Our Little Trickster

Two Sundays in a row now, we've woken up early early to "labor." Last week was pretty minor, but I did get my hopes up and lose a lot of sleep. This week we actually ended up at the hospital, only to be sent home.

That Keller sure had us fooled. Big contractions 3 minutes apart, in the middle of the night, the feeling that 'this is the day.' My dad came over so the kids could stay in bed and we headed to the hospital at around 4 in the morning. (Thanks so much to my family, by the way, for being so supportive and positive during all this.) We've never been sent home from the hospital before, so we were beyond disappointed when they told us I was only dilated to a 1.5 and Keller hadn't even descended into my pelvis yet. They let us try to progress for an hour and then sent us down the walk of shame back to our car.

Still nothing since then. No baby, that's for sure. He could come tomorrow or in 3 weeks, it's anybody's guess. But next Sunday, when I wake up to contractions, it's gunna take something major for me to believe this kid again. Already our son is keeping us on our toes. What a roller coaster labor can be.

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas. Our's was wonderful and just what we needed. Thank goodness for family, joy, and holidays.

Dear Santa

The kids sat on Santa's lap at our Primary Activity. They were both very brave; I was surprised. Taesya asked for a Tinkerbell toy and Canon asked for a toy. Santa told them that they would have to be very good girls and boys. It was a lot of fun to see how proud they were of their Santa visit.

All I Want...

1. I want Christmas to come so badly. I need the distraction, the people, the noise. There's just a feeling of comfort in being surrounded by family for two days, like a big warm bubble. It just can't come fast enough for me or my kids. I almost let them open up presents yesterday... this is very hard for me.

2. I want Ben to find a great new job. He had an interview yesterday, which is encouraging. The kids and I are praying every day.

3. And I want Keller to come join our family. He's running out of room, I can tell, so he should come out where there's space to play. Maybe he's avoiding the snow, in which case, I completely understand.

Mmm... Christmas

Last night Ben took the kids to do some errands. I had the greatest moment of peace and contentment. Listening to an Amy Grant CD, savoring ice cream on the couch, and watching the twinkle of our Christmas tree - I could finally breathe, and relax. Alone with my thoughts. For lack of a more eloquent description, it was wonderful.

The Thursday Blues

It's a Thursday and I'm burnt out. I was exhausted from the moment I woke up. Everything seems like a mess around here and I can't bend over to clean it up. I just can't take the constant noise any more, either. If they're not fighting, they're whining; if they're not whining, they're repeating the same comment and/or request over and over and over... I just really need the munchkin voices to stop. Please. Mess and Noise and just overall bad mood-ness around here.

The problem is that I don't know how to recharge. I could feel the blues coming on last night and I told Ben about it, but I had no solution to nip the grumpiness in the bud. How do I reset mentally? Clear out all the spam from the week thus far and begin anew? I don't know how, and now I am slumping.

My brain needs a breath of mental fresh air. My spirit, too. Or else the forecast for tomorrow does not look promising.

Cuddle Bag

Ok. So I own a Love Sac but that was before I designed this site or else I would totally have a CuddleBag. They look very cool and just as comfortable to sit in, I can't convince them to give me one yet but that won't discourage me from still trying. I haven't posted anything in a long time so I thought I'd put something up so that Amber didn't look like she does all the work for this blog (she really does though).

I liked working on this project because it was an opportunity to make a custom shopping cart. I usually hate designing shopping carts but this one was fun because I pretty much customized everything. It was also fun to be artistic with the photos because they weren't that great of quality so it forced me to be more creative in the concept and style. 

Up to my ears in Poop

The thought just entered my head as I cleaned up my son, 'How many poopy diapers have I changed in my lifetime? And how many more are still to come?' Sometimes life literally stinks. Big sigh.

Flash Back

In response to Kalie's tag:

10 years ago... I was in the 8th grade. I didn't make the volleyball team, again, but I was loving being a member of the Fairfield Junior High Symphonic Band. I loved school dances, had lots of friends, and held a boy's hand for the first time (Ren Pfuhl.)

