Big Brothers....

Today after schoool Marysa couldn't wait for her big brother Garrett to come home. Those two are kindred spirits. She would rather play with him than anyone else. Garrett is so sweet to her and plays with her literally ALL THE TIME. So today she waited by the door for him with her new little puppy Haylen. I couldn't help but remember my big brother Chris. He and I were inseperable growing up. We did everything together. Al l the same friends and went on double dates all the time. When I left for college, he even dated all my roomates. (nice). How fun for rysa to get to have a brother that loves her so much. Chris, I dedicate this to you. Love you bro.

Amy

Winter Formal 2010

Nicole and her buddy Laynie went to Winter Formal this year. We took them and their dates repelling at Coon Bluff and made breakfast outside for them. It was so much fun. Even better that Garrett agreed to go and repel even though he was a little (alot) nervous about it. But Grandpa is a great teacher. He can talk anyone over a cliff. Huh? Plus, it didnt hurt that Nicole was so beautiful and so fun to help get ready for her date. Plus, her hair turned out awesome if I do say so myself....

Halloween......

This year for Hallloween we threw all caution to the wind and didnt do any chores. Yes, no chores at all. We carved pumpkins and ate Pirates (seafood) and decorated the house. It was awesome. I loved it. Im totally behind in getting ready for the holidays but my kids like me. I figure thats what really counts. Now onto more holidays and more not being caught up but alas, all is well in the Despain household. For now.

Prayers...

Tonight our little, super spiritual Kenna Rose was saying her prayers. I thought this was funny. Here's how it went:

Kenna: Dear Heavenly Father, please bless daddy while he's gone. Please bless grandma and grandpa that they will come home safely from their mission. And please bless Jessica who is out on a date with a new boy, that she won't get dumped. Amen.

I guess that shows great love. Or great awareness for her sister's love life. Or great sympathy. Maybe all of thee above....You be the judge. I think Jessica is pretty lucky to have a sister like her.

Teenager Land....Ugh....

Eleven years ago Jeff and I got married and I think I've done pretty good at rallying with the teenagers. But it never fails to suprise me when the big teenage monster sticks its ugly head out and cackles like a banshie. (if you want to know what a banshie is go rent darbie o gill and the little people.) Last night I told the girls we would go get new shoes for school. So they did their homework and showered and got dressed to go look at shoes as soon as their dad got home. Just before we left Garrett came in from mowing and asked the girls why they were dressed.

Heres the conversation:

Garrett: why are you dressed in school clothes, you just showered?
GIrls: Mom said she would take us shoe shopping.
GArrett: Oh really, well just because she said that doesnt mean you're going.
GIrls: Why? mom said she would.
Garrett: Well, you probably arent going, you know mom. Because you know how mom is.....

I came around the corner to a very suprised 12 year old son and asked why he said that? Do I not deliver? Are you constantly disappointed? Is your life a wreck?

Garrett: NO.

Mom: I guess you're making my bed for a week, huh?

GArrett: Yep. Pretty much.

Hence the teenage monster, sticking its ugly head out and growling at me, and I popped it in its eye (metaphorically speaking). Get back ugly monster! Give me back my kid! The one that used to think I was awesome......

I stink at scootering.........

Yes folks, I stink at scootering. Today I got fed up and mopped the kitchen. Right after Kenna, who I had asked to mop, slid into me after she decided to run on the wet floor she had begun to mop. She bonked her head and things were over. So, I am sick to death of asking my kids and sweet hubby to do everything for me. So I mopped. From the scooter. It took a while, but it was worth it. I can do anything if my floor is clean.

So Jeff and I went to a movie today.. Its been like a month since we went on a date and it was extremely overdue. My cousin agreed to meet me at the theatre since I had accidentally left my phone at her house. She came to deliver it. I was explaining to her from the scooter how I had mopped.

A nice couple then stopped and asked if I was alright. I guess I get a little annimated when I am explaining things. They thought I was having a seizure from my scooter. GREAT. I assured them I was ok and then the nice man asked me if he could valet park my scooter. Nice. Thanks anyway. What a day. You should see me ride that sucker. I am getting pretty good. Esp. if its downhill........

My day ended with something wonderful.. My sweet sister in law Ann brought me Ding Dongs. Have I told you how I adore them? I do. I ate two. So did three of my girls. We figure that two ding dongs are one serving. Since the box sayes so....

Foot Stuff.....

Yesterday I went to the Dr. and had my first check up since my foot surgery. Basically it was a Bunyanectomy. I am certain I did not spell that right. But anyway, things are good. I had to give up the pain pills five days after the surgery because they were making me carsick all day. SO , I dealing with the pain and taking Ibuprofen instead. I have a scooter intsead of crutches and people say to me the few times I have been out of the house, "Oh, that looks fun!" Funny, it really isn't. The kids have been patient and so willing to help mom out. But I know they are tired of me bossing them around. Two more weeks of the scooter and then I can put pressure on it. I think I am more excited about taking a real shower. Bathing out of a bowl of warm water stinks. Praise to my ancestors who bathed on the trail when they could. Here are a few pictures. Hope they're not too gross for you all. Love to everyone. Sorry for not blogging sooner.

Apparently I loaded these in the wrong order. You get the picture though....

Aim