The Chapman Family Adventures: Horribly Behind, PART I

Friday, May 06, 2011

Horribly Behind, PART I

*This post is more like a journal entry, so be forewarned: It could get boring!

It is hard to believe that it is May already. Not only that, but it is also hard to believe that in 35 days, George will be officially done with Weapon's School. Time has flown by much too quickly. Not that I am complaining, I just can't keep up with everything. Three boys (6, 4, and nearly 2), two busy callings in the ward, school events, spring soccer, spring break, visitors, birthdays, Easter, and hosting a girl's night out have kept me extremely busy. I like busy, now I just need something to show for what we've been up to.

Let's start with where I left off last. I ~~sacrificed~~ devoted nearly a month of my life preparing for the Relief Society birthday celebration. Not only did I plan almost every single detail of the Relief Society birthday, but I spent weeks making invitations, pom-pom napkin rings, pom-pom's of all sizes to hang from the ceiling and I helped put together a half-hour video for our presentation. Several lovely ladies from the ward were very helpful in making the celebration a success and it's such a "relief" for the birthday to be over, pardon the pun!

Pom-pom's galore. Final count was definitely over 100.

After a brief recovery from the Relief Society birthday, George made a quick last-minute trip home. He purchased his tickets the night before he was to leave and though the weekend was short-lived, it was heavenly! Nothing beats waking up to the one you love, making and a eating a nice breakfast, and then watching your children giggle and laugh from being tickled by their father. Sadly though, the only picture I have of George's visit is this one below. Everyone was tuckered out from the night before since George's flight arrived in Denver around 9:30, which meant by the time we arrived home, it was after 11 PM.

The following weekend was spring break. I decided a while back to go to Washington and see my parents, brothers and my Grandma Martha, who is 91 and not doing so well. I hadn't been back to Washington in nearly two years and it had been that long since I had seen everyone, except my parents. It was a good visit and we topped it off by heading to Utah for my sister's new baby's blessing. It was so good to see everyone. I even gained a traveler on the way home and was able to spend good quality time with my Grandpa Ira.

A picnic with Grandma and Grandpa in the backyard.

My little brother Kellen. He's kind of a big deal.

My older brother playing with my boys and my twin.

Kite-flying with Grandpa Ira.

More pictures and stories to come. I'm tuckered out.

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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.