My Pretty Pretty "Prince"

So time to catch up on a few things that are blog worthy...in my eyes anyway. Last Thursday night, Ben took Aubrie and Boston to baseball practice and Ethan was all upset because I told him he couldn't go. To make the whole situation seem more attractive I said, "Don't you want to stay home and have Mommy all to yourself? After I put Sophia to bed we can play puzzles and games and read books?" He took me up on that. As soon as I walked out of Sophia's room, he was in PJ's with his teeth brushed and had puzzles out on his table, in his room. We had a great time doing 4 puzzles, which he was really good at! It was fun watching his mind work! After the puzzles I told him to pick any game. Do you want to know what her picked??? Pretty Pretty Princess. Here is a picture for proof one day when he doesn't believe me. I thought it was funny how he clipped the earrings to the top of his earlobes! He was so excited to get each piece of jewelry, but for Ben's sanity and peace of mind, he kept saying, "I look like a King!" When he didn't get to take a piece he would make cute comments like, "I'm getting so frustrated here!" Does that sound like something I would say? After the game, he picked a story and I ready it to him twice and he went right off to sleep. He was so agreeable, obedient and sweet the whole night. I wondered if that was what it would be like to only have one child! I have to admit that I loved the one on one time and wish I had more of it! Friday was the last week of the kids camp that he loved so much. He was so excited for the last day. He got ready so fast that morning. My friend was doing the morning carpool for it, and when Ethan went missing this is where I found him....waiting in the front yard for her to come!

Here is one of Ethan's creations that he came up with later that day!! That boy blows me away with some of the things he comes up with. Supposedly this was some type of trap for the cat? How? I don't know...but he does!

Saturday was a long day for us! If your wondering why Boston and Aubrie look so haggard it's probably because they had to wake up at 6:15 AM to get to 7:00 baseball pictures! Ben was great enough to take them, but I still was up early because Sophia decided to wake up early, too! I met up with Ben and the kids for breakfast, after the game. Our plan was to all go to Ethan's game afterward. Half way through breakfast, Sophia's eye started looking goopy!! I instantly knew it was pink eye and headed back home with Aubrie and Boston and had to miss Ethan's game. I got some things done around the house and then Michelle texted me to see if I wanted to get a pedicure. I'm sure she saw how bad my toes looked and was hoping I would say yes! (j/k michelle). I jumped on that idea, and we took Aubrie and Maya along!

The girls had a great time getting their nails and toes done. They got little zebra designs! It was more than I was expecting to pay, but they had a great time, and so did we! My Mom showed up half way through and had to sit a few seats down from us. She was laughing it up with all the ladies and workers like they had known each other for years. That is one of the many great qualities about my Mom. She is so warm and friendly!

Later that evening, I joined Erin and some other YW leaders to go see one of our YW perform in her school play, "Up the Downstairs Case", (or is it down the up staircase?). We grabbed a little dinner before, at Paradise Bakery. It was a nice girl night out! I ate way too much though, and bought a brownie that I ate all by myself the next day!!! I have no self control!

Sunday I stayed home with Sophia the first two hours of church. I had so much fun playing with her. Another great moment for some one on one time! Ben and I switched for third hour so I could teach my lesson. It was on "The Word of God as a Standard". I thought that was so appropriate in light of the recent terrorist acts against the supporters of Prop 8! It was a good reminder that God never changes, only the philosophies of men, and how important it is, no matter what issue, to lean to the scriptures and prophets for direction and strength. The girls really got into it, too! I know they like the lesson when they have a lot to say!

The rest of Sunday was so enjoyable. After church, we all spent some time by the pool. Well, Sophia and I sat in the hot tub, while the kids dared each other to jump in the pool. The hot tub tired Sophia out! She took a 3 hour nap and may have gone longer if Ben hadn't woken her up! Ben let me nap, too, and he rested upstairs while the kids watched a movie. I made a nice dinner, with rolls (the kids favorite). While dinner was cooking, we played a game of kickball in the backyard. It felt great to have some fun quality time with the kids! Sometimes life comes at us so fast I don't feel like we have enough of that! Rushing from school, to activities, to games, etc....that stuff seems to get lost somehow! Thank Heaven's for Sundays!!!

Monday Ben and I saw the new Bond movie, after the kids went to bed! It wasn't as good as the last one, but Daniel Craig's eyes are so dreamy! I can say that because Ben agrees (not that they are dreamy...he says they are "cool"!) It's great to be in a relationship where we can openly comment on the attractiveness of others and agree...don't you think?!

Tuesday we took the kids to Red Robin for dinner and I had them sing Happy Birthday to Ben. He wasn't even expecting it, but is always a good sport for things like that. He was happy for the free ice cream! Ethan ate most of it! After Red Robin, we stopped by Cold Stone so Boston could use his coupon he got from his primary teacher. He could have gotten anything he wanted but he chose a single scoop of Cotton Candy ice cream. He gets that flavor EVERYWHERE we go! I can't stand it! Guess that's one thing where we differ! Aubrie got a scoop of pumpkin...I came out with the same thing as always....Mint MINT Chocolate Chocolate chip!!! YUMMMMM!!

Today we ran, again. I went further than last time, before walking, but I'm still so out of shape. I'm holding back the other's for sure. I'm glad they are being patient with me. After my run, I got a bad headache and it never went away. I had a lot to do, so I had to deal with it and move on. Tonight Ben and Marco went out of town, so Michelle came over with the kids and we ordered pizza. They had fun as always. After they went home and I put the boys to bed, Aubrie and I talked for over an hour. It was a good girl talk about her friends and her problems. I like when she opens up. She usually is an open book, but we get the best talking done when Ben is out of town and she sleeps in my room for the night! It's great mother/daughter late night talk! I hope she never grows out of that!

Here is one reason I love Arizona! This picture was taken from our backyard!