Some Funny things....

So I have to document the wonderful things my kids say... I'll include some pictures so it's not so boring to look at!

November 4th, Voting Day: Bailey told me that they voted in their class.

Me: Who did you vote for?
Bailey: Joe Bidden
Me:Oh, really? Why?
Bailey: Because he has a cool name. HE sounds like a rock star! And John McCain just sounds like candy...

Later, while at dinner at my mom's we are re-telling this story. He lets us know some additional reasons why he voted like he did.

Bailey: Because the other guy had a GIRL with him!
Me: You mean Sarah Pallin?
My Mom: Your mom is a girl.
Me: Wouldn't you vote for me?
Bailey: Umm, maybe. What are you promising?

So I had to come to terms with the fact that my son wrote Barack Obama on his paper at school to turn it in. I don't think we talked much about the presidential race in front of him. Barack didn't need Bailey's help to win though.

Emma's favorite thing to say every time we drove down Sunrise this past weekend: "Look! "S on 8 signs"! They are having a Hooray!" Translation: Look at the Yes on 8 signs. They are having a parade.

My kids also called that vote and said there were a lot more people out with Yes on 8 signs than No on 8, so it would win. They liked seeing all the people with signs that matched the bumper sticker on our car. Maybe I should have put a McCain sticker on there for Bailey.

My helpers...

Disclaimer on the pictures: OK, sorry Mom, but it's the only picture I had already on my computer. The others are in my picture tub not scanned.....
And, my husband is the white headed one:)



While I am getting larger and larger and less able to take care of my family while still keeping these two babies in and cooking, I have some great help....

My mom has taken to being our Monday/Tuesday night helper. Cooking dinner, bathing, chasing after Nathan, etc... Without her help, my kids would be subjected to Bailey's peanut butter sandwiches for dinner, half done homework and a mom who tries to convince them that they really can carry her up the stairs.

Ben works full time, goes to school full time, studies full time and is dad extra full time:) Bailey has always called him a super hero, so I am convinced he has some super secret powers. He gets the brunt of the emotional days as well. Nothing like twin hormones:)

So, here is my big old THANK YOU! (and Addison and Kate thank you as well for letting them sit in their little cocoons as long as possible.)

Me and My Buddy

As I sat with Nathan while he ate his applesauce for lunch, I realized how different it will be in a few months! I wouldn't say it is spoiling him, but I sat there as he ate and wiped his face off with a napkin every time he got it on the outside of his mouth. Nathan is particular like that. He hates to be dirty and eating sometimes. Other times, he really doesn't care and I don't know what makes a difference. From 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. it is just the two of us. Soon, it will be just the four of us!!! I think he'll have to wipe his own mouth then:)

We also spent the morning at his new doctor's office. When I say morning, it is because we got there at 8:55 a.m. and left at 10:15! I cannot say that I am impressed, as they are no Dr. Fujikawa (his last doctor who I saw growing up!). The nurse looked about 12 and did not interact with him very much. I think she didn't want to break a nail. We actually didn't even see the doctor, but the nurse practitioner. He was nice, but I think is used to a different, um, clientele? Here is the best example:

NP(nurse practitioner): Does he get more than 16 ounces of milk each day?
Me: Yes, a lot more than that. I think it is closer to 24.
NP: Well, it is very important that he gets at least 16 ounces of milk each day.

Umm, yah, got that. I am also pretty sure that 24 is more than 16, right? I mean I know I have pregnancy brain and all, but I'm pretty sure about numbers under 100. So this went on, asking questions, etc... Can he say 7-20 words? Yes, he's said about 15 just while you have been in here. Does he play well with his siblings? Does beating them up count, then yes.

Anyway, good news is our short legged little munchkin has had a spurt! He is now in 50th percentile for both height and weight! Considering he used to be 50th for weight and just under 30th for height, this is great. He's dead center, middle of the road, well proportioned little boy. Although his head is in the 75th percentile! But considering the NP commented on how intelligent he was, it's probably that big old brain:)

Latest Doctor's Appointment

So, I do not have pictures of myself, or new ultrasound pictures yet, so I put this cute little clip art of a woman and her doctor. What is missing from this picture is the husband at the appointment and he and the doctor talking about the law for 30 minutes.

Yes, it was quite the interesting doctor's appointment. He measured me (I am measuring at 35 weeks and am only 27, which is right on target for twins). We listened to the heartbeats (good, both there). He said I need to relax these next six week (OK?!) and take it easy. I am doing too much right now, keep those babies in, etc.. All of this took about five minutes.... However we did not leave for another half hour.

