Never had physics?

Robert is doing is AP Physics homework, and I'm helping him, using mostly common sense and logic, since I don't have any actual knowledge of his formulas.

I said--"This is a really cool class.  I wish I had ever had physics in my life."

Robert:  "DAD!  You've never had physics--not EVER--not in high school?  What were you, a Caveman?"

Me:  "Yep.  That's right--we were the Cavemen.  American Fork Cavemen."

He bursts out laughing--you're kidding!  Seriously?  You were the cavemen!  Ha Ha!  No way!

Baby Treatment

After Becky encouraged Wesley and Alaina to be careful with baby Alicia, once again reminding them that she is not a toy.

Wesley said, "Well, we just barely found out she wasn't a toy, so now we're trying to figure out what she is!"

Tim and Baby

This morning, Timothy and Alaina were in bed with mom, who was exhausted after helping Jeremy with a science fair project until 1am.

We talked about how they're growing up too fast, and I need to get all the hugs and kisses I can before he gets too old and doesn't like them any more.  Timothy said "Don't worry, we have a new baby coming right here."  and he pointed to Becky's tummy.

Then, very quietly, Timothy leaned in and whispered in my ear:  "Do you know why we're having a baby?"

"No, we don't Timothy, why?"

He then whispers so quietly I can barely hear when he leans in:  "Because, you're not allergic to it!"


[Becky has said the cat can't come in the house because she's allergic to the cat, but she hasn't said anything about that for weeks.]

Wanna See Mom's Belly?

At the dinner table today, Timothy, age 3, said, "Hey everyone, wanna see mom's belly?  But not you, Dad--you close your eyes!  Okay, everyone here goes--but it's really fat.  (He pulls up her shirt so everyone at the table can see)  See now?  Okay, Dad, you can open your eyes.  Dad do you want to see now?  See!"

Then, he blows on her tummy making noises with his lips.

Snow on May 25!

We woke up to snow that continued until it looked just like winter!  We just had to make a snowman with Alaina, Timothy, and Wesley!  Alaina helped until we finished--then went inside and she took this picture from inside.

Our poor trees--they managed to survive without broken branches probably only because they were so young.

Lost Tooth!

Alaina lost her first tooth today.   She was so excited about the tooth fairy!  She's convinced it's Mom and Dad, but had a lot of fun making a note for the tooth fairy.  What an angel!

Conference Quotes

I've sometimes been frustrated that I invest so many hours into watching conference, feel generally inspired, but rarely remember much specific from the actual sessions.

So, periodically, I've selected a few quotes that I can tape up around the house, by the computer, inside cabinets, next to bathroom mirrors, or wherever I can see them regularly and remember the key messages.

My selection of these quotes is in a google doc here. I probably won't use all of them at once, but will pick a few and maybe rotate some--depending on how many places I can find around the house to stick them without making the place look trashy.