Life is, for me at least, a balancing act. I'm constantly trying to balance kids, a husband, my job with the young women organization at church, my small at home business, my house and all that entails, my sanity, etc... The list of "things to do" just never seems to get shorter. That is why, for the new year, I'm going to make it a goal to do better at balancing everything.
How am I going to do this, you may ask. First, I'm going to start with one thing, a clean house. Then I'm going to keep it that way. I'll play with my kids a bit too. I'm going to start adding things back one at a time, in order of importance (playing with kids is way more important than a clean house, I just can't play with them if there is not a clean place to play; for that reason I will start with a clean house, then move from most important to least). That means, my little business that seems to take up most of my time, will be out of the picture until the very end. I plan on pretty much putting my business on the back burner for at least a month. I hope this works out for me. It hope it helps me prioritize better.
There are so many good things in life, but often times we have to choose what is better over what is just good. That is my goal for the new year, to choose the better part.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Funny Christmas Songs
Talking about Christmas music in my last post had me thinking about some of the different songs I like to listen to this time of year. As I was going through a random Christmas play list I made a couple of years ago, I realized that there are some very funny Christmas songs out there. I decided that I needed to share them with you!
WARNING: One of the songs is "I Farted on Santa's Lap" so if you don't want your kids using the word "fart" you might want to make sure they aren't in the room. It is a very funny song though!!!
The first three songs on the play list are very...unique. The rest of them are original to the singer. I hope you enjoy! Be sure to leave a comment if you have a unique Christmas song you enjoy that I should add to my list for next year!
Merry Christmas!
WARNING: One of the songs is "I Farted on Santa's Lap" so if you don't want your kids using the word "fart" you might want to make sure they aren't in the room. It is a very funny song though!!!
The first three songs on the play list are very...unique. The rest of them are original to the singer. I hope you enjoy! Be sure to leave a comment if you have a unique Christmas song you enjoy that I should add to my list for next year!
Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Christmas Music
One of my favorite things about this time of year is the music! For that reason, I've posted just a few songs on my blog for you to enjoy while reading this post.
I love Christmas music, and always have. Growing up, my mom would buy one new Christmas CD every year. One year she bought Harry Connick Jr.'s first Christmas album. My family instantly fell in love it!
My favorite song was "(It Must Have Been Ol') Santa Claus" (it is most likely playing on your computer right now)! I can very distinctly remember listening to the CD over and over just for this song. I even choreographed a little dance for it. I did that dance every year at Christmas, until I felt a little silly about it that is. I can still see little Heidi in my mind shaking her finger, "Ho, Ho, Ho"ing like Santa, and so much more. I remember most of the "dance moves" still, and laugh a little to myself every time the Christmas music rolls out and that song comes on. Oh, and no, I won't do the dance for you! Sorry!!!
Enjoy the music!
I love Christmas music, and always have. Growing up, my mom would buy one new Christmas CD every year. One year she bought Harry Connick Jr.'s first Christmas album. My family instantly fell in love it!
My favorite song was "(It Must Have Been Ol') Santa Claus" (it is most likely playing on your computer right now)! I can very distinctly remember listening to the CD over and over just for this song. I even choreographed a little dance for it. I did that dance every year at Christmas, until I felt a little silly about it that is. I can still see little Heidi in my mind shaking her finger, "Ho, Ho, Ho"ing like Santa, and so much more. I remember most of the "dance moves" still, and laugh a little to myself every time the Christmas music rolls out and that song comes on. Oh, and no, I won't do the dance for you! Sorry!!!
Enjoy the music!
Monday, December 19, 2011
The Christmas Party
We had a church Christmas party on Saturday, and it was quite the roller coaster of emotions for my family. Things started out great! Samantha got to wear her tutu so she could be an angel in the nativity later, and we sat by some friends and had a great time talking. Then we had the opening prayer/blessing on the food. Michael and I went to get food for us and the kids. I held Zach and told Samantha to stay where she was, we'd be right back. We were close to the front of the line and I could see her at the table just a few feet away. I checked on her right as I got to the tables with the food, then filled a plate for Zach and I. When I got back to the table, she was no where to be seen!
To say I was worried would be an understatement. Right away, Michael and I started looking around the gym. We couldn't see her. So we started searching the halls and class rooms. She was not there. Our church is pretty big, so there were lots of places to look. We kept asking people if they had seen her. No one had. I don't think I've ever been that scared in my life! Finally, someone asked our Bishop to announce that we couldn't find her. As soon as he did, she heard her name and poked her head out from under the table cloth. Someone said, "She's right here!" I was so relieved! She looked like she was ready to burst out in tears. She was so sad and scared that I couldn't even be mad at her. After we both calmed down a bit, we enjoyed a delicious dinner.
