00.000-07:00

I just thought I'd post some more pictures of little Camille. The one with the bow and bracelet is from my friend Melissa. She made those for me, and they are oh so cute! Thanks, Melissa!

Dress Project #3

2008-10-11T12:54:00.000-07:00

Well, I did it again. I managed to sew another dress. It isn't perfect yet, but I'm getting better. This dress was a practice dress, before I attempted it with Camille's Christmas dress.

Wyatt Loves Camille

2008-09-29T19:11:00.000-07:00

I just want to mention that Wyatt loves Camille and always asks to hold her. Elliot is not interested in her either way. When Wyatt first saw her we asked him what he thought. He said, "She looks good."

Camille Elise Henry

2008-09-21T14:02:00.000-07:00

Well, beautiful baby Camille finally came. She was born September 19 2008 at 5:13 am, and weighed 10 lbs. 11 oz. If you want details on the labor and delivery I'll tell you in person later. I'm completely in love with her, and she's perfect. Also, she now shares the same birthday of her cousin Levi. My sister Terry gave birth to her baby boy on the same day.

1st Day of Kindergarten

2008-08-25T05:38:00.000-07:00

Today is the big day. We sent Wyatt off to Kindergarten. He was so excited and he loved getting on the bus. He gave me a kiss when the bus came and waved to me from his window. I was happy for Wyatt because he was so happy to go, and I guess I wasn't really that sad either. I'll see him around 3:30 today.

...and there he goes...

pregnant forever...

2008-08-15T17:36:00.000-07:00

Something happened to my Widget. Somehow I back tracked in my pregnancy. That sucks.

Dress Project #2

2008-07-17T09:19:00.000-07:00

I did it again. The same pattern with just a little bit more experience. I think we will actually wear this one. It doesn't look store bought, but I think it turned out pretty cute. It has its little flaws here and there, but my sewing skills are a work in progress. And the cool thing is it only cost me $4.80 to make this dress.

Practice Dress

2008-07-13T18:46:00.000-07:00

So, I took up a sewing project. I don't really know how to sew, but I'm slowly teaching myself. I started off with this little girl dress. You can definitely tell an amateur did it. I was hoping that I would do everything exactly right and my baby girl could wear it. I think I'll just give it to Sadie (my niece.) She'll happily wear it with no shame.

Celebrity Collage by MyHeritage

2008-07-02T15:13:00.001-07:00

MyHeritage: Celebrity Collage - Old photos - Family tree outline

Henry Look-alike Meter

2008-07-02T15:08:00.001-07:00

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Free genealogy - Family name origins

Henry Look-alike Meter

2008-07-02T15:00:00.001-07:00

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celeb - Collage - Morph

Height Predictor

2008-06-30T17:45:00.000-07:00

So, I decided to check this height predictor to determine what my kids adult height would be. I worry a little because I don't want Wyatt to be out grown too much by his baby brother. I did come up with some exciting results if true. Elliot is predicted at 6' 4" and surprisingly Wyatt is predicted at 6' 0". If you got kids you can do it to!

Click here for Height Predictor

Swimming Pool

2008-06-30T06:04:00.000-07:00

I finally got our neighborhood pool passes. I love having a pool in the neighborhood. I didn't think I would care, but I enjoy the free fun, the slight tan on my face, and watching Wyatt's excitement. Elliot isn't really sure of the pool. He likes going only after a good nap, and then he'll just stare at the pool and maybe stick his hands and feet in. I think Elliot is too mature for swimming pools. He would prefer the science museum.

Chick-fil-a

2008-06-11T09:29:00.001-07:00

I went to take the boys to Loriella Park today for a little out door fun before it got too hot outside. When I got there there were buses leaving that apparently dropped off like 300 kids. It looked like some kind of day care or something. I decided not to mess with that and we settled for Chick-fil-a and the play ground there. That was a lot less crowded and the kids still felt like they got to do something. Elliot didn't seem to want to finish his nuggets, so he grabbed my arm (since he won't talk) and put my hand on his nugget. I grabbed one and then he pushed my hand towards my mouth. That was his way of saying "You eat my food. I don't want it."

Also, isn't it awesome that Chick-fil-a sauce is nation wide now? I am waiting for Fredericksburg to get a billboard that says "Fredericksburg. Home of the Chick-fil-a sauce.

