All three of my girls have now donated to Locks of Love. Jessica was the latest to donate... her hair is very thin, and I swear for some reason thin hair grows slower. I am so proud of them. when other girls may be thinking of their vanity, they sincerely WANT to help people in need. I know I would not be so brave!
Jessica's hair is shorter then I would have liked... words to the wise... if you are going to get you and your daughter's hair cut, don't do it at the same time... but it will grow, and her hair was so stringy I'm sure this hair cut will stay in place more.
If you are thinking of a haircut, I can't think of a better thing than to donate the hair to children in need. Even if you can't take off the 10 inches, I think they will take shorter strands and sell them to other companies to allow them to keep making wigs.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Children are Replaceable, Jewelry is NOT!
Oh wait, scratch that, it is the other way around, I think.
So, here is how my Birthday started... Andrew left his robe lying in the family room after prayers last night, so I went to hang it up in the bathroom. While I was there I noticed my wedding band on the counter... alone! Where was my engagement ring? Andrew is good at remembering things so I called him upstairs. I calmly showed him the band and asked if he'd seen the other part. Yep, he said and took me into my bathroom to show me where he said he had left it. He said he was wearing it last night and took it off when he brushed his teeth.
Now, you may ask, why did he have my ring in the first place... every day for 15 years I have taken my rings off when I go to bed... and every day for 15 years they have been on the nightstand where I put them. None of my children have ever touched them... I never expected to have him do it now.
The ring was not on the counter... as you could have guessed. I searched the garbage next to the counter and even pulled the sink apart... no luck. However, in the sink trap there were 2 earrings. I took the earrings and put them where Andrew said he left the ring. I hit them, where did they go... into the toilet!!! I knew I would never see my ring again.
So, despite the tears, tearing the house apart trying to find the ring, crying myself silly, it was still my birthday, therefore, I had plans to go out to eat with my friends. Gerald knew how upset I was, so he came home from work to continue to look. He searched, called the insurance company, and a plumber. Pretty much coming to the same conclusion I had... the ring was gone!
Now, let me say here, the ring is nothing special... the diamond is small and the setting is simple, but it is MY ring. It was given to me 15 years ago by the man I love because HE loved me... and therefore, I love IT! As I contemplated buying a new one, I couldn't fathom having a different ring... it is NOT REPLACEABLE!
Poor Andrew, he thought he was going to go to jail for stealing my ring... he was more upset than I was... and I have to say... I didn't help! I never even tried to comfort him (and probably put the jail idea into his head in the first place).
Long story short, or a little shorter anyway, I went to lunch... Gerald and the kids searched. I noticed on my way out my kitchen floor REALLY needed swept... mental note, sweep when I get home. Gerald noticed the floor REALLY needed swept... mental note, sweep before the plumber comes or Kathryn will be embarrassed. Jessica noticed the kitchen floor really needed swept, but also noticed a little shiny thing at the edge of the floor and the railing... MOM's RING!!! So, if only I had taken the 2 minutes... or Gerald had gotten to it in all his haste... but we hadn't. Gerald had barely enough time to call the insurance company back and tell the plumber not to come, and I got the best birthday present EVER (who says re-gifting is a bad thing)... and from now on, the ring goes in the Jewelry Box, not just next to it!
So, here is how my Birthday started... Andrew left his robe lying in the family room after prayers last night, so I went to hang it up in the bathroom. While I was there I noticed my wedding band on the counter... alone! Where was my engagement ring? Andrew is good at remembering things so I called him upstairs. I calmly showed him the band and asked if he'd seen the other part. Yep, he said and took me into my bathroom to show me where he said he had left it. He said he was wearing it last night and took it off when he brushed his teeth.
Now, you may ask, why did he have my ring in the first place... every day for 15 years I have taken my rings off when I go to bed... and every day for 15 years they have been on the nightstand where I put them. None of my children have ever touched them... I never expected to have him do it now.
