It's been a CRAAAAZY last couple weeks. First of all, my baby sister got married on Friday!!! Then we had the reception on Saturday. It turned out stunning and gorgeous and precious all at the same time. She looked so gorgeous, I WILL be posting some pics as soon as I dump my memory card. (That's why sometimes I don't put pics with my posts, just in case you wondered.) She and Nick are so dangin cute!!!
James, my sweet and spontaneous hubby, came home the other day with a guitar! Apparently he is going to re-learn and develop some strummin skills. He has always played, but we relied on our parents' guitars so he didn't get to play as much as he would like. So, you know, get the man a guitar...why not today!?!?!? It was a little shocking but I am loving hearing him play and sing like he used to. :)
Jaxon and I went to Costco for the first time in a LONG time yesterday. We figured we would just pick up a few things then go to the regular grocery store. Close to $400.00 dollars later!!! OH MY GOOD HELL!!!! Honestly. I mean I didn't even get any I-pods or tvs. Canned corn, frozen egg rolls and some fruit stretch yummies. That's pretty much all we have to show for it. Oh yeah, and a couple year supply of James Mach Three Turbo shaver replacements. But $400.00?!?!?! Geese. I swear that place is like "All-a-Dollar" except "All-Ten-Dollars." I have to say it feels really good to have some food for the next five years, but wow. You would think I could have snuck something exciting in there, like a rotisserie chicken or something. Needless to say we definitely didn't make a trip to a "normal" grocery store, we figured Jaxon probably needed to ride in his carseat...after all it was hard enough to clear a two-foot-square space in the backseat.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
100 Things About Me
I started it on the 18th, so scroll down a bit, it's so freaking long! Love you all...
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Apology
So I usually have my computer muted when I am working on my blog, just so I don't cause a ruckus while Jax and James are doing other things. Just now "Stronger" by Kanye West, a song I love EDITED, came up and I realized it is not edited. I am SO SORRY. And my computer is being wierd and won't proceed past the log in section on playlist to let me change it. I APOLOGIZE! Hopefully until I can fix this, you can just scroll down to the bottom and skip to next song, I am SO SORRY!!!!!!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Hubby Tag
What is his name: James Lorin Jex
How long have you been married: 5 years
How old is he? 28
Who eats more? James, unless we are eating chips, mmm.
Who said I love you first? James did. Except the exact words went something like, "I love your trash."
Who is taller? James, even though I think I am as tall as him sometimes.
Who sings better? I definitely sing more, he does have a killer rendition of "Sunshine on My Shoulder Makes Me Happpeeeeee!"
Who is smarter? That's hard...In terms of politics, current affairs, history, The Gospel, geography, lots of those types of things, James is hands down, BUT english, spelling, writing, grammer, GPA, I am.
Whose temper is worse? I think we are pretty even. We are pretty laid back, but can both get pretty "passionate" when it's time for that too.
Who does the laundry? Both of us...I have to say he has never made me feel like the house cleaning etc is "my job" he definitely contributes--it's a team effort, thank heavens!!!
Who does the dishes? I can honestly say I think James does more than I do...I guess you could say if the dishes are in the sink, and the counter is wiped off and clear, I feel like it's "clean" so he usually does them.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? looking at the bed, I do.
Who cooks dinner? What's that? Oh, Cafe Rio usually.
Who drives? James always. I can count on one hand the times I have driven, when we're together.
Who is more stubborn? That's me, for sure.
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Lately, James...I have been VERY impressed:)
Whose parents do you see the most? Probably mine, but we see both quite a bit. We actually truly enjoy spending time with our fams!!! We are blessed.
Who has more friends? I actually collect best friends so I would have to say me. James has his group from high school and they pretty much stick together.
Who has more siblings? James...He is right in the middle of 8.
Who wears the pants in the family? You know, I think I am in one leg and James is in the other. (it's a pretty hilarious sight)I have really tried to be sensitive of his easy going personality and tried not to dominate...Cause we all know I can be farely "bold," to understate things.
I love my Jamous. I feel pretty blessed to be on this adventure with him. We have had our share of hard times, but I am grateful that our struggles have brought us closer, and at the end of the day, I just die for a good snuggle. I mean really, I have learned to love Glen Beck and softened up to talk radio (it drives me a little crazy) and he can appreciate turning on "Home Alone" for the gazillionth time just because it feels good. What more can you ask for?
