A Train says, “Choo Choo”

Connor has always been a light sleeper. A good sleeper but a light one. The past 2 months the train that goes by has really started to freak him out at night. The train will blow “Choo Choo” at least 5 times very loudly.. It’s like they are trying to wake up all the kids in that neighborhood. We live about a mile away from the train tracks but in the middle of the night it seems like it’s much, much closer. So it’s been every 3-4 hours Connor will start to cry or whine with fear of the train. I have tried so many things to keep him calm and to get over it but my tactics don’t seem to be working. I pray this is just a phase and he will get over it quickly. But it’s been like having a baby again waking up a couple of times throughout the night. I am just venting. I love my Connor so much but I am not the most patient person when I am tired so I publically need to apologize to my little one for not being more sympathetic and loving. Working on it. I am just so blessed that our little “sissy”, Chloe is a good… deep sleeper and she just snoozes through Connor’s spurts. We’ll work it out I am sure. But until next time. Sweet dreams everyone.

BCS Championship Game

Last night was the Championship Game… The Oregon Ducks vs. the Auburn Tigers. Even though it was on a Monday night. Kiel and his brothers were too excited to miss their Team, The Ducks in action. The boys took afternoon naps so they could stay up and watch the big game. And in my excitement I wanted to make some fun treats.. of course being overly ambitious  it took me all day to make the treats. But it was all worth it. It was a fun night… Until the bitter end. The poor Ducks lost by 3 points in the last 10 seconds. It was a good game and the Ducks fought a good fight. We are proud to say this morning that we are still loyal Duck Fans!They are not perfect but still fun… I made Cocoa Krispy footballs, Oreo Truffle Footballs, and of course shortbread football, banners, and helmet cookies.

January 2011

When I was little… my dad would come home in the evening from work and eat dinner… at that point I would sneak out of bed… and come sit on his lap or even on the table and beg for food from him. That’s how we bonded…. right dad? Well our little Chloe has started to do the same thing with Kiel.. just a different meal. This was last Friday. We obviously were having a lazy day hence, Chloe is still in her pj’s but right after I had fed the kids their lunch Kiel came home from work. I made his lunch and set it on the table. I swear the quiet noise of the plate hitting the table sets Chloe off.. she stops whatever she is doing and runs to her Daddy. It’s like clockwork everyday.  Kiel never minds sharing but that particular day he said he wouldn’t share his shrimp but she could have some of his rice…. She loves her daddy…

Today  we had some changes. Our church went from 8:30 to 10:30, which is wonderful!!!!!!! Plus Connor moved up to the Sunbeam class!!!! He’s in primary full time now! He wasn’t too thrilled about me leaving him so I stuck around until they started to sing then snuck out without him noticing. He had a great time. He has 2 new teachers that I hope will have patience with this rowdy bunch. One thing that Connor really enjoys about primary are the songs. Everyday for naptime and bedtime he listens to a couple of primary CD’s I made for him to help him learn the songs. He now requests Kiel and I to sing with him at most meals. Here in the clip… an example… he’s getting pretty good!