What Shows do You Watch?

I was finishing up dishes this evening when I heard Daniel in the background saying, "Two votes Chet. Two votes Daniel." Earlier today, I was making his bed and he had made a swimming obstacle course with his sunglasses at the end as his item to retrieve. Here's another phrase you often hear Daniel running around the house yelling, "Are the contenders ready? Yes!"

Now can you guess which two TV series I view with Daniel?

Daniel was suppose to go and play with his buddy, Ryan, this morning while I went visiting teaching (I know I'm not the only one who saves it for the last day). Unfortunately, his friend has been throwing up the night before. After I relayed the bad news to Daniel, he sulked into his room and loudly shut his door. I knew this was an issue that needed immediate resolution.

He was sitting in a chair facing the wall when I walked in and would not acknowlege my mere existence. I went over how his friend was too ill to play and that he would probably get sick as well. Then he turned around, looked me right in the eyes and yelled "YOU MADE RYAN SICK." Do I laugh? I kept my cool and thought about how to best resolve the situation. I could only think of one sure thing- bribery. I asked him if he wanted to go to the park; his eyes lit right up and he exclaimed, "Yes!" Bribery is wonderful. And I also think they made desserts to bribe children to eat their food!

Daniel's hair had gotten really long and Carlo was constantly asking me to cut it. It's actually a family ritual- I let it grow and Carlo asks me every day when I'm going to cut it. I thought I'd have a little fun styling it before I buzzed it.



I just can't get over how my children sleep. I check on them every night and then have to get Carlo.





Coral is crawling all over now. I think after my last post about her not really crawling, she proved me wrong later that day. She just loves getting Daniel's toys and he screams "That's mine!" I'm sure it is a moment all moms of two (or more) have dealt with. But Coral sure loves teasing him. Tonight I flicked her hand when she was trying to get into the dishwasher and the next time I told her no, she rubbed her hand where I had flicked her! Too cute.



I know this is a long time coming, but my cousins and I went out on the town a few months ago. We went to the Cheesecake Factory (yummy) and happened to sit oldest to youngest (on the side we were sitting), sisters opposite one another and oldest sisters on one side and youngest sisters on the other. Crazy, if you can understand all that. It was alot of fun and I sure do miss getting together! I have one hilarious family.

Eight Things About Me - Tagged

I have been putting some thought into this, but I'm not too sure this is going to be that exciting. So here it goes . . .

1. I think I am OCD. I have calmed down A LOT since having kids, but at times I can literally go crazy just thinking about all the things that can be cleaned and organized in my house. When I was in high school and we went on sports trips, all my belongings had to be in one place and each thing in its place- no scattering items about for me. In college, I had to clean my room before I could study in it. And when I was first married and up until we had kids, I went through each room and straightened and organized everything at least once a month- I'm talking cupboards, drawers, every inch of the house. Carlo still comes home and finds things moved around!

2. I've been skinny dipping.

3. I LOVE volleyball. I swear it is in my blood and I'd live and breath it constantly if I could or had the energy. I had the option of taking a scholarship to a junior college in California to play, but I chose to go to SUU. Go T-birds! They did not have a team, but I played on Women's Club and helped out with Men's Club. I also received All State setter for 2A my senior year at State. Too bad I'm not in the same shape I was back then . . .

4. I was Valedictorian in my high school. Pretty impressive, huh? Yea, we only had 55 kids in my graduating class. Yes, you read right- fifty-five. I love to read and study. In fact, I'd be a professional student if I could. But I'm only smart if I study. Ask me to remember something from awhile ago and it's not there. Never have me as a partner in a trivia game. I think I may have gotten one question right once. . .

5. I had the tip of my finger cut off when I was a baby. They had to sew it back on and you can still tell if I point it out to you.

6. I was on my way to law school when I met Carlo. I had taken the LSAT and was looking at colleges when love slipped in and took the place of law. I wouldn't change it.

7. I really want to live in California again. I think this is no secret, but Carlo and I wish we could afford to put down roots in Cali so our children can surf with Daddy. Hang Ten!

