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on some chicken tenders!Friday, January 8, 2010
As Requested...
I'm posting my story about Cache's name on my open blog (minus his pics).
Cache- the boy with many names
So many of you are wondering who this Cache fellow is that I keep referring to. He sure looks alot like our son Aeden. Well that's because he IS Aeden. In late MAY of 2007, May 25th to be exact, we welcomed a handsome little boy into the world and our family. Chad and I both agreed on the name Aeden and were very happy with it. In fact we still are. I love the name Aeden. We knew that it was a fairly popular name, but that didn't bother us. Plus we were spelling it differently than most Aeden's we had heard of anyway. So from that day forward this new little baby boy was known as Aeden among all that knew him.... ..... well until lately. I would take him to the park to find numerous Aeden/Aiden/Aden's running around. I would take him to the mall play area and find that there were numerous Aeden/Aiden/Aden's running around there too. It seemed that anywhere we went other Aeden's were sure to be around. Which isn't/wasn't a problem until all the other moms are calling their Aeden/Aiden/Aden. It can get a little confusing and to be honest a little annoying. So to lessen the confusion for my own Aeden I decided to call him by his middle name, Cache, when we went to play area's. Then I started thinking that maybe we should just start calling him by his middle name all the time. It would be alot easier once he goes to school and is in a classroom where most likely half the boys in his class are named Aeden/ Aid.... (you get the point with all the other spellings). So we figured we'd change it now while he was younger and if he wants to go by Aeden when he's older than he can. So it began....... we started calling him Cache, as weird as it was and I even found it to be a bit sad. However, he's still my little Aeden and still gets called that quite a bit, but if you ask him his name he'll most likely tell you that it is Cache. As a matter of fact that is how we introduced him in our new ward. Which I'm happy about because it seems like there are sooo many Aeden, Kaden, Braden, Jaden's...... in this new ward. So now weeks later I've come to really like the name Cache. I think the name Cache is pretty GoRiLLa! So there you have it. That is why we changed his name. That's our story and I'm stickin' to it.
Cache- the boy with many names
So many of you are wondering who this Cache fellow is that I keep referring to. He sure looks alot like our son Aeden. Well that's because he IS Aeden. In late MAY of 2007, May 25th to be exact, we welcomed a handsome little boy into the world and our family. Chad and I both agreed on the name Aeden and were very happy with it. In fact we still are. I love the name Aeden. We knew that it was a fairly popular name, but that didn't bother us. Plus we were spelling it differently than most Aeden's we had heard of anyway. So from that day forward this new little baby boy was known as Aeden among all that knew him.... ..... well until lately. I would take him to the park to find numerous Aeden/Aiden/Aden's running around. I would take him to the mall play area and find that there were numerous Aeden/Aiden/Aden's running around there too. It seemed that anywhere we went other Aeden's were sure to be around. Which isn't/wasn't a problem until all the other moms are calling their Aeden/Aiden/Aden. It can get a little confusing and to be honest a little annoying. So to lessen the confusion for my own Aeden I decided to call him by his middle name, Cache, when we went to play area's. Then I started thinking that maybe we should just start calling him by his middle name all the time. It would be alot easier once he goes to school and is in a classroom where most likely half the boys in his class are named Aeden/ Aid.... (you get the point with all the other spellings). So we figured we'd change it now while he was younger and if he wants to go by Aeden when he's older than he can. So it began....... we started calling him Cache, as weird as it was and I even found it to be a bit sad. However, he's still my little Aeden and still gets called that quite a bit, but if you ask him his name he'll most likely tell you that it is Cache. As a matter of fact that is how we introduced him in our new ward. Which I'm happy about because it seems like there are sooo many Aeden, Kaden, Braden, Jaden's...... in this new ward. So now weeks later I've come to really like the name Cache. I think the name Cache is pretty GoRiLLa! So there you have it. That is why we changed his name. That's our story and I'm stickin' to it.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
New Year's Resolutions
Soooo I should REALLY be in bed because tomorrow morning is going to come way too soon, but I'll end up laying there for atleast an hour before I finally fall asleep. So instead I'll blog about New Years Resolutions......
