Gavin and Patrick wanted to have a nerf gun war. Normal young boy activity. Lucky for them many years of babysitting Justin and Dylan helped me go pro in that arena.
Now Gavin has to make everything into a competition because otherwise it is not fun. Patrick however just wants to run around and be crazy. No winners, no losers. Gavin was trying to convince him that having lives is the best way to play. Patrick proposed that instead of 10 lives we each only have 1. Gavin says, "that would be no fun because then it's one shot and you're dead".
Patrick very seriously says, "Gavin. You know how hard it is to be in the army?? One shot and you're dead." Then he stands up and walks away.
You go Patrick.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Sunday, June 3, 2012
This week on Pat Says
So my little buddy Patrick (I like to call him Pat) just keeps getting funnier each day. I am going to make routine blogposts called "Pat Says", for anyone who is interested--they will be about Patrick and the wonderful things he says.
On Friday, Patrick and Gavin were super wired. They are making a new sticker chart (they get a certain amount of stickers for good behavior). Gavin was very serious about it, but Patrick was going nuts. He was running through the house and HE FOUND A CANDY! Now mind you that candy in this house is a mint. YUM!
Now that he had his candy, of course he had to make up a song about his candy. He's running through the house, ruining Gavin's concentration and marker statue creation thing. I was just about peeing myself and then this came out to the tune of "Oh Susanna"--"what would I do with a chicken pie? I would eat it of course!"
Now Gavin is older and OBVIOUSLY much wiser than Patrick, so he has to point out that singing about chicken pies in a song about candy doesn't really make sense. My heart started breaking, and I suddenly had flashbacks to telling Jacob that "here my are" is incorrect grammar and that he needs to say "here I am"...and my mom immediately saying DON'T TELL HIM THAT! I can't wait to be a mom and teach my kids to let their siblings sound retarded.
Well anyway, back to the story...Patrick stops humming. Looks Gavin straight in the face and says "turkey pies and chicken tarts." He says this like candy and chicken are brothers and Gavin must be crazy. I mean I think he was joking...ya I am pretty sure.
After he calmed down a bit he comes up to me and says , "Did you know that Gavin and I used to own a back massage place (pauses) in our house? (Looks at the ground) Just for mommy and daddy. (Pauses and looks up and says in a secretish way) I don't think it'd be a good idea to go public."
Yes he's hilarious. Yes there will be more. Now go change your pants because I am pretty sure you just wet yourself.
On Friday, Patrick and Gavin were super wired. They are making a new sticker chart (they get a certain amount of stickers for good behavior). Gavin was very serious about it, but Patrick was going nuts. He was running through the house and HE FOUND A CANDY! Now mind you that candy in this house is a mint. YUM!
Now that he had his candy, of course he had to make up a song about his candy. He's running through the house, ruining Gavin's concentration and marker statue creation thing. I was just about peeing myself and then this came out to the tune of "Oh Susanna"--"what would I do with a chicken pie? I would eat it of course!"
Now Gavin is older and OBVIOUSLY much wiser than Patrick, so he has to point out that singing about chicken pies in a song about candy doesn't really make sense. My heart started breaking, and I suddenly had flashbacks to telling Jacob that "here my are" is incorrect grammar and that he needs to say "here I am"...and my mom immediately saying DON'T TELL HIM THAT! I can't wait to be a mom and teach my kids to let their siblings sound retarded.
Well anyway, back to the story...Patrick stops humming. Looks Gavin straight in the face and says "turkey pies and chicken tarts." He says this like candy and chicken are brothers and Gavin must be crazy. I mean I think he was joking...ya I am pretty sure.
After he calmed down a bit he comes up to me and says , "Did you know that Gavin and I used to own a back massage place (pauses) in our house? (Looks at the ground) Just for mommy and daddy. (Pauses and looks up and says in a secretish way) I don't think it'd be a good idea to go public."
Yes he's hilarious. Yes there will be more. Now go change your pants because I am pretty sure you just wet yourself.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
stranger days
I thought I might update the public about what it is like to be a nanny for 2 boy geniuses.
Patrick (6) the other day on our walk to soccer was telling me alll about his favorite flower--gerber daisies-- (just so happens they are my favorite flower too!)
Well as it would turn out hydrangeas are also a very pretty flower (especially the blue ones) but their scent is not as strong as gerber daisies. There is a flower that has a better scent than both of them, but he can't remember the name. Luckily we passed by one of them on the way home so we could stop and smell it! He also asked me about this curious leaf we saw. He saw one like it before and figured they were probably a related species.
Oh and his favorite color is magenta....does this worry anyone else?
A few days after that he was showing me all of his MANY star wars ships, where their guns are, telling me about how powerful they are etc. He really likes this one ship...of course I can't remember the name...anyway, he really likes it because it's very maneuverable and when it fires, it's basically a cartwheel of bullets!
