But you didn't say...

We met Brad for dinner the other night. It was a spur of the moment kind of outing. I had had a busy day and did not want to cook or mess up my clean kitchen and I had to take the kids to gymnastics and Brad had orchestra so when Brad called to say he was coming home, we decided to meet at Noodles. I told the kids to get in the car so we could meet Dad. They obeyed so quickly and I was so proud of them for getting ready so nicely.

As we were getting out of the car, I noticed Sam did not have on any shoes. He was just in his socks. Here is our conversation:
Me: Sam, where are your shoes (assuming he either brought them with him or they fell off)?
Sam: I don't have any.
Me: WHY NOT?
Sam: But you didn't say "get your shoes and socks on".
Me: AHHH!

The first flutter of winter

The other day I glanced out the window and saw them... Snowflakes!
They only lasted a moment-not even long enough to call the kids to the window to look. They never made it to the ground but they were there. A reminder that Fall is ending and Winter is coming.

Merry Go Round Music

Brad is in an orchestra and we went to his rehearsal. While we were listening, Sam leans over to me and says, "They aren't playing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (what Brad usually plays for the kids at home); they are playing Merry Go Round Music."

I miss you litle blog!

Hello little blog. It has been awhile since I have posted. I have been too busy. I have lots of pictures to post and things to write about but until I get my "to do" list under control you will have to wait. Sorry. I'll see you soon!

Good Genes

We have several oil paintings hanging on our walls that were painted by my grandma and Brad's grandma. We were talking to Emily about them and she mentioned she wanted to paint like her grandmas. I said to her, "Emily, you have a lot of art in your genes." Emily first looks confused then says, "I keep it in my pocket."

Finish the Sentence

I got this from Emma and I thought it was fun!

Finish the Sentence:

My roommates and I once: Had the Southern Utah University men's volleyball team sleep over at our apartment. Totally against Ricks College's rules!!!

Never in my life have I: Had a broken bone

High School was: a long time ago - thank heavens!

When I am nervous: I shake like a leaf in an earthquake.

My hair: Is dark brown and curling since I was pregnant with Ben (normally my hair is straight as a board!)

When I was 5: My brother was born and my grandma sent me to afternoon kindergarten way too early.

When I turn my head left: I see Brad playing his computer game. Poor guy he is getting a cold.

I should be: Sleeping - Ben has kept me awake too often lately.

By this time next year: Brad will be done with residency!!!!! We will be living in Idaho.

My favorite Aunt is: Aunt LaRae. She used to call us her "little boobies." Still don't know why but she did.

My ideal breakfast is: The Lumberjack at LePeep (buttermilk pancakes, sausage, eggs, potatoes)

If you visit my home town: You should come on the 4th of July.

If you spend the night at my house: I'll make you buttermilk pancakes from scratch in the morning.

I shouldn't have been: I have a bad habit of thinking of "shouldn't haves" so I'm not going to finish this one (I'm trying to overcome this bad habit).

Last night I: Blogged when I should have cleaned my house

I've been told I look like: Someone's cousin (I have had that comment many times)

That was fun!

Tagged

Sarah tagged me on her blog. Here it goes...

Jobs that I have had:

• Hamburger maker at Carousel Burger in Lagoon - This was such a fun job. I made a ton of new friends and there was a lot of laughter and joking going on while we worked. I was also a gold badge employee! :-)
• Telephone surveys and then telemarketing in college - I hated it!! Need I say more
• Waitress - I was a waitress at a motel/cafe near the Grand Canyon. This was one of my favorite summers ever! I also met Brad there so of course it was a summer to remember!
• Cashier at BYU's HFAC ticket office (Great job! I got 2 free tickets to any event we sold! A lot of fun for two poor newlyweds.)
• Plant secretary and then Administrative Assistant at a commercial flooring manufacturing plant (1 year each) -I was overqualified for the job but struggled to find a social work job in Houston when we first moved in and rent had to be paid. I learned a lot about people on this job. I knew that if you did not get an education you could end up doing factory work the rest of your life. I learned that I hate dealing with workplace politics. I learned that a good boss it one of the best things in life. When I was promoted to Administrative Assistant, I got a new boss named John. He was great to work for. He even let me work evenings and weekends while I completed my course work for my special ed. teacher training. He then tried to bring me back a couple of years later luring me with more money.
• Special Education Teacher (5 years) - The first year was 5th and 6th grade Resource Reading, Language Arts, and Math (It was a horrible year for many reasons). The last 4 years was Resource Math with co-teaching the last 2 years. I loved working with kids who needed special help. It was wonderful seeing kids who couldn't even count to 10 when I first met them finally be able to multiply and divide by the time they left me. I love seeing their different talents (you'd be surprised at how many special ed students were amazing artists).
• Various secretary related temp jobs - I would do temp work during the summers to make money to go on vacation. I really hated doing these jobs but the extra money was nice. People could be really rude to temp workers. When I told them I was a teacher and temp work just for a few weeks in the summer, they treated me so much better and with more respect.
• Math tutor - I charged $30 per HOUR to teach kids how to do story problems and master their multiplication facts. I have to admit I think I was worth it but surprised at what some parents will pay.
• Full-time Mom - Definitely the hardest job I've ever had.

Movies I could watch over and over again:

• Return to Me
• A Knight's Tale

Favorite TV shows:

• Law and Order (original and Criminal Intent)

Favorite Hobbies:

• Reading
• Blogging
• Scrapbooking (although I done much lately)

Places I have lived:

• Utah
• Idaho
• Arizona
• Texas
• Minnesota
• Florida (does one month count)

Favorite Foods: Do I have to narrow it down?

• my mom’s barbecue spare ribs
• really good pizza
• CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Places I would rather be right now:

• Someplace where I wouldn't have to worry about my huge TO DO list and maybe have some quiet time
• New York City (with Brad-stay in a beautiful hotel and take in some great shows and sights)
• On an Alaskan cruise with Brad
• I really could go on and on...

Websites I check daily:

• my email
• blogs of my friends (I wish my family would blog!)

Who am I tagging?

• Angela
• Emma
• Vicki - you need to blog!