How many of you make New Years Resolutions? Are you good at keeping them? I've personally never been a big believer in them. Don't get me wrong I think that they could and in some cases are a good thing, but I think far too often people make unrealistic goals and too many of them. They think that starting January 1st they are gonna change EVERYTHING they don't like about themselves which is....... "unrealistic". Maybe it's because I'm someone that has to take small steps. I can't change everything I don't like about my self in a day. Instead I choose to make goals throughout the year on my own time and I try not make make goals that I know I'm gonna fail at. For example I don't make the goal that I will workout EVERYDAY for the next year when I HATE working out. Or I'll give up Chocolate when I'm a chocoholic. Instead I might decide one day that I'm going to try and eat better and I allow myself room to enjoy life without throwing all the fast food out the door.
So there you are I'm an unbeliever. So convince me those of you that live your lives by your New Years Resolutions. Are you really successfull? Or at the end of the year are you left feeling a little down of yourself because you didn't become everything you wanted to be by Decemeber 31st?
How many of you make New Years Resolutions? Are you good at keeping them? I've personally never been a big believer in them. Don't get me wrong I think that they could and in some cases are a good thing, but I think far too often people make unrealistic goals and too many of them. They think that starting January 1st they are gonna change EVERYTHING they don't like about themselves which is....... "unrealistic". Maybe it's because I'm someone that has to take small steps. I can't change everything I don't like about my self in a day. Instead I choose to make goals throughout the year on my own time and I try not make make goals that I know I'm gonna fail at. For example I don't make the goal that I will workout EVERYDAY for the next year when I HATE working out. Or I'll give up Chocolate when I'm a chocoholic. Instead I might decide one day that I'm going to try and eat better and I allow myself room to enjoy life without throwing all the fast food out the door.
So there you are I'm an unbeliever. So convince me those of you that live your lives by your New Years Resolutions. Are you really successfull? Or at the end of the year are you left feeling a little down of yourself because you didn't become everything you wanted to be by Decemeber 31st?
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Finally... the results
Alright so I'm a bit behind. This poll ended over 2 weeks ago.
Which one's the lie???
57% we gave Kaelyn the middle name of Vegas because she was conceived there.
14% I can beat Chad at basketball.
14% Chad gave me a gold dollar the first time we met as a down payment to shave my head
14% we had a pet frog names Biggie
Well we DID have a pet frog named Biggie. Don't ask me why, but for some reason I liked getting people pets for presents and so while we were dating I bought Chad a frog for his birthday and we raised Biggie as our pet frog the first part of our marriage.
Chad DID give me a gold dollar as a down payment to shave my head. I've always thought it would be sweet to wear wigs. You could have any hair style, any color, and length, thick, luscious, hair. Maybe this is just because I have thin hair so it would be sooo fun to have thick long hair. Even if it means wearing a wig. So the first time Chad and I met I told him that I've thought of shaving my head (because his head was shaved) and he gave me a gold dollar to put towards the cost of doing. I since used that gold dollar and now is a bit of a sore subject when it comes up around Chad.
I CAN and DID beat Chad in basketball. Let me just tell you..... I am on fire on the basketball court. I can take you to school and your mom too!!! hehe Really though... bring it. Chad tried and look what happened to him. You can still see the letters S-P-A-L-D-I-N-G across his forehead if you look close enough. Like a guy he'll never admit to it, but I promise he got his trash kicked!
and you all guessed it....
We did not give Kaelyn the middle name of Vegas because she was conceived there. We just really liked the name.
So there you have it. I'll have to try and think of another poll, but it might have to wait til after the holidays because my brain is on vacation until then.
Which one's the lie???
57% we gave Kaelyn the middle name of Vegas because she was conceived there.
14% I can beat Chad at basketball.
14% Chad gave me a gold dollar the first time we met as a down payment to shave my head
14% we had a pet frog names Biggie
Well we DID have a pet frog named Biggie. Don't ask me why, but for some reason I liked getting people pets for presents and so while we were dating I bought Chad a frog for his birthday and we raised Biggie as our pet frog the first part of our marriage.