7 years ago... A junior at Davis High School, I was fighting my way through AP Calculus. I had a lot of ups and downs socially and I really missed being in the marching band. I got in a car accident with a fellow student riding a dirt-bike; my first and only ticket so far.

5 years ago... I married Benjamin Rollins Peck in the Bountiful Temple on December 19, 2003. And amazingly enough, that boy still loves me!

3 years ago... We lived on Center Street in Provo and our daughter, Taesya, was six months old. We were poorer than poor, but we were happy. We bought our first tiny Christmas tree together.

1 month ago... My husband threw me a surprise birthday party! I can still feel the shock as I walked into my home and saw all those loving people. It was a birthday for the record books, I tell ya.

1 week ago... We went to Walmart together as a family. It was a rough week since Ben had three mutual activities, so this was basically our only family time. Woohoo Walmart.

1 day ago... I talked to three whole adults yesterday! Dori Tolman (West Jordan friend) came over for a play-date with her kids; had a great time. And my Visiting Teachers came over so that I could talk their ears off. It felt so good to talk to other women! Like really genuinely great.

1 hour ago... I planned my Primary lesson for Sunday. We are going to sing "A Song of Thanks," which is one of my mother's personal favorites.

1 minute ago... Ben finished the dishes. Time to go be with my hubby.

Well that was fun. I actually went through my old journals and found exactly what I was doing 10 years ago and such; I love memories. And I remembered how much I love writing, too.

Raising Kids: More like Watering a Seed than Molding Clay

1. I was looking out the front window. It was a new day, a gloomy one, and I was dreading the errands we'd have to run. Rainy days are such a bummer when there are places to go. So honestly I was feeling pretty mopey. Then Tae came up next to me and threw open the curtains with a smile, and after careful examination of the scene, she pronounced, "What a lovely day!" My daughter - the unfailing optimist.

2. One whole hour of raking leaves. I was working hard, hard enough that Keller (in my tummy) was probably wondering what in the world was going on. My kids were being carefully corralled in the front yard, a small reminder here and there to stay out of the street. Then I looked up to see Canon "riding" away on his tiny bicycle down the sidewalk. (He can't use the pedals, so he goes at a snail's pace.) I call to him to stay at our house, but Can-O is bent on freedom. "See ya, Mom. Trick or Treating!" And he begins his quest. My son - the determined independant.

Happy Birthday, Mom

Can't post on Nov. 5th without acknowledging my Momma. It's her birthday today! I have a wonderful mom and she helps me so much. Growing up, she always told me that someday I would understand what it's like to be a mom. Now I see her in a whole different light; mom's do so much for their children.

I love you, Mom. You are a wonderful example of Christlike love. I hope your bday is super fabuloso!

A Record Keeping People

I am a journal writer. Since the day I was baptized and was given my first one, I've filled journal after journal with the emotions of my life. I love writing (by hand) and having a record of my ups and downs.

My brother, David, convinced me to start a blog. And I admit that it's something I really enjoy. It's interesting to see the difference in what I share online vs. what I keep in a journal. I feel pressure to make a blog entry more streamlined, less words more content. But it is great receiving comments and feedback from those who read my thoughts. It's been a year and a half already for our blog! Time flies.

I also love to scrapbook. This is more of an outlet for my photography, though. (My very amateur photography.) My pages are simple and they make me so happy when I look through them. Scrapbooks are full of the joyful times in life; I like to think that's what we'll be left with as we age, just the good times.

I love reading past blog entries, journal pages, and scrapbooks. My life is so full of experiences. We've had such happy times and we've survived a lot of bad times, too. Things seem pretty rough lately. But the records that I've kept make me optimistic about the future. Reading through my record I know that this too shall pass.

Misery loves company, right?

How do you cheer someone up without becoming un-cheery yourself? I'd love to figure that out.

My Life in 10 Images

My friend, Kalie, tagged me and I did my best to take some pics. Forgive the blurry-ness. Nothing was cleaned or dressed up in the making of this blog entry.