Gavin (9) told me yesterday that we should set up bank accounts for cows. No I am not even kidding you. He said that since we use their milk they should get money put in an account to pay them for their services. Without laughing (serious skill) I asked him what a cow would do with money. I got him there! He said well their owners would use the money for the cows to have better grains and living conditions. I didn't have the guts to tell him that cows eat their own poop and roll in it, and could probably care less if they have whole grains or recycled grains.
Smart kids. That's for sure.
Patrick (6) the other day on our walk to soccer was telling me alll about his favorite flower--gerber daisies-- (just so happens they are my favorite flower too!)
Well as it would turn out hydrangeas are also a very pretty flower (especially the blue ones) but their scent is not as strong as gerber daisies. There is a flower that has a better scent than both of them, but he can't remember the name. Luckily we passed by one of them on the way home so we could stop and smell it! He also asked me about this curious leaf we saw. He saw one like it before and figured they were probably a related species.
Oh and his favorite color is magenta....does this worry anyone else?
A few days after that he was showing me all of his MANY star wars ships, where their guns are, telling me about how powerful they are etc. He really likes this one ship...of course I can't remember the name...anyway, he really likes it because it's very maneuverable and when it fires, it's basically a cartwheel of bullets!
Gavin (9) told me yesterday that we should set up bank accounts for cows. No I am not even kidding you. He said that since we use their milk they should get money put in an account to pay them for their services. Without laughing (serious skill) I asked him what a cow would do with money. I got him there! He said well their owners would use the money for the cows to have better grains and living conditions. I didn't have the guts to tell him that cows eat their own poop and roll in it, and could probably care less if they have whole grains or recycled grains.
Smart kids. That's for sure.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
3737 Legation....Washington DC
We finally made it to DC. We even figured out that we live in DC, not Maryland. Anyway, We both started work yesterday and it was a successful day on both ends.
Rhett did some boring stuff with some people in the senate building, while I played with a genius 6 and 9 year old all day.
These kids are unlike any other. Let me tell you! They are so incredibly smart. Probably because they are not allowed to watch tv, not even cartoon movies! All they do is read books and ask A LOT of questions. Not to mention they both have incredible memories.
So in spending the afternoon with them yesterday I decided that I want to keep a record of the things they say, because they are freaking hilarious.
Patrick is 6 and 3/4 and is missing his front 4 teeth, which makes him talk little funny. Even more cute when he says things that blow your mind.
Gavin is 9. His brain freaks me out.
Here are some highlights from yesterday:
Event 1
Gavin wanted to show me his water powered car. (One thing you have to know is that this is the greenest family I have ever met)
He tells me that how it works is the water is separated into it's two key elements, oxygen and hydrogen, and then those gases are used to fuel the engine. (but of course!)
After Gavin explained this for a bit, Patrick says, "it's basically electrolysis"
I tried not to pee my pants.
Event 2
I was cooking the boys pasta for dinner. I was trying to find a pot that was the right size. They have these really heavy pots out on a shelf against the wall. I didn't really want to use them because they weren't the right size. I found a perfect pot in one of the cabinets, but Patrick tells me that we don't use those pots, because they are not good for the environment. So I had to use a heavy one from the shelf...
I put the pot on the stove and then started adding water to it. Their sink is less than 2 steps away so I left the water running as I filled the pot cup by cup. Patrick comes in and kindly says "Oh we don't waste water in this house"
Event 3
We were in Patrick's room looking at books about dinosaurs and lizards. He found a picture of a trilobite, and I had told them that I looked for trilobite fossils the day before. I told him that one species had 13 spines and the other had 9. He counted the spines on the one in his book and said oh this species must be related to the ones you found!
He then grabbed a toy dinosaur and showed me how to take it apart. After he took the head off, he says "now he's just pathetic!" as he dissembles it more and more he tells me that he's "practically useless at this point"
HE'S 6! It's seriously so weird.
Those were my favorite stories from yesterday. I can't wait for what's in store :)
Rhett did some boring stuff with some people in the senate building, while I played with a genius 6 and 9 year old all day.
These kids are unlike any other. Let me tell you! They are so incredibly smart. Probably because they are not allowed to watch tv, not even cartoon movies! All they do is read books and ask A LOT of questions. Not to mention they both have incredible memories.
So in spending the afternoon with them yesterday I decided that I want to keep a record of the things they say, because they are freaking hilarious.
Patrick is 6 and 3/4 and is missing his front 4 teeth, which makes him talk little funny. Even more cute when he says things that blow your mind.
Gavin is 9. His brain freaks me out.
Here are some highlights from yesterday:
Event 1
Gavin wanted to show me his water powered car. (One thing you have to know is that this is the greenest family I have ever met)
He tells me that how it works is the water is separated into it's two key elements, oxygen and hydrogen, and then those gases are used to fuel the engine. (but of course!)
