Today Scout gave a talk on “Thanking God In All Things”.
This is what he said:
“Some of you might know my little brother Dash who is two years old. He is really funny and really crazy, but do you know something else he is?
He is REALLY thankful!
Every single time someone gives him something, he always says “Tee Too?. Every day I hear, “Tee too…tee too…tee too.?
For those of you who don’t have a two year old at your house, that means, “Thank you? in their language.
He thanks me for helping him out of his bed, or giving him a bite of what I am eating, or letting him ride my scooter.
Just the other day, we were playing Lego’s together, and every time I gave him a piece, he told me “Tee Too?.
You know how that made me feel? Really good! Like I wanted to keep giving him more and more pieces.
Do you know that in the Doctrine and Covenants, there is a scripture that says, “Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things??
And that kind of makes sense.
If my little brother makes me feel really good when he says “Tee Too?, I bet it makes our Heavenly Father feel awesome when we thank Him. And just like I kept wanting to give Dash more Lego’s, I bet Heavenly Father wants to keep giving us more and more blessings.
So each night when I say my prayers, I am trying to remember to thank my Heavenly Father for everything He does for me.
Especially for giving me a little brother who sets a great example by always saying “Tee Too?.”
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Of course it was memorized, and of course he gave it with pizzazz!
Tonight I took my kids, Seth’s kids and the neighbor kids all over to the BH Pool. When we got there, there was a couple trying to have a quiet, and possibly romantic time in the jacuzzi, so I told the kids to, “stay in the pool” loudly enough for the couple to hear. With no response, I then looked over and said, “Sorry for ruining your quiet evening.” Again…silence. Awkward silence. Brett and I were quietly laughing to each other.
Then when the kids realized it was a really cold night and that the pool was also pretty cold, they all ran into the jacuzzi. Since there were youngens, Brett and I had to be at the jacuzzi to observe.
When all of the kids were in the jacuzzi with the couple, it was so awkward it was amazing! They stayed in the corner — silent! At this point, I wasn’t too worried about the couple because their social graces were pathetic. So when the kids all wanted challenges, I offered some.
They ran and swam a lap and then jumped back in the jacuzzi.
They went and treaded water in the pool for three minutes and ran back.
After several challenges, and the couple just watching everything as they huddled in the corner, the awkwardness was palpable.
So I did what any mother would do….I snapped a picture.
And with the couple both staring at me after the flash, the awkwardness skyrocketed.
The cousins are in town for Thanksgiving.
So clearly, some Sunday night fun was in order.
It started out with me putting down an art project that they all could color.
Followed by some Bullet-made Pina Coladas.
Then Micah fed the Pips while I set up our traditional Pictionary game that turned into drawing contests.
Micah and I challenged.
Tristen told us to draw Martha.
(It’s a little embarrassing, but I made a mess of my face late one night in bad lighting, and the next morning Martha came for a visit. But rather than be ashamed, I embraced it/her and gave her a name. I thought “Martha” would be fitting.)
So you be the judge….
who won?
Here’s my drawing.
And Micahs.
Apparently Micah found that Martha had a younger sister.
How rude.
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Good thing Micah was saved by the bell.
The doorbell with carolers in tow.
And it was perfect timing for them.
My mom was just about to make scones.
And the final fun of the night was when the anti-baby Tacky held the Pips.
This is how the middles prefer to take their baths.
Laying down with a warm cloth on while viewing PBS.
I’d like that too, if I ever had a second.
Our sunsets lately have been on fire — literally!
So after a little holiday shopping in Crystal Cove, I posed my four for a picture with an amazing backdrop.
It’s amazing how well they behaved, especially since I had a really anxious shopper honking her horn at me to move.
All in good time my friend.
I first needed to capture a moment that you just ruined!
These two have quite the special bond.
She is obsessed.
And he is also — especially when their bond produces a Thomas the Train toothbrush!
Just when the cousins thought there was a polar bear in the house…
I turned it over to show off the cutest bear of them all!
In the most magical outfit that I swear keeps her asleep two hours longer.
I am pretty convinced my womb feels like fleece, because this little girl nestles right in and doesn’t make a peep for hours — just like when she was in my tummy.
I should learn my lesson over and over again to never gamble.
The bet this time:
When Dash was about 6 months old, Micah and I were having a tough time remembering to make the bed. So I made the bet that whomever is the last out has to make it. And the person who screws up the first time changes all of the dirty diapers until the other person screws up. Well, guess who screwed up first. And guess who hasn’t screwed up since?
It was me who screwed up.
And it is Micah who hasn’t screwed up since.
So for a year and a half, I have changed all of Dash’s dirty diapers.
(Disclaimer:If I am in a really tight pinch, he will help out — but it has to be tight. And if I am not present, obviously he changes them then.)
BUT WAIT!!!
Is that an unmade bed I see?
HALLELUJAH!
And I’ll happily hand off the wipes.
(Too bad I made it very clear while I was pregnant that this bet didn’t include other baby’s diapers, so I am still on the hook for the Pips. But her stenches far outweigh that stinky little two year old!)
All of my kids start with blue eyes and at least one dimple.
Like a chip off the old block, this girl has the eyes and two dimples.
And even though I say this every time….I really think that her dimples might stay.
As far as the eyes…they are still blue enough that I have hope.
Can you imagine….a child with one of my features?!
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But you know what they say (by they I mean Micah)…
“If all of our kids could get everything from me, but your ability to not build up lactic acid, they would be perfect.”
Well, the lactic acid part is still undetermined.
But I for one will say…I am sure glad they got my personality and ESPECIALLY my humility.
This kid found three quarters today.
I remember when I was a kid, I would always look in the payphones and newspaper holders for money.
It was a rare find, but every once in a while, I would luck out.
But with payphones and newspaper holders in the obscure category — who knows where this guy finds his loot.
I’ve seen him check the kiddie rides at the mall and vending machines.
But now that I think about it, I better check my purse.
Oh yeah — I don’t carry one of those.
Maybe this kid just has the luck of the Irish, and this is all legit.
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