I tag: Mel, Elise, Wendy, Steph, Hill, Suzy, Marie, Shanna, Kiner.
How long have you been married: 5 years
How old is he? 28
Who eats more? James, unless we are eating chips, mmm.
Who said I love you first? James did. Except the exact words went something like, "I love your trash."
Who is taller? James, even though I think I am as tall as him sometimes.
Who sings better? I definitely sing more, he does have a killer rendition of "Sunshine on My Shoulder Makes Me Happpeeeeee!"
Who is smarter? That's hard...In terms of politics, current affairs, history, The Gospel, geography, lots of those types of things, James is hands down, BUT english, spelling, writing, grammer, GPA, I am.
Whose temper is worse? I think we are pretty even. We are pretty laid back, but can both get pretty "passionate" when it's time for that too.
Who does the laundry? Both of us...I have to say he has never made me feel like the house cleaning etc is "my job" he definitely contributes--it's a team effort, thank heavens!!!
Who does the dishes? I can honestly say I think James does more than I do...I guess you could say if the dishes are in the sink, and the counter is wiped off and clear, I feel like it's "clean" so he usually does them.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? looking at the bed, I do.
Who cooks dinner? What's that? Oh, Cafe Rio usually.
Who drives? James always. I can count on one hand the times I have driven, when we're together.
Who is more stubborn? That's me, for sure.
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Lately, James...I have been VERY impressed:)
Whose parents do you see the most? Probably mine, but we see both quite a bit. We actually truly enjoy spending time with our fams!!! We are blessed.
Who has more friends? I actually collect best friends so I would have to say me. James has his group from high school and they pretty much stick together.
Who has more siblings? James...He is right in the middle of 8.
Who wears the pants in the family? You know, I think I am in one leg and James is in the other. (it's a pretty hilarious sight)I have really tried to be sensitive of his easy going personality and tried not to dominate...Cause we all know I can be farely "bold," to understate things.
I love my Jamous. I feel pretty blessed to be on this adventure with him. We have had our share of hard times, but I am grateful that our struggles have brought us closer, and at the end of the day, I just die for a good snuggle. I mean really, I have learned to love Glen Beck and softened up to talk radio (it drives me a little crazy) and he can appreciate turning on "Home Alone" for the gazillionth time just because it feels good. What more can you ask for?
I tag: Mel, Elise, Wendy, Steph, Hill, Suzy, Marie, Shanna, Kiner.
Friday, April 18, 2008
100 Things About Me
My cute friend, Elise posted this and I really loved learning more about her. It's 100 things you would want your posterity to know about you. I hope everyone who reads this does it too... Because I LOVE learning about people, especially each of you. This way I won't have to read your text messages on your phone:) Niki;)
1. I love my family so much it makes my teeth hurt.
2. I am so grateful I have the Gospel in my life. The peace that it brings is irreplacable in my life. I would be a raging lunatic without it.
3. I love seeing the hand of my Heavenly Father in my life. Even the small things. I truly feel like he is always knocking at the door of my crazy mind, wanting to be a part of my life, and when I allow a little time to notice, I feel his influence EVERY time. I am grateful for that.
4. I love my FRAMILY...Friends I have designated as family.
5. I love my husband. We have grown so close and I am grateful for all our "adventures."
6. My Jaxon Andy Jex is my biggest accomplishment.
7. I absolutely know you can do anything you truly believe you can do, even if most people don't believe in you, or believe it's possible. So believe:) believe. Is that a real word?
8. I confess, I really enjoy swearing sometimes...Only damn and hell, it really adds emphasis, and gives me a release when I need it. Shi* when referring to my boys as in, "You cute little shi*"
9. I feel ready when I have earrings in.
10. I love to sing, especially alto..I find Shania Twain, Nora Jones, Rascall Flatts, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble usually stay in the range I enjoy.
11. I love to read, mostly self improvement books, or factual, anything uplifting but real.
12. I love to wear black. My friends in high school used to tease me because it used to be all I wore...I have branched out, but still love it.
