I do not know what else to do. I am at my wits end. If you have any suggestions, please, please, please pass it along.
One good thing has come out of this. When she gets older I will have some great photos to embarrass her. Payback.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Potty Training Headache
Potty Training is such a head ache. Peaches, my two year old soon to be three, has no idea how this is supposed to be done. I thought I did, but apparently NOT! I have always been told that potty training a girl is easier than a boy. I figured now that I have been through it twice and read two books on the subject; I knew what I was doing. I do NOT! This girl is crazy. She plays with her little potty like it is a stool or a box. She will gladly sit on the potty for an M&M. She loves for me sit by her reading book after book. She will drink the juice boxes and water I put in front of her for hours. But when it comes time to peeing or pooping in the potty… she will hold it for hours, begging for me to put a diaper on her. She has complained that her tummy hurt because she had held it for so long. We had told her with much excitement about how fun it is to go in the potty. If she will pee I will give her bubble gum (thanks for the suggestion Jesse) her very favorite thing. If she will poop I will give her a little princess present. We bought her princess panties. I have even let her watch me going to the bathroom so she can see how it is done.
I do not know what else to do. I am at my wits end. If you have any suggestions, please, please, please pass it along.
One good thing has come out of this. When she gets older I will have some great photos to embarrass her. Payback.
I do not know what else to do. I am at my wits end. If you have any suggestions, please, please, please pass it along.
One good thing has come out of this. When she gets older I will have some great photos to embarrass her. Payback.
McCain for President?
Since I was first 18 I have voted in every national election. I have voted a republican for president and I have voted for a democrat for president. This year as November creeps forward, I have still not decided who I want to vote for.
I thought that the debate last week would help me resolve some issues. I appreciated that they took the first half an hour to talk about the proposed bailout. Although the bailout didn’t pass in the end, I feel like I better understand the issues.
I thought that McCain was going to score higher in this debate on foreign policies. Mainly because of his experience, this is clearly stronger and better than Obama’s in this field. Watching the debate didn’t leave me with a feeling that there was a clear winner. Obama did a good job of showing that he did have a good handle on foreign policy issues. One thing I did not like concerning Obama was the eye rolling and laughing to himself when he disagreed with McCain. Come on, how old are we? I would think that a law school professor (BIG PLUS in my mind) would be more respectful when another was talking. McCain did take the more aggressive attacking stance much like his background as a fighter pilot.
So I guess I will look forward to the debate between Vice Presidents. Biden has much more experience than Palin does. I wonder if she will be able to hold her own the way Obama did. One thing is for sure, we will be seeing more Saturday Night Live skits from this whole thing.
I thought that the debate last week would help me resolve some issues. I appreciated that they took the first half an hour to talk about the proposed bailout. Although the bailout didn’t pass in the end, I feel like I better understand the issues.
I thought that McCain was going to score higher in this debate on foreign policies. Mainly because of his experience, this is clearly stronger and better than Obama’s in this field. Watching the debate didn’t leave me with a feeling that there was a clear winner. Obama did a good job of showing that he did have a good handle on foreign policy issues. One thing I did not like concerning Obama was the eye rolling and laughing to himself when he disagreed with McCain. Come on, how old are we? I would think that a law school professor (BIG PLUS in my mind) would be more respectful when another was talking. McCain did take the more aggressive attacking stance much like his background as a fighter pilot.
So I guess I will look forward to the debate between Vice Presidents. Biden has much more experience than Palin does. I wonder if she will be able to hold her own the way Obama did. One thing is for sure, we will be seeing more Saturday Night Live skits from this whole thing.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Define Yourself
I have been invited to contribute to http://modernmollymormon.blogspot.com/
I have been checking it out for a month or so now and have decided to be a part of it.
They asked me to write an introduction post telling about myself. I never realized how difficult this could be. It is hard to define oneself. I was asked to "talk about your life, family, church experience, and what you hope to find/contribute to Modern Molly Mormon". So here goes.
About Me, Maudlin Molly
If you were to look up the word maudlin in the dictionary you will come across something like this:
Maudlin: cont. of Magdalene, originally surname of Mary, the repentant sinner forgiven by Jesus in Luke 37. In paintings, she was often shown weeping as a sign of repentance. Meaning "characterized by tearful sentimentality"
I am much like the name describing a sinner (mostly sins of omission) and a weeper. I cry about everything. Plus I want to always be associated with the Savior.
As a Mormon woman, I spend my time reading, raising two boys and two girls, checking out others blogs, volunteering at my child’s school, fulfilling my calling, keeping up on yard work and house work, cooking, and trying to make friends.