Next, was the nativity. Samantha was the only dancing angel on the stage! The nativity was a reading of Luke 2 with Christmas carols intermittently put in. When everyone was singing, Samantha was dancing. It was adorable! She was so happy to be in front of ea crowd. I love that she is old enough to do things like that!
After the nativity, there was a special visitor. This is where the emotional roller coaster crashes again, at least for Samantha. All week, I talked to Samantha about sitting on Santa's lap. She was so excited to sit on his lap, while I held her hand, and ask for a princess Barbie (which princess depended on the day). But, as soon as Santa came out, Samantha started screaming, "I want go home!" over and over again! I kept trying to calm her down and help her remember what we had talked about the entire week prior. It didn't help.
Zach sat on Santa's lap first and just stared Santa down with a look that said, "I think I'm scared, but you are so weird looking I can't take my eyes off of you." Next, I put Samantha on his lap. She immediately screamed like I have never heard even her scream! We did get a picture though!
Over all it was a good night, but one that I don't want to go through ever again!
To say I was worried would be an understatement. Right away, Michael and I started looking around the gym. We couldn't see her. So we started searching the halls and class rooms. She was not there. Our church is pretty big, so there were lots of places to look. We kept asking people if they had seen her. No one had. I don't think I've ever been that scared in my life! Finally, someone asked our Bishop to announce that we couldn't find her. As soon as he did, she heard her name and poked her head out from under the table cloth. Someone said, "She's right here!" I was so relieved! She looked like she was ready to burst out in tears. She was so sad and scared that I couldn't even be mad at her. After we both calmed down a bit, we enjoyed a delicious dinner.
Next, was the nativity. Samantha was the only dancing angel on the stage! The nativity was a reading of Luke 2 with Christmas carols intermittently put in. When everyone was singing, Samantha was dancing. It was adorable! She was so happy to be in front of ea crowd. I love that she is old enough to do things like that!
After the nativity, there was a special visitor. This is where the emotional roller coaster crashes again, at least for Samantha. All week, I talked to Samantha about sitting on Santa's lap. She was so excited to sit on his lap, while I held her hand, and ask for a princess Barbie (which princess depended on the day). But, as soon as Santa came out, Samantha started screaming, "I want go home!" over and over again! I kept trying to calm her down and help her remember what we had talked about the entire week prior. It didn't help.
Zach sat on Santa's lap first and just stared Santa down with a look that said, "I think I'm scared, but you are so weird looking I can't take my eyes off of you." Next, I put Samantha on his lap. She immediately screamed like I have never heard even her scream! We did get a picture though!
Over all it was a good night, but one that I don't want to go through ever again!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Its the Muppet Show!!!
Today we went to see The Muppets at our local theatre. We went to the 12:30 showing, but didn't leave the house until 12:23ish. Since we were late, I was a little worried about getting a good seat, but I figured there would still be room. We got our tickets at 12:29. I didn't see anyone in the lobby, but just figured all the movies must be going. We got some treats and walked towards the theatre. We passed some big cutouts for different movies, and Samantha freaked! She wouldn't even walk past them without someone dragging her along.
We finally entered the theatre where, of course, the previews had already started. Samantha was still screaming a bit, so we slowly went in as we tried to calm her down. When we got in far enough to see, I realized we were the only ones in the theatre! It was great!!! My kids could freak out all they wanted, and I wasn't going to have to miss the show!
There was a Toy Story short film right before the show that helped calm Samantha down. She was really excited about everything. She did pretty well through the entire show. She wanted treats quite often, but other than that, she was glued to the show. Zach went a little crazy. Michael and I just took turns holding the wiggly kid. When I had him, I tried to let him sit on the seat next to me with some help from all our coats, but there were just too many interesting things to dive for. So, I held him on my lap while he played "see how many times Mom will pick my sippy-cup up off the floor before she quites giving it back to me." Then he ate gold fish, many of which ended up on the floor as well.
Although it was a little chaotic, we made it through the show. During the finale, Samantha was dancing along, trying to mimic the actions. It was adorable! My kids were able to go crazy and have a great time and not bother anyone! I highly suggest seeing a movie with only your family in the theatre if you ever get the chance!!!
We finally entered the theatre where, of course, the previews had already started. Samantha was still screaming a bit, so we slowly went in as we tried to calm her down. When we got in far enough to see, I realized we were the only ones in the theatre! It was great!!! My kids could freak out all they wanted, and I wasn't going to have to miss the show!