The ring was not on the counter... as you could have guessed. I searched the garbage next to the counter and even pulled the sink apart... no luck. However, in the sink trap there were 2 earrings. I took the earrings and put them where Andrew said he left the ring. I hit them, where did they go... into the toilet!!! I knew I would never see my ring again.
So, despite the tears, tearing the house apart trying to find the ring, crying myself silly, it was still my birthday, therefore, I had plans to go out to eat with my friends. Gerald knew how upset I was, so he came home from work to continue to look. He searched, called the insurance company, and a plumber. Pretty much coming to the same conclusion I had... the ring was gone!
Now, let me say here, the ring is nothing special... the diamond is small and the setting is simple, but it is MY ring. It was given to me 15 years ago by the man I love because HE loved me... and therefore, I love IT! As I contemplated buying a new one, I couldn't fathom having a different ring... it is NOT REPLACEABLE!
Poor Andrew, he thought he was going to go to jail for stealing my ring... he was more upset than I was... and I have to say... I didn't help! I never even tried to comfort him (and probably put the jail idea into his head in the first place).
Long story short, or a little shorter anyway, I went to lunch... Gerald and the kids searched. I noticed on my way out my kitchen floor REALLY needed swept... mental note, sweep when I get home. Gerald noticed the floor REALLY needed swept... mental note, sweep before the plumber comes or Kathryn will be embarrassed. Jessica noticed the kitchen floor really needed swept, but also noticed a little shiny thing at the edge of the floor and the railing... MOM's RING!!! So, if only I had taken the 2 minutes... or Gerald had gotten to it in all his haste... but we hadn't. Gerald had barely enough time to call the insurance company back and tell the plumber not to come, and I got the best birthday present EVER (who says re-gifting is a bad thing)... and from now on, the ring goes in the Jewelry Box, not just next to it!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Memories that are Meant to Last
One of my favorite things I've done this school year is Donut Day. I take Caroline to school in Kaysville (which is 20 minutes away) at 8:45am. Then, I have to turn around and get Andrew to preschool at 9:30. Andrew's preschool is at the half way point from our home (about 10 minutes away). It never made sense to me to drive all the way home, then have to immediately turn around and take Andrew to school (especially with gas prices hovering around $4.50 a gallon). That's when I had the great idea for donuts for breakfast!
Once we drop off Caroline, I take the boys to get a donut (they usually get two, eat one for breakfast and one for lunch... really, I did study nutrition... and I have the degree to prove it!) I love it! There are 4 donut shops along our route... we have tried all of them and chosen our favorite. Mine is Bowman's in Kaysville and Andrew's and Jayden's is Krispy Kreme.
Today we went to Krispy Kreme... I think the boys like it because then they get 3 donuts... I don't count the free one! I love sitting in the car for 15 minutes eating donuts, talking and being silly! I know I will remember Thursday mornings forever. I hope my boys do too!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Highlights for Caroline
I wanted to share some of the beautiful music I've come to enjoy...
Caroline Scored several goals in futsol, this is the only one I was able to capture...OUCH!
Caroline Scored several goals in futsol, this is the only one I was able to capture...OUCH!
Andrew is 4!!!
So, yet again, I am a little late with this one. I can't believe my baby is 4... it seems like yesterday I was celebrating Caroline's 1st birthday... wow, how time flies.
Here are some highlights of this year with Andrew....
- watching him learn to read, write, and everything in between. I am so amazed at his constant quest for knowledge and the joy he finds in learning.
- hearing him philosophize (sp.. probably not even a word) in the car. His discussions are so far beyond his young age!
- I especially liked his theory on what would happen if the street lights went out.his joy of seeing Santa and their reindeer flying in the sky... in October!!!
- his hugs and kisses
- and of course, his silly sense of humor
I love you Andrew! And yes, I know it is horrible, but you will always be "my baby"!
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