I got married at nineteen in the Manti temple, to the man of my dreams. Twelve years later I still get butterflies in my tummy when I remember how much he means to me. My oldest is nine years old, he plays the piano, tries hard at everything he does, and loves to read. My second boy is five. His personality is bubbling over. He wants to be the center of attention always and wins everyone over with his cute mug. My third is a girl. She is almost three, into Little Mermaid and baby dolls. And I have a baby of a few mouths who recently has gotten her first two teeth.
I am really comfortable with who I am and where I am at. Don’t get me wrong. I want to be better and do more, but I am on the right path and I like where we are headed. I want my children to grow up with memories of a happy family that worked and played hard together. I dream about one day having the time and resources to travel the world. I want to be a support to my family and friends.
I have roots in the church back to Hyrum. My siblings are all (basically) raised and still active. When I try and decide when I first gained my testimony I cannot define a time. I have always had a testimony of Jesus Christ. There have been great moments of growth. While attending seminary in high school I had teachers that helped me learn how to study the scriptures and teach me how to prey with my Heavenly Father. Soon after having my first child, we lived in New England and I relied heavily on the spirit for guidance in my calling and my desire to grow my family. I have a firm foundation rooted in the gospel of the church. I am always questioning and studying the gospel and through this process I continue to grow.
I am grateful to Modern Molly Mormon for the opportunity to contribute and hopefully I have something noteworthy to add. I hope through my contributions my testimony grows and so might others. We all have struggles. I believe that this type of forum can help us to lift each other’s burdens and that weakness’ can become strengths.
How would you define yourself?
I have been checking it out for a month or so now and have decided to be a part of it.
They asked me to write an introduction post telling about myself. I never realized how difficult this could be. It is hard to define oneself. I was asked to "talk about your life, family, church experience, and what you hope to find/contribute to Modern Molly Mormon". So here goes.
About Me, Maudlin Molly
If you were to look up the word maudlin in the dictionary you will come across something like this:
Maudlin: cont. of Magdalene, originally surname of Mary, the repentant sinner forgiven by Jesus in Luke 37. In paintings, she was often shown weeping as a sign of repentance. Meaning "characterized by tearful sentimentality"
I am much like the name describing a sinner (mostly sins of omission) and a weeper. I cry about everything. Plus I want to always be associated with the Savior.
As a Mormon woman, I spend my time reading, raising two boys and two girls, checking out others blogs, volunteering at my child’s school, fulfilling my calling, keeping up on yard work and house work, cooking, and trying to make friends.
I got married at nineteen in the Manti temple, to the man of my dreams. Twelve years later I still get butterflies in my tummy when I remember how much he means to me. My oldest is nine years old, he plays the piano, tries hard at everything he does, and loves to read. My second boy is five. His personality is bubbling over. He wants to be the center of attention always and wins everyone over with his cute mug. My third is a girl. She is almost three, into Little Mermaid and baby dolls. And I have a baby of a few mouths who recently has gotten her first two teeth.
I am really comfortable with who I am and where I am at. Don’t get me wrong. I want to be better and do more, but I am on the right path and I like where we are headed. I want my children to grow up with memories of a happy family that worked and played hard together. I dream about one day having the time and resources to travel the world. I want to be a support to my family and friends.
I have roots in the church back to Hyrum. My siblings are all (basically) raised and still active. When I try and decide when I first gained my testimony I cannot define a time. I have always had a testimony of Jesus Christ. There have been great moments of growth. While attending seminary in high school I had teachers that helped me learn how to study the scriptures and teach me how to prey with my Heavenly Father. Soon after having my first child, we lived in New England and I relied heavily on the spirit for guidance in my calling and my desire to grow my family. I have a firm foundation rooted in the gospel of the church. I am always questioning and studying the gospel and through this process I continue to grow.
I am grateful to Modern Molly Mormon for the opportunity to contribute and hopefully I have something noteworthy to add. I hope through my contributions my testimony grows and so might others. We all have struggles. I believe that this type of forum can help us to lift each other’s burdens and that weakness’ can become strengths.
How would you define yourself?
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The Party Stops Here
Saturday night was the award dinner/party for Gentry's work. It was fun seeing everyone and partying after. Plus Gentry got a SWEET bomber jacket.
Greg and Kara excited for what might unfold.
Ben and Jennifer
(she is pregnant, due in December but you can barely see the baby bump)
Jacey spent most of the evening husband-less because
Landon was taking pictures of everyone else.
And us. Gentry was given plenty of awards. He rocks!
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