There was a Toy Story short film right before the show that helped calm Samantha down. She was really excited about everything. She did pretty well through the entire show. She wanted treats quite often, but other than that, she was glued to the show. Zach went a little crazy. Michael and I just took turns holding the wiggly kid. When I had him, I tried to let him sit on the seat next to me with some help from all our coats, but there were just too many interesting things to dive for. So, I held him on my lap while he played "see how many times Mom will pick my sippy-cup up off the floor before she quites giving it back to me." Then he ate gold fish, many of which ended up on the floor as well.
Although it was a little chaotic, we made it through the show. During the finale, Samantha was dancing along, trying to mimic the actions. It was adorable! My kids were able to go crazy and have a great time and not bother anyone! I highly suggest seeing a movie with only your family in the theatre if you ever get the chance!!!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wrapped Around Her Finger
When I was younger, if I had a choice to go shopping with Mom or Dad I would always choose Dad. The reason, it was much easier to get Dad to buy me something that I wanted, than Mom. I had, and still have, my Dad wrapped around my finger! What I didn't realize was that I would have a husband who was wrapped around his daughter's finger.
Last weekend Michael and I decided to go get stocking stuffers for each other at Walmart. We each took a kid, Zach with me and Samantha with Michael. I asked Micheal to help Samantha pick out a Christmas present that she wanted to give Zach. That led them to the toy section. Samantha did not think it was fair to get a toy for Zach and not get one for herself. If I had taken her, I would have told her that Zach was going to get her a present too; she would just have to wait until Christmas to get it. That's not what hapened. For some reason, Michael could not resist his sweet little princess.
When we met up an hour later, Samantha proudly showed me her mermaids. She got three miniature mermaids (they cost $11!!!!) just by asking her dad for them. This is something I totally would have done to my dad! So, instead of being frustrated, like I was at first, I decided that its good for Samantha to have her dad wrapped around her finger (just a little bit) from time to time. Besides, she has been carrying those silly mermaids everywhere all week, night and day!!!
Last weekend Michael and I decided to go get stocking stuffers for each other at Walmart. We each took a kid, Zach with me and Samantha with Michael. I asked Micheal to help Samantha pick out a Christmas present that she wanted to give Zach. That led them to the toy section. Samantha did not think it was fair to get a toy for Zach and not get one for herself. If I had taken her, I would have told her that Zach was going to get her a present too; she would just have to wait until Christmas to get it. That's not what hapened. For some reason, Michael could not resist his sweet little princess.
When we met up an hour later, Samantha proudly showed me her mermaids. She got three miniature mermaids (they cost $11!!!!) just by asking her dad for them. This is something I totally would have done to my dad! So, instead of being frustrated, like I was at first, I decided that its good for Samantha to have her dad wrapped around her finger (just a little bit) from time to time. Besides, she has been carrying those silly mermaids everywhere all week, night and day!!!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Kissy Kissy
I don't know where she learned it, but Samantha LOVES kissing. I don't think she has kissed anyone other than family, but she does kiss about any doll, etc... she can find.
A couple weeks ago we had our first snow. Samantha was so excited! I suggested that she go build a snowman with her dad. She had just watched Frosty the Snowman during that week so she knew just what I was talking about.
Michael and Samantha headed outside and build their first snowman! I brought out a hat and some candy and a baby ring toy to use for the face. Once the snowman was finished, I asked Samantha to stand by it so I could take some pictures. Out of no where she decided that the snowman was just right for kissing! Now, this wasn't just the quick peck that Michael gives me when he comes home from work. Her lips were connected to that snowman for way too long! Not long enough for frost bite, but too long none-the-less! It was so funny to watch, but I hope it stops at the snowman. I'm going to have to keep an eye on my girl!
A couple weeks ago we had our first snow. Samantha was so excited! I suggested that she go build a snowman with her dad. She had just watched Frosty the Snowman during that week so she knew just what I was talking about.
Michael and Samantha headed outside and build their first snowman! I brought out a hat and some candy and a baby ring toy to use for the face. Once the snowman was finished, I asked Samantha to stand by it so I could take some pictures. Out of no where she decided that the snowman was just right for kissing! Now, this wasn't just the quick peck that Michael gives me when he comes home from work. Her lips were connected to that snowman for way too long! Not long enough for frost bite, but too long none-the-less! It was so funny to watch, but I hope it stops at the snowman. I'm going to have to keep an eye on my girl!
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