Potty training

About a year ago, I started trying to potty train Conner. He was very quite stubborn to say the least, I tried and tried but he just didnt want any part of it. I left him alone for awhile and then started to show him some potty train viedo's on You Tube. He thought it was exciting to see movies on You tube. I rented movies from the library as well, I even bought him a lift and flap book at Christmas called. Everybody Poops. He thought it was a fun book but still didnt care about going in the potty. I bought him a potty chair that makes noise but he loved using it as a step stool to wash his hands and play in the sink. I also got him all kinds of cool pixar underwear but he refused to wear that. Almost 2 weeks ago, I had to take all the kids to the store to get diapers, I never run out... usually get to 10 and then realize, I need more...... not sure where mybrain was but we only had one for that day. We got to the store and I showed Conner the diaper box and said.. "Look at that baby wearing that diaper" Conner said, That's a baby ? I said yes, you don't need these because you are a big boy!. We got home and right after we got home, he says.. " I wear big boy underwear today! He went all day that day and it's amazing because he does not have many accidents and he even tells me when he has to go., He has even pooped in the potty last week so it's going great. Only use pull ups now for bed time and nap.. I love not having to buy diapers.. It's so exciting lol.. Plus he was at a size 6..It's time for him to be a big boy! He even tells me. Mommy I go potty like Molan( Nolan) a little boy I watch.... Nolan stands up.. Conner most of the time sits down but hey, He is potty trained and that is what matters!!

From 3 grader to 4th Grader

Taylor at the beginning of 3rd grade with Mrs. Berges Taylor the last day of 3rd grade with Mrs. Berges

Wow, This year really flew fast. Taylor just finished 3rd grade and will be starting 4th grade in August. It seems just like yesterday she was a kindergarder and I was waiting in line at 2am to get her in all day kindergarden. She has grown so much this year, not only in academics but in mautrity. I was thinking about it the other day, since her school only goes up to 5th grade. Her and Conner will never be at the same school because she will be starting Jr high at a different one and he will be a kindergarder. I am so proud of my big girl. Had a wonderful year with A's and B's on her report card :) I love you Tay

Summer Fun

Shannon's 8th grade Graduation

Clare and Shannon and Rod ( Maternal Grandparents)

Shannon, Lauren, Taylor and Megan.. Hard to get pictures with the 4 these days

Shannon and her mom Joan

Lauren and her boyfriend Riley( What a goofy sister)

Shannon and her grandma Bailey.( Her grandpa passed away in March) I know he was there in spirit.
Taylor and I went to Shannon's 8th grade graduation on May 21st. It's hard believe she will be a freshman in highschool next year. I first met her when she was 2 playing in the kitchen sink and now she is all grown up. I got to be her nanny for 8 years of her life. I miss seeing her and her sisters everyday. She is a very bright student and will follow in her sisters and mom and her sisters footsteps and go to Xavier Highschool Next year in Phoenix, A all catholic highschool for girls. Way to go Shannon!!! So proud of you and we love you.

Rest in Peace Mousie

Mother's day was a bit hard around our house. Taylor got a hamster at the beginning of Second grade in 2007. Mousie was a wonderful hamster besides the night time noise, he kept his cage clean, He loved Carrots and sunflower seeds. He was loving and let you hold him, He would nibble on your shirt from time to time and he would even let you hold him while he cleaned his face. He was so loving. I know the life expecentancy of hamsters is not all that great, so I knew the time was coming when he would pass, after January I realized this would be the 2 year mark, I just did not realize when it was going to happen. We had just finished cleaning Taylor's room because we had family coming over when I told her that we should vaccum and then I told her maybe we should feed mousie first. We usually check on him daily and most of the time his food is still good for a couple of days but we didnt for a day because we were busy with her school project, We went to look in the cage and he was laying their all stiff, I knew for sure he had passed, so I called Jason, Taylor had a very tough time withthis because it was her first pet death. She cried on and off most of the day, I felt so bad for her.At the end of the day we had a funeral for Mousie and he is buried on the side of the house. She put a carnation on top of the jewerly box. She did talk me into getting a new one, and we did get a new one and we call him dash but he is not like mousie, he is scared of us and fast and runs away.. Hopefully he will come around but there is no hamster like Mousie. I Have a picture of him on my cell phone but can't figure out how to put it online but I do have pictures and viedo of the funeral.

Yes... I am behind

So much has been going on lately that I have been just too tired to blog..and I know it's going to get worse.. School is out as of Last Friday and Summer is here. This Summer I will be watching 6 kids. yes... It's alot and I am praying that I can do it. I will have Hannah, and Jake M- W. Of course Taylor and Conner full time and then my nephew Logan who is 3 and his schedule changes all the time, so I honesty don't know when he comes although it's 2 to 3 days a week. Some days I have him at 5am. Then I have a little boy named Nolan that I just started watching a couple months and he is 3. So It's going to be busy to say the least. Here is what has happened since I last blogged and since the above stuff is just rambling..

• Taylor just completed 3rd grade and will be in 4th next year.( Where did the time go?)
• Conner is stillllllllll working on potty training and we are still working on getting him in a big boy bed but ran out of time this weekend and of course we thought we would have time to do it memorial weekend and it did not happen
• I finished another year with girl scouts..Ireally need a break
• Me and Jason just had our 16th year wedding anniversary.. We went out on Friday night and saw Star trek and out to dinner at the Yard house at Westgate( Although the food was not that great)
• Had to have a air handler and evap coil put in our house... 785.00 later. Thank God for home warrenties.. It would of been close to 1800.. Can't run a home childcare without that in the Arizona Summer
• Jason's job is still safe.... we Pray everyday.
• Went to Shannon's8th grade Graduation( I was her nanny from the age of2 to 8) Where did that time go?I remember her in a pokadotted dress and barney shoes when I first started watching her.

Did I mention I have 6 kids tomorrow for10 weeks?.. It will go fast right ?

That's about it for now.. I will post pictures of all of the above whenI have more energy.

To my most amazing mom

Just wanted to wish my mom a very Happy Mother's day. She is a amazing person to me. She has always been very a strong person. She has always been there for the family and pretty much 100% of the time, thinks about the family before herself. She is a wonderful Mother and a wonderful Grandma. She is very organized and is so great at giving just the right gift for each person although our gift is her love and support. She is a wonderful ( Dama) In Conner's words and she loves the kids and it shows. Her patience with working with Jr high kids is amazing.. I know I personally could not do it and her patience even with my dad and Grandma can get to her at times, but she keeps on going. She has a love for God and for family and for others and that is what I so admire about her.

Thank you Mom for always being there for me when you are needed. You are a amazing gift to me! I love you.. Happy Mother's day