Chad DID give me a gold dollar as a down payment to shave my head. I've always thought it would be sweet to wear wigs. You could have any hair style, any color, and length, thick, luscious, hair. Maybe this is just because I have thin hair so it would be sooo fun to have thick long hair. Even if it means wearing a wig. So the first time Chad and I met I told him that I've thought of shaving my head (because his head was shaved) and he gave me a gold dollar to put towards the cost of doing. I since used that gold dollar and now is a bit of a sore subject when it comes up around Chad.
I CAN and DID beat Chad in basketball. Let me just tell you..... I am on fire on the basketball court. I can take you to school and your mom too!!! hehe Really though... bring it. Chad tried and look what happened to him. You can still see the letters S-P-A-L-D-I-N-G across his forehead if you look close enough. Like a guy he'll never admit to it, but I promise he got his trash kicked!
and you all guessed it....
We did not give Kaelyn the middle name of Vegas because she was conceived there. We just really liked the name.
So there you have it. I'll have to try and think of another poll, but it might have to wait til after the holidays because my brain is on vacation until then.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Remember when....
.... you always had well manicured toes because you had the time to paint them as soon as they started chipping?
.... you could actually paint your finger nails because you had time to let them dry instead of being asked to put on barbies new outfit?
.... you could go out with your husband and you didn't feel rushed because you have a babysitter waiting at home?
.... you could listen to any song you wanted to in the car because you didn't have kids in the car that could hear the inappropriate language (I know what your thinking mom).
....you could clean the house and it stays that way for days, maybe even weeks?
.... you could take a shower or bath without an audience?
.... you were on time to things?
.... you didn't have slobber all over your shirt?
.... you could take a shower whenever you wanted?
.... you could sleep in past the morning and wake up around noon?
.... you opened your car door and toys didn't fall out?
.... you could eat a piece of chocolate without having to hide it from the kids?
.... you could go shopping and actually look through all the sales racks?
.... you didn't have to be home by 1pm and again at 7pm for nap time?
.... you could take hours getting ready if you wanted to?
.... you could run all your errands within a couple of hours?
.... you could lay out at the pool and take a nap?
.... you could catch a late movie at the theaters?
.... you could live lavishly on two incomes and not have to spend money on diapers, formula, shoes, clothes, etc?
.... you could lay in bed all day if you wanted to?
.... you could sleep through the whole night without any interruptions?
but most importantly do you remember when....
.... you didn't have these little children that bring sooooo much joy to your life and instead you had to work full time at a job that was no where close to being as rewarding as being a mother?
I'm sooooo grateful to be a mom and for my wonderful children. Even if it means sacrificing all those things I once enjoyed so much.
.... you could actually paint your finger nails because you had time to let them dry instead of being asked to put on barbies new outfit?
.... you could go out with your husband and you didn't feel rushed because you have a babysitter waiting at home?
.... you could listen to any song you wanted to in the car because you didn't have kids in the car that could hear the inappropriate language (I know what your thinking mom).
....you could clean the house and it stays that way for days, maybe even weeks?
.... you could take a shower or bath without an audience?
.... you were on time to things?
.... you didn't have slobber all over your shirt?
.... you could take a shower whenever you wanted?
.... you could sleep in past the morning and wake up around noon?
.... you opened your car door and toys didn't fall out?
.... you could eat a piece of chocolate without having to hide it from the kids?
.... you could go shopping and actually look through all the sales racks?
.... you didn't have to be home by 1pm and again at 7pm for nap time?
.... you could take hours getting ready if you wanted to?
.... you could run all your errands within a couple of hours?
.... you could lay out at the pool and take a nap?
.... you could catch a late movie at the theaters?
.... you could live lavishly on two incomes and not have to spend money on diapers, formula, shoes, clothes, etc?
.... you could lay in bed all day if you wanted to?
.... you could sleep through the whole night without any interruptions?
but most importantly do you remember when....
.... you didn't have these little children that bring sooooo much joy to your life and instead you had to work full time at a job that was no where close to being as rewarding as being a mother?
I'm sooooo grateful to be a mom and for my wonderful children. Even if it means sacrificing all those things I once enjoyed so much.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
I have OCD.....
That's right errrrrbody OCD. I never thought that it was that bad and I still don't (until I just read this over), but I have noticed how over time it can/has progressively gotten worse.
