Showing posts with label London. Show all posts
Showing posts with label London. Show all posts
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Pampers make me SNAP!
Sorry to all the pampers lovers out there but I just have to say they drive me crazy!!! We usually buy Huggies but last time Eric went to the store for diapers he got Pampers and I thought no biggie!! It was a biggie!!!!! It seems like I have to change London way more often and they just ballon up like crazy. What is your favorite diaper?
Friday, February 26, 2010
You Will Get A Kick Out Of This!!!!!
Autumn just came home from kindergarten and London was being really screechy! Screaming and running around the house and screaming for things etc.... You get the picture. I jwas just serving up their lunch when Autumn asks innocently,
"Mom is it just me or is SATAN always with London?"
I just about died! What a classic!! I just had to share!
Any guesses on my answer to her question?
Laura
"Mom is it just me or is SATAN always with London?"
I just about died! What a classic!! I just had to share!
Any guesses on my answer to her question?
Laura
Sunday, September 20, 2009
TWO-rific Birthday Party!
Last week we had a birthday party for London with her friends. It was totally fun! She had alot of friends come and we did many fun activities. What 2 year old doesn't love: bubbles, books, beanbags, dancing, cupcakes, and tons of candy!!!! She did seem a little overwhelmed with all the attention but overall it was a great night! Thanks to everyone for making this a great night for my baby girl. Here are some party highlights:
Reaching for more marshmallows and candy to put on her cupcake. Everyone had the chance to decorate their own cupcake with cool-whip and then top it with marshmallows and candy!
Getting ready to blow out the candles!
Bubbles were a big hit!
Story time seemed to hold their attention for a few minutes too!
Individual story time was really fun. I think the kids loved having an adult read to them a favorite book!
The best laugh was when Charlie was walking all over the playroom with the bucket on his head!
London can't decide what to put on that cupcake!
Since we celebrated her birthday on 9/11 we talked about how grateful we were to be Americans, how proud we were of all the people who helped us on that day and how we were glad that we could all come together for good on that day despite a horrific tragedy. Then we all blew out one candle together as a symbol of how we all worked together on that day. I really liked the chance to remember the hereos of 9/11 and I think it will become a tradition in our family on that day.
Isn't her dress cute? It was only .75 cents at Unique's the thrift store in Merrillville on 1/2 off day! Thanks Holly for introducing me to my new favorite place!
Money!!! Dollar Store here she comes! It will be fun to let her pay tithing too!
She got lots of great presents and the last was a baby doll. She loved it and started to rock the baby and sing. It was so cute! I can't believe my baby is now 2!!!!
Reaching for more marshmallows and candy to put on her cupcake. Everyone had the chance to decorate their own cupcake with cool-whip and then top it with marshmallows and candy!
Getting ready to blow out the candles!
Bubbles were a big hit!
Story time seemed to hold their attention for a few minutes too!
Individual story time was really fun. I think the kids loved having an adult read to them a favorite book!
The best laugh was when Charlie was walking all over the playroom with the bucket on his head!
London can't decide what to put on that cupcake!
Since we celebrated her birthday on 9/11 we talked about how grateful we were to be Americans, how proud we were of all the people who helped us on that day and how we were glad that we could all come together for good on that day despite a horrific tragedy. Then we all blew out one candle together as a symbol of how we all worked together on that day. I really liked the chance to remember the hereos of 9/11 and I think it will become a tradition in our family on that day.
Isn't her dress cute? It was only .75 cents at Unique's the thrift store in Merrillville on 1/2 off day! Thanks Holly for introducing me to my new favorite place!
Money!!! Dollar Store here she comes! It will be fun to let her pay tithing too!
She got lots of great presents and the last was a baby doll. She loved it and started to rock the baby and sing. It was so cute! I can't believe my baby is now 2!!!!Thursday, September 17, 2009
London and Missionaries
What did you think of London's performance for the missionaries? Every time we see it we laugh our heads off. She was on fire! It took me forever to figure out how to load these on my blog and I even had to open a you tube account. Hope you enjoy it! Leave me your comments! You know I love it and that is my love language!
I posted these videos on Thursday but didn't work. Should work now!
I put the videos at the bottom of my blog. Check them out!
I posted these videos on Thursday but didn't work. Should work now!
I put the videos at the bottom of my blog. Check them out!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Supernanny ROCKS!!!!!!!