Mitt for VP

2008-06-10T16:47:00.000-07:00

Need I say more?

Six Months Pregnant...That's It?

2008-06-09T12:30:00.000-07:00

I'm getting requests from my far away friends to see pictures of how big I am now. It's kind of embarrassing, but here it is. This is six months and I have a feeling it's only going to get worse.

VW Diesel

2008-06-08T09:42:00.000-07:00

While my sister dreams of a Toyota Sienna, I am dreaming of a Jetta TDI. Though, I may have owned three VW's in my lifetime, and clearly know they are pricey to up keep, I love them. When your Volkswagen is running good, it's a nice smooth ride as well as stylish. The TDI's are great. People get real involved these days in hybrids, but I say go with the diesel. Growing up I always knew I wanted a diesel since my parents drove me home from the hospital in that beautiful Pontiac Diesel Station Wagon. I was hooked. I did learn a lesson from my sister. Dreams do come true. Just last week she was the proud owner of a Toyota Sienna. I mean, look how she's glowing.That, too, can someday be me in my Jetta TDI. All I have to do is get one kid out of a car seat and that baby is mine.

Proud Mom

2008-06-03T05:28:00.000-07:00

If this little boy isn't handsome, then call me crazy!

Just a Little Update...

2008-06-02T11:55:00.000-07:00

I don't really have much to say. I know I've been gone for awhile. I've felt better the last few weeks but still haven't blogged. I'll just post some updated pictures and take it from there.

Elliot put himself to bed in front of his bedroom one evening.

Just a shot of Elliot running towards me.

A random picture of Elliot close up

Elliot in a box.

Wyatt's 5th birthday cake. (Harry Potter)
Wyatt with Chuck E. on his birthday.
Melody after losing 70lbs. We are all so proud of her.

Wyatt in front of tree in front of our house.

A picture of Wyatt minutes before the storm hit.

Elliot And A Bottle Of Ginger Ale

2008-01-27T14:31:00.000-08:00

"Quick, Husband, get the camera! Elliot is doing something CUTE!"

I would say more, but I am sick. Morning-sick. Sorry. I will blog more later. Seriously.

2008-01-15T13:29:00.000-08:00

Nothing too exciting today or even recently. I guess I'm pregnant again. That's kind of exciting. It's also scary. I don't know how I'm going to handle three kids. Maybe if I don't get pregnant again I'll be okay. Being sick with two kids at home and your husband at work is not what I would call fun. I do try to make the best of it, though. Watch this....

2008-01-03T16:41:00.000-08:00

Well, today I watched my friend, Lisa's kid and then we swapped and she watched mine, so I could go to Germanna and find out about their nursing program. I'm going to have to take Biology, chemistry, and math 03 Algebra I , and a computer class before I can qualify for the nursing program. I also have to take a placement test before I can register. I don't know why I would have to bother if I'm taking high school all over again. I will say I never had to take chem b/c I took radio/tv broadcasting which got me out of taking pretty much anything important after the 10th grade. Though, I may be dumber because of graduating from Spotsylvania High School, but now is my time to redeem myself. I am going to be the best nurse ever. Also, keep in mind that I want to get into nursing so that I can help people, not for the money.

Wyatt's Christmas Program

2008-01-02T11:04:00.000-08:00

This is just a small clip of Wyatt's Christmas program. I was having a hard time because I was trying to control Elliot.

Happy New Year! 2008!

2008-01-01T18:20:00.000-08:00

Sheesh! I haven't blogged since August. That is so lame of me. Well, since I decided to blog today, I'll start off with how I started off the new year. I managed to burn a pot trying to steam carrots. I didn't know if you could steam them, but I didn't see why not. I still don't see why not, but it didn't work for me. Now my house smells burnt"something".

Afterwards, I just threw the pot away. It was good pot. We bought it when we were first married.

Also, since I haven't posted in awhile I've got to add pictures of the kids. My how they grow. Here's Wyatt casually showing off his muscles, and Elliot just doing his usual cuteness.

