Holding Hands

Ok those of you who know my daughter she really does not play well with others her own age. Over the weekend she really grew attached to her cousin Audrey who is two years older than her. She would take Audrey by the hand ad drag her all over the house. I have not seen her do that to anyone. Audrey, of course was so cute about it. I would just see her roll her eyes and follow. I will have to get a picture of the two of them together next time and post it. I look forward to Charly getting to spend more time with her cousins someday. Thanks Audrey for being such a good sport.

"SURPRISE"

Last night Charly got to go shopping with the girls. Chels needed to go find some work clothes and for some reason everyone thinks that I am the bargain shopper and I know where all the good deals are so they always want me to come. So off we went to the mall with Charly in toe. After about 2 hours of shopping she was starting to get frustrated and wanted to do what she wanted to do. So we would play games, where I would be running up and down isles pushing the stroller as fast as I could to keep her entertained. Finally we were in our last store. The sales ladies just thought she was the cutest thing so they kind of took to her and let us shop. Next thing I know I was coming out of the dressing room and out jumps Charly saying "SURPRISE". She has never said that before and I am not sure where she has heard it but it was really cute. I honestly look forward to everyday and listening to her say new words and discover new things. It is so fun being a mom.

Swallowed a Frog

Last weekend when we went to Idaho I lost my voice. I was completely fine until I walked into my moms store, I started coughing really hard, and then no voice. On Sunday I could barely get anything out. Charly and I stayed home from work and day care on Monday so I could rest my voice and now I am back to work with everyone I talk to saying it sounds like you have a frog in your throat. Definitely not the funest thing to have to deal with at work but we are surviving. The sad part is Chris is not getting any sleep because I do nothing but cough all night long plus I stink so bad that he can't stand me. Between tea tree oil on my face, lavender on my throat, and Vicks on my feet lets just say my room is very potent.

5 YEARS

Five years ago today Chris and I were on our way to be married for time and all eternity. He asked me this morning, "Does it feel like we have been married for 5 years?" I told him it seems longer. Not in a bad way but in a way that I can't remember him not being with me.

To celebrate our anniversary Chris and I went to Manti over Labor Day weekend. He surprised me with a three day, two night bed and breakfast getaway. It was so nice. There is really not much to do in Manti but in a way it is exactly what we needed. There was no busy traffic, no shopping malls, and really no restaurants but we had a great time.

Saturday morning we got up and went to do a session at the temple. It was wonderful. That afternoon we went canoeing, went bowling (I realized I am not a good bowler. Chris bowled a 168 and I bowled a 40. It was embarrassing but we had a good time.) Then we played a game of pool and I impressed him with my pool skills. We pretty much did everything you can do in Manti but I loved every minute of it. This is one trip I will not forget.

Happy Anniversary Chris, I love you.

(This is one of the pictures we took of the temple. It was a beautiful day.)

Sleepless Nights

My two year old still does not sleep through the night and most nights I just dread getting up when I here the word "MOM", but this morning at 4 am was a little different. She walked into our room and took my finger and pulled me out of bed. She lead me to her room and she climbed into bed. I tried to hand her, her sippy cup but she told me no. So I asked her if she wanted some milk. She told me no, chalko. That is her word for chocolate. She wanted chocolate milk. I got her some milk, kissed her on the cheek and she was out. I thought it was kind of cute how she came to get me this morning instead of her screaming for me. She just quietly walked into my room and took my hand. It was sweet.

"NO"

So I went to pick up Charly from Day Care yesterday and I can always tell when she has had a rough time because when she sees me she comes running and starts to cry. So I asked how her day was and I got told this story.

When the kids play outside they are suppose to keep their shoes on because their feet get so dirty. Well Charly does not like to keep her shoes on, so as soon as she gets outside she takes them off. So they asked her to put her shoes back on and she told them NO. They asked her again and again she told them NO. So they informed her she needs to go to time out until they can put her shoes on and again she told them NO. When I showed up they were trying to get her to go to time out. I do not know what I am going to do with this child. She told an adult authority NO.

When we got in the car I asked her if she had to go to time out and she told me NO. So I asked her if she took her shoes off when she was outside and she told me yes. Then I informed her that she needs to keep her shoes on when she is outside and again she told me NO. I have a feeling we need to work on this NO business.

Where do I start?

Ok so I finally decided to start this blog. I have enjoyed reading all of my friends blog so much and they all tell me I want to see pictures of Charly so here you go. I can't promise that this is going to be interesting but it is my life. So welcome to the Dimples Daily blog.