After Gavin explained this for a bit, Patrick says, "it's basically electrolysis"
I tried not to pee my pants.
Event 2
I was cooking the boys pasta for dinner. I was trying to find a pot that was the right size. They have these really heavy pots out on a shelf against the wall. I didn't really want to use them because they weren't the right size. I found a perfect pot in one of the cabinets, but Patrick tells me that we don't use those pots, because they are not good for the environment. So I had to use a heavy one from the shelf...
I put the pot on the stove and then started adding water to it. Their sink is less than 2 steps away so I left the water running as I filled the pot cup by cup. Patrick comes in and kindly says "Oh we don't waste water in this house"
Event 3
We were in Patrick's room looking at books about dinosaurs and lizards. He found a picture of a trilobite, and I had told them that I looked for trilobite fossils the day before. I told him that one species had 13 spines and the other had 9. He counted the spines on the one in his book and said oh this species must be related to the ones you found!
He then grabbed a toy dinosaur and showed me how to take it apart. After he took the head off, he says "now he's just pathetic!" as he dissembles it more and more he tells me that he's "practically useless at this point"
HE'S 6! It's seriously so weird.
Those were my favorite stories from yesterday. I can't wait for what's in store :)
Thursday, March 15, 2012
no education is wasted
As I am getting closer and closer to being married and to finally starting my adult life, there are so many things I worry and wonder about. There are finances and omg how on earth am I going to decorate my apartment?! What kind of job will Rhett have? When will I start popping them out? Am I going to work? Is my education even worth finishing?!
STOP!
That question is most prevalent at this time and therefore most important to find an answer to. We have been discussing evolution in the biology class that I TA for. My students had to write a reflection and one person said that we are evolving all the time. Our purpose is evolution. I really like that. It reminds me of what has been going on over and over in my head, why should I even finish school if I am not going to grad school? why do I need to try when I never get to fulfill my career goals? I will tell you why.
I am destined to be a mother. Heavenly Father entrusted me before I came here to raise my babies in a way that they will return to him. And by golly they better be smart! Now we all know that I am smarter than Rhett, so though I will be at home wiping snot and changing pants....it is my job to teach them.
I will fulfill my career goals:
1. Teach others about what I learn- Kids duh!
2. Explore the ocean-make Rhett buy me a boat and scuba diving lessons :)
3. Becoming a famous geologist- I am pretty sure my kids will think I am the coolest ever as we travel and they know all about sediment type and faults and mountains...
So I must say, no education is wasted. Doesn't matter if you don't pursue a career because there is always going to be someway that your knowledge will come in handy. And if not in this life, then definitely the next.
STOP!
That question is most prevalent at this time and therefore most important to find an answer to. We have been discussing evolution in the biology class that I TA for. My students had to write a reflection and one person said that we are evolving all the time. Our purpose is evolution. I really like that. It reminds me of what has been going on over and over in my head, why should I even finish school if I am not going to grad school? why do I need to try when I never get to fulfill my career goals? I will tell you why.
I am destined to be a mother. Heavenly Father entrusted me before I came here to raise my babies in a way that they will return to him. And by golly they better be smart! Now we all know that I am smarter than Rhett, so though I will be at home wiping snot and changing pants....it is my job to teach them.
I will fulfill my career goals:
1. Teach others about what I learn- Kids duh!
2. Explore the ocean-make Rhett buy me a boat and scuba diving lessons :)
3. Becoming a famous geologist- I am pretty sure my kids will think I am the coolest ever as we travel and they know all about sediment type and faults and mountains...
So I must say, no education is wasted. Doesn't matter if you don't pursue a career because there is always going to be someway that your knowledge will come in handy. And if not in this life, then definitely the next.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
because typing is easier than writing
Several people have told me in the past month, "isn't being engaged so great?!" I always look at them trying to figure out if there was any hint of sarcasm in there. Get this-they are totally serious. I don't get it. Being engaged is terrible.
You have to say goodbye at the end of each day.
You still have roommates.
You have a twin bed next to a cinder-block wall for the 3rd year in a row, and it still makes you shiver at night.
You have to wait all day to see each other.
You have to brush your teeth all by yourself!
On a more emotional side of it all, the wedding makes you crazy.
Everything and everyone is annoying.
Something as simple as shoes can make you lose sleep.
You're irritable because of this even though you pound down the melatonin.
You can never focus.
There is always something on your mind, like what shade of whatever will match best.
Your lack of focus makes you a sub-par TA and a worse student.
Did I mention you no longer have a single Sunday to yourself because you will forever be in the bishop's office.??
Being engaged is great. So great.
You have to say goodbye at the end of each day.
You still have roommates.
You have a twin bed next to a cinder-block wall for the 3rd year in a row, and it still makes you shiver at night.