Well, this is the first time Ben has been to the doctor with me (since Emma). He was so nice to take the day off, Nathan was at grandma's, etc.. When the doctor said that my 34 weeks was December 15th. Ben laughed and said,"My last week of finals"
The doctor then inquired what he was studying. The conversation went on to explain law school, McGeorge, 3rd year, evening program, you know all the info.

How nice to have a doctor interested in your family life, right? Well, yes, even if they are so interested, they keep the conversation going, asking about what classes are like, what kind of law he wants to practice, sharing his med school stories. Now Ben cannot resist someone who is interested in law! So they had the best time, and I just sat there and smiled....

I mean, it was amusing. I tried not to think about the pregnant woman in the next room waiting to get her babies heart beat checked. But, I am hoping there wasn't one and that he had some extra time. At least now, I automatically look smarter since I have a law student for a husband. Ben and I actually laughed about it on the way home. It is never bad for your doctor to think you are smart and interesting. It makes the time when I have to push to have a vaginal delivery a little easier. At least he knows we are pretty together people.

I go in for another ultrasound in two weeks. They should see how big the babies are and all that good stuff. I think they are head down as it feels like four feet kicking me in the belly button all day. As for now, everything is good. I just have to keep cooking them. Well, at least until December 17th at 9: 05 p.m. Ben will be out of his last final. If anyone needs me, I will be running out side, or knocking doors to find a trampoline.

More Halloween Pics!

The top two are of the face painting booth the Young Women did for Trunk or Treat. I actually did Emma's flower, which surprised me that I could actually make something that looked like what I was going for.

Bailey I think had a spider. He only stayed put long enough to get it and then ran off before I could get an up close picture.


The other two pictures are of Nathan and Madelyn, his little friend. They've been playing together since they were born, or I guess since they could play. Nathan looks pained in the picture for some reason. I was trying to get them to stand next to each other, maybe a hug. Madelyn was trying to be cooperative, but Nathan was just wondering why she didn't bring him a snack. Usually at play group every week, as soon as she gets there, he goes straight for her food. She is always so nice and shares with him (as does everyone else). I think that is all he thinks the park is, a place to steal other children's food. I am picturing him as the cafeteria bully, snatching the pudding of the other kid's trays and holding them upside down over a garbage can for their lunch money.

Halloween!

Here are the Halloween costume pics!

Nathan was a monster. Perfect for him. He loved his costume and did not even mind the hood part. We spent the evening at our ward's Trunk or Treat. Nathan's nursery leader ended up taking him around four or five times to all the cars. He picked up on what to do REALLY fast. It was heaven for him, outside, running around and people giving him candy. He did keep sneaking over to the donut game (donuts tied on strings that you were supposed to try and eat without hands). The one at his level he pulled right off before anyone could catch him. Then, he went over again to try and get one with his mouth, but it was just out of his reach.

Emma was a fairy. Now, we had to explain that to people as her costume was quite interesting. She wore a silver sparkly skirt on bottom from her dress up collection, a black shirt, black tights and shoes. Then she put her silver sparkly tap dance skirt on like a strapless top, under her armpits. We bought her wings and she was given a fairy wand that lights up that was supposed to be her Christmas gift from Nana. The hair was my creation, thought it looked like a PIxie thing. I let her wear eye shadow, mascara, blush and lipstick , along with body glitter. She thought that was the greatest thing ever until night time and we had to take it off. She decided she does not like make up after all, especially when it gets in your eyes. Maybe that will cure her for at least another ten years:)

Bailey was Peter, King of Narnia. He had been constantly reminding us for about a month leading up to Halloween that since he was King, he could tell everyone what to do. He spent the entire time running around with his friends. I don't think we ever saw him. At the end of the night, he said "I need to go to bed. This has been a busy day." He got in his pajamas and climbed in bed and went to sleep. We will not comment on the contrast of putting Emma to bed that night.

Cultural Day at MMCA

At Bailey and Emma's school, they do not do Halloween. It's a Montessori thing, I guess. Anyway, they do have each grade dress up as different things. Emma had to be a community helper. She chose to be a chef who bakes cakes (her words!). Bailey had to research an inventor or innovator, do a report and come dressed as that inventor. He chose Wilhelm Reuntgen, the inventor of the X-Ray. Ben and I were able to go and watch him do his report, as it is his first one. Although he was nervous, he had read/memorized everything on his paper all by himself. And Reuntgen, physics, electrons and Nobel Prize are not easy to say:) Emma had fun in the "Hooray" (what she kept calling the "Parade"...easy mistake:) Her class also made lot sof crafts and ate candy--Emma couldn't ask for anything more!