For all those out there with boys before girls.
(Be Grateful!)
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Our Huge Snow Storm
Just before Christmas we had a huge snow storm in Tooele. It was the first time this year that there was enough snow for the kids to play in. Aaron was home, so I bundled the kids in their winter clothes and sent them outside. Here are a few pics from the storm.
Dayton hiding from the snowfall.
Ellie and Dayton singing in the snow.
Savannah is not brave enough to go out in the
storm but decides to enjoy her hot chocolate on
the porch.
Abbie can barely move all bundled up in her snow
gear.
Dayton helping his dad clear the driveway.
Enjoy the Snow.
Becky
Monday, December 22, 2008
Dayton Turns 2
Happy Birthday to You!
I was sitting here thinking that December is more than half way through and I still have not posted Dayton's Birthday blog. Dayton turned two on November 28. He passed his well baby check with flying colors, although, still not on the charts. He weight 21 pounds and 8 ounces. Abagail and Dayton are two of my children that I actually remember what their weight was past a year old. I remember that I was worried about Abagail when I heard that she was only 18 pounds at 18 months. Those of you who have seen her lately would know that her weight is no longer a concern...I'm hoping that this is the same outcome for Dayton.
Having a boy has been very rewarding and much different than having girls. Dayton is so loveable and likes to be around Mom. His favorite thing to do with Mom is empty the dishwasher and help put away the dishes. He also likes to join in when I'm mixing cooking items at the counter.
I notice the terrible two's creeping in more and more as he wines, says, "NO!" asks, "Why?" or responds with "...cause." He loves stories and listens during Daycare learning time. I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or if Dayton is actually learning, but when I ask the kids the letter sounds, sometimes Dayton shouts the sound before the other kids do. Dayton loves to participate in Daycare crafts and worksheets.
Dayton wants to rough house with Daddy more and more and likes to be around Dad when he's using power tools. The part that amazes me the most is how different boys are from girls. Dayton makes sounds with his food while eating, his toys are often growling or fighting, and he loves to build. These are not things I have seen my girls do.
Being a boy with three sisters may have some disadvantages. Dayton has learned that it's o.k. for a boy to carry around a purse, lipstick is o.k. to wear, and a doll or barbie is a must have item. It cracks me up to watch him play with these things. We went to the store to look for Christmas ideas and Dayton was more inclined to point out the Littlest Pet Shops and the My Little Ponies then he was to point out the "Boys toys." (Hopefully his brother will be able to teach him the ropes when he comes along.)
It was really cute. The other night we were eating frosted cookies and after finishing we asked Dayton to wipe his mouth. He stuck the paper towel in his mouth and was trying to clean out the inside instead of wiping off the outside were the real problem was. Lately if Dayton has nothing to say or the house is quiet he will sing, "We will, we will, rock you!" I'm sure you have all seen the clip! Dayton is a tease. I f you ask him to come up the stairs, he does so, one stair at a time, taking as long as he can to get to the top. (A Bradbury trait, I think!)
We hope Dayton had a very Happy 2nd Birthday! We love him very much.
Thank you to all the family who came to celebrate.
P.s. Dayton (as well as the rest of the Elwood's) would like to wish cousin Brigham a very Happy 2nd Birthday!
I was sitting here thinking that December is more than half way through and I still have not posted Dayton's Birthday blog. Dayton turned two on November 28. He passed his well baby check with flying colors, although, still not on the charts. He weight 21 pounds and 8 ounces. Abagail and Dayton are two of my children that I actually remember what their weight was past a year old. I remember that I was worried about Abagail when I heard that she was only 18 pounds at 18 months. Those of you who have seen her lately would know that her weight is no longer a concern...I'm hoping that this is the same outcome for Dayton.
Having a boy has been very rewarding and much different than having girls. Dayton is so loveable and likes to be around Mom. His favorite thing to do with Mom is empty the dishwasher and help put away the dishes. He also likes to join in when I'm mixing cooking items at the counter.
I notice the terrible two's creeping in more and more as he wines, says, "NO!" asks, "Why?" or responds with "...cause." He loves stories and listens during Daycare learning time. I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or if Dayton is actually learning, but when I ask the kids the letter sounds, sometimes Dayton shouts the sound before the other kids do. Dayton loves to participate in Daycare crafts and worksheets.
Dayton wants to rough house with Daddy more and more and likes to be around Dad when he's using power tools. The part that amazes me the most is how different boys are from girls. Dayton makes sounds with his food while eating, his toys are often growling or fighting, and he loves to build. These are not things I have seen my girls do.Being a boy with three sisters may have some disadvantages. Dayton has learned that it's o.k. for a boy to carry around a purse, lipstick is o.k. to wear, and a doll or barbie is a must have item. It cracks me up to watch him play with these things. We went to the store to look for Christmas ideas and Dayton was more inclined to point out the Littlest Pet Shops and the My Little Ponies then he was to point out the "Boys toys." (Hopefully his brother will be able to teach him the ropes when he comes along.)
