You break my heart.......

Ok, I have been horrible about posting lately. I know alot of you are waiting to see my cruise pics, and I will get them out ASAP. I move into my house next weekend. After that, things will calm down, I hope. I feel bad I don't post more stuff on Kassidy. She says the cutest and funniest things, and I always forget them. So I am making a goal that whenever she's says something extra memorable, I will do a quick post so I will be able to remember these cute(and sometimes not so cute) things she does.

Kassi is going through kinda a hard stage right now. She is so sweet and loving, and when she was younger she would hardly ever hit or push, and she's never been a biter. I am really lucky that way. BUT, lately she has been hitting and pushing. Her poor cousins. She is bigger than all the ones that are in an 18 month range of her. They used to pick on her,(as all older cousins do)and most of the time she would just take it in stride. Now I think she realizes that she is bigger and probably stronger, and if they do anything to upset her she gives them a nice ole' push or a slap. She has also been hitting Brad and me. When she doesn't get what she wants she takes a swing. She NEVER used to do this! This seriously has been happening for just the past 2 weeks. Well, tonight after like her 3rd time in time out, I was trying to get her in the bath, and she wanted to be upstairs with daddy to watch the UofU game. I started getting her bath ready, and she decided to take a swing. So off she went to time out once again. I stood there wondering where I was going wrong with this situation, when she looked at me and said though her tears, "Mommy, your mean!" And to make matters worse she then said, "Daddy's nice." WHAT!!!!!! Did my 3 year old just tell me I am mean! Aren't they supposed to wait to say that til they're like 12 or something?!?!? Then she said, "You break my heart." Ok, that did me in, and I started to cry. What do you say to a little 3 year old to make them understand that they are breaking your heart? Right now Kassi is the only child, and I want so badly for her to grow up with a good heart, and to not act like a spoiled little girl. I think sometimes I blow off the handle a little too easily. I am mean sometimes, and it is sad that my little girl has to remind me. After Kassi said she was sorry, I scooped her up in my arms and told her how much I loved her, and that I just want her to be nice and not hit. She seemed to understand that. I guess this whole motherhood thing really is a constant learning uphill battle. For some reason I thought I would have perfectly behaved children, who were always obedient. I guess I just need to realize that all I can do is try my best, and hope that my children will turn out better than me........
Just a side note. I want to say that Kassi is a very good girl most of the time, but she definitely is a lil' spitfire. Hmmmmmmmm, I wonder where she got that from?

Lucky #7 Tag!

I was tagged by Kristen. So here goes........

7 Things I Can Do:

-I can PAINT. I just spent the last 10 days painting my new house. I know that sounds lame, but painting takes some skills I've come to find out.
-I can read really fast. I read the whole Twilight series in a week!
-I can go on any roller coaster even though I am soooo scared of heights!
-I can drive and put on makeup at the same time. I know what you are thinking. You can all do it too, I'm sure. But I've mastered it. I can put on mascara and keep my eyes on the road at the SAME time. Totally and completely safe.
-I am really good at finding clearance items at the stores. You go shopping with me and you'll find the best deals!
-I've been told I'm a good listener.
-I can say all 50 states really fast in alphabetical order.

7 Things I Cannot Do:

-I can't dance. I am the most uncoordinated person ever!
-I can't touch my toes. Soooooo not flexible, or maybe I'm just too tall......
-I can't let my hands stay dirty. I wash them alot. Probably a little OCD.
-I can't stand the thought of losing someone close to me.
-I can't take living in a basement anymore! Good thing we just bought a house.
-I can't go anywhere without my cell phone. It's like my life source.
-I can't stand my house messy, but I can't seem to keep it clean.

7 Things That Attracted Me To Brad:

-He looks like Freddie Prinze Jr.,(now without hair)
-He is the best dad ever!
-He is SO patient.
-He has such a strong testimony.
-He is a hard worker.
-He is willing to help anyone, anywhere, anytime!
-He tells me he loves me everyday.

7 Things I Say Most Often:

-Kassidy Ann!
-CHEETO, COME HERE RIGHT NOW!
-Doctors Staffing. This is Scarlett.
-Kassi, guess what? (I say that every night before she goes to sleep, and then tell her something fun we will be doing the next day.)
-Love you (to Brad and Kassi)
-Go outside? (to Cheeto)
-What!?!?!

7 Celebrity Admirations:

-I have to say it, I love Oprah. She has bad political views, but she truly does want to help people.
-Brittany Spears. I look at her life and it makes me more grateful for mine.
-Aaron Eckhart. He sat in front of me on the plane on the way home from LA, and then he took a picture with me. (Those pics will be coming shortly)So I am now kinda obsessed. Plus he went on a mission and went to BYU.
-I love Sandra Bullock. She is one of my favorite actresses. She seems so down to earth and funny.
-Josh Grobin. Everytime I hear his voice, it makes me melt.
-Johnny Depp. He is an AMAZING actor, and not bad to look at, either.
-Steve Carell. I LOVE The Office, and he is so freakin' hilarious!

7 Favorite Foods(in no particular order):

-BBQ'd chicken
-Popcorn
-Italian food
-Salt Water Taffy
-Chocolate, Chocolate, oh, and more Chocolate
-Veggies and dip
-French Toast(Brad makes the best)

7 People To Tag

-Amber
-Andrea
-Heather
-Ashley
-Bonnie
-Cami
-Emily

Summer Photo Shoot with Swanson Grandkids

Kassi B-day Part 2.....Finally!

I Got Tagged-High School!