13. My family is everything to me.
14. I love the mountains.
15. I love to write.
16. I loved Mr. Roach's college writing class my senior year.
17. I am working on learning how to say,"NO!" when appropriate.
18. I love dreaming big and talking about those big dreams with my Hunny.
19. I love to fly, even the airport is intruiging to me, all those PEOPLE to watch!
20. I loved French class and Madame Nielsen, I am intruiged with Europe. (sorry James)
21. I love James' calves, they're smokin hot.
22. I love receiving a card, and giving them.
23. Sometimes I have a hard time answering my phone, I can't quite figure out why.
24. I am uncomfortable looking up this list and seeing all the "I"s. Maybe I should stop now.
25. I pray someday I can be half the mom my Mama is to her kids, she is honestly amazing. She can listen and reciprocate better than anyone I have ever known. I still just want my mommy all the time.
26. I am usually about ten minutes late (working on it)
27. I can distort my face into some pretty grotesque contortions, I had to marry James before I would show him any....yep they are that bad.
28. I love my planner.
29. I want to take a dance class for has-beens.
30. I love the nastalga of movies that have a good feeling, I can "watch" even just put on the same ones over and over.
31. Disneyland is my favorite.
32. I love ACN and our wonderful team (framily). It's a dream come true for us.
33. Modern homes are my favorite, I love the fresh, clean, and unique energy they carry.
34. I used to write poetry a lot. Mostly when I was frustrated or distraught. I would love to do more, but about my blessings, thoughts.
35. I love to be in bookstores, especially when they serve coffee and lattes. (for the smell)
36. I have learned something from everyone I have interacted with. I consider it a blessing.
37. I have a hard time spending any time with people who are negative and overly willing to share their "thoughts on life."
38. I love laughing about life!!!
39. I don't like pop, just the first sip of a cold, freshly opened Dr. Pepper of James' or a cherry coke of my Daddy's. I love a cold bottle of water.
40. I love doing Yoga with James
41. I used to play the piano lots, even compete along with my big brother, Andy. I love playing casually now, but would love to learn to sight read better.
42. I can't stand an akward silence in Relief Society after the teacher has asked a question. Therefore, I feel like I speak up a lot when I don't really want to.
43. I love Temple Square.
44. My hair doesn't grow in the front, it's annoying, so sometimes I get extenstions just in the front.
45. I have a soft spot for "special needs" people. I worked with them at Lindon Care and Training Center for a few years while going to Cosmetology School.. I would consider working with them some of the most fulfilling years of my life. Plus I met my husband and one of my bestest friends in the process.
46. I have always wanted to play the violin in a symphony--I love classical music.
47. I can't stand still when a rap song is on.
48. You can look in my pantry at any given time and find at least 5 boxes of Lipton extra noodle soup, I have some most every night.
49. It's thrilling to me to smile at strangers.
50. I did gymnastics for my whole childhood and couldn't imagine my life without it. When I was fiive months pregnant, I did a round-off back-hand-spring in the hallway of a sleazy hotel in Wendover.
51. In high school, while cheering at basketball and football games, anytime something exciting happened, I would pee my pants.
52. I LOVE taking pictures, but I am definitely not a scrapbooker.
53. My brother, Andy passed away when I was 9. He was my bestest friend and I miss him all the time.
54. We named Jaxon after Andy. Hence, Jaxon Andy Jex. He looks a LOT like Andy.
55. I love the smell of clean laundry. Especially whites that have been bleached.
56. I love doing hair, but only once a week these days.
57. I have never been one to get "star struck." I admire people who have accomplished a lot, but have respect for them more than unrealistic obsession.
58. I absolutely ADORE Christmas season.
59. I am not very attracted to "cutesy" decorations for my home, it's just not me.
60. I collect plates. On James and my honeymoon, we went to a thrift store in Ventura, California where James served his mission, and got a plate that says, San Francisco.(ha ha:) There was a homeless guy snuggling his dog on the ground right in fron of the entrance, I think about it all the time.
61.I am severely allergic to HORSES, dogs, cats, anything furry. It's probably for their protection, I would love them too much and squeeze them to death if I wasn't allergic.
62. James and I are learning how to ballroom dance.
63. Ever since I was young, my Grandpa Warren (the star in my sky) would hug me and I would lay my head on his chest while he sang Frank Sinatra songs. He still does. I have loved Franky more than life every since.