You have to wait all day to see each other.
You have to brush your teeth all by yourself!
On a more emotional side of it all, the wedding makes you crazy.
Everything and everyone is annoying.
Something as simple as shoes can make you lose sleep.
You're irritable because of this even though you pound down the melatonin.
You can never focus.
There is always something on your mind, like what shade of whatever will match best.
Your lack of focus makes you a sub-par TA and a worse student.
Did I mention you no longer have a single Sunday to yourself because you will forever be in the bishop's office.??
Being engaged is great. So great.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
I am blessed
It's probably annoying, to anyone who follows my blog, that I really only post when I go on a rant. These past couple of months have truly been life changing. It's probably stupid that I am just now realizing this, but marriage is a big freaking deal. I say that I have always known I would marry Rhett, and that I didn't have to think twice. This is a true fact. Rhett though, was always taking his time and it drove me crazy, because I just wanted him to KNOW! I am so grateful now that he took his time.
I've been engaged for a month now and it's so stressful preparing for the wedding and keeping up with school and being apart from Rhett during class or reviews or work. These are all stupid complaints, I do realize that. But today I was so grateful for my opportunity to wait to get married in the temple. To wait for eternity. To wait for what will be the happiest day of my life. I know I am constantly go go going and there is so little time to enjoy all the incredible blessings I have in my life.
The blessing that I am most grateful for recently is the chance to get married in the temple. Marriage in general really. In preparing for this next step in my life, I realize how huge of a deal it really is. I have seen marriages that are incredible, ones that I hope mine will be like. More recently though, I have seen marriages fall apart. As earth-shattering as this is to me and my loved ones, I know it'll be OK. I am just so grateful that I have the choice to make my marriage however I want. What a loving Father in Heaven we have, that he gives us the ability to choose.
I choose happiness. I always have and I know I always will. I am so grateful for a Heavenly Father who is aware of me. I am grateful that he has laid out a plan for me. I am grateful that he wants me to return to him. I am grateful that he loves everyone I love. I am grateful that he knows them just as well as I know he knows me. I am grateful for the chance to have an eternal marriage. How incredible it is that I can be literally sealed to the one person I love more than anyone.
I am so excited to finally go to the temple. I have been thinking about it so much lately, and it's crazy to me that things that have been mysteries my whole life will finally be revealed. I remember praying for my future husband as a little beehive. Praying for myself that I could deserve him. Now that I know him, I pray much harder. I am so blessed. I can't imagine why I deserve any of these blessings, but this day I just want anyone who is reading this to think of the beautiful marriages that surround you. The beautiful covenants that so many people share. I am grateful for the example of my parents. I am especially grateful for Rhett.
I am so proud to be a Latter-Day Saint. I am so happy that I know my Savior. I am so happy that I am worthy. I am so happy that I feel his love day by day, hour by hour. I am blessed. I am so blessed.
I've been engaged for a month now and it's so stressful preparing for the wedding and keeping up with school and being apart from Rhett during class or reviews or work. These are all stupid complaints, I do realize that. But today I was so grateful for my opportunity to wait to get married in the temple. To wait for eternity. To wait for what will be the happiest day of my life. I know I am constantly go go going and there is so little time to enjoy all the incredible blessings I have in my life.
The blessing that I am most grateful for recently is the chance to get married in the temple. Marriage in general really. In preparing for this next step in my life, I realize how huge of a deal it really is. I have seen marriages that are incredible, ones that I hope mine will be like. More recently though, I have seen marriages fall apart. As earth-shattering as this is to me and my loved ones, I know it'll be OK. I am just so grateful that I have the choice to make my marriage however I want. What a loving Father in Heaven we have, that he gives us the ability to choose.
I choose happiness. I always have and I know I always will. I am so grateful for a Heavenly Father who is aware of me. I am grateful that he has laid out a plan for me. I am grateful that he wants me to return to him. I am grateful that he loves everyone I love. I am grateful that he knows them just as well as I know he knows me. I am grateful for the chance to have an eternal marriage. How incredible it is that I can be literally sealed to the one person I love more than anyone.
I am so excited to finally go to the temple. I have been thinking about it so much lately, and it's crazy to me that things that have been mysteries my whole life will finally be revealed. I remember praying for my future husband as a little beehive. Praying for myself that I could deserve him. Now that I know him, I pray much harder. I am so blessed. I can't imagine why I deserve any of these blessings, but this day I just want anyone who is reading this to think of the beautiful marriages that surround you. The beautiful covenants that so many people share. I am grateful for the example of my parents. I am especially grateful for Rhett.
I am so proud to be a Latter-Day Saint. I am so happy that I know my Savior. I am so happy that I am worthy. I am so happy that I feel his love day by day, hour by hour. I am blessed. I am so blessed.
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