Monday, February 28, 2011

Provo, UT Girls - BYU Divine Comedy





I finally listened to the real song California Girls- that is not a good song. I know this has nothing to do with twins. But I love it!!! Being here in Provo- it is so true:)!

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Prescriptions

Our family has been very sick the last several days: ear infections, eye infections, vomiting, fevers, colds. Ya, NO FUN!!! So I have been to the doctor's office several times and to the pharmacy for all 4 of my boys.
Anytime I need to get a prescription filled for the twins- there is ALWAYS a problem. I thought at first maybe it was where I was going so I tired another pharmacy. Same thing. The problem is when the pharmacist enters in our insurance info and the babies birthdate a message says "multiple people with birthdate". I explain we have twins. Then they enter in their middle names, and there is still a problem because their middle initials are the same. We call out insurance company and they are NO help at all, not surprised. The pharmacists are wonderful and try everything to get it to go through. Sometimes it works, sometimes it does not. Does anyone else have problems filling prescriptions for their twins???? And what is the easiest way to go about it? Thanks.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Work and Personal Responsibility

Last Sunday in Relief Society we had our lesson on Work and Responsibility, It was a wonderful lesson and very well taught. One of my favorite quotes from the Gospel Principles book was on pg 157-
" Children should do their part in the work of the family. It is necessary fro children to have work assignments to fit their abilities. They need to be praised for their successes. Good work attitudes, habits, and skills are learned through successful experiences in the home."

The best part of the lesson came when the teacher asked "Why is it important to keep a balance in life between work, recreation and rest?"

The first sister to raise her hand was an older, married, and has no children. She asked how do mother find time to do that? And that's when it happened... all eyes turned to ME. There are many incredible mothers in my ward- many who I turn to for help. The teacher then asked how do I do it.

I first had to let them all know it has been a tough road this last year with the twins (who will be ONE in 21 days!!!!). There have been many times when I have told myself I can't do it. But when I get those thoughts in my head- feeling depressed, anxious, EVERYTHING is impossible -that is Satan. And he is doing a good job at trying to pull me down and feel like I can't handle anything. It took time to realize this. It did not happen overnight. And for finding balance in life I am at a point that when I need something I need to ASK. I would often tell my husband that he needs to KNOW when I need a break or want to go out and he would always tell me "I can't read your mind". I have to let him know. I have to let others know. And when I want to do something I have started to find ways to include my kids. Is it EXACTLY what I wanted? Probably not. Will it turn out the way I planned? No. I am though, creating memories for my children and myself .

One sister also reminded us that husband and wife need to have their weekly dates!!! I feel we've done a good job with that task so far this year (New Year's resolution). Since the new year we have gone out on 3 dates!!! Being we are only six weeks into the New Year:0

I want to know how you keep a good balance between work, recreation and rest? How can parents help their children maintain this balance?

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Dash for Diapers Results

I didn't win a three month supply of diapers, but I got a $ 10 gift card when Logan took first place in his race!!!! Tyson froze when it was his turn to go, he didn't even move form the start line. It was fun to watch parents attempt many things to coax their babies to the finish line!!

Friday, February 4, 2011

Dash for Diapers

Sign up your little speedster to race!!! Tomorrow Saturday, February 5th Babies R us is having a Huggies Diaper Dash if you have a 7-12 month that can crawl you could win a $10 GC to Babies R Us and/or a 3 month supply of diapers!! WOO-HOO!!!!! I have got both the twins signed up and we have been practicing, lol. SO call your local store and see if the are participating!! Let us know how it goes!