1. Did you date someone from your high school? My Sophomore year I dated Kasey Quilter. My Junior year I dated Zach VanWagoner. My Senior year I dated Brad, (my husband), but he didn't go to my school.
2. What kind of car did you drive? I didn't have a car in high school. I just bummed rides off my friends!
3. What was the most embarrassing moment of high school? I was trying out for the musical my Junior year. I had practiced and practiced my song. I got up in front of everyone to sing it and completely forgot the words! I kept trying over and over again, but for some reason I just couldn't remember them. I was horrified! Luckily they were really understanding, and I got in the musical anyway!
4. Were you a party animal? I loved to party, but never used drugs or alcohol!
5. Were you considered a flirt? Ummmm......I really did love to flirt with guys! Only when I didn't have a boyfriend, though! And I never flirted with my friends' guys! I always knew the line not to cross!
6. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? Yes, I was in choir. Unfortunately I sluffed that class, alot, and talked alot. Brad makes fun of me and calls me the "choir rebel" because compared to everyone else in that class I was more rebellious, but compared to everyone else in high school, I was very innocent!
7. Were you a nerd? I would have to say no. Not that there is anything wrong with being a nerd.
8. Were you on any varsity teams? I was in Madrigals, if that is considered a varsity team......
9. Can you still sing the fight song? Nope!
10. Did you get suspended or expelled? No Way! I was a good girl!
11. Who was your favorite teacher? Really? Sad to say, but I can hardly remember any of my teachers' names! I had a history teacher I really liked. Dang it! I can't remember his name! That is going to drive me crazy!
12. Where did you sit during lunch? I never sat in the lunch room! We always went out to lunch or went to someone's house.
13. What was your school's full name? Alta High School
14. School Mascot? Alta Hawks
15. Did you go to Homecoming? And who with? Junior year I went with Kasey Quilter(I think, we were kinda on the rocks.) Senior year I went with Brett Moore.
16. If you could go back and do it again, would you? Nope. It was fun while it lasted, but I wouldn't want to do it again.
17. What do you remember most about graduation? One thing I remember was how much I missed Brad, and how sad I was that he wasn't there to celebrate the occasion with me. (I had just sent him off on his mission.) And the Pepperwood party is always a good memory!
18. Where did you go senior skip day? I haven't ever heard of that, but like I said previously, especially my senior year, there were several skip days!
19. Were you in any clubs? Nope! Not that I can remember anyway. Gosh, I don't know if I have a horrible memory, or if I have just blocked alot of this stuff out!
20. Have you gained some weight since then? Well, I can still squeeze into my high school clothes, but I have gained like 10 pounds, give or take.
21. Who was your prom date? Sophomore year-Kasey Quilter. Junior year-Zach VanWagoner. Senior year-Brian ??????(Yes, I did forget his last name!)
22. Are you planning on going to your ten year reunion? I still haven't decided.....
23. Looking back, what advise would you give yourself? Don't care so much about what people think! Just be yourself and have fun!

Well, I hope that didn't bore you to death! It was good to reminisce, even though I don't remember everything! I have to tag 5 people, so, Heather, Amber, Cami, Wendy, and Katie. Go for it girls!

Kassi's B-day part 1

Grandma Swanson, Lana, and Kassi looking at the Giraffes.
Ok, this is totally weird, but I just had to take a pic of this giraffe. It was so sad! It wanted those leaves so badly. It just kept sticking out its tongue and reaching for those leaves. I seriously watched it for like 10 minutes, hoping it would get those leaves. It's so funny how animals can teach you things. This giraffe was reaching over and over again to get those leaves, and it looked like there was no way that it would reach them. As humans, after trying for so long we usually give up. But just as I was about to walk away the giraffe got a hold of a branch that was closer to it, pulled it down, and was able to reach the leaves. It was a great reminder to me that if you first don't succeed try, try, and try again. Sorry, that got a little deep. But this for some reason had an impact on me.

Kassi and Daddy
Kassi and Auntie Laura
Kassi and Grandma Clegg

Kassi, Zachy, and Aunt Heather
Kassi and Poppa
Kassi got a Dora bike from Grandma and Poppa Swanson.Kassi about to blow out her candles.
More toys............
Our little family. (Once again Kassi hiding from the camera.)

Ok, I know I keep doing these posts in parts, but I have pics on the camera and I totally forgot how to get them off. I know, I am totally dumb. Brad showed me, I just can't remember all the steps.......

Anyway, Kassidy turned 3 on August 8th. We had a party with the Swanson side on the Sunday before her b-day, and then on her b-day we went to the Zoo. Then we had a party with the Clegg side, but those are the pics that will be posted in part 2. I love my Kassi and can't believe how fast she is growing up! She is so fun and I love being a mom more than anything in this world!

Keep the Play-Doh on the table!

So I decided I needed to do a little blogging, and got out some Play-Doh for Kassi to play with. She has had problems in the past keeping the play-doh on the table. She would get it in the carpet, put it in her toys, etc. So I told her to make sure and keep it on the table. She is going to be 3 tomorrow, and is doing really well at listening to what I say, (which can be good and bad!)I was out of the room no more than 5 minutes (maybe it was a little longer than that) and came in to check on her, and this is what I found.................................

She had put the play-doh ALL OVER the table! She was very proud of herself. She said, "Mommy, I got no doh on the carpet!" I was laughing so hard, I had to snap a couple pics! Of course her eyes are closed in all of them, but what do ya do! At least she listened to what I had said. She definitely kept the play-doh on the table!