Just me and Elliot

2007-08-10T16:29:00.000-07:00

I had the day off of work. I thought I would take Elliot and Wyatt to the mall and let them play in the playground there or whatever. Wyatt insisted that he goes to school today, ( or "work" as he calls it.) He told me that the mall was closed for the summer and he needed to go to work. And he told me not to get him until after nap time. So, I took him to school. That left just me and Elliot to go to the mall. It was fun. I never just get Molly (mommy) and Elliot time. It was so easy just taking one good baby to the mall. It reminded me of when it was just me and baby Wyatt out doing things together. Back then I took Wyatt all over the place. Elliot was so easy from what I was used to. I knew Wyatt was hard, but now I'm learning more in depth. Though, both babies loved just as much, Elliot wins in the "easy for mommy" department. I enjoyed my just Elliot time today. I feel we reconnected since they cut the cord. Also, if you notice the picture this is just one of the many cute pictures of Elliot taken from The Picture People today.

School is Funny

2007-08-07T18:36:00.000-07:00

I caught Wyatt talking to himself. He said,"I need to be a good boy at school tomorrow. School is funny. My new school is funny. The kids are silly. I need to go to work." He was rambling on about stuff like that. Then he yells, "Mom, is school funny?"

For those of you who don't know I started a job. That may be my lack of blogging, and it's not a lack in interest in my kids.

All Grown Up

2007-07-24T07:27:00.000-07:00

As I walked past Wyatt in the bathroom he says "Mom, I need some privacy." I was like "Oh. Okay" and shut the door.

Crashed on the Couch

2007-07-19T14:13:00.000-07:00

This never happens!
This is Elliot just doing what he does best. And what is it that Elliot does best? It's being cute!

Cars For Sale

2007-07-11T12:02:00.000-07:00

When I finished blowing up Wyatt's pool today, he wanted me to leave it in the family room so he could use it as a fort. He then turned it into a car sales stand. He gathered his toy cars. He was talking in his microphone toy real loud saying "Cars for sale! I'm selling cars!" He kept yelling for baby Elliot to come buy a car from him. Elliot wouldn't come. He then got up to get get Elliot and tell him to come over. I guess Wyatt didn't want me to interfere with his game plan to force Elliot to play with him. So, he says,"Mom, Dr. Phil is on." He wanted to get rid of me by telling me my show was on, so I would leave the room and he could do whatever he wanted with Elliot.

Here is just a picture of Elliot climbing up on me while taking a picture of Wyatt.

The Beach Trip '07

2007-07-11T11:58:00.001-07:00

Here's our beach trip. I couldn't get any good pictures. Wyatt wouldn't smile. He was too busy trying to play. Elliot was just too concerned about his surroundings for me to get any emotion from him, too. When Elliot first saw the beach he talked to it. He didn't like touching the sand really, and didn't like the sand getting in his mouth. Wyatt, of course, had tons of fun. He did normal things like play in the waves and build sand castles. He also learned about salt water...yuk!

All Four Legs

2007-06-26T18:44:00.001-07:00

Elliot started a new thing recently. When he drinks his bottle he tries to hold it up with all fours. When his feet slip he puts them back on there.

Another typical day...

2007-06-20T19:32:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I think Elliot is too cute.
Wyatt, of course, is cute, too. This morning when Wyatt woke up he was laying on the couch watching TV. Tilly jumped up and layed down with him. I went to yell at her but Wyatt interupts me and says, "Hers okay, mom!"
Wyatt also got a hold of the camera. I'll just let you look at a couple of the pictures he took today.
This one is my favorite. I think he's sending a subliminal message in this one.

Zack Attack!!!

2007-06-19T18:55:00.000-07:00

Alright, alright. I get it. I've been tagged. I'd like a game of tag and go get it better, but I'll just settle for this. Hmmm.... eight random things about myself coming right up. Bare with me please.

1. I have a stigmatism.

2. I wake up too early (even when children or a job aren't involved.)

3. I dream of being a Best in Show winner at the Westminter Kennel Club Dog Show.

4. Some say I'm a little naive.

5. I like my shorts to fall right in the middle of my knee. Now finding the perfect shorts for a female 5' 4" 160 lbs. can be challenging. May I recommend "The Buckle"? They have a seamstress that can make this happen for me and you at no extra charge. I know that most people look like models, so when someone like me comes around it's hard to find that non-model perfect fit.

6. I'm poor, but not too poor.

7. I discovered that eating fruit helps my digestive system.

8. I celebrate Christmas commercially and for Jesus.

Bug Light

2007-06-16T19:45:00.000-07:00

I was at Jeff's cousin's house for a cook out. It was fun. I was sitting around a table with three other women. The bugs kept biting so asked Melanie (Jeff's cousin) if she had a bug light. She got real excited and said, "Really?" I said, "yeah." She said,"You are so awesome. I'll go get one." I couldn't figure out why that was cool. We then figured it out. She thought I asked if she had a bud light. It was pretty funny, and it made me laugh.

