Saturday, May 9, 2009

SUMMERS FIRST CATASTROPHE

Our first Summer catastrophe happened yesterday when Ashlynne took a tumble from her brand new bicycle. She skinned her elbow. Once we got her all cleaned up, she was raring to go, however, she did make a great show out of it. And the Oscar goes to: Ashlynne Rodriguez--best performance in a small fall.
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Austin promptly took over the new bike when she fell because--well it's new. And when anything is new--it belongs to him, or so he believes. He didn't even care that it was a PINK GIRLIE bike. He felt so that it was his so much that at the end of riding he took the tassles off the handlebars. Somehow I need to teach Austin (and his parents) that selfishness is not becoming and we don't ruin others toys because we don't like something about it. And besides it isn't YOURS to ruin. When I asked him why he did it, his reply was because he doesn't like them there. Man was I angry.




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Janessa was here as well and she wanted to ride too, but declined the bikes for the "Big Wheel" which is more her speed. She didn't have much speed, because she refuses to use the pedals--on any of the bikes. She just pushes off with her legs and feet and goes. Trying to teach her to use her feet was like forcing her to eat something she doesn't like. Oh well, she got done what she set out to do.
Summer came far too fast. I am still waiting for Valentines, St. Patricks Day and Easter to come--but wait, that is what happens when you age. Time goes really really quickly and you can't enjoy the fun things as easily.
Happy Spring and Summer
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Kerri said...

I LOVE that first picture, with her eyes so full of tears. She's resilient, that one. And Austin...it's a great thing that he has you to teach him right from wrong. You're doing a great job with that.

May 10, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Ben & Carly said...

Amen on the headache thing..my sister and I call it the man-cold and life really does stop for them huh! those kids are so lucky to have you, you can tell that you are giving them the childhood they need...which includes those life lessons on selfishness!

May 13, 2009 at 10:53 AM

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Keith and I were married on October 12,1996 in the Manti, Utah LDS Temple. We have no children but raised one child, Kassie, who is actually my niece. We have 3 adorable grandchildren, Austin 5, Ashlynne 4, and Andrew 1. It has become apparent that our home has an OPEN-DOOR policy, since a lot of people have come and gone through our doors. I retired from the medical profession in Aug of 2007 after nearly 30 years and spend my time taking care of these three very lively, often funny,and very active children. My mother lives with us, however she is serving in the Illinois Peoria Mission and will return in July of 2011. Keith is an R.N. and works at a local rehab center in the Mental Health department. One day we hope to finish our home and travel more;