64. I have to change my hair constantly, I have hair ADD.
65. I love going to Jazz games with James.
66. I swear the Jazz dancers do one movement most of the time, a sleazy step touch.
67. James and I love to get away. We try to go every three months. We call them our "honeymoons."
68. I love going to Lake Powell, and am working on loving to wear a swimming suit. (eeeh)
69. I love the smell of Scentsy "Snowberry." mmmmm. I want to eat it.
70. My little sis, Niki's, fiance has furry, soft earlobes that I bite sometimes, I really can't help it.
71. I always wanted to stay out of Utah Valley, but we are moving there next month and I can't wait to be back.
72. I don't like doing dishes, but love a clean, cozy house.
73. I remember when the only physical feature on my body I was "self-conscious" of was my feet. I miss those days.
74. I would love to learn to paint, draw, sculpt, do pottery, or some sort of art. I feel like I have something inside me that needs to explode out.
75. A couple years ago, I jumped off the back of a moving boat and got burned by the skiing rope on my neck. It left a huge raw burn across my neck, people thought they were funny by saying, "James, you've been choking your wife!?!?!?" It took months to clear up and I got an outbreak of 50+ cankers in my mouth, gums, tongue, down my throat. I couldn't eat anything but pudding and lost 15 pounds in two weeks.
76. My Dad thinks my handwriting should be a computer font. He thinks it's crazy.
77. My mom loves when my hair is dark, because I look more like her.
78. I used to always wear high heels, but now I like to be comfortable, it's easier to play with Jax with shorter shoes, and I actually like being shorter.
79. I feel like 2007 was one of the hardest years of my life. I learned SO much and am more comfortable with myself, and who I am than ever before because of the "adventures" we had last year.
80. I love eating healthy, but love to not be too uptight about it.
81. I was pretty much a vegetarian my whole childhood, probably because my dad would make the sound of whatever animal comprised the meat we ate, but when I got pregnant I craved red meat and now love it. Especially the flat iron steak at Sizzler.
82. I love being pregnant, and think pregnant women are far more beautiful than boney models.
83. I have kept a journal since I was little, I LOVE to write.
84. My all-time favorite song is "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel.
85. I get a natural high from a funny movie such as, Naco Libre, A Mighty Wind, Best in Show, The Grinch (Jim Carrey), Tommy Boy, Napoleon Dynamite I could go on and on.
86. I love romantic comedies.
87. My family pretty much talks and thinks in movie lines.
88. I love big hair 80s music, it's my childhood.
89. I want to be involved in the movie industry someday. Maybe a stylist. I just love it.
90. There is nothing better than a "power ride" in the mountains with cranked music.
91. I love to organize things, therefore I am in love with IKEA.
92. I love giving Jax surprises and making him excited about anything!!!
93. I live for Education Week every year.
94. I have a love affair with moving. I think we haven't bought a home yet because we love to move and experience new places, people, energy.
95. I do not compete(the unhealthy, snotty, insecure kind). If people try they always win. I would rather stroke someone's ego than play those silly games.
96. I love hot apple cider.
97. I didn't start liking mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, artichokes, till I turned 20. Now I love them all.
98. I LOVE to be touched, I even love going to the Dentist.
99. I miss a lot of my friends from my childhood, teenage years.
100. This was agonizing, but therapeutic. I love my life and feel extremely blessed. I love every one of you who would read this. Really. I. Do.
1. I love my family so much it makes my teeth hurt.
2. I am so grateful I have the Gospel in my life. The peace that it brings is irreplacable in my life. I would be a raging lunatic without it.
3. I love seeing the hand of my Heavenly Father in my life. Even the small things. I truly feel like he is always knocking at the door of my crazy mind, wanting to be a part of my life, and when I allow a little time to notice, I feel his influence EVERY time. I am grateful for that.
4. I love my FRAMILY...Friends I have designated as family.
5. I love my husband. We have grown so close and I am grateful for all our "adventures."
6. My Jaxon Andy Jex is my biggest accomplishment.
7. I absolutely know you can do anything you truly believe you can do, even if most people don't believe in you, or believe it's possible. So believe:) believe. Is that a real word?
