Monday, December 22, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Our Computer got attacked by a virus, and so it will be down for a while till we get it back. I am at work right now, and it is the last day I am working before Christmas, so I thought I would take this chance to post a Blog wishing all of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Holiday Traditions
Last year I started a Tradition with my own little famiy. We make centers for dipping chocolates, as well as almond roca, caramels, hard candy, breads, christmas golden graham treats, and other such goodies. Then we deliver them to neighbors and friends. This year we made Coconut chocolates, Mint Chocolates, Peanut Butter Chocolates, Almond Roca, and Caramels. We kept it a little more simple since we had Caleb's employees to do this year as well. After we finished the candy we printed off the 12 days of Christmas Stories on to decorative paper, and then tied them up with ribbon's. These, along with the candies went in a "brown paper package tied up with string" and decorated with a Christmas card and ribbons. They turned out pretty cute, and we had a lot of fun in the process. Yay for this time of year! I love the Spirit of Christmas, and the fun traditions that come along with it.
Here I am with my sweet little helper that ate a LOT more than she saved!
Here is the coconut chocolates. They are by FAR my favorite. So so so so scrumptious!
Here is a picture of some of the different candies all wrapped up.
These are the 12 days of Christmas Stories all bundled and ready to go.
And this is the finished product of goodies and stories. Very festive right?
And here is another sweet little helper jingling some christmas ornament bells for us!
And here she is all tuckered out. That's hard work ya know. (Notice she has started sucking her thumb...what do I do about that?)
Anyway, fun times. As I said before...I just LOVE this time of year!
Here I am with my sweet little helper that ate a LOT more than she saved!
Here is the coconut chocolates. They are by FAR my favorite. So so so so scrumptious!
Here is a picture of some of the different candies all wrapped up.
These are the 12 days of Christmas Stories all bundled and ready to go.
And this is the finished product of goodies and stories. Very festive right?
And here is another sweet little helper jingling some christmas ornament bells for us!
And here she is all tuckered out. That's hard work ya know. (Notice she has started sucking her thumb...what do I do about that?)Anyway, fun times. As I said before...I just LOVE this time of year!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Another Sunday as a single parent...
Caleb is the Manager of CSK in Rexburg, and unfortunately, they are open 7 days a week. It SUCKS! He gets to take some Sunday's off, but being totally fair, and the AWESOME manager that he is, he works quite a few too. On the Sunday's that he works, it is really hard to take the two girls to church by myself. I do anyway, because I know it is the right place to be. Some Sunday's it goes great, others I just want to jump off a cliff. A few of you may know the story of when Adi was being a terror, and I got up to leave, and to my horror I was de-skirted...? Crystal got to see that one up close and personal...lucky Crystal. Anyway...yeah, that was a jump off the cliff day!
Well, today was no exception. Don't get me wrong though, let me clarify. I love my children 101% of the time. They are great. I love the rewards of being a Mother, and have found no greater joy in my life. I feel so incredibly blessed that my Heavenly Father has found me fit to take care of these two amazing joys in my life. But, lets be honest...it is NOT always easy!
It started with the fact that it is a FREEZING day today, and we had to park in freaking tim-buck-two, and then treck through a foot of snow to even get in the building! We got in and sat down on the chairs...and I don't know if you agree, but for me...they are never easy. At least with a bench I can usually keep them trapped in. Adi was already complaining of being cold-with good cause of course. So, after sitting for about 2 minutes, I noticed a bench was open. I didn't hesitate at all. I moved. It was only 3 steps away. But apparently this was the wrong decision. Enter fit #1. Luckily Emersyn is still sleeping in the carseat. Fit #1 is handled with efficiency.
Sacrament starts and Adi wants a sucker. I tell her to wait until after the bread and water. She's okay with this for 2 seconds...then to be heard throughout the whole church, "Adi wants a sucker Please!" Again the assurance that it will come and a reminder to PLEASE WHISPER, and again it lasts 2 more seconds. This goes on until fit #2 enters. She is promptly taken out this time, and surprisingly handles the encouragement to be reverent well. We come back in, even folding our arms. Emersyn is still sleeping, and I am confident the mess is over.
