Rock Star!

Yesterday I took Kelton to the Doctor for his 2 year well check. Normally he is running all over the place and he did until the Doctor came in and then he sat so still and was just so calm. It was funny, because the Doctor said that he never sees 2 year olds sit so still. The kicker is that when Kelton got his shots, he just sat there and didn't even cry. Rylan and Alana were totally impressed as was I. Although I think I was mostly in shock. The moment the Doctor left the room the quietness stopped and he was back running around with his two older siblings. He didn't cry nothing and then he was up to the "normal" 2 year old behavior. Ha ha. Kelton you are such a brave little rock star!!!! I love you so much and I am so proud of you. You are so cute and you are talking so much (except of course when I want you to and the Doctor is in the room). I can't believe that you are 2! Way to go little Rock Star!

For my Mother

My mothers passed on, it's sad, but it's true.
She sent me an angel, she sent me you.

It comes through a smile, it comes through a hug
She finds me my angels to bring me her love.

I know she is there by kinds words that you say.
She sends you along to brighten my day.

I see her in, the kind look in your eyes.
I know she is watching, she's very close by.

Sometimes she comes through a word of advise.
I know she is helping, she's just so precise.

Sometimes it's your thoughts or kind deeds that you do.
It's mom's way of saying, " Don't forget, I love you!"

So it's your curly hair, and it's you thoughtful phrase
That help me along on the loneliest of days.

It's in your profession, and in your demeanor.
Sometimes, although fleeting, it's just like I've seen her.

I feel her nearby with the smile that you give.
I know she is there, by the good way you live.

She wants me to be happy, not having it end.
My mother made sure, I have angel friends.

I find her in places that I never would have thought
So for my sweet mom, I'll do what I ought.

I pass it along a brighten a day.
I share my example in my own special way.

I can be someones angel, a friend for someone in need.
Maybe I bring it, by word or just a small deed.

I do this because I love to share.
By my mothers example, she'll always be there.

For now, while I'm living I'll do my small part.
Touch a life of another, impact someones heart.

And maybe someday I can be an angel for you
Sent for a reason, when you're feeling blue.

Why can't we all decide to be angel friends?
Helping each other through to the end.

So here is my challenge, this ones for my mother.
Find someone to help... a friend, neighbor or brother.

Mom, I sure miss you but, your legacy lives on.
I hope since you've taught me, your service lives on!

Charayne Herrmann Simister

I have had this poem bouncing around in my head for the past couple of days. It still needs a bit of tweaking, but I wanted to get it written down somewhere. I felt that since today was Mother's Day it was appropriate. I love my mom so much. I miss her enormously, but I hope that through the way that I live and the things she has taught me that her legacy will live on. I know she loves me and wants me to be happy and I am so thankful for the atonement in my life, to know that I will be able to see her again someday. I want to be the type of mother that she was. I hope I can be. I feel so blessed to have three little angels of my own. I hope that they will love and admire me as much as I do my own mother.
Today was such a special day. Rylan brought home a "surprise" from school on Friday and hid it until today. His excitement was so charming and cute. He made me a bracelet from colored beads, and also brought home a sunflower that he started growing at school. He informed me that there were lots of flowers to choose from, but that he picked a sunflower. He also gave me a little poem with his hand print on it.
Alana, had a program on Thursday. All of the mom's got to come and hear the kids sing. She was so cute, she was so excited that I was there to hear her sing. She kept waving and blowing me kisses.
I remember giving these kind of gifts as a kid and having my mom say that they were the best. As we got older, we wanted to spend money and buy her things, but she still loved the thought and the homemade stuff the best. That baffled us as kids for a long time, but now as a mother I totally understand how important those things are. How much the little things mean. It seems like things have been going by really fast lately. I am very busy most days. My kids get bigger every second. I guess I'm sentimental, but I know that these things are little treasures.
I want my kids to know how thankful that I am to be a mother. To be their mother. To have this opportunity to raise them, to snuggle them, to teach them. I hope they know and can feel my love for them, because just as my mother has passed on, someday I shall also. I hope they will always have that knowledge in their hearts!
I am so thankful for a good husband, who helped me become a mother. He treats me good and thinks so much about me. He was so thoughtful this year and got me a kindle, so that I could read my scriptures and other books easier. Today has been a really good day.