It's a miracle!!!! London has been sleeping in her bed since Monday (every night, all night)! Supernanny is awesome!!!!!! She gets most the credit.
On Monday I watched at least 3 episodes of Supernanny and finally decided that supernanny or her book had to come visit our house. Eric even watched one episode with us. So, after seeing the show I drove to the bookstore in Valpo and they didn't have it, so I drove to Merrillville and they had it in stock. I was on fire!!! and needed this book NOW!!!
We just followed her programs and now we have a baby-free house by between 8 and 8:30 pm every evening. It is actually amazing to have some actual Mommy and Daddy time without London and to have a London-less couch. Don't get me wrong but London has not slept in her crib for months and maybe even over a year if I really think about it. This is how supernanny and us got London to sleep in her bed (mattress). Basically, we do a bedtime routine with her (sometimes bath, pj's, teeth brushing, book, prayers with family) and then we get her pacifier (I'm not ready to give that up yet!) and go into her room with lights off, lay her down and sit on a stepstool beside her bed. When she gets up we lay her back down and cover her up with the blanket and say "Sleep". We stay in the room, on the stool until she falls asleep. The plan is to gradually move your stool closer to the door and eventually you do the routine from outside the room or I guess just lay them down and leave. The first night it took 30 minutes, actually better than I thought, for her to settle down and fall asleep. She got up a zillion times but I just kept laying her down and saying "Sleep".
The first night she got up about 5 times and would try and get in our bed. The key is to put her back in her bed! Not too hard, except it's 1 am and I am sleeping. When she would try to get in our bed I would get her and say, "It's time for bed. Go to sleep. I offered her a drink of water and then lay her down on her mattress and go up to my bed. The first night she came up almost right after I laid back down and then she got smarter and would wait 5-10 minutes until I was almost asleep and come walking in to sneak into our bed. When the child keeps getting up you talk less. So, after 2 times when London would try to get in our bed I would just pick her up and carry her down to her bed and then walk up to my bed. I had to do it alot but it worked!!!
Anyways, Friday and Saturday night this baby went to bed between 8:00 and 8:30 and slept ALL night in her bed and did not wake us up once! Good job London! We are so proud of you!!!!It was totally worth the drive to Merrillville and $17.00 book. Let me know if you want to borrow this book it has been a lifesaver! How did I survive without her?
This is a picture Tuesday morning of London sleeping on her mattress. I guess maybe we will need to buy her bed now that she will actually sleep in one!
On Monday I watched at least 3 episodes of Supernanny and finally decided that supernanny or her book had to come visit our house. Eric even watched one episode with us. So, after seeing the show I drove to the bookstore in Valpo and they didn't have it, so I drove to Merrillville and they had it in stock. I was on fire!!! and needed this book NOW!!!
We just followed her programs and now we have a baby-free house by between 8 and 8:30 pm every evening. It is actually amazing to have some actual Mommy and Daddy time without London and to have a London-less couch. Don't get me wrong but London has not slept in her crib for months and maybe even over a year if I really think about it. This is how supernanny and us got London to sleep in her bed (mattress). Basically, we do a bedtime routine with her (sometimes bath, pj's, teeth brushing, book, prayers with family) and then we get her pacifier (I'm not ready to give that up yet!) and go into her room with lights off, lay her down and sit on a stepstool beside her bed. When she gets up we lay her back down and cover her up with the blanket and say "Sleep". We stay in the room, on the stool until she falls asleep. The plan is to gradually move your stool closer to the door and eventually you do the routine from outside the room or I guess just lay them down and leave. The first night it took 30 minutes, actually better than I thought, for her to settle down and fall asleep. She got up a zillion times but I just kept laying her down and saying "Sleep".
The first night she got up about 5 times and would try and get in our bed. The key is to put her back in her bed! Not too hard, except it's 1 am and I am sleeping. When she would try to get in our bed I would get her and say, "It's time for bed. Go to sleep. I offered her a drink of water and then lay her down on her mattress and go up to my bed. The first night she came up almost right after I laid back down and then she got smarter and would wait 5-10 minutes until I was almost asleep and come walking in to sneak into our bed. When the child keeps getting up you talk less. So, after 2 times when London would try to get in our bed I would just pick her up and carry her down to her bed and then walk up to my bed. I had to do it alot but it worked!!!
