Monday's Ramblings

I always feel like I get behind during weekend and Monday I am playing catch up. Today is no exception. Last night was a rough night. Leah was up several times and so was Joshua. It made for a very short night, but Monday must go on and the routine is nice so here we go.

Joshua has been doing so good in school. He is so proud that he listens to his teacher. He has told me that he likes to make friends with other kids who listen as well. I also overheard him talking to Dallin in their bedroom. He told Dallin that they should pick up their room because it would impress me. It was so cute! He is getting so big. He likes making good choices most of the time. :) Now that being said this morning he said his first swear word. Is this something that is supposed to go in the baby book? ;) I feel like as soon as you know that there are words out their that are "forbidden" then you are now inducted into some secret club. You now have extra power to turn your parents and anyone else's heads. You have some secret that you want to share with other kids and laugh about these words you are not supposed to say. Anyway for those of you who are curious as to what went down here is the play by play:

me: Are you done with the blocks?
J: Yes
me: Well, then clean them up.
J: Dammit!
me: What did you say?
J: Dammit?
I then went on to explain that we don't use that word and it is not a nice word My next door neighbor who is twice Joshua's age says it sometimes and of course he has heard it here and there maybe on tv or when we are out in public. This is is first time trying to say it, and out of all the bad words, in my mind , is quite mild. He took my explanation really well, and didn't try saying it again so far.

After Leah wakes up from her afternoon nap this is how she greets me. Nothing beats that! I hope she is always so happy to see me. :) She hates to sit. I try and sit her down she will lay right down. I try and force her to sit she will stand. Weird baby. If I distract her with a new toy for a minute she will sit for a little bit, but then get back down to exploring. I try and walk Joshua to and from school and she is not a fan of sitting in the stroller. I try and distract her with toys. Dallin will sometimes help out and try and keep her happy. Today walking home from school Leah was crying much earlier than usual. I was a little worried this was going to be a long walk. Dallin turns around and starts trying to make her laugh. I am so relieved. I then look to see what he is doing that made this miraculous change. He was drinking up his water and then spitting it in her face. She was soaked and laughing with glee along with Dallin.

Dallin is my stubborn little boy. I have been wanting to trade car seats for a while now. Dallin's car seat is a convertible one, so I was going to move everyone up one car seat. Dallin refused and cried. I told him we wouldn't do it until he was ready. I asked him everyday for a week before he finally agreed to give up his car seat. He is happy and fine in Joshua's old car seat. Leah hates Dallin's seat (again hates sitting and she has to sit up a little more in this car seat), but she will have to get used to it. She is just too big for the other one now. Joshua is loving the booster seat. Dallin very much has a mind of his own. It will be interesting to see how he grows. He always keeps me on my toes. :)

My friend convinced me to run another race, so now I have 2 weeks before the race. I haven't been running like I should, which is why I do the races. It is the only way to force me to run. I hope I can get out their and run despite my exhaustion this Monday. :)

Michael has been running a little as well. I am going to see if he will run the 1 miles fun run with Joshua in November. It should be fun. He is working hard and keeping very busy.