8. I confess, I really enjoy swearing sometimes...Only damn and hell, it really adds emphasis, and gives me a release when I need it. Shi* when referring to my boys as in, "You cute little shi*"
9. I feel ready when I have earrings in.
10. I love to sing, especially alto..I find Shania Twain, Nora Jones, Rascall Flatts, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble usually stay in the range I enjoy.
11. I love to read, mostly self improvement books, or factual, anything uplifting but real.
12. I love to wear black. My friends in high school used to tease me because it used to be all I wore...I have branched out, but still love it.
13. My family is everything to me.
14. I love the mountains.
15. I love to write.
16. I loved Mr. Roach's college writing class my senior year.
17. I am working on learning how to say,"NO!" when appropriate.
18. I love dreaming big and talking about those big dreams with my Hunny.
19. I love to fly, even the airport is intruiging to me, all those PEOPLE to watch!
20. I loved French class and Madame Nielsen, I am intruiged with Europe. (sorry James)
21. I love James' calves, they're smokin hot.
22. I love receiving a card, and giving them.
23. Sometimes I have a hard time answering my phone, I can't quite figure out why.
24. I am uncomfortable looking up this list and seeing all the "I"s. Maybe I should stop now.
25. I pray someday I can be half the mom my Mama is to her kids, she is honestly amazing. She can listen and reciprocate better than anyone I have ever known. I still just want my mommy all the time.
26. I am usually about ten minutes late (working on it)
27. I can distort my face into some pretty grotesque contortions, I had to marry James before I would show him any....yep they are that bad.
28. I love my planner.
29. I want to take a dance class for has-beens.
30. I love the nastalga of movies that have a good feeling, I can "watch" even just put on the same ones over and over.
31. Disneyland is my favorite.
32. I love ACN and our wonderful team (framily). It's a dream come true for us.
33. Modern homes are my favorite, I love the fresh, clean, and unique energy they carry.
34. I used to write poetry a lot. Mostly when I was frustrated or distraught. I would love to do more, but about my blessings, thoughts.
35. I love to be in bookstores, especially when they serve coffee and lattes. (for the smell)
36. I have learned something from everyone I have interacted with. I consider it a blessing.
37. I have a hard time spending any time with people who are negative and overly willing to share their "thoughts on life."
38. I love laughing about life!!!
39. I don't like pop, just the first sip of a cold, freshly opened Dr. Pepper of James' or a cherry coke of my Daddy's. I love a cold bottle of water.
40. I love doing Yoga with James
41. I used to play the piano lots, even compete along with my big brother, Andy. I love playing casually now, but would love to learn to sight read better.
42. I can't stand an akward silence in Relief Society after the teacher has asked a question. Therefore, I feel like I speak up a lot when I don't really want to.
43. I love Temple Square.
44. My hair doesn't grow in the front, it's annoying, so sometimes I get extenstions just in the front.
45. I have a soft spot for "special needs" people. I worked with them at Lindon Care and Training Center for a few years while going to Cosmetology School.. I would consider working with them some of the most fulfilling years of my life. Plus I met my husband and one of my bestest friends in the process.
46. I have always wanted to play the violin in a symphony--I love classical music.
47. I can't stand still when a rap song is on.
48. You can look in my pantry at any given time and find at least 5 boxes of Lipton extra noodle soup, I have some most every night.
49. It's thrilling to me to smile at strangers.
50. I did gymnastics for my whole childhood and couldn't imagine my life without it. When I was fiive months pregnant, I did a round-off back-hand-spring in the hallway of a sleazy hotel in Wendover.
51. In high school, while cheering at basketball and football games, anytime something exciting happened, I would pee my pants.
52. I LOVE taking pictures, but I am definitely not a scrapbooker.
53. My brother, Andy passed away when I was 9. He was my bestest friend and I miss him all the time.
54. We named Jaxon after Andy. Hence, Jaxon Andy Jex. He looks a LOT like Andy.
55. I love the smell of clean laundry. Especially whites that have been bleached.
56. I love doing hair, but only once a week these days.
57. I have never been one to get "star struck." I admire people who have accomplished a lot, but have respect for them more than unrealistic obsession.
58. I absolutely ADORE Christmas season.
59. I am not very attracted to "cutesy" decorations for my home, it's just not me.
60. I collect plates. On James and my honeymoon, we went to a thrift store in Ventura, California where James served his mission, and got a plate that says, San Francisco.(ha ha:) There was a homeless guy snuggling his dog on the ground right in fron of the entrance, I think about it all the time.