1. I collect...

I love fun purses and bags. It's a rare purchase, but it's an outlet for my colorful creative side.

2. One of my obsessions is...

Obsession/Cravings... I love chocolate right now. Chocolate chips, frosting on graham crackers, double fudge ice cream... Oh, and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.

3. My ride...

2000 Toyota Sienna that we bought when Ben started at Red Olive. It's the nicest car we've ever owned and it has improved my life as a mother immensely.

4. Self-Portrait

The real, tired, pregnant Amber. Hey, but look, I'm smiling.

5. I'm procrastinating...

I painted this shelf for Taesya and I was really pleased with how it turned out. But the Canon shelf has yet to be started, and now there's a Keller coming?!? Man, I am behind.

6. Favorite Room

Our Bedroom is the cleanest room in the house and the one that makes me feel most calm. When I grow up, my favorite room will be the library, with floor to ceiling bookshelves and a comfy couch with end table and lamp. That is my dream.

7. Our backyard

Perfect size for our family, we really like our backyard. We were just given a swing set, too, so things are getting homier.

8. One of my favorite things that I can tell you all about is...

Microsoft Excel. I am a total Excel nerd. I use it for everything: money, schedules, grocery lists, calendars, primary. I use Excel a lot. And last night in class I actually learned a few more things to love about it. Two words: fill handle.

9. My closet...

Packed with things I cannot wear. One of the joys of pregnancy. My shoes are kind of organized, though.

10. The item I can't live without is...

At the end of a long day, I collapse into my lovesac and curl up with my Davis Darts blanket. (At the end of a long day, though, the children would not be in this picture.) Comfort is a rarity for me and these two comforts are essential.

That's the end of my little photo album. I tag Leslie, David, Jenilyn, and Nicki. If you've got time, I'd love to see the images of your lives. Have a great day everyone!

Surrounded

Not a long or profound post, but an important one nonetheless:

I am grateful out the wazoo for the people in my life. Friends are stinkin' great. And family is amazing. And right now, today, I need to broadcast that I am blessed with the best family and friends. The fact that people actually think about me... blows my mind. I am a lucky lucky woman.

And p.s. my husband is pretty darn great, too.

The Bare Minimum

Elder M. Russell Ballard said that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. If I graded this day as a whole, it would not pass as a "good day." So here are the moments:

1. Canon, Taesya, and I cooking dinner together. Canon washed the potatoes and carrots, I peeled and chopped, Taesya put it all in the crockpot and mixed. The three of us lined up making beef stew; it was like a commercial.

2. Hearing them laugh together in the bathtub. Happy laughing, no one crying. I just watched and smiled.

3. Taesya said, in the nicest voice, "Mom, can I please have a graham cracker to eat outside?"

So I'm clinging to the moments cuz sometimes that's all I have. Take a deep breath and count down till bedtime. Hopefully somewhere in their little prayers they'll say thank you for mommy tonight.

Having a Bad Day

I am super grumpy today. Things are going terribly. And I have lost all motivation to make it better. Can't we just go to bed now and start over tomorrow? (It's 2 o'clock in the afternoon, so probably not.) Some days are just crummy. Seriously.

Fall-a-holic

Everything about this season makes me so excited and happy. In a totally uncool, little kid, giddy sort of a way.


Fall is such a beautiful season. I can't wait till we get to rake up leaves together as a family. (pic found on Markolopia.blogspot.com)


I love decorating with pumpkins. But with little kids, carving is kindof a challenge. We've tried painting them, drawing on them - I'm not sure what the plan will be this year. A candle-lit jack-o-lantern is one of my favorite things. (pic from kkchamberlain.blogspot.com)


Halloween 2007 was so great! The kids, a monster and a princess, loved riding around in the wagon and collecting their very own treats.

Oh I love Fall. Sweaters, memories, birthday candles, pumpkin flavored treats - Mmmm, my favorite time of year.

Baby Progress!

We buckled down and made a decision. The baby's name is Keller. I heard it at Murray Park the other day and later found out it means "dear friend." He has a name and I am relieved: Keller Davis Peck.