Sensual Dad II

2007-06-15T19:33:00.000-07:00

With my photography skills, and Jeff's photoshop skills we came up with this. There is more where this came from on Jeff's blog www.johnqcasual.com/blog

I also think Elliot looks more like me in this picture. Everyone always says that he looks like Jeff, but just wait until those big blue eyes turn into big brown eyes.

And just a little more regular pictures of them to explain why they were both naked. Also, today for the first time unprovoked Wyatt says, "Mommy, I love you." I said,"What did you say?" He said,"I said, I love you, Mommy." It was real sweet after four long years.

R.Kelly and Usher Song

2007-06-15T04:57:00.000-07:00

I was at work the other day and when I turned on the radio an R&B station was on. I normally don't listen to R&B, but I heard Fantasia played on R&B stations. I also wanted to hear Ruben singing about 2004, but that didn't happen. Anyway, as I was grooming dogs and I heard this song by R. Kelly and Usher.

Yo Ush
What up Kells
Wanna introduce you to this girl, think I really love this girl
Yeah
Man she so fine
Straight up dawg
She stand about 5’4” coke cola red bone
Damn
She drives a black Durango license plate say “Angel” tattoo on her ankle
Plus she’s making pay so she got a crib on Peace street right on 17th street
And I call her “TT”
Wait a minute hold on dawg do she got a kid?
Yep
Love Some Waffle House?
Yep
Do she got a beauty mark on her left side of her mouth
Man?
Went to Georgia Tech
Yep
Works for TBS
Yep
Man I can’t believe this chick… damn… mm
Tell me whats wrong dawg, what the hell you damning about
Im your homie so just say whats on your mind
Man I didn’t know that you were talking about her
So man your telling me you know her
Do I know her like a pastor know his word

Chorus:
We messing with the same girl same girl
How could the love of my life, and my potential wife be the
Same girl same girl
Man I can’t believe that we’ve been messing with the
Same girl same girl
Thought she someone that I can trust
but she’s been doubling up with us
You can't, man we’ve been messing with the same girl

Verse 2:
See I met her at this party in Atlanta
Well I met her at this party in Chicago
She came right up to me given me conversation
I said do you got a man she said no, with no hesitation
Well it must be a music thing cause she said the same to me
At a party all in my face, when I’m laughin and buyin her drinks

She whispered in my ear and said can you take me home
Me too
Man she was in the Chi singin that same song
Is that true
And I thought it was true confession when she said
I love you
Man I thought her body was calling when she said
I want you
Look I even got some pictures on my phone
Look at there, there she is with some boy shorts on

We messing with the same girl same girl
She’s the apple of my eye, and my potential wife the
Same girl same girl
Man I can’t believe that we’ve been messing around with the same damn girl
Same girl same girl
Thought she someone that I can trust
but she’s been doubling up with both of us
You can't, man we’ve been messing with the same girl

Bridge:
She said she got me on her ringtone
Are you talking about the pink phone
Mm-mm the blue one
Man she told me that was turned off
Its obvious that shes been playing us playing us
Cuz constantly she’s been lyin to us lyin to us
Don’t like the way that she’s been goin bout it goin bout it
Kells what do you think we should do about it do about it
Call her up at her home, she won’t know that Im on the phone
Yeah man that’s a plan
Homie we about to bust this trick
Man just ask her to meet up with you and Im gonna show up too
And then she won't know what to do
We'll be standing there singing

We messing with the same girl same girl
She’s was the apple of my eye, and your potential wife the
Same girl same girl
I can’t believe that we’ve been messing with the same girl
Same girl same girl
Shes gonna looks so stupid when see us together
You can't, man we’ve been messing with the same girl
See she was taken flights going back and forth
I would pick her up at the Airport
Man I really can’t believe the
Same girl same girl
Hey…. The same girl same girl

I fell in love with this song, and I mean that in a facetious way. I wish there were more songs out there like this. I like the part where his first question about her is does she have a kid. When a woman is single with a kid that's usually the first way they describe her or it's how she's labeled. For example,"You know? That girl with the kid". Having a kid becomes her identity. If a woman is married that's not so much her identity. But what I want to know is how does a successful career woman find time to take care of her kid and have two men to fall in love with her. It sounds to me like she's some kind of woman. They should just confront her and ask her to pick just one instead of them both moving on. At least, one of them will get this woman. It's not like she's married to them. Moving right along...And then there's the part where they say they're going to bust his trick, but really the trick is on them. This woman was messing with R. Kelly and Usher at the same time. That's more amazing then an intern messing with the President.