61.I am severely allergic to HORSES, dogs, cats, anything furry. It's probably for their protection, I would love them too much and squeeze them to death if I wasn't allergic.
62. James and I are learning how to ballroom dance.
63. Ever since I was young, my Grandpa Warren (the star in my sky) would hug me and I would lay my head on his chest while he sang Frank Sinatra songs. He still does. I have loved Franky more than life every since.
64. I have to change my hair constantly, I have hair ADD.
65. I love going to Jazz games with James.
66. I swear the Jazz dancers do one movement most of the time, a sleazy step touch.
67. James and I love to get away. We try to go every three months. We call them our "honeymoons."
68. I love going to Lake Powell, and am working on loving to wear a swimming suit. (eeeh)
69. I love the smell of Scentsy "Snowberry." mmmmm. I want to eat it.
70. My little sis, Niki's, fiance has furry, soft earlobes that I bite sometimes, I really can't help it.
71. I always wanted to stay out of Utah Valley, but we are moving there next month and I can't wait to be back.
72. I don't like doing dishes, but love a clean, cozy house.
73. I remember when the only physical feature on my body I was "self-conscious" of was my feet. I miss those days.
74. I would love to learn to paint, draw, sculpt, do pottery, or some sort of art. I feel like I have something inside me that needs to explode out.
75. A couple years ago, I jumped off the back of a moving boat and got burned by the skiing rope on my neck. It left a huge raw burn across my neck, people thought they were funny by saying, "James, you've been choking your wife!?!?!?" It took months to clear up and I got an outbreak of 50+ cankers in my mouth, gums, tongue, down my throat. I couldn't eat anything but pudding and lost 15 pounds in two weeks.
76. My Dad thinks my handwriting should be a computer font. He thinks it's crazy.
77. My mom loves when my hair is dark, because I look more like her.
78. I used to always wear high heels, but now I like to be comfortable, it's easier to play with Jax with shorter shoes, and I actually like being shorter.
79. I feel like 2007 was one of the hardest years of my life. I learned SO much and am more comfortable with myself, and who I am than ever before because of the "adventures" we had last year.
80. I love eating healthy, but love to not be too uptight about it.
81. I was pretty much a vegetarian my whole childhood, probably because my dad would make the sound of whatever animal comprised the meat we ate, but when I got pregnant I craved red meat and now love it. Especially the flat iron steak at Sizzler.
82. I love being pregnant, and think pregnant women are far more beautiful than boney models.
83. I have kept a journal since I was little, I LOVE to write.
84. My all-time favorite song is "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel.
85. I get a natural high from a funny movie such as, Naco Libre, A Mighty Wind, Best in Show, The Grinch (Jim Carrey), Tommy Boy, Napoleon Dynamite I could go on and on.
86. I love romantic comedies.
87. My family pretty much talks and thinks in movie lines.
88. I love big hair 80s music, it's my childhood.
89. I want to be involved in the movie industry someday. Maybe a stylist. I just love it.
90. There is nothing better than a "power ride" in the mountains with cranked music.
91. I love to organize things, therefore I am in love with IKEA.
92. I love giving Jax surprises and making him excited about anything!!!
93. I live for Education Week every year.
94. I have a love affair with moving. I think we haven't bought a home yet because we love to move and experience new places, people, energy.
95. I do not compete(the unhealthy, snotty, insecure kind). If people try they always win. I would rather stroke someone's ego than play those silly games.
96. I love hot apple cider.
97. I didn't start liking mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, artichokes, till I turned 20. Now I love them all.
98. I LOVE to be touched, I even love going to the Dentist.
99. I miss a lot of my friends from my childhood, teenage years.
100. This was agonizing, but therapeutic. I love my life and feel extremely blessed. I love every one of you who would read this. Really. I. Do.
Monday, April 14, 2008
A New Discovery
Today I was getting ready in our bathroom and Jax had just gotten out of the tub and was nakey. He was in the other room watching, "Word World." He came in pinching his "button" aka nipple:) between his thumb and pointer finger. He looked like he had something brilliant to say...I knew it was going to be good...He looked up and me and with a look of enchantment and said after a long pause, "Want some?" I thought I was going to have an accident right there on the floor.
