peterson pack: March 2011

Friday, March 25, 2011

Love What You Do In Life

There are two things that I absolutely love doing. I could take a break from them, but after a while I would really miss them. I only wish that I had figured out how much I love doing these things years and years ago!

1-I love being a mom. I love doing mom things, not house things, mom things. I love helping out at my kids school. I love seeing them stand proud when their mom is helping out in their classroom. I love seeing them work hard at something and then watching their face when they have accomplished something big. I love watching them play together and work together with the family. I LOVE reading with them, not matter how big they get. I am a little biased, but they are my kids - I have super great kids. So, why wouldn't I love being a mom when I have kids like these!?!

2- I love teaching preschool! I recently started teaching preschool out of my home, this is my 2nd year. It is something that I have wanted to do for as long as I can remember. In fact I would go to garage sales or thrift stores looking for things that I could use in my preschool, when I was in high school. When I started, I did it more to help out a friend who needed an affordable place for her son and it gave Natalie something to do a couple days of the week. This year my class is double in size and it can get a little crazy at times. But today after they had all gone home I had the thought, "I love teaching preschool." I was so excited about teaching I wanted to call somebody and tell them all about it, but I didn't know who to call. It is so fun to see them get excited about little things that adults don't even blink at. They are all a joy to be around. Life is so exciting and simple in their world.

I hope that my children will be able to find what they love and go after that. It makes living life so much more fun when you are doing something that you have a passion for.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Spring Break!!!

It is spring break here, so hopefully I can catch up on my blogs. But I had to post what we did yesterday! They aren't personal photos, I forgot my camera. I always seem to forget it when I really want to capture a moment. I need to work on that.

We took the kids to an indoor water park for their first day of spring break. The water was a little colder than we remembered it being. But it was still fun. They have a lazy river that isn't so lazy for adults! The water moves pretty quickly around, you really get a work out in there. And 2 of our kids LOVE it!

The highlight was this guy (who is scared of trying new things)

tried this and LOVED IT!!!

He probably jumped over a dozen times. He absolutely loved it and now he wants to go back to all the pools we have been to and jump off their diving boards. He even got dad to try it once. We all thought that was cool to watch. Dad hasn't been on a diving board since high school.

We had a great day and ALL of us were wiped out after we got home. What a fun day!

What do kids know anyway?

10/9/11 - Kid's humor is not the same as adult humor. Tonight Natalie was riding in the car with G and I. She said something a little funny and G and I just chuckled and looked at each other. Then Natalie says, "Was that a real laugh? Because sometimes you laugh and it is not a real laugh. It is like you are laughing to be nice." G and I burst out laughing. And then she says, "Now that is a real laugh. So, THAT was funny?"
11/7/10 - I have a romantic child, and this is the one that likes to chase girls. I tucked my kids in bed and gave them all a kiss on the forehead. As I walk away Evan says to me, "Mom, your lips taste like . . . fruit."
5/12/10 - We were reading about generations in the scriptures and the subject of death came up. The boys were full of questions! Then Natalie asked when I was going to die. I told her not for a really long time, maybe not until she was an old grandma! She got choked up and while trying not to cry, said "But who will be my preschool teacher?" Oh, little Natalie. I will always be your preschool teacher as long as you want.
1/31/10 - Evan will be 8 this year and we were talking about why it is important to take the sacrament every week. (For those of you who do not know Evan, he refuses to eat bread. He's not allergic, he just refuses to eat it!) I asked him what he thought he should do, hoping he would consent to try it. He then says, "Well, I guess I will just have to try really hard not to make any mistakes." And he was very serious. My dear sweet Evan, you have such simple faith. I hope you try really hard not to make any mistakes as well.
1/26/10 - While driving with Natalie she was complaining about the sun in her eyes. She asked me for her sunglasses. I told her I didn't have them and she responded, "But Mom, you are the best mom and you always give me what I want." Nothing like making you feel good at the same time making you stop and think.
It seems like all these involve Evan. I am not biased, he just says some of the craziest things. Today were going through pictures for him to take to school and he was looking for a family photo. I found one with Gabe and the kids (I was behind the camera). Evan says, "If I take this one I'll just tell them that my mom died." Glad to know he can take it so well. Where does he come up with these?
At dinner tonight Evan started asking questions about kids being adopted. I'm not sure where this stemmed from. As the conversation continued he decided that he wants to adopt a kid, a boy. But now he thinks we should have a baby and just tell him he is adopted, that what we can say we adopted a kid. I am laughing as I type this. Where does this thinking come from? (No, we are not having a baby)
Evan said, "I wish Natalie was born first" I was so touched when he then said, "so she could be our older sister." Oh! Then he adds, "so she could always try to bust us!" Yes, the tender moment flew out the window as I busted up.
Natalie and I were in the car and she said, "Eww, something stinks. Do you smell that mom?" "No, I can't smell anything" I told here. "Eww, it smells like a skunk. Oh, it's my breath, it stinks!" (Now you know who does not like to have their teeth brushed and she is reminded that it makes her breath stink)
NATALIE- "Cows are made from buffalo, and buffalo eat the trees and grass to grow cows"

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Love What You Do In Life

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Spring Break!!!

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