This week, my mom got me thinking about this baby's arrival. She moved her comfy rocking chair to the family room, saying she wants to be able to rock the baby there. What baby? I said. Oh mine?!? I started to think, 'He's actually coming.' And I got excited! So we named him, and went on a tiny shopping spree: new binkies, newborn diapers, and the softest blue and brown pjs to bring him home from the hospital in. Makes me want to hold him so bad, but his little kicks will have to do for now.

I'm excited for Keller to come. I'm not worried about the boy thing anymore; boys and girls are each their own basket of fun and trials. But it really feels like a gift when Heavenly Father sends a baby. Like He trusts you to take care of something so new and small. I know I'll be ready, not that I'm an expert, but I'm really glad to be so blessed with the chance to try. So Blessed.

Doing their part

Canon and Taesya attended the "Night Out Against Crime." I thought this picture was cute. I'm glad we're living where we are. I've never felt so much like I matter to a community, or to a ward. I want to be a positive influence in this area, and teach that to my kids, as well.

The Name Game

Amber Amber Bo Bamber Banana Fanna Fo Famber Mi My Mo Mamber - AMBER! (Take a second to sing your version of the name game, it will make you smile.)

The 20 week ultrasound was Wednesday; everything looked great! And we are having a boy. I'm glad, pleased... Boys are a little tough for me. Well, Canon being almost two years old is tough for me. We just aren't the best of friends right now. But when he's sleeping, or when he's actually clean, or saying "lub you" -- Those moments I can handle.

Usually we have a name solidified withing 24 hours after the gender reveal, but this time we are stumped. We have names, lists and lists and lists of names, but after 3 or 4 days of systematically analyzing each one - here we are nameless. So, if you have any suggestions... Our requirements are as follows:

1. Name must fit an infant, a teenager, and a fully grown adult.
2. Less common names get bonus points.

Any genius ideas would be appreciated. But honestly, we've got time. As everyone keeps telling me - Plenty of Time.

And I Miss You

Ben is at Scout Camp, somewhere in the mountains. He's hiking, fishing, and eating dry foods.

We are still here, where we always are. Playing, working, getting by better than I thought we could without him.

But I miss that Ben guy. I've grown accustomed to his face. I don't know the last time I went so long without even a phone call from him. Even though he drives me nuts sometimes, I sure wish he'd come back and never leave again. But honestly, it's good to know that I can do it on my own. (Not financially, of course.) But now I know I can survive, that if I lean on Heavenly
Father, I can do just fine.

Some defining moments in my life: Pioneer Trek, AP Calculus, and Scout Camp 2008

Dream

It was a boy. He was so tiny and adorable and quiet. I was just going about my life carrying him around when he showed some interest in the red punch Taesya was drinking. She gave some to him and he drank like a child dying of thirst. Then it hit me - I hadn't fed him. When was the last time I had? What day was it? We'd been home from the hospital a week already!?! I only remember feeding him once.

So I fed that sweet little boy and he fell asleep satisfied. But it just ripped out my heart that he had suffered in silence for so long. What a terrible mother I was. Living my life like normal while my son was starving...

*** These are the dreams you have when you're pregnant. This was my first one this time around. When I woke up I just held Taesya and patted her hair while she watched tv. Am I ready for this new baby? Parenthood scares the heck out of me sometimes.

Mankind

My older brother, David, came to visit me the other night. We talked about all kinds of things, meaningful and not. Theater, the church, community, kids, life, money - it was wonderful. For some ridiculous logic that even I don't understand, I tend to shut people out. Almost all people. David stopped by and made me talk to a person, a person I really like, and I am super glad.

I just finished a remarkable book called Tuesdays with Morrie. It is a true story. A story that pierced one of my numerous walls. Here is one of many great quotes in the book: "So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning."

We were put on this earth to be together, not alone. The insights I received by hanging out with David, the way I felt when I read the words of Morrie Schwatz- these aren't things I could have experienced as a solitary being on Earth. We are all here together, mankind, for a reason.

