The Chapman Family Adventures: February 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

My New Obsession

About a month ago, I discovered a blog and I am absolutely in love with it! If you're familiar with the blogosphere, you've probably already heard of it. Knock Off Wood has only been going since October 2009, but it is already getting a million hits. I dream and drool over all of the projects. I've even considered having our date night become a Home Depot run followed by a 2-hour building session. Sounds like fun doesn't it!

The reason I love the blog, well, to put it in the blog author's own words, "For me, it's about saving money. You might save a couple dollars making your own cards. You might save a hundred dollars sewing your own curtains. You will save thousands building your own furniture."

Since I love this site so much, I thought I would pass it along. Maybe we can have a building contest?

Monday, February 22, 2010

Okay Dad, this is for You

Apparently, I need to post more photos and videos of the kids on the blog. Sheesh! What do you think this is, a family blog? Alright, alright. So, I've been busy taking pictures of the kids and a video for your viewing pleasure [Dad]. More to come...

Sunday, February 21, 2010

What's New Around Here

For Christmas, George and I purchased an XBox 360 for our family. We bought it for several reasons (Rock Band anyone?) but one of the main reasons is so that we can watch Netflix movies from the TV. However, in order to do that you need an internet connection to the console and an XBox Live gold subscription. We didn't have either, until I realized we had a 30-day subscription that came with our XBox 360. So, for Valentine's Day, I purchased a wireless XBox 360 thingy (come on, I'm not that technical!) and we've put it to good use over the last week.

While browsing the Netflix movies, George found Voltron for Jaren to watch. Oh. My. Goodness. That kid is entranced! He's watched at least 6 episodes in a 3-day period and he's even having dreams about Voltron. One night, he sternly and very seriously said to George, "Daddy, you're not going to work tomorrow. You're going to watch Voltron with me." They have watched all the shows together since it was one of George's favorite childhood TV shows. It's great that they can bond over this, but I have to be careful because Jaren has begun to act a little funny--like saying this as a woman was passing us in the store, "Mom, the human is staring at me."

Now all Netflix needs to do is make Transformers available so that Uncle Steve can be proud!

Monday, February 15, 2010

Valentine's Day

I made these Valentine cards for my children to hand out to their preschool friends. I found the idea over at familyfun.go.com, but I didn't care too much for their template. So, I dabbled in Photoshop and came up with these for my boys. That was the easy part. The hard part was cutting out 18 1 1/2 " hearts from painted contact paper. But the end result was just as I expected and I'm probably way more excited about the card and how it turned out than the kid who received it. A girl can be proud of her work, right?

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's day.

Monday, February 08, 2010

Our New Neighbor

Yep, we live in Wyoming. How do you like your neighbors?

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.