Ramdom Thoughts by Kari

My computer broke the other day. We knew it had heat issue's, but they finally got the better of my computer and it died. Darn. Thankfully Matt got everything on my hard drive off because he is amazing. So it looks like I get a new one. Not really what I want to do, but oh well. But someday I will be able to upload pictures again.

I am currently using an old one of my brothers. We call it the jet because it has so many fans on it, that when they turn on it sounds like one. It in no way refers to the speed of the computer. The computer also has to remain plugged in because it has zero battery power on it's on. Strange for any computer, but especially strange for a laptop. Oh well. At least I CAN look at the Internet.

Matt has also been a pro at ripping out the old flooring. We are currently searching for Pergo to place on the whole main level. There seems to be some debate amongst people if we should use out hardwood, which about 90% of it is in good condition. Unfortunately no one can see the separated wood and DEEPLY gouged under our couch. There is no question for Matt and I. After three and a half years of thinking. We want to go with Pergo until we can really refinish our kitchen. Oh and get rid of our kids. Or rather have them grow up. We also don't have to money to extend the hardwood through the whole level. I have a plan and I'm excited. I have to admit that I really like the hardwood. It is a really pretty color. And so easy to clean.

We are almost done getting Lauren assessed with the intestinal and dietary specialist and the school district. I should save all of that for one whole post. And I think I will. I have a few more appointments to live through though.

Eden thinks that I am her bed. I have a huge problem with that and I am always exhausted. I would like my baby to sleep in her own bed at night. I'm not sure how to get her our without waking Lauren up. Once Lauren is awake in the middle of the night, she is up for hours. Eden thinks I am pretty much the best person ever. Ally was like this as well, but at least Eden will let other people hold her. But then again, Ally would sleep in her bed.

Elijah is going to participate in his FIRST pinewood derby in a couple weeks. He is really excited. The car is almost complete. Thank goodness my dad has power tools and is willing to help. My dad, Matt and Elijah have all worked on this car. It's nice to see them work so hard on it. I just hope he isn't upset if he doesn't win. (I'm not sure who I'm talking about either. ;) )

I finally got a calling at church. They put me on the Relief Society Activities Board. Yes, I thought it sounded pretty much the same too. Except that I'm not in charge. Although that isn't necessarily a bad thing. That should be interesting. I haven't heard a thing about the calling though. That's okay.

ABC's of Me

Aimee, I couldn't resist. It was this or a blog about teeth. This won. It was funner than any teeth post would have been.

(A)ge: 34. How on earth did I get that old....

(B)ed size: King, but feels like a full with two kids in it.

(C)hore you dislike: dishes and the bathroom floor.

(D)ogs: Please no. I think they smell bad.

(E)ssential start to your day: Shower.

(F)avorite color: Blue's and purple and mossy greens.

(G)old or silver: Usually silver, but I don't mind gold at all.

(H)eight: 5’7

(I)nstruments you play(ed): 4 years of piano, 3 years of violin and one semester of guitar. But alas, I don't really play any of them. It's a long story about laziness and not practicing.

(J)ob title: Mother, wife, maid, cook, painter, construction worker, chauffeur, tutor, speech therapist, teacher and in my other life I'm a secretary.

(K)ids: Four beautiful children

(L)ive: Because we're all going to die anyway. You might as well have fun until then.

(M)om’s name: Mom.

(N)icknames: Kar or Kari Anne. Yes people lengthen my name.

(O)vernight hospital stays: Just for my four babies.

(P)et peeve: Thoughtlessness

(Q)uote from a movie: Since I've been watching Firefly, it's going to have to come from that. Favorite quite at the moment, since there are so many, "Just keep walking Preacherman." or "We gotta go to the crappy town where I'm a hero."

(R)ighty or Lefty: Lefty

(S)iblings: 2 sisters and one brother. Kind of like my kids.

(T)ime you wake up: 7:50

(U)nderwear: This qualifies as none of your business. But let the record show that I have some.

(V)egetables you don’t like: Uncooked green peppers.

(W)hat makes you run late: My children, my husband.

(X)-Rays you’ve had: My teeth.

(Y)ummy food you make: I make lots of yummy food. Just not on a consistent basis.

(Z)oo animal favorite: Giraffes, zebras and Meerkats.

Parent-Teacher Confrences

What would the year be like without a post about Parent-Teacher Conferences? I managed to stay clam for them this year. It helps that Elijah's teacher likes him this year. I really do love this woman.

She had a lot of really good things to say about him. He is sweet and an excellent student. He is still a poor handwriter. And he doesn't keep his desk clean. As I contemplate this, I wonder if I should show her his room. We deep clean it quarterly. And I always come out with piles of trash. He's such a good kid, who collects mountains of useless stuff. I feel mean when I tell him NO he can not take ANOTHER box to his room. It needs to stay fairly passable. If he wants my help.

This conference went very well if I do say so myself. I'm sad this school year is nearing the end actually.

Then I dashed off to Ally's conference. At this meeting, I got to meet the student teacher. Miss Russell is going for her ECE endorsement. The teacher went on to tell me that Ally was doing very well. She's quiet, but she gets 100% on all her work.

I think I made a mistake. I told them I wasn't sure how she was doing. My son was an early reader and my preschooler is behind. Where is Ally? Is she okay? The student teacher looked a tad insulted that I clearly didn't see the beauty and talent that was my daughter. She said she's one of the top kids in the class and just perfect.

Perfect?

Really?

I had to pinch myself.

And I've decided...I'm saving Ally for last from now on.