It was really cute. The other night we were eating frosted cookies and after finishing we asked Dayton to wipe his mouth. He stuck the paper towel in his mouth and was trying to clean out the inside instead of wiping off the outside were the real problem was. Lately if Dayton has nothing to say or the house is quiet he will sing, "We will, we will, rock you!" I'm sure you have all seen the clip! Dayton is a tease. I f you ask him to come up the stairs, he does so, one stair at a time, taking as long as he can to get to the top. (A Bradbury trait, I think!)
We hope Dayton had a very Happy 2nd Birthday! We love him very much.
Thank you to all the family who came to celebrate.
P.s. Dayton (as well as the rest of the Elwood's) would like to wish cousin Brigham a very Happy 2nd Birthday!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Christmas Angel or Angels
Usually we let our littlest Angel, (not always Abbie, those of you who knew that this was Grandma B's nickname for Abbie) but the littlest child put the Angel on the tree. However, this year there was quite a bit of fighting over putting the Angel on the tree...Aaron and I's solution, each child had a turn. All the kids loved decorating the tree, although, I would say Dayton likes the tree the most. Each morning he runs to the tree and the first thing he does is plug in the Christmas lights. I usually would not let Dayton plug things in but I love how excited he gets when he has the opportunity.
We hope all are enjoying this Christmas Season. We think about all of you and miss those who are away. Please give all of your little Angels a hug from the Elwood Family.
Love,
Becky
Friday, December 5, 2008
Playing In the Tub
I couldn't find Abbie and Dayton anywhere until I heard some little voices coming from the kid's bathroom. I peeked in on them and couldn't resist grabbing the camera. They had a whole dialogue going on together until they say a camera peeking from the top of the shower. It's pretty cute what these two get caught doing together!!!
Rock You!
I'm not sure where Dayton learned it, but he goes around the house singing, "We will, We will, Rock you!" He claps when he sings...it's the cutest thing ever. With a little encouragement we were able to get him to sing on video. (Sorry my house is such a mess!)
This clip also shows a little bit of Dayton signing.
Hope you enjoy our little boy!
Sumo Baby
Aaron wrapped Dayton up in his two favorite blankets to look like a Sumo Wrestler, turns out Dayton played the part well!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
This is how Savannah was dressed when she came home from
Kindergarten today...doesn't she make a cute Indian?
Today I was feeling good and feeling creative. So we made these
little Turkey hats...
Little Turkey...That fits my kids just right!!!
We know we will not see a lot of you on Thanksgiving. So, from our
family to yours...Happy Thanksgiving. We are very thankful for all
our family and friends and love you very much!
The Elwood's
Kindergarten today...doesn't she make a cute Indian?
Today I was feeling good and feeling creative. So we made these
little Turkey hats...
Little Turkey...That fits my kids just right!!!
We know we will not see a lot of you on Thanksgiving. So, from our
family to yours...Happy Thanksgiving. We are very thankful for all
our family and friends and love you very much!
The Elwood's
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Toddler Bed and Other Short Stories
Due to another camera biting the dust, (the second one this year) we have no new pictures to put up...just a few new stories.
I've had many sleepless nights due to the non stop expanding belly. Aaron and I believe that I am as big now as I was at the end of all four of my other pregnancies. I've also had more health problems telling me that this baby boy is our last little miracle. I'm afraid that this baby won't be another six pounder and I will have to work much harder for baby number five...five...can you believe it. Sometimes it's hard for me to imagine another child in Aaron and I's life. The other day I went to the spa and the girl who was doing my facial asked if this was my first pregnancy? I replied, "No, it's my fifth." "Fifth," she said, "Wow"...a quiet, but clearly unsure "Congratulations," followed. I heard this same question and reply several times that day. Most think I'm to young to have five kids (which I know they are right about) and the others just think I'm crazy for having five kids. Is this really crazy, we live in Utah for heck sake. Anyway, during the night I come up with the greatest, most descriptive blogs. I tell myself to get up and write them down, however, it never happens because I avoid getting up in the night if I don't have to pee. (I'm sure you all wanted to know that.)
