Life of an Almost Two-Year-Old

So Jared has had a few funny moments as of recent and I thought I'd share them with you...

When I put Spencer down for his naps I often swaddle him in his blanket. One day Jared wanted me to do the same to him so I did. I'll let the next two videos explain how he liked it!

One day I was out in our living room, I think feeding Spencer, when I heard Jared crying from in his room. I kept calling for him to come to me and tell me what was wrong but he wouldn't come. To be honest I was starting to get a little bothered that he wouldn't come and talk to me. I gave it a few minutes and after he wouldn't come out I went into his room to see what the problem was because his cry was not subsiding. When I went in the room Jared was in Spencer's swing and it was going the highest I'd ever seen it go with Jared squatting in the seat hanging on for dear life! I don't know how he got it going so high because it wasn't even turned on but it was kind of comical, but at the same time I counted my blessings that he didn't get hurt. Hence Jared has not tried to get in the swing since this event:)

Jared often likes to talk to Spencer. Some of his favorite phrases... while holding Spencer's face "Look at me!" "Wake up Spencer!" "What you doin?" Jared really is a great big brother. He is great with helping to get diapers and throwing them away for me and he also likes to help burp Spencer.

The last story deals with Jared and the microwave... He'd pushed a chair to the counter and was playing with the buttons. I was aware that he was there but I wasn't aware that he'd put something in it; a little toy car. I was close by when he managed to start the microwave. I ran over to turn it off but before I got there some sparks started shooting inside. My reaction plus the sparks really startled Jared and he about jumped into my arms with a soft cry, "That scared me, that scared me." So really two good things came out of this: we still have a functioning microwave while teaching Jared not to put things in the microwave and to not start it without mom or dad to help.

Cheesecake???

Have you ever wondered why things have the name they do?? Well I have. While waiting in line to ride the bat with Baillie, Jordan, and my cousin Jessica, I had an apostrophe (name the movie). Why is it Cheesecake?? It has no frosting. It is not spongy like a cake. It seems like a pie. You put toppings on it. There is crust. It just seems to be a pie to me. In Mexico, it was called a pay de queso (even if you don't speak Spanish, I think you can translate it). Therefore, I believe the name should be changed to CHEESE PIE (I like the 2 word approach but one word would be acceptable). My brother, Jordan, has yet to see the light. He still doubts my cause, but I feel the cause is just and I can do something (name the quote slightly adjusted). Just imagine telling the waitress, "I'll have the cherry cheese pie." Doesn't that just roll off the tongue. Maybe I am mistaken. If anyone can inform me on why it is called a cake, I would love to here it until then FREE the CHEESE PIE!!!


(Some may wonder why am I posting this and if you had ever been through business associations class you would know why.)

Grandma's 90th Birthday

Saturday we went up to Brigham City to eat at Maddox to celebrate my dad's mother's 90th birthday. It's really cool to the legacy she has and the impact and influence she's had on so many people. It made me realize I will affect many for the good or bad so my choices today are definitely important!It was fun to see lots of family especially my sisters. So everyone of my siblings were there except for my brother who was helping his wife's grandma move. There was a nice program where tributes were given to my grandma and we spent the rest of the time catching up with one another. Luckily Chris had Moe, my sister's husband, there to talk with because he hates (strongly dislikes) the conversations I have with my sisters. Yesterdays consisted of my younger sister's dating life and then the four girls who've had kids talking about our labors. I don't know what's wrong with Chris but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and spent much of the time laughing:)
I also was able to see my cousin Christy who I grew up going to school with. I don't get to see her much anymore so it was fun chatting a bit.
These next pictures are of my cousin Allison and her boys with me and my boys. We had Jared and Drew in December of '05 and she had Mason in September and then I had Spencer in October. We'll have to let each other know when we're ready for the next one ;)
All in all it was a fun outing. The only bad thing is we were disappointed in the food. It was after all Maddox but the quality and size portions were lacking drastically. Although I must say I did like the seasoning on the vegetables they served. Here's a few photos of those in attendance, not great pictures due to the surrounding windows but nonetheless here they are:

Life on Our Own

Thanks to my mom and Cherie I've had help adjusting to being a mother to two. But that all came to an end this past Thursday when Grammy Meservy left. Like my mom, Cherie kept my house clean and kept us fed and entertained Jared by taking him out on many excursions. Like I told her when she left, I'm not always the easiest person to deal with but I appreciate her love and patience with me and even more I appreciate the love she has for my two boys! Thank you so much Cherie, I really am lucky to have you as my mother-in-law!
I was pretty optimistic about beginning life as a foursome but reality strikes fast. Jared has never been mean or aggressive towards Spencer but I am definitely learning he wants more attention which can be hard at times especially when feeding the baby. And Spencer is a little fussy especially in the evenings. Jared was such a good baby that I'm learning what a more typical baby is like. Not that Spencer isn't good it's just that he cries where Jared only did when hungry, tired, and needed a change of diaper. There have been overwhelming and frustrating times but the pay days are there and worth every hardship. Jared a few times when I sing him songs before bed, has put his arms around my neck while he is laying down and just held me while we sing the song together. Moments like this make being a mom worth it. I love it and I'm excited for each day I'm blessed with these sweet little boys:)