Wrong! The entire meeting I felt as if I wanted to pull my hair out, throw MYSELF down on the floor, and start screaming too! Emersyn woke up and wanted out, but of course Adelynn had to scream that it is HER sister, and she wants her. In the process no surprise that she wacks her head on the bench and in Enters fit #3!
Honestly I don't know how many more times I had to tell her to be quiet, urge her to be reverent, or tell her to "come back here"! It was a nightmare for sure. I felt as if everyone was looking at me and thinking that I was a terrible ill-equipped Mother.
At the End of the meeting I rushed the children out and we trecked through more snow to get to the car. Poor Adelynn slipped and fell in the snow getting her hands wet and freezing cold. Of course this called for fit # who knows what!
I felt bad for her, I did. But at this point I had reached the end of my rope. In the car on the way home she screamed, and screamed, and screamed. I got her out of the car, and she was pleading "hold you, hold you!" Which means she wants to be held. I told her I couldn't because I had to get Emersyn. So I got Emi, and dragged Adi, and we finally made it into the house.
I put Emersyn down and (I am embarassed to say this) I yelled at Adelynn. I told her I needed her to be quiet, and give me a second. I told her I couldn't hold her yet, and she needed to go sit in front of the fireplace to get warm. At this point her fit turned to a complete and total devastated cry and plea for me to hold her.
I felt Terreible. I picked her up and rocked her. She was so sad. She told me to wrap my arms around her, and hold her, and to not put her down. So I listened. And after 5 minutes of her intently staring into my eyes, and burning a whole through my soul, she asked to go to bed. She said "Adi sleep in big girl bed, mommy lay Adi down, Adi so tired." So I did. I listened.
She sweetly lay down in bed, curled up, and said Goodnight. I told her I loved her, and that I was sorry. She eventually forgave me, and said she loved me too.
And now here I sit, writing my story. I started out feeling so bad for myself thinking "Why do I have to deal with this? I know this is where I am suppose to be. I know this is where you want me Lord. So why is it so difficult?"
And now I feel so differently. As hard as today was, and as much as I don't want another Sunday to go like today, I feel so grateful that I was able to listen to Adelynn. To realize my faults as a person and as a mother, and see that anger and frustration is not the key to resolving things. To open my heart to her, and apologize for hurting her feelings as I did. I truly hope that I can be to my children, the Mother they deserve.
Well, today was no exception. Don't get me wrong though, let me clarify. I love my children 101% of the time. They are great. I love the rewards of being a Mother, and have found no greater joy in my life. I feel so incredibly blessed that my Heavenly Father has found me fit to take care of these two amazing joys in my life. But, lets be honest...it is NOT always easy!
It started with the fact that it is a FREEZING day today, and we had to park in freaking tim-buck-two, and then treck through a foot of snow to even get in the building! We got in and sat down on the chairs...and I don't know if you agree, but for me...they are never easy. At least with a bench I can usually keep them trapped in. Adi was already complaining of being cold-with good cause of course. So, after sitting for about 2 minutes, I noticed a bench was open. I didn't hesitate at all. I moved. It was only 3 steps away. But apparently this was the wrong decision. Enter fit #1. Luckily Emersyn is still sleeping in the carseat. Fit #1 is handled with efficiency.
Sacrament starts and Adi wants a sucker. I tell her to wait until after the bread and water. She's okay with this for 2 seconds...then to be heard throughout the whole church, "Adi wants a sucker Please!" Again the assurance that it will come and a reminder to PLEASE WHISPER, and again it lasts 2 more seconds. This goes on until fit #2 enters. She is promptly taken out this time, and surprisingly handles the encouragement to be reverent well. We come back in, even folding our arms. Emersyn is still sleeping, and I am confident the mess is over.
Wrong! The entire meeting I felt as if I wanted to pull my hair out, throw MYSELF down on the floor, and start screaming too! Emersyn woke up and wanted out, but of course Adelynn had to scream that it is HER sister, and she wants her. In the process no surprise that she wacks her head on the bench and in Enters fit #3!
Honestly I don't know how many more times I had to tell her to be quiet, urge her to be reverent, or tell her to "come back here"! It was a nightmare for sure. I felt as if everyone was looking at me and thinking that I was a terrible ill-equipped Mother.
