Good-Bye
Sunday was the last day in our ward. I hugged my friends and shed a few tears knowing that I would probably never see them again.
(Jon wasn't nearly as sad, he has had a rough time in the bishopric not being able to communicate.)Yesterday, we spent our last play date with our good friends at "Old McDonalds", as Lauren calls it. Then as we said good-bye I gave my friend a copy of the BoM. I've never done that before and I'll admit I was pretty nervous, though I don't think she knew. Some one wise once said that if you
haven't been nervous in a while, it's time to expand and leave your comfort zone. Having said that, I need to be a little more nervous a little more often! :) I don't know if she will read it or if she will think of my faith again once I am gone, but I feel better anyway.
Here are a couple of Funnies from Lauren:I was preparing a recipe Jon's mom gave me when Lauren walked into the kitchen and exclaimed, "Mmmm, it smells like Grandma Jenkins!" small pause, "She smells pretty yummy!"THEN, while we sitting down to eat it Lauren giggles and says, "MOM, my nose freaked out cuz of my pop!"
Where does it hurt?
3/14/05 Lauren's cough continues, and after her heartbreaking cries of, "I don't like my cough." I asked her where it hurt, thinking it could be either her throat or her chest. She said, "Right here." Then mouth wide open she pointed to her throat with her entire hand in her mouth and her finger at the back until she gagged.
2/19/08 This morning, we are eating breakfast when J interrupts the brief silence with a small basement burp. Without missing a beat, Lauren says, "What do you say, Daddy?" He excuses himself, then still in her motherly tone adds, "We don't fart at the table do we?"
Junk Food
9/16/08 Yesterday Lauren learned the difference between junk food and healthy food. So this morning, when she saw Rissie with a piece of candy, she said, "Mom, can I please have some junk food?"
2/9/08 Today Lauren asked me to redo her hair because it was "falling off!"
Cookie Dough
L: (in her sweetest voice) "Mom, can I have some cookie dough please?"
M: "Sure."
L: "Well," pause, "do you think you can get it from the fridge so I can like it?"
4/20/2008 So Lauren got some gum (not a fan) for being a good girl. Later, Jon asked her if she had swallowed it. She said, "No." Then he asked if she threw it away. She said, "No." So he asked her where it was, she told him it was in her throat.
L. and R. have been singing and dancing to their new piano that plays fun tunes. L. has been learning them and singing them around the house. A few days ago I overheard her sining, "Mary had a little sheep, little sheep, little sheep,...
Finding the Moon
Lauren shouts, "Grandma, there is the moon!" She started singing Twinkle Little Star, but in the mean time we had turned the corner and she soon discovered it was gone. So she tells Grandma, "We need to find another moon." 01/13/08
Kids are the best source of laughter
- I was getting dressed and L happened to be there and as I reached for my br_ she asked, "Mom, you put your b__bs on?"12/07
- R had gotten in trouble for something, then after some reflection L said matter of factly, "Well, she's learning."12/07
- L just told Jon to look at her stomach then lifted her arm, pulled down her sleeve, and showed him her armpit.12/07
Sunday was the last day in our ward. I hugged my friends and shed a few tears knowing that I would probably never see them again. (Jon wasn't nearly as sad, he has had a rough time in the bishopric not being able to communicate.)
haven't been nervous in a while, it's time to expand and leave your comfort zone. Having said that, I need to be a little more nervous a little more often! :) I don't know if she will read it or if she will think of my faith again once I am gone, but I feel better anyway.
13 comments:
Wow, I guess you really wanted this post read! Posting it on the food blog, then a million times on this blog. You must be more upset about leaving than you thought.
Lauren cracks me up. I can't wait until we hear Lauren and Rissie stories. Are your girls sad about leaving? I imagine they're pretty excited to stay with Grandma.
On a side note, when you have done the blog countdowns (like for your pregnancy), where did you find the widget? I can't seem to find one that is a plain, normal countdown.
And you are brave to give a BoM. I know the thought of it makes me nervous, but I love your quote am going to remember it!
Ha ha, I didn't realize it posted so many times...they should be deleted now.
I don't think they know they WON'T be coming back. I told Lauren we are going to say good-bye to our house and she has brought it up a couple times since saying she likes our house.
And, you can find countdowns at widget.com. A lot of times if you see one, they will give you an option to make one yourself.
hi! Congrats on the move! Our upcoming move has Lauren a little confused sometimes, too...she keeps asking about our toys and furniture and big fridge...she doesn't realize that we take it all in a big truck! And by the way...it's a boy for us! Andy is over the moon!
Good luck moving! Where are you headed next? We'll be visiting my parents in July, so maybe we'll be able to visit.
i was excited to get your email that said you would be here for the summer! i didn't realize it was because you guys are done in mexico. wow. thanks for the birthday wishes and way to go giving out a book of mormon.
I am so excited for you to say goodbye! I was looking at the pictures of lauren with the brushes stuck in her hair and I remembered doing the exact same thing. Does she watch little mermaid very often. I just remember seeing scuddle do the fluffy hair thing on the movie and wanting to do that same thing so bad!
Becky, I am so excited I finally found you again. First congrats on baby Anna she is BEAUTIFUL! I have been thinking about you a ton and because my life flip turned upside down, quit job (columbia email no longer works), got new job, dated guy (almost engaged) broke it off (long story). I couldn't find any info for you...no phone, no email anything. Finally googled your name and found your blog... Yay... my new email is jeanettemhill@comcast.net. I know you are moving so no rush I am just glad we will be able to catch up again sometime... it has been way too long... Jeanette :)
Oh wow. I forgot Jon was in the bishoprick! lol, yeah, I'm sure he's pretty thrilled to be moving ;) Oh, it was fun down there w/ you guys! Now, USA or BUST!! Happy traveling!
Hey Becky! It is Lindsay Ramage! We somehow found your blog (hope you don't mind) but it is so fun to see what you have been up to! What in the world are you doing in
Mexico? Where are you moving to now? Well, check out our blog theramagefamily4 Glad to hear you are doing well and you have cute girls!
Hey...Where are you moving to? Is Jon all through with school? I love baby Anna and all the pictures of you and Jon holding her. She's so precious! Your daughters all look a like...so pretty!...Rachael
I can totally picture Lauren saying that. It's nice to have bonded with them! I can't wait to see you all very soon:)
Becky, it was so nice to meet you today. I wish you the best of luck with your next adventure. Commuting is hard, but when there's an end in sight, it's completely doable.
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