Quick Post

Did I mention that Joseph is fully weaned now? He's doing great, but insists on sucking his thumb while falling asleep. I guess it's comforting for him. It actually looks really cute, despite the fact that it might mess up his teeth.

Today I found Rosie sitting on the rocking chair by herself singing "I am a Child of God". Isn't that just the sweetest thing... ok.... wait..... no..... this is the sweetest thing. Today before bed Rosie told my husband that she wanted to go to the temple and get married!!!

Awwww they are growing up so fast!

Me Ka Aloha
- Elisabeth

I must say "come on" a lot...

When Rosie was a little over 1 year old, she'd wake up in the morning and I'd bring her into my bed to cuddle for a while. She'd always do the sign language for "eat" and say "com'on" (with a New York accent haa haa). She would also say it when she wanted to go to the park "come oooon!"

Now that Joseph is talking a bit, he also says "come on" but without the New York accent. I actually don't know what he wants when he says it, but I have heard him say it a lot when he's playing.

In other news, Rosie and Joseph are sharing a room now (hurray I have my own room back!) They're doing great! I thought they would wake each other up a million times a night but they've been sleeping like little angels! I single handedly moved all the furniture in my bedroom around once the playpen was gone and made my room look beautiful! Now all I need is something to hang on the walls and maybe a homemade quilt... yes... a quilt for sure!

Today Joseph woke up around 8am and I grabbed him before he woke his sister. I brought him into bed with me and he actually cuddled for 1 whole hour!! When Rosie woke, she came into bed a cuddled too! It's so lovely to have my babies all cuddly and affectionate. I know they won't be this way forever.

Me Ka Aloha
- Elisabeth

Dance, Dance, Dance!

Have you ever seen the movie Charlie Brown's Christmas? I LOVE that movie so much especially the scene when they're all dancing. Lately, I've loved that scene even more because it reminds me of my own kids. Yes that's right, Rosie and Joseph dance like the Charlie Brown kids... well sorta. Before I explain, let's watch the video.



Haa haa they way they dance is so darn funny! Ok, so when my kids dance, they pretty much do the same thing. Rosie turns in circles over and over again, even if she gets dizzy and falls. She just gets up and turns more and more. I've tried to teach her some more "moves" but she likes her style best. Then we have Joseph. His style of dancing is to tilt his chin down and shake his head from side to side as if he's shaking his head "no". He'll also look up while he does his head shake thing, but only with his eyes. Haa haa, I always thought I'd have talented dancer kids since I was so into dance, and if that's going to happen my kids are going to have to learn a few more steps.

When I get a sec, I'll video tape them dancing and post it.

Me Ka Aloha
- Elisabeth

A Day of Firsts!

Today Rosie got her very first Barbie! She has been playing with Gabrielle's and Anna's Barbies and she absolutely loves them. She's such a girl! She also loves princesses, so much that she insist on wearing her princess dress every moment of every day. Well, today she was asking if she could have the queen and the mermaid (she's referring to a Cinderella doll and an Ariel doll that she found at my in-laws). Obviously I wasn't prepared to drive to the next town just so she could play with the queen and mermaid. I then remembered that in my collection of Barbies... yes I collect Barbies, still in the boxes (I wonder where Rosie gets her girliness from)... I had a Cinderella Barbie that wasn't one of the rare collectibles and I didn't really care too much for it. I decided it was time to give Rosie a little present. She was shaking with excitement as I opened up the box and gave her the Cinderella Barbie. She also really wanted to play with Prince Charming, but I didn't have a Ken doll for her. Luckily Dave is so resourceful and gave her a Mr. Wonderful doll to be the Prince. Heck Mr. Wonderful says all the right things "let's just cuddle tonight" that he might as well be a prince. Rosie was happy with that and played with Mr. Wonderful and Cinderella all day and I'm shocked that she left them on the counter instead of bringing them into bed tonight.

Today was also a day of firsts for Joseph. Today he took his first steps!! He's almost 14 months and still isn't walking, even though I know he's capable. He's been walking around furniture for a really long time, he climbs on everything, and he can go from standing to a squat position with great control. He just chooses not to walk. Well today I had him hold my finger and walk around the room. He did this perfectly. Then Dave stood him up and I sat in front of him, holding out my arms and said "come on Joseph. Walk, walk, walk." He took one brave step before falling on his cushy butt. We all cheered and clapped. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he'll walk sooner than Rosie did (she was 17 months). Go Joseph, GO!

Oh, also today I put on my wedding dress for Rosie to see. She LOVED it and kept on calling me a princess. Thankfully I was able to squeeze into it thanks to the corset back, but it was a firm reminder of the weight I've gained since my wedding. Time to shape up!

Me Ka Aloha
- Elisabeth

To Do List

Lately I've been feeling overwhelmed. So overwhelmed in fact, that it's paralyzed me. All I've wanted to do is... nothing. Sit on the couch, watch mind numbing TV, check facebook for the hundredth time that day, take yet another nap, etc. We've all felt like this before and it SUCKS! Really, there's no reason for me to be feeling this way. I have a lovely home, cute kids, a great husband, and it's summer time. I've just gotten into a bit of a rut, and I need to move out fast. I decided to make myself a little to do list of things that, once accomplished, I will feel MUCH better. Here they are...

1. Fix the zipper on my diaper bag
2. Make the wreath that I have the supplies for
3. Cut fabric for Rosie's quilt
4. Go for a run
5. Iron all the shirts hanging in the laundry room
6. Give myself a pedicure
7. Read a chapter of a relaxing book
8. Take time to pray, to really talk with God
9. Touch up the paint in the kitchen
10. Hang the picture of the temple

There's a lot more to do, of course, but these things won't take more than an hour, and I'll feel very accomplished when I'm done. It's going to take baby steps for me to get out of this rut I'm in. I want to feel better so that I can be a better Mother to my children. They can totally sense it when I'm feeling off.

Me Ka Aloha
- Elisabeth