8. I love my husband and children so much. At times it can be overwhelming, but it has all been worth it. (Ask me tomorrow and I might answer differently. j/k) I also have a great extended family. Love 'em all.

The Stages . . .

Daniel is really becoming his own person. It has been fun talking with him and seeing how his minds works . . . and then the next second he is back to being a three year old again. Also, his memory is amazing.

The other night, when I was tucking him in for bed, he asked to see my cut. After Coral was born, I let him see my incision from the c-section so he would know that Mommy had a sore and he had to be careful. For some reason, he remembered this and we proceeded to have a conversation about babies, my cut, etc. Then today at preschool, he announced very loudly to the teacher "YOU'RE PREGNANT!" It was quite comical.

He is also very into yelling at me to come and see how big his poop is after he has gone to the bathroom. Yesterday, he made me look and then said, "See, it's a crocodile." Okay. . . not sure where that came from, but he was pretty excited to show me.

Lately, Daniel has also been telling me "I'm going to sell you to the Zoo!" I guess he must not be too happy about my parenting skills at times as he also tells me that "It's not fair." And on Saturday when I told him I didn't want to argue he replied "But I do." Carlo happened to be there for that one and I could hear him burst into laughter. Yes, Daniel is a word wiz and knows how to work his way through a conversation.

Now for Coral- she is our little inchworm. I'm not sure if she'll ever master crawling (though I have seen her crawl forward a few paces), but she sure knows how to inch herself forward like a worm. It's pretty awkward looking, but sure cute. She can also get into sitting and standing positions now. And if you tell her no, she puckers that face up and bawls. She already knows how to work it.

Daniel and Coral love to yell at each other. It's their own little game, but extremely noisy and annoying. I have to yell at both of them and tell them they had better stop or else. . . So far it has worked.

I LOVE being a mother to two children. It is a lot of fun and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Life In General

Carlo: "You need to go to the bathroom before you go to bed."

Daniel: "No."

Carlo: "I don't want you getting up in the middle of the night like you have been."

Daniel: "No! I don't have to pee!"

Meanwhile I am sitting on Daniel's bed waiting to read him a story when I hear:

Daniel: "I don't need a dad anymore."

It was a heart wrenching moment, but even so I could not resist the smile that came to my lips. Daniel sure thought he had figured out a way of not going to the bathroom. And yes, he did have to go pee.

I had a job interview for an optometrist office. I think it went pretty well and the doctor said he would get back to me by Tuesday evening. I really liked the office, the office staff and the doctor. He is LDS, so it is a good working environment. I just don't want to leave the atmosphere I have at home with my kids and go to one that will really make me wish I was at home with my kids still.

Meanwhile, if anyone would be willing to host a Discovery Toys Party or Wildtree Tasting, let me know. If you would like to purchase anything, the web addresses are as follows (just email me with your order):

www.wildtree.com

www.discoverytoysinc.com

Also, Carlo will still be able to do side jobs and paint if anyone would like anything done in the future. His new position is as a salesman for a granite company. If anyone is looking for tile, granite, marble, etc. for their counters, flooring, etc- then give us a call!

Well, I suppose the Delorenzis' have a lot of services to offer. When you need to make some money, you do what you need to.

We have a busy Saturday and Carlo is actually home! It is going to be a good day.

Job Anyone?

We all have hard times.

Carlo lost his job, but thankfully found another one. He started work today, so he was only out of work for about a week. Although, his previous job was commission based and he really didn't make anything over the past few months. He made lots of sales, but most people didn't have the credit to get financed.

Needless to say, I have to get a job. My mother, thankfully, can watch my kids after she gets home from work around 1:30 pm. So, if anyone has any ideas . . .

Back to work after four years at home with kids- I'm a little nervous. I did work from home up until I had Coral and then my company declared bankruptcy. It's a little different to sit in your pajamas and work from home then to go to where you work.

Yikes!!!

Painting Anyone?

Carlo is having a bit of a rough patch with work, so if you (or anyone you know) needs any painting, texturing or dry wall done, then give us a buzz.

Thanks! :)