So to explain the meaning: Jaxon still remembers nursing. It's crazy but he will lay on my lap and say, "I want some Mama!" We haven't nursed for two years (for everyone out there who thinks I nurse my 3-year-old). When he was a baby I used to lay him on my lap when he was panting, kicking, and smacking those cute little lips--SO excited (every mom who has ever nursed knows that pant, it's my favorite) to nurse. Then one of my "lines" was, "Oh, do you want some?" There was a certain inflection and tone of my voice that doesn't quite capture on the screen here, but it was such a cute memory of baby Jaxon. As soon as he heard that, he knew it was time:) It's almost like this morning, after three years, he realized he indeed had some equipment that can be utilized for "Want some? time."
There is absolutely NOTHING in this world that beats being a Mama. I love it more than I ever dreamt possible. My teeth and jaw ache by the end of the day from all the gritting of the teeth. (You know when you love something or someone so much that your jaw clenches and sometimes even shakes?? Try it now...it's called "explosive love.")
So to explain the meaning: Jaxon still remembers nursing. It's crazy but he will lay on my lap and say, "I want some Mama!" We haven't nursed for two years (for everyone out there who thinks I nurse my 3-year-old). When he was a baby I used to lay him on my lap when he was panting, kicking, and smacking those cute little lips--SO excited (every mom who has ever nursed knows that pant, it's my favorite) to nurse. Then one of my "lines" was, "Oh, do you want some?" There was a certain inflection and tone of my voice that doesn't quite capture on the screen here, but it was such a cute memory of baby Jaxon. As soon as he heard that, he knew it was time:) It's almost like this morning, after three years, he realized he indeed had some equipment that can be utilized for "Want some? time."
There is absolutely NOTHING in this world that beats being a Mama. I love it more than I ever dreamt possible. My teeth and jaw ache by the end of the day from all the gritting of the teeth. (You know when you love something or someone so much that your jaw clenches and sometimes even shakes?? Try it now...it's called "explosive love.")
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Grateful Girl (read bold part if its too long for you)
I am soo grateful for my Hunny, James. To be really honest, when I read so many people talking about how their husband is just perfect and life is perfect and their kids are perfect, blah blah blah (sorry) I get a little gagging sensation and a nauseous feeling!! I told you I was being honest. I think because I adore people who are real. Genuine. Comfortable realizing that life in fact isn't always "perfect."
Don't get me wrong, I strongly, STRONGLY believe that our way of thinking, talking, interacting truly can "attract" more tragedy or more fulfillment into our lives---but the reality is, we are learning. Therefore, we can't possibly think 100% positive all the time and have nothing but rosy days all our lives through. I believe it's how we handle ourselves amidst heart-break that can dictate what we get more of. I thoroughly enjoy reading about, learning about, and associating with people who accentuate the positive and build on it, but are confident enough about themselves to realize that perhaps everyone in this world is learning and has down right crappy days sometimes!!! And can recognize it and learn from it.
It is so powerful to talk to someone who is gracious & humble enough to share how they have grown in life. Maybe come from a certain paradigm and over time & through some learning experiences has adapted & learned to appreciate and even embrace a different vantage point. Make sense???? I love hearing about happy endings that involve growth, tears, stretching, learning, humility, commitment, compromise, hard work, faith, REAL CHARACTER etc to reach a higher, more fulfilling place in life and spirit. Where at the beginning of a challenge, it might be overwhelming to even fathom facing such trials (adventures as we like to call them) but at the end of the day feel gratitude for the transcending place they have found.
So with that being said, I could name so many people closest to me who have been such in-credible examples of this to me. SO MANY. People who have truly faced devastation and chosen to create joy and to be a beacon of light for the rest of us to watch in aw. Each of you can pretty much think of our interaction and squeeze yourself for me, because I have pulled something from it and it's a blessing to me. I too hope to be one of those who is willing to share some life lessons and always express gratitude for the priceless paradigm shifts I experience. I would love to lift even one person's spirit in the process.
Now back to my first seemingly irrelevant sentence. Today I had chaos in my head, and unfamiliar "uncertainties" bouncing in my brain. My sweet husband truly is becoming more everyday my best friend and knows how to calm the mind of this crazy ocd girl. After reading my rant above you know I am for real! It feels so good when the words that come from me are 100% authentic. I love my sweetheart.