Lightning McMom

2007-06-08T18:21:00.001-07:00

I was on the phone with my mom today during a thunderstorm. I could tell by her voice that she was starting to get nervous. She said she had to go kind of frantically. I said, "Mom, the lightning is not going to come through your phone." Keep in mind we are both talking on cell phones. She was like "are you sure" a bunch of times, and I was like "yeah" a bunch of times. Then she was like "I know the lightning isn't going to come through, but it's still making me nervous. I got to go."

Baby Brother or Baby Sister?

2007-05-31T17:23:00.000-07:00

I asked Wyatt if he would like a baby brother or a baby sister. He said, "Another one?" I said yes. He said,"Elliot needs a friend?" I said yes. I asked him again if he would like a baby brother or a baby sister. He said,"A brother." I asked him what should we name the baby. He said, "Walk. That one crawls *points at Elliot*. We need one that walks" *moves his fingers in a walking motion*.

Sensual Dad

2007-05-30T05:41:00.000-07:00

When Jeff and I were in the hospital giving birth to Elliot there was a big photograph in the hallway of a naked chested man with a naked baby. We decided to relive that moment with our own dad and baby. This is a very sweet picture, right?

This one is for all my Boys

2007-05-27T15:41:00.001-07:00

Well, I wanted to be like my sister Terry so I made a video for my blog. It's like hers but a lot more time crammed into one movie.

My Papa's Obituary

2007-05-27T05:23:00.000-07:00

Cecil Grant Ash
Cecil Grant Ash 1922 ~ 2007 Cecil Grant Ash died in Provo, Utah on May 18, 2007. He was born November 27, 1922, the eldest child of Cecil L. Ash and Alta May Bateman of Lehi, Utah. His sister Yvonne (Russell) Webb lives in Mesa, Arizona and his brother Donald B. (Elaine) Ash resides in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He was raised in Lehi where he graduated from Lehi High School. He first went to college in Logan on a football scholarship. He volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Force in 1942 and became a bombardier and gunnery officer in the crew of a B-24 bomber and flew combat missions for the 15th Air Force from Southern Italy. His airplane was shot down near Vienna, Austria in May 1944. He was taken prisoner by the Germans and was in their control until being liberated by General Patton in May 1945. He obtained a BS degree from BYU and an MS and PhD from the University of Wisconsin. Grant married Zola Rae Law in the Salt Lake Temple on Dec. 19, 1946. They were the parents of four children, Terry Kay (Billy) Moore, Spotsylvania, VA; Allyn (Rand) Smart, Hurricane, UT; Dayle G. (Karen) Ash, Colorado Springs, CO; and Cozanne (Raymond) Layton, Ankeny, IA. They have 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Dr. Ash had an active career as a research scientist for the U.S. Army where his specialties were as an expert in chemical, biological and radiological warfare and in the analysis of environmental effects from engineering construction. He received numerous awards, honors and promotions. He started at Dugway Proving Grounds where he eventually became the Director of Research. He moved to Washington D.C. where he became the Director of Research for the Army Research and Development Command. Later he came back to Utah as the Chief Scientist for the Desert Test Center at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City. Then he went back to Washington D.C. as Head of Environmental Research and Analysis for the Army Corps of Engineers. He was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a teacher, Scout Master, Bishop, High Councilman, High Priest Group Leader, Temple Ordinance Worker in Washington D.C. and Provo Temples. He was also an active genealogist. Funeral Services will be held Sat., May 26, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. in the Stadium Chapel at 650 East Stadium Avenue in Provo, Utah. Viewing will be held at the same address on Fri., May 25, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Interment, Provo City Cemetery with Military Honors.

