The Chapman Family Adventures: December 2009

Monday, December 07, 2009

Five-Year Old in the House!

Jaren turned five years old a few weeks ago. We had a birthday party for him and he had so much fun. We've never really had a party for him before, so having his friends come over, playing musical chairs, a ring toss game, eating cake and opening presents was heaven to him. His cake is a repeat of last year's, but I was running short on time and creativity. I did however make homemade garland (forgot to get a picture of it), a homemade birthday banner (visible in the upper right picture), party favors and other decorations.

Okay, funny story, if you notice in the cake photo there are some misplaced candies. I didn't notice them until I was posting these photos. I have a feeling those misplaced starburst have something to do with our do-whatever-I-want 2-year old. During Jaren's party, Dallin was sitting at the table eating starbust like there was no tomorrow. I stopped him several times and dragged him away from the table more than once. A few hours after the party, we went out to eat for Jaren's birthday dinner. Dallin didn't touch his food at all. I figured he had had too much candy and maybe his tummy hurt a bit. Boy, was I right! About 11:30 p.m., those starburst decorated his entire bed. Poor kid! I'll have to keep a closer eye on him next time!

Ahh, Flowers!

I meant to post this several weeks back, but life, as usual, has been crazy. I just wanted to show everyone what a wonderful, sweet husband I have. As busy as he is, he still made time to make me feel special. He brought these home on his first day back home from a trip and right before he went on another one. He also left me sticky notes in unusual places to remind me that he loves me while he's gone. It was very fun to find his notes over several days in my scriptures, in the closet, behind my pillow, behind my towel, in my bathroom cabinet and by the computer. My favorite note was this closet sticky.

Memorable Moments

This is for all those times when I think I should write down the funny or adorable things that are said or happen to me throughout the day.

February 14, 2010
Jaren was misbehaving to George and was put in time out. When his time out was over, I asked him if he had anything to say to his daddy. He responded, "Daddy. Sometimes... I get bored." We tried so hard not to laugh our heads off because it was funny how serious he was.

November 13, 2009
Lately Jaren has been using this tactic to get what he wants: (imagine a higher-pitched voice than normal) "Mommy, my tummy is saying it wants (fill-in-the-blank)." Usually, it wants something sweet!

April 16, 2009
The kids and I went out to eat with my dad and sister Caitlyn. Of course, the kids received crayons to keep themselves entertained. While speaking to Jaren, I overhear Dallin say "happy", then I hear my sister start laughing. I turned around to see Dallin drawing a smiley face on his own face, and again he smiles and says "happy!" I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants.

October 12, 2008
After we came home from church, Jaren expressed that he was hungry and had a headache. Then he asked me to open the chocolate candy he received in primary because eating it would make his head feel better.

September 8, 2008
Jaren received a new Star Wars toy from McDonald's that says "May the force be with you." He has mistaken one of the words and actually, I think he's improved on the phrase: "May the horse be with you."

July 3, 2008
After a yucky toot, Jaren sniffs the air and says "Yummy toot mommy!" I asked incredulously, "Yummy toot? Don't you mean yucky toot?" He replied, "No, yummy toot, mmm." Apparently he likes the smell of his own gas.

June 5, 2008
I love kisses from my boys. Jaren woke up this morning, climbed into bed with me and began giving me kisses to wake me up. After a while, he smiled and asked, "Mom, eat breakfast?", then gave me another kiss on the cheek and laughed. He was so cute, even though I was still groggy and tired, I couldn't refuse the cuteness.

When I went to pick up Dallin from the crib, I gave him a few kisses, to which he surprised me and kissed back...with an open mouth. I love being a mom!

May 25, 2008
While at the temple waiting for the bride and groom to come out, Jaren started to squat as if he had to go #2. So, I quickly picked him up, rushed him to the bathroom inside the temple waiting area and helped him to do his business. It was his first time really pooping on the toilet. Afterwards, he was so proud of himself, he came out and announced to everyone that he "made a coco", which is what we call it. He did this for 10 minutes at least, sharing the good news with anyone who made eye contact.

May 2, 2008
Jaren decided to lay down on his back while taking a bath with Dallin. Dallin, upon seeing a little pink thing poking above the water, attempted to grab it. Then, I hear Jaren say, "No Dallin, don't touch my peepee. It's yucky!" Oh, the funny things kids say!

March 24, 2008
I was visiting with one of my good friends from high school. While at her house, Jaren found a small bag of flax seed. He asked my friend what it was. After she told him, he said, "I want flax seed mommy." So, we gave him flax seed and he ate it. Never thought I'd hear or see that one.

March 19, 2008
We dished some food onto Jaren's plate that he apparently wasn't happy with. He turned to George and said "Pee ugh daddy, pee ugh."

January 22, 2008
While George was attempting to find a good parking spot at Walmart, Jaren started saying "Poop fire" very excitedly over and over. It took me a moment to figure out what he was referring to...the smelly factory with a smokestack across the way.

December 30, 2007
While stalling his bedtime, Jaren who has lately had an obsession with saying the phrase "I need", said "I need Jesus, mommy. I wanna go to Jesus' house. Mommy, I need Jesus." Just after this, George quipped, "Yes, you do Jaren."

November 28, 2007
Jaren picked up his toy cell phone and had a pretend conversation that went like this: "Hi Buzz Lightyear, it's me. Yes, okay, bye". He then repeated almost the same thing with Mr. Incredible.

October 20, 2007
While kissing Jaren goodnight, I said "I love you Jaren". He replied "I love you...chocolate."

July 10, 2007
George and I were eating at the table and talking while Jaren was eating/ignoring his food when suddenly, he pulled open his pants and said in a gruff voice, “Hello”.

May 28, 2007
This incident occurred while I was feeding Dallin in bed one night or morning (I can't really remember, it all blends together) and talking to George on our bed. Jaren came running into our room and scaled the bed and me to get under the blanket with George. He was still for a moment or two and then became very squirmy. While attempting to move Jaren around, George reached around the front to get a hold of Jaren's legs when he discovered (with a quite hilarious expression) that there was no diaper between those legs. Needless to say, I was the only one laughing.