At the End of the meeting I rushed the children out and we trecked through more snow to get to the car. Poor Adelynn slipped and fell in the snow getting her hands wet and freezing cold. Of course this called for fit # who knows what!
I felt bad for her, I did. But at this point I had reached the end of my rope. In the car on the way home she screamed, and screamed, and screamed. I got her out of the car, and she was pleading "hold you, hold you!" Which means she wants to be held. I told her I couldn't because I had to get Emersyn. So I got Emi, and dragged Adi, and we finally made it into the house.
I put Emersyn down and (I am embarassed to say this) I yelled at Adelynn. I told her I needed her to be quiet, and give me a second. I told her I couldn't hold her yet, and she needed to go sit in front of the fireplace to get warm. At this point her fit turned to a complete and total devastated cry and plea for me to hold her.
I felt Terreible. I picked her up and rocked her. She was so sad. She told me to wrap my arms around her, and hold her, and to not put her down. So I listened. And after 5 minutes of her intently staring into my eyes, and burning a whole through my soul, she asked to go to bed. She said "Adi sleep in big girl bed, mommy lay Adi down, Adi so tired." So I did. I listened.
She sweetly lay down in bed, curled up, and said Goodnight. I told her I loved her, and that I was sorry. She eventually forgave me, and said she loved me too.
And now here I sit, writing my story. I started out feeling so bad for myself thinking "Why do I have to deal with this? I know this is where I am suppose to be. I know this is where you want me Lord. So why is it so difficult?"
And now I feel so differently. As hard as today was, and as much as I don't want another Sunday to go like today, I feel so grateful that I was able to listen to Adelynn. To realize my faults as a person and as a mother, and see that anger and frustration is not the key to resolving things. To open my heart to her, and apologize for hurting her feelings as I did. I truly hope that I can be to my children, the Mother they deserve.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
A Few of Our Favorite Things!
Caleb and I saw something like this some time ago, and so we decided to come up with a few of OUR favorite things together. Perfect for this time of year...here ya go...
Smelling the Roses and playing with kittens,
Eating the snow in a snowsuit and mittens,
Having two children and the joy that it brings,
These are a few of our Favorite things!
Playing at parks and going to Zoo's,
All of the ways that they show they love you,
Adi's beautiful voice when she BELLOWS or sings,
These are a few of our Favorite things!
Emi in a tutu with eyes sparkling brightly,
Hugs that they give when they squeeze you so tightly,
Going down slides and pushing on swings,
These are a few of our Favorite things!
When our day's bad,
When it's all wrong,
When we're feeling mad,
We simply remember our MOST FAVORITE THINGS
And then we don't feel so bad!
Smelling the Roses and playing with kittens,
Eating the snow in a snowsuit and mittens,
Having two children and the joy that it brings,
These are a few of our Favorite things!Playing at parks and going to Zoo's,
All of the ways that they show they love you,
Adi's beautiful voice when she BELLOWS or sings,
These are a few of our Favorite things!Emi in a tutu with eyes sparkling brightly,
Hugs that they give when they squeeze you so tightly,
Going down slides and pushing on swings,
These are a few of our Favorite things!When our day's bad,
When it's all wrong,
When we're feeling mad,
We simply remember our MOST FAVORITE THINGS
And then we don't feel so bad!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Christmas Cards
It has become a new Witters Family tradition to make Christmas cards together. It is SO fun! We did it the day after Thanksgiving this year...actually, like the 3 days after thanksgiving! A big huge "Thanks" to the men for being awesome and watching the kids on Saturday so we could do the cards....and go see Twilight!!! :) Anyway, here is a few pictures of some of the ones I made. 
And, since it is that time of the year again, leave a comment if you want a Christmas card. Or send me an email if I need your address. I love getting them, and I love sending them!
Oh, and To all of you that send out cards, here is a WONDERFUL idea! When writing out your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address. And if we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people, who have sacrificed so much, would get.
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year,
please include the following:
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
And, since it is that time of the year again, leave a comment if you want a Christmas card. Or send me an email if I need your address. I love getting them, and I love sending them! Oh, and To all of you that send out cards, here is a WONDERFUL idea! When writing out your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address. And if we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people, who have sacrificed so much, would get.
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year,
please include the following:
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
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