Anyways, Friday and Saturday night this baby went to bed between 8:00 and 8:30 and slept ALL night in her bed and did not wake us up once! Good job London! We are so proud of you!!!!It was totally worth the drive to Merrillville and $17.00 book. Let me know if you want to borrow this book it has been a lifesaver! How did I survive without her?
This is a picture Tuesday morning of London sleeping on her mattress. I guess maybe we will need to buy her bed now that she will actually sleep in one!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
TWO Cute!
Dear London -
We love you! You are two cute! We had fun singing "Happy Birthday" to you multiple times. Every time we sang to you; you enjoyed it more. We can't believe you are two!! Time has flown! We had a family party for you and all your brothers and sisters were so excited for you to be getting older. We put two candles on a Debbie cake and you blew them out on the first try. You are a professional! We had a meal we thought would be your favorite (Hamburgers, French fries and fruit). You didn't eat much. I guess you were too excited to get your presents. We gave you two presents (Candy and a gigantic doll - at least 2x your size). We had chocolate/vanilla ice cream and you loved it! There is definitely some Meldrum in your blood. Grandpa would be proud! You are such a sweet girl and shared your candy and doll with your siblings. Don't get me wrong -- you can be a terror too! You had an eventful day! I know you want to grow up and use lipstick but it goes on your lips not your hands and knee! You wanted to have a bath and when Autumn got home from Kindergarten you went for a swim together. What a great sissy! You even got a haircut today courtesy of Mommy. It was really just the bangs but you needed it so we could see your beautiful blue eyes. We love you and wouldn't trade you for anything! We hope for you a happy life, everyday joys, an eternal marriage, and a close relationship to your Savior and Heavenly Father. Remember that Heavenly Father and Jesus love you!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Two sayings that I think of when I think of my beautiful toddler girl are:
1."A face without freckles; is like a sky without stars"
2."There once was a girl; with no curls; but with freckles right on the bridge of her nose. And when she was good; she was really, really good. And when she was bad; she was HORRID!"
(I modified #2 a little but if you have been in sacrament meeting with London you know that it totally fits!)
Family Party Highlights:
We love you! You are two cute! We had fun singing "Happy Birthday" to you multiple times. Every time we sang to you; you enjoyed it more. We can't believe you are two!! Time has flown! We had a family party for you and all your brothers and sisters were so excited for you to be getting older. We put two candles on a Debbie cake and you blew them out on the first try. You are a professional! We had a meal we thought would be your favorite (Hamburgers, French fries and fruit). You didn't eat much. I guess you were too excited to get your presents. We gave you two presents (Candy and a gigantic doll - at least 2x your size). We had chocolate/vanilla ice cream and you loved it! There is definitely some Meldrum in your blood. Grandpa would be proud! You are such a sweet girl and shared your candy and doll with your siblings. Don't get me wrong -- you can be a terror too! You had an eventful day! I know you want to grow up and use lipstick but it goes on your lips not your hands and knee! You wanted to have a bath and when Autumn got home from Kindergarten you went for a swim together. What a great sissy! You even got a haircut today courtesy of Mommy. It was really just the bangs but you needed it so we could see your beautiful blue eyes. We love you and wouldn't trade you for anything! We hope for you a happy life, everyday joys, an eternal marriage, and a close relationship to your Savior and Heavenly Father. Remember that Heavenly Father and Jesus love you!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Two sayings that I think of when I think of my beautiful toddler girl are:
1."A face without freckles; is like a sky without stars"
2."There once was a girl; with no curls; but with freckles right on the bridge of her nose. And when she was good; she was really, really good. And when she was bad; she was HORRID!"
(I modified #2 a little but if you have been in sacrament meeting with London you know that it totally fits!)
Family Party Highlights:
Friday, August 28, 2009
London's ToeNails
I finished painting London's nails on Sunday morning after she started the job. I was on the computer and started smelling nail polish and knew no one was up except London. She had the top off and was painting her little piggies! Thank goodness I was able to help her finish the job.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Don't Stop Till You Drop
London, 23 months, is our 5th child and she always tries to keep up the big kids. She knows no fear, danger or task she can't do! She is always running full tilt and does not stop til she drops! Literally!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
London loves Lyrics
London loves the church music I have on my blog. When she heard it the other day she grabbed the speaker and listened and then broke out into song! I told the kids that she recognized the songs from heaven! What a cutie!
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