Don't get me wrong, I strongly, STRONGLY believe that our way of thinking, talking, interacting truly can "attract" more tragedy or more fulfillment into our lives---but the reality is, we are learning. Therefore, we can't possibly think 100% positive all the time and have nothing but rosy days all our lives through. I believe it's how we handle ourselves amidst heart-break that can dictate what we get more of. I thoroughly enjoy reading about, learning about, and associating with people who accentuate the positive and build on it, but are confident enough about themselves to realize that perhaps everyone in this world is learning and has down right crappy days sometimes!!! And can recognize it and learn from it.
It is so powerful to talk to someone who is gracious & humble enough to share how they have grown in life. Maybe come from a certain paradigm and over time & through some learning experiences has adapted & learned to appreciate and even embrace a different vantage point. Make sense???? I love hearing about happy endings that involve growth, tears, stretching, learning, humility, commitment, compromise, hard work, faith, REAL CHARACTER etc to reach a higher, more fulfilling place in life and spirit. Where at the beginning of a challenge, it might be overwhelming to even fathom facing such trials (adventures as we like to call them) but at the end of the day feel gratitude for the transcending place they have found.
So with that being said, I could name so many people closest to me who have been such in-credible examples of this to me. SO MANY. People who have truly faced devastation and chosen to create joy and to be a beacon of light for the rest of us to watch in aw. Each of you can pretty much think of our interaction and squeeze yourself for me, because I have pulled something from it and it's a blessing to me. I too hope to be one of those who is willing to share some life lessons and always express gratitude for the priceless paradigm shifts I experience. I would love to lift even one person's spirit in the process.
Now back to my first seemingly irrelevant sentence. Today I had chaos in my head, and unfamiliar "uncertainties" bouncing in my brain. My sweet husband truly is becoming more everyday my best friend and knows how to calm the mind of this crazy ocd girl. After reading my rant above you know I am for real! It feels so good when the words that come from me are 100% authentic. I love my sweetheart.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Bliss
Oh, this weekend was so relaxing and fun... We went down to the Cookies'. It was SO nice.
We...
*watched conference (loved it--especially last session--and hearing from our Pres. Monson)
*made a bunch of mix cds (my favorite)
*played games (Apples to Apples was my fave this weekend)
*ate snacks and YUMMY food (Thanks Mama especially my specialty eggs on toast done right only by my Mommy,mmm)
*Jax and James caught a total of 5 bees in a jar and studied them (Jax came in from the Bee hunt and told me, "Mama see--is a bee not a wion (lion)," we were confused until the ride home we figured out James was telling everyone we found the bees on a dandilion...gotta love that...)
*we had some serious dance party--(can't get enough of Erin hip-hoppin)
*jumped on the tramp and played "duck, duck, goose!" (We have variations--it's thrilling)
*snuggled our freakin brains out
*watched Enchanted a few more times (we are totally addicted...as soon as it's over, Jax says, "Mama, I want mow Da-sell."{I want more Gisell})
*had some siestas
*laughed lots
*had some wedding talk.
It was really such an escape. I truly ADORE my family and love spending time with them, really. It's amazing..
We...
*watched conference (loved it--especially last session--and hearing from our Pres. Monson)
*made a bunch of mix cds (my favorite)
*played games (Apples to Apples was my fave this weekend)
*ate snacks and YUMMY food (Thanks Mama especially my specialty eggs on toast done right only by my Mommy,mmm)
*Jax and James caught a total of 5 bees in a jar and studied them (Jax came in from the Bee hunt and told me, "Mama see--is a bee not a wion (lion)," we were confused until the ride home we figured out James was telling everyone we found the bees on a dandilion...gotta love that...)
*we had some serious dance party--(can't get enough of Erin hip-hoppin)
*jumped on the tramp and played "duck, duck, goose!" (We have variations--it's thrilling)
*snuggled our freakin brains out
*watched Enchanted a few more times (we are totally addicted...as soon as it's over, Jax says, "Mama, I want mow Da-sell."{I want more Gisell})
*had some siestas
*laughed lots
*had some wedding talk.
It was really such an escape. I truly ADORE my family and love spending time with them, really. It's amazing..
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