This made me cry!

I know it's a few days late, but I just saw this on someone else's blog and really felt like I needed to share. Makes me feel extra lazy for sleeping in and taking 2 naps on Christmas!

That's My Mom (and Dad)!

Hi Loved Ones,


So a friend of mine who used to live in Sheridan pointed me toward this blog post by someone who still does live in Sheridan, in my parents' ward.  My mom and dad worked together to create a really neat Primary sharing time and this lady posted about it.  I thought I would share the link (with her permission) and you can all enjoy it as well.  I can't wait until my parents live closer so my children can be a part of these fun things as well.


Love you both!


http://blog.ryanmuldowney.com/2010/12/christmas-story.html

10 Fingers, 10 Toes

So I had my ultrasound last week.  I have been waiting to post so I could add pictures, but since we don't have a scanner and I forgot to take the pictures over to my in-laws last night, I guess I will just post without.  Since Pret had to work late that day, my sister Shannon was able to come with me for the "show."  I think she had a good time as well and was very relieved for me that there just appeared 1 body, unlike her last one that revealed 3.  


We saw 10 fingers, 10 toes, a very healthy beating heart, and all parts of the face and brain necessary to show that it will be a healthy baby.  I could have watched that heart beating all day long--what an amazing creation this child is even at just 20 weeks (that's my official progress as of today!).  The baby was very stubborn as far as moving into positions where we would be able to see what we needed, and Shannon and I had commented on the fact that Pret is worried about how our child will look and especially the stubborness that could come with a red-headed child, so the technician even "drew" some curly red hair on the baby.


The baby had finally moved into a cooperative position and the tech asked, just to verify, whether I wanted to find the gender.  I stayed strong and said, "No" and haven't regretted that decision.  I will say, though, that there are a couple shots where I think if there was something to be seen, it would have been seen...if you get what I am implying.  So my bets are still on a girl!  


Either way, we realized that both of the names that we are thinking of start with the letter L, so for me, the baby is now "Little L."  I don't know what Pret thinks of that, but his name for the baby is not official until it is born.

Strollers, Highchairs, and Seats--Oh my!

So as the time is drawing nearer (I am officially 16 weeks=4 months), we are starting to think about some of the big things necessary for a baby. My sister, Shannon, has generously stored a crib for us for 12 years, so I think we have that part covered. But the others are still very much in the air.

When it comes to different varieties of all of the above-mentioned "big" things, I have heard many different opinions of all different types. And I would love to have them all "here" in one easy place to access. So if you would leave comments with your preferences on strollers, car seats/carriers, highchairs, etc., I would really appreciate it.

Thanks so much!

It's Officially Official

So I/we (Pret came with me for most of it, but felt the inclination to leave when I had to have a Pap-Smear and exam...) went to the doctor on Tuesday.  We met the OB/GYN, Kimberly Moreland.  She came highly recommended by a few former parents of mine.  She was very nice, but efficient--our kind of lady!

She attempted to find the heartbeat with the sonogram, but couldn't find it, so they had to pull out the ultrasound machine.  We were totally able to see it moving around (it's an active child already!) and Pret was regularly able to see the heartbeat, but I only caught it once.  It was a pretty neat experience and definitely made it more real for us both.

We also have an official date--April 25th!  If it comes at all early, then I will get a "free" week due to spring break.  That will be nice.  If not, it will still be a great break through the end of the year. 

Also, it's become more official as I have now thrown up a few times.  No big deal on either of them--both while brushing my teeth.  Lesson:  no more tongue brushing!  :-(  Please let me know if I have bad breath!

Security

Hello friends and family.

With all of the changes coming up, we have decided to join the world of the private blogs.  We hope this won't be too much of an inconvenience for those of you who enjoy reading our blog (I assume at least some of you who do, enjoy it! :-)  )

Anyway, we are doing this effective next Sunday, September  26th, so please contact us as quickly as possible if you want to be allowed to continue viewing our blog!

Thanks for all your support over the last few years!  I especially love the comments that come in!

Changes...

I've made a change to our blog--can you find it?

Just Biff It!

So as many who know me may know, I really struggle staying on my feet when walking. I guess it comes from my overpronation (the tendency to walk/run on the outside of my feet), but I have been pretty lucky/safe with it so far in my life, although there had been a few close calls. It doesn't help that I do like high shoes

(like these for instance) that I often have trouble staying on my feet in.

Well, this morning, I lost my fall-free streak. I biffed it--right in front of the school! And I almost took out a former student on the way down. It wasn't the least bit graceful, either. Luckily, I just ended up with a few small scrapes and bruises, but my shakes and red face lasted a bit longer. A few other 4th-grade students hurried to my rescue as the things in my arm went sprawling. They were very concerned and I was very embarrassed. Luckily, there were even some parents there to witness my tumble as well.

Anyway, I have just been thinking about it all day and hoped I could provide a chuckle for some today.

My Family

So I came across this picture quite accidentally while looking for a picture of Kate (our dog) for school. I just had to stop and look at it for a minute as I realized how much I love my family. I know my family has grown quite a bit with my wonderful marriage into the Dahlgren family, but nothing will ever beat my mom, dad, and brother and sisters. So, here's to the H. Michael Roberts family: (l-r) Shannon, Megan, DeDee, Mike, Melanie, and Craig.

I love you all so much! Thank you for being the best Mom, Dad, Big Brother, and Big Sisters that a "Baby" could ask for!

Love,

Boo

Reading...

Pret just finished Enders Game and really enjoyed it. I have been trying to get him to read it for years and it finally took a cruise to do it. We are hopefully going to finish listening to The Giver here soon, as well. And tonight, I might just read a few pages of Hunger Games. If not today, I have promised Lauren that I will read it on Friday! I can't wait!

Rewards

It's the simple things in life that make me happy and give me that warm, fuzzy feeling inside.

Today, my students, by some miracle, came back from the computer lab and were ready to listen! It was amazing. They were all sitting attentively and anxious to participate. I rewarded them with a "5" point (they get 5 points, they get five minutes of extra recess). Then, we went back to our seats to do a paper (one of the few "drill and kill" things we do, but how else do you practice handwriting) and the kids were right with me the whole time. I just had to give a few reminders.

I complimented the kids and I could see in their faces that they appreciated it. And they continued to try hard. Consequently (and I love when the consequences are positive and not negative), they got 5 extra minutes of an activity they enjoy because there wasn't quite enough time to start something else before they were to move to that anyway.

On the flip side, I have been down for the last 24 hours because I am getting reprimanded for not having a neat and tidy room. Organization at school (and to Pret's chagrin, home too) has been the bane (thanks, Webster, for the correct spelling of this word) of my existance since I began teaching, six years ago. Not often does it impeded my teaching, but does not look good in the show area or to my time management when I am focusing on moving things so kids can sit down at my table rather than teaching them.

But last night, I stayed after work for about two hours focusing on a few areas that were really bad. Afterward, I felt so good about what I had accomplished. It was a great reward. Now if I can just remember that intrinsic feeling and make that my focus of my time rather than wasting it on other things. I was still bothered by it when I was talking to Pret last night. He was late getting home from work and the gym (yucky on-call nights!) so it was pretty late when we finally were talking. I had calmed down quite a bit before that, but talking about it again brought the emotions back to the surface and I got emotional again. I asked Pret for a blessing this morning and in it, I was told that this reprimand was for my good and I should learn from it. Hopefully I will! I'll have to check-in in a few weeks and let you know how I am doing.

OK, this took a bit of a tangent. Really, I just wanted to brag about how well my class had just done. I really have a GREAT class this year! And I sure love teaching!