Tercels Run or Don't Run in the Family

2007-05-26T19:49:00.000-07:00

I went to work today. I drove Jeff's car because he took mine to get it inspected. As I was driving home from work today it started to rain. That is when I learned that Jeff's windshield wipers don't work. I had to pull over on the I-95 until the rain stopped. The dog was hot and kept panting and drooling on me. Jeff informed me that he just keeps driving. He says if you drive fast enough then the rain rolls off the windshield better. That's probably why they were never fixed, and why he didn't bother to tell me. I think that when it rains Jeff also takes his seat belt off, talks on his cell phone and chugs a beer (root beer). At first I thought I was being shallow by not wanting to drive his car, like I was too good for it. Now I know that I am.

I'm Ready for Work Tomorrow

2007-05-25T18:43:00.000-07:00

Good thing for Stanley Steemer. I get real relaxed on the stains that go on my carpet because I know that I'll get them cleaned eventually. Today I was holding Elliot on my hip with one hand around his stomach. I had just fed him and I think that I must of turned to quickly and everything I fed him just came out all over my hall upstairs. I tried to get all the green beans and such up, but there's still a stain. I was hoping that the next time I called Stanley Steemer that I could just have them do the downstairs. I figured that since Wyatt stopped peeing on the floor the upstairs doesn't get that bad.

And speaking of Wyatt, today he knocked on the TV and asked, "Is somebody in there?" He also told me today that all the houses in my neighborhood were stuck together and we need to cut them in half. He showed me this by putting his hands together and them pulling them apart. He proceeded to tell that the house next to us was stuck to us and we need to cut it half. If you haven't gathered it by now I live in a townhouse. (A quite lovely one at that, too!) I also heard Wyatt when I was upstairs earlier today say, "Yikes! Mom is coming." I wasn't coming but then of course I had to see what he was doing. As I started walking down the stairs Wyatt says,"No, Mom! Don't come!" All he was doing was throwing a book on the couch and then diving after it. I don't get it.

When I went to get my mail this evening I noticed that the stick that was sticking out of the ground that I tripped on had been removed and there was a hole there. I do know that when I tripped yesterday there was an HOA maintenance man there that happened to see it. I never gave him eye contact because I was embarrassed. So, then is it possible that someone in the HOA actually did their job? Every time I need something from the HOA it takes someone like a month to call me back. Well, at least I know I paid someone $40 this month to pull a stick out of the ground.

On the first day Molly created a Blog

2007-05-24T19:16:00.000-07:00

Well, I decided that everyone should know about my life and read about all the cute things my kids do. But first I will talk about my interesting day. It started off this morning telling Jeff that I wanted to make a long drug out blog about growing my hair out and then cutting it off and donating it to locks of love. I realize that it will take about five years to get along enough, so I thought that since my hair was so thick that in the mean time I will just cut out samples and send them to cancer patients as a free sample.

After that Wyatt carried around his Curious George clock all morning waiting for the hand to reach the six. That's when I told him it was time to go to the park for his last day of preschool. That went well, and was kind of fun. I think that maybe even Elliot enjoyed it, too. And I do believe that he was the cutest baby there. I did, however, pass Tammy in the neighborhood this morning, too. She gave me a big smile as our cars tightly squeezed passed each other. I smiled back. It was weird and awkward.

Next was Grammy's house. Nothing exciting there, but it's an easy way to get Wyatt away from the park. Tell him it's time for Grammy's house. I stayed a little while and then went home. Got some naps in. Realized I needed more baby food and batteries, then off to Target. A man flags me down in his car to tell me that my inspection was dead. Then my X husband calls to tell me that he sent child support and say sorry about my Grandfathers death!!! This is news to me. His mom read it in the obits in SLC. My mom is a survivor. I call my mom and she's like who told you, as if someone's big mouth spilled the beans. Why is this a secret and why did I found out from my X husband shopping through Target? Not a big deal. I'm not getting into it. All I'm going to say is that my mom and dad have communication issues.

Moving right along I got $5 off on my diapers, and a good sale on the baby food today. Even my batteries were on sale. On the way home I stopped to get my mail. I tripped over a stick with my flipflops on and stubbed my toe. It hurt pretty bad, and looked gross too. It sliced some skin off. Then I go home, bring Elliot inside while I go get groceries. When I came back in Elliot had crawled over to the door and was about fall on his face onto the doormat. I pulled him back in with my hands full and he cried. I put everything down, gave him a bath, and put him to bed with successfully. Well, there you have it. My first blog entry. Hopefully, I'll do this again.