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Ok, no more Mr. Nice Guy (or Gal in my case). I am so fed up with our STUPID builder. It has been one year since we've lived in our house, so as per our agreement I have put together a list (in advance) of our 1 year warranty things to be fixed. I have tried calling, emailing, texting and with no response from him. He won't even return a phone call and get back with me and tell me to take a hike. He just won't return the call. Urggggg! He may still be mad about the "concrete" issue we had. We had lived in our house for about 4-5 months when on a Saturday morning we get a knock at the door. Certified letter. To my shock, a letter informing us that the concrete company is putting a lien on our house, because our builder did not pay him. Yes, we closed the loan and asked him if that was everything and if it was all in the loan. He answered with a definite yes, so that he could get paid. Well, buddy, you forgot a freaking $1,000 bill you idiot. (hey, don't get me wrong...I don't usually like to call names, but H-E-L-L-O!???? $1,000 you just didn't see? IDIOT that's what we paid you for!!!! So we got stuck with extra expenses that we weren't planning on (I know life, but....) and then some how he is mad at us??? What? Now he won't even call us. So if any of you out there are doing your homework and researching into if you should use Anthony A Bocchino with the company called You Build It I would just say I wouldn't be building with him again. I know most everyone has problems with their builders, and we had a few that he just did things with out asking how we wanted things and we just let those roll off our back, but now....NO MORE MR NICE GUY!!! At least freakin' call us back and tell us you won't fix them. Oh and And Anthony, if you are reading this. I will tell everyone I know that you stink until you call us and fix the things on the warranty list as promised!

Week of Green

This week is typically a busy week for us. Tony and I celebrate our anniversary, my dad has his birthday and my nephew has his birthday this week. Oh and St. Patty's Day! Even though it usually ends up being a crazy week, I wanted to plan on doing some fun things with the kiddos. Here are a few of the ideas that I wanted to make with them.

I wanted to make these Rainbow's in a cup or maybe these Rainbow cupcakes. This leprechaun dust would be a fun thing I think they would enjoy. This coloring page is sort of cute, although Rylan is getting really good at drawing his own, which I think is cuter anyway. Or any of these things my kids would go nuts over.

I was thinking it might be a good day to read one of our favorites....GREEN eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. Guess I had better get cracking if I'm going to be a fun mom this week. :)

Wait a few more things.....these look YUM! or maybe these.

p.s. Did you know that Green is my favorite color????

Dear Cupid

Dear Cupid,

This year Valentines Day was not what I expected it to be...however I want to personally write and thank you for all your hard work discharging those arrows of affection. You see this year my husband worked on Valentines Day, and one could gripe and complain that you did not take your job seriously, however I know differently since he loves me so much that he did other thoughtful things for me instead. (We celebrated my birthday and Valentine's two days before). So I would like to tell you how our Love day went. First we all got up and had breakfast. I made the kiddos heart shaped pancakes. They thought that was super neat. Then we went to Rylan's school for his Valentines party and Alana and Kelton got to come watch. Rylan had fun with the Valentine box that he made and he got a lot of compliments from other kids at school. When we got home from the school, we made some of our own Valentines. The kids got to pass them out to their friends in the neighborhood. The kids helped with dinner and then, because of the kindness of my HEART, I let them stay up late and watch a movie in our room before they went to bed. It was a really good Valentines, because I was able to do a lot of fun things with the kids and got to watch them have such an enjoyable day. So Cupid, I have to hand it to you....you are doing a great job. Your love arrows have struck all the people that I love. Thank you and I hope to happen upon you and your hard work next year and the years to come. Best of Luck to you....Your admirer,

Charayne

Smooth

Lately I have noticed that things go a lot smoother with just a little bit of planning. Since I have Young Womens meetings on Wednesdays, I have to have a plan in place or I end up running late and everyone in my house ends up fending for themselves. Also, this year our church is at 9:00 a.m. and so in order to get everyone to church on time or shortly after (let's be realistic) I have to have things prepared. Since I am a planner and I'm trying even more so to be organized, I was looking online for a meal planning sheet (instead of just a scrap paper) and I came across this website that I though had some useful things. Just thought I would share if anyone wanted or needed something like this.

Spinning Wheels

So since I live in Utah, and I'm totally familiar with snow...I get the concept of spinning wheels. If you've ever been stuck in the snow trying to get out you get it too. So lately it seems like I've been stuck in a rut and trying to get out but, my wheels have been spinning. This past Sunday I was asked to give a talk in church. It just happened to be on Faith. Sounds pretty basic right, but I actually learned a lot. It might sound weird to say but it was just what I needed. Also, an old friend and neighbor of mine started a blog and had this post. I just want to put a few quotation marks on some of the things that she said. I need to remember to be thankful for the things that I have and slow down and just be happy, knowing that the things I'm doing are shaping me.

Changes

The new year has brought some changes at our house. First, I got a new calling at church. I was released from being the beehive advisor, and called to be the second counselor in the Young Womens. I am so excited that I still get to work with the Beehives.

The second is that we have been spending lots of time over at my dad's house, cleaning and fixing things up.

The third big change is that my brother has moved in with us for awhile. So...

Some things will be different here for a bit. Lots of big changes.