Me and my shadow.

Paige is turning into little Miss Susie Homemaker. I make both of my kids do chores, but Paige really enjoys doing anything I do. If she finds me doing housework or cooking she will beg to help me.

So far I have taught her how to fold small towels, hang up clothes and even clean the toilet! I will find her cleaning her room sometimes all by herself. No, it is not perfect and sometimes it takes me twice as long to do something with her help. But, I am learning to let go a little and I know one day it will pay off. I am sure there might be a day when I have to beg her to clean her room but for now I love to see her get a sense of accomplishment doing her little jobs. She is my big helper!

Happy Heart Day!

I was really feeling the love this year when it came to Valentine's Day. I found a few cheap decorations so I thought I would surprise the kids with a fancy breakfast. I also set up their little gifts on the table to surprise them when they woke up. I was not sure if they would really care, but they were both very excited when they saw everything set up. I made heart shaped cinnamon rolls with sprinkles and bacon (Caden's favorite). We even had a special dinner. A heart shaped pizza from Papa John's. They loved it!

Jimmy was working nights but he did surprise me with roses and a very sweet card. My dad even brought me flowers. I might be 34 but I am still his little girl. :)

After two school parties and gifts from all the grandparents my two Valentine's are on a major sugar rush.

We have enough candy to last us a long time. Not a good thing for my diet!

How could I skip this?

I know I said I was moving forward with my blog but how could I not post about the birth of my new nephew D.J.

After a pregnancy with lots of ups and downs I finally got the call January 17th at about 7:30 that I had been waiting for. Amy was in labor! I quickly called into work, canceled my session with my trainer and went to pick her up. Erin was on his way home from work and we arranged for Paige and Sam to stay with Patricia while we went to the hospital. Amy decided she wanted to ride with me to drop off the kids at Patricia's. A few tears later I took her back to her house so Erin could drive her to the hospital. I went home, got dressed and Jimmy and I headed up there too.

What a special day it was. I had been looking forward to it for such a long time because this time I was aloud to be in the delivery room with her. After much kissing up to Erin and begging and telling them what a help I would be they decided to let me in. Lol.

All I can say is it was amazing. Amy was such a trooper and so calm and beautiful. I loved seeing Erin take such good care of her when she needed him. And to be one of the first people to see D.J. when he was born is something I will always carry with me. I told one of my friends next to my own children's birth it was one of the best experiences of my life. I wish I would have let Amy be in the room when my two were born. I thought it would be awkward and embarrassing but it was just amazing.

I could go on and on about that day. I am so proud of my sister. She is my best friend and now a wonderful mom to two precious boys.

My little super star!

Paige brought home a super star note from her teacher yesterday for helping clean up the classroom. She loves to help me at home as well so I was glad to hear it is carrying over to other places. She was very proud of herself and so was I. She has also learned to write her name. My little girl is getting so big. The older she gets the more my little super star shines!

What is that smell?

We had a very busy weekend. Two birthday parties, hair cuts, grocery shopping, and so on. But what will I remember the most? Skunk!!!

We were in an out all morning running errands Saturday. In between errands I was doing laundry in the garage. Squeaky kept going over to the lawn mower and sniffing but I did not think much of it. After several trips in and out he finally ran over and started barking. I got nervous and left the garage. Moments later a terrible smell started to fill the house. There had been a skunk in our garage all morning!

Jimmy was working nights and the smell woke him up it was that bad. He opened the garage door hoping the skunk would leave but it would not. It just kept spraying and spraying. Finally our friend Ted and Jimmy used the leaf blower and it ran out. Too little too late though. My garage still smells. I have tried several tricks but nothing is working. I guess it will take time. I am just thankful that the dog and I did not get sprayed.

So gross! I have been so paranoid about the smell I have been wearing lots of perfume. So of you smell skunk it could be the Thompson clan!

Trying something new

I am going to try blogging from my phone. Let's see if I can keep it up this way. I know I said I would go back and catch up, but who knows if that will ever happen. So, let's just move forward!

Today I found a note on my work desk from Caden. I put a note in his lunch box everyday so I have a feeling that is where he got the idea from. He is doing so well in school. Struggling a little with behavior but I can not believe how well he reads. He has to be on a level six at the end of the year and half way thru he is already there. Maybe we need to work on spelling a little. Lol�. He is just the sweetest boy. I have to put in something funny before I forget. At church he was writing notes to everyone. To everyone else he would write I like you. But for his mommy, you guessed it. I love you. I am one lucky girl.

I knew this would happen

Is it really almost 2012? And is that a Halloween picture still on my blog? Yes it is. I knew when I started this I would have trouble keeping up with it. But I am not giving up. What has been happening? Birthdays, Thanksgiving, a sister about to pop, a trainer, loosing 30 lbs, and a wonderful Christmas. I promise I will catch up soon and figure out how to post pictures. LOL I can say 2011 was a great year. The next couple of weeks I will be busy with end of year stuff for work but hopefully things will settle down soon and I can be back in a routine that will allow me time to blog.

Happy New Year!!