Sooooo at night I have to shut down the house. Sometimes because Chad has already passed out on the couch or in bed, but mostly because I have to go through behind him and make sure it's all done right anyways.....
First, I have to check the garage
-make sure the garage door is down
-make sure the washer and dryer are off
-then I have to turn off the kitchen light and the garage light to make sure that all the car lights are off (Cache likes to turn them all on).
-then I lock the door
-then I have to push on the door to make sure it latched all the way.
From there I go through the kitchen
- I usually have to have the house totally clean before I can go to bed so I have to make sure that the sink is clean of any dishes
- and then turn off the lights
I then go into the Living room
-I check the front door. Usually opening it and making sure the security door is locked.
- then I check to make sure nothing was left on the doorstep
- shut the door
-lock it and give it that extra push just to make sure it latched all the way
- then I check the sliding door. I have to check the top lock and make sure it is tight
- check that the bottom sticks are in place
- check and make sure the sliding door lock is locked (even though I'm pretty sure it doesn't work anyway.
- some nights I also have to go out and feed Tuff
- Then I straighten the living room pillows
- and turn off the light and fan
From there I have to check on the kids
- check to make sure they're blankets are on them
- smile and think of how blessed I am to have these sweet little kids
- close the door and then FINALLY I can get ready for bed.
If I question whether or not I checked one of the locks I have to go through and double check all of them.
So there it is. I'm officially CrAAAAAzyyyy! I think it's progressively gotten worse over the years. It's like if I think of something new I have to add that to my nightly routine. It's terrible at times because I dread getting ready for bed. Partly for that reason and because I have to go wash my face and brush my teeth. Sometimes I wish I could just plop into bed, but my nightly OCD routine gives me peace of mind at the end of the day instead of sitting in bed thinking over and over in my head "is the garage door down or am I gonna wake up to stolen cars and my children gone?" I think I'll take the peace of mind.
Sooooo at night I have to shut down the house. Sometimes because Chad has already passed out on the couch or in bed, but mostly because I have to go through behind him and make sure it's all done right anyways.....
First, I have to check the garage
-make sure the garage door is down
-make sure the washer and dryer are off
-then I have to turn off the kitchen light and the garage light to make sure that all the car lights are off (Cache likes to turn them all on).
-then I lock the door
-then I have to push on the door to make sure it latched all the way.
From there I go through the kitchen
- I usually have to have the house totally clean before I can go to bed so I have to make sure that the sink is clean of any dishes
- and then turn off the lights
I then go into the Living room
-I check the front door. Usually opening it and making sure the security door is locked.
- then I check to make sure nothing was left on the doorstep
- shut the door
-lock it and give it that extra push just to make sure it latched all the way
- then I check the sliding door. I have to check the top lock and make sure it is tight
- check that the bottom sticks are in place
- check and make sure the sliding door lock is locked (even though I'm pretty sure it doesn't work anyway.
- some nights I also have to go out and feed Tuff
- Then I straighten the living room pillows
- and turn off the light and fan
From there I have to check on the kids
- check to make sure they're blankets are on them
- smile and think of how blessed I am to have these sweet little kids
- close the door and then FINALLY I can get ready for bed.
If I question whether or not I checked one of the locks I have to go through and double check all of them.
So there it is. I'm officially CrAAAAAzyyyy! I think it's progressively gotten worse over the years. It's like if I think of something new I have to add that to my nightly routine. It's terrible at times because I dread getting ready for bed. Partly for that reason and because I have to go wash my face and brush my teeth. Sometimes I wish I could just plop into bed, but my nightly OCD routine gives me peace of mind at the end of the day instead of sitting in bed thinking over and over in my head "is the garage door down or am I gonna wake up to stolen cars and my children gone?" I think I'll take the peace of mind.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
"Pun,ctu'ati.on?
Okay okay so Im sure you all have noticed it. I am terrible at punctuation. For that reason Im choosing not to use any of it except for a period in this post so that I dont make it that much more noticeable as you read this. So next time you read a post email letter text from me keep that in mind and try not to let it bother you. I put punctuation in wherever I think it looks good. Lets keep it at that.
BTW Im not the best speller either so if you cant read what I wrote just guess.
BTW Im not the best speller either so if you cant read what I wrote just guess.
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