The other reason for my sleepless nights is my little prince, Dayton. After our trip to the Heber Valley, (which I'll blog about later,) Dayton has decided he is a BIG boy now. The other night, Aaron put Dayton to bed in his crib and about two minutes later he came trotting down the hall. I was sitting on the couch, and here came Dayton. I asked Aaron, "Didn't you put him to bed," and he replied, "Yes!" Aaron went through the same routine, and again, Dayton returned two minutes later. I asked Dayton, " Where is my Baby?" His response was, "Big Boy!" I didn't even know Dayton could say that phrase. The toddler bed has been a disaster. Several nights we put him in his big bed and he screamed the loudest, longest, and saddest cries I have ever heard from him. Many of you might know Dayton as a quiet crier, this was not quiet. Aaron and I would eventually give in, go to his room, and go rub his back, but this would only work while we were in the room. As soon as we left the heartbreaking cries would start again. Aaron and I are usually against the night light idea, we have hated instilling this habit in our other children. We've broken this habit as soon as we have seen an opportunity with the other three children. However, we realized that Dayton will eventually sleep if he has his lamp on. He'll play for awhile, but then eventually fall asleep somewhere in his room. I'm not sure if I like either idea: the lamp, or him falling asleep on the floor, but for now it's worth the sleep that I can get and not having to deal with his cry that makes me want to cry.
This happened just today. I was making pancakes for my kids and for my little daycare girl when my kids insisted that I make Mickey Mouse pancakes. I thought to myself what are they thinking? Usually my mornings are pretty stressfull trying to get four kids dressed, two of the kids ready for school, my house picked up, and breakfast ready. But they begged and they pleaded. I said, "You can't make Mickey Mouse pancakes, that's too hard!" They replied, "Grandma Bradbury made them when we slept over." So, I just wanted to thank Grandma Bradbury... Really!!! It was fun once I got started. After realizing how much it meant to the kids and how special they thought the pancakes were, I'm glad I stopped my daily routine to make the Mickey Mouse pancakes.
I've had many sleepless nights due to the non stop expanding belly. Aaron and I believe that I am as big now as I was at the end of all four of my other pregnancies. I've also had more health problems telling me that this baby boy is our last little miracle. I'm afraid that this baby won't be another six pounder and I will have to work much harder for baby number five...five...can you believe it. Sometimes it's hard for me to imagine another child in Aaron and I's life. The other day I went to the spa and the girl who was doing my facial asked if this was my first pregnancy? I replied, "No, it's my fifth." "Fifth," she said, "Wow"...a quiet, but clearly unsure "Congratulations," followed. I heard this same question and reply several times that day. Most think I'm to young to have five kids (which I know they are right about) and the others just think I'm crazy for having five kids. Is this really crazy, we live in Utah for heck sake. Anyway, during the night I come up with the greatest, most descriptive blogs. I tell myself to get up and write them down, however, it never happens because I avoid getting up in the night if I don't have to pee. (I'm sure you all wanted to know that.)
The other reason for my sleepless nights is my little prince, Dayton. After our trip to the Heber Valley, (which I'll blog about later,) Dayton has decided he is a BIG boy now. The other night, Aaron put Dayton to bed in his crib and about two minutes later he came trotting down the hall. I was sitting on the couch, and here came Dayton. I asked Aaron, "Didn't you put him to bed," and he replied, "Yes!" Aaron went through the same routine, and again, Dayton returned two minutes later. I asked Dayton, " Where is my Baby?" His response was, "Big Boy!" I didn't even know Dayton could say that phrase. The toddler bed has been a disaster. Several nights we put him in his big bed and he screamed the loudest, longest, and saddest cries I have ever heard from him. Many of you might know Dayton as a quiet crier, this was not quiet. Aaron and I would eventually give in, go to his room, and go rub his back, but this would only work while we were in the room. As soon as we left the heartbreaking cries would start again. Aaron and I are usually against the night light idea, we have hated instilling this habit in our other children. We've broken this habit as soon as we have seen an opportunity with the other three children. However, we realized that Dayton will eventually sleep if he has his lamp on. He'll play for awhile, but then eventually fall asleep somewhere in his room. I'm not sure if I like either idea: the lamp, or him falling asleep on the floor, but for now it's worth the sleep that I can get and not having to deal with his cry that makes me want to cry.
This happened just today. I was making pancakes for my kids and for my little daycare girl when my kids insisted that I make Mickey Mouse pancakes. I thought to myself what are they thinking? Usually my mornings are pretty stressfull trying to get four kids dressed, two of the kids ready for school, my house picked up, and breakfast ready. But they begged and they pleaded. I said, "You can't make Mickey Mouse pancakes, that's too hard!" They replied, "Grandma Bradbury made them when we slept over." So, I just wanted to thank Grandma Bradbury... Really!!! It was fun once I got started. After realizing how much it meant to the kids and how special they thought the pancakes were, I'm glad I stopped my daily routine to make the Mickey Mouse pancakes.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Holy Cow!
Guess how much I paid for gas yesturday...$1.90 a gallon. It cost $45.00 to fill the van instead of $98.00.
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