I think William has been conditioned to fall asleep at the dinner table after eating black beans. This happens almost every time. It is quite funny to watch.
We read in a Gourmet magazine several years back about a French Chef who recalled falling asleep at the table after eating one of his grandma's favorite meals. The grandma called the doctor thinking something was wrong, but the doctor just exclaimed "He is just content."
I think William must just be content too. :o)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Black Beans- Sleeping Pill?
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Happy 3rd Birthday Alexander
Somewhat successful pictures of the boys ready for church. Alexander turned 3 on Sunday. He really is a good kid, with a good, kind heart. Although sometimes he will get angry with his brother he protects his brother from getting hurt by others. William wants to do everything Alexander does. I love to hear them giggle, read books, wrestle and play in their rooms during quiet time everyday. It is also nice when they actually take naps. We are all a lot happier when that happens. :o)
Tuesday morning Alexander woke up and sighed. I walked into the room, gave him a hug and kiss. He sat up in bed, smiled and said "I'm a lucky boy." (He says lucky as "yucky." Too cute.) Funny, I had just been thinking how I was a lucky mama.
Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Jarvis for these great capes! Not only do my boys love them, so do the kids that come over to play. I think I will have to make several more for friends. The picture below is William flexing his muscles for the camera while wearing the new cape.
Although it was a windy, raining evening we had our great neighbors and friends over, along with Grandma Titus and Uncle Keith and his family to celebrate Alexander's birthday. It was so fun!
Alexander wearing his new pajamas from Grandma and Grandpa Titus. He loves them so much he did not change into his regular cloths the next day.
I purchased, from a friend, Sponge Bob and Disney car bed sets for the boys. They love to play on their beds now. Alexander took this picture of Williams hands and bed. Can you see the poor scabs on Williams arms? He gets mosquito bites and picks at them, never giving them a chance to heal. I've finally started putting the fabric band aids over them...the kind that William can not pull off for a couple of days. His sores are finally starting to close.
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Friday, August 13, 2010
Dancing
Gordon and I met on a blind date over 6 years ago. We went swing dancing and never went swing dancing again until this past Saturday. Gordon planned a surprise day/overnight date. He took us back to the same dance hall we went to on our blind date. It was a blast!
Those of you who talk to us regularly know that we have gone crazy cleaning out and simplifying our food. The picture below are the food items we threw out due to MSG and fructose corn syrup content. I was afraid our cupboards would be bare, but the amount of unhealthy stuff in the home was a lot less than I thought.
How can I not kiss this sweet little boy all the time? His facial expressions just melt my heart!
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Day 14: Tomato Sandwiches and Magic House
Well we were not able to catch the morning flight so we got to play with Grandma again today while Grandpa had to work. We went to the park and the Magic House this afternoon. The boys had a blast! What a fun place to play. It would take days for the kids to discover everything fun they have to play with.
I don't think I have mentioned how wonderful tomato sandwiches are...especially when the tomatoes are home grown. I picked a perfect time to visit my parents. I've had a tomato just about every day since coming out.
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Day 12 and 13: Friends, Park and Balloons
Sunday we attended sacrament only. A very bad flu bug is going around the ward, so I decided not to take the kids to nursery. I wish I could have visited with some ward members, but I am glad that I was able to meet up with a childhood friend Melissa and her cute family at the park this morning. What a sweet, happy family she has. I love knowing that friends are happy and doing well in life. I love seeing friends be such great parents.
This evening Grandma took us to get a balloon and walk around. The kids had a blast. Each of the kids also received wonderful haircuts from Grandma.
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