Trying not to Whine

It's been a long weekend and I've had time to notice that my children whine a lot. It was really beginning to bother me until I realized that children learn from their parents... looking inward, I realized that I am a bit of a whiner as well.

Pregnancy is sort of a rough time of life. Summer is a bit hard when your swamp cooler only helps to get things down to 81 degrees. Money in general is super crummy, always. And then the usual bugs, chores, poopy diapers, yadda yadda. I have been whining probably non stop to Ben. So the kids naturally follow in Mommy's footsteps.

So I am turning over a new leaf. If I envision and create an environment conducive to happiness, I believe happiness will flow into my life. I am going to write down in my journal EVERY DAY something that I am grateful for. Something joyful and good in my life. Here is my list for today:

1. I am grateful to be pregnant. There is a baby coming, and regardless of how long this lasts, I am grateful that Heavenly Father has entrusted this spirit with me even this long. It is a gift and a blessing to me.
2. I am grateful for popsicles, ice cube trays, and running water. Also for all of my large appliances that work wonderfully well.
3. I am so so glad that Ben has a job. The few times in our marriage when we have not had a job are times I would never choose to re-live. Employment is sweet and comfortable and I am so grateful.
4. Bugs in our house are never bigger than I can squoosh. I've heard in some countries this is not the case.
5. Last for today, I am so so grateful for family and friends. Anyone who has ever shown me love or kindness EVER. I cannot live a solitary existence as much as I think I can. I need people. I really do.

Day one of inviting happiness into my heart. Taking a lesson from Laman and Lemuel: Murmuring never was happiness.

Number Three

Yes, three - there's a baby a comin'.

January 23, 2009, we are expecting yet another blonde bundle of joy. (Ok, so an ultrasound can't really reveal hair color.) But based on Taesya and Canon, I think we can safely expect an attractive child. An energetic child. One with a lot to say. No known gender yet, but we're just excited that everything is going well. Momma and baby are healthy as can be.

I wanted to say Congrats to Leslie King on the baby boy to come! And also to Jenilyn Petersen, who is expecting a baby girl!

Life vs. Love

The kids were sleeping over at Grandma's, and we'd just finished eating peanut butter sandwiches and crackers for dinner. The sun was setting as we wrapped ourselves up in blankets and watched Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband. We've attending their concert at the Sandy Ampitheater year after year since we were dating, so this is nothing out of the ordinary. But in the first few minutes of the show I remembered, like someone had hit me in the back of the head, I remembered that I love Ben. Don't laugh because honestly, I had forgotten.

Life is full of ten billion unimportant things. They seem urgent to us, but in the eternal scheme of things, most of it doesn't matter. So I fill up my day, try my best to get by, and some days, don't even look Ben in the eye before the day is done. I can't believe I let it get this bad! Don't get me wrong, we're not unhappy with each other, but we'd forgotten about one another.

It took a date for me to remember. A great date full of our favorite music. Ryan Shupe's songs are so well written and so beautiful. Some hit a sentimental note, reminding us of years ago, and some make us laugh at the "2-year old attitude" in our home. It was a wonderful concert and I was there with the most wonderful man. I had the best looking date of anyone there. He really is a gift in my life. So I'm thinking that we should keep up this dating thing. It's a good way to remind us that love should shadow life not the other way around. I love you, Ben. I really really do.

Go David!

I am a big American Idol fan. And this season I am hooked on David Archuleta! I know my family back in k-town is rooting for the other Dave, but I just can't help but disagree. David Archuleta seems so genuine. He's a seventeen year old kid who sings like a pro. He's humble, sweet, and so so grateful for this whole experience. I just love him to bits. To bits, I say.

I even swung by Murray High last Friday to see if I could catch a glimpse of the mania. It was insane the amount of people that swarmed the place. But everyone around was so happy and excited. David makes people happy. So, GO DAVID! (Archuleta) I hope that you are the next American Idol. You've got my vote.

Clark Jungle Hammock

Here is a site I did a few months ago. For any of you extreme campers out there this is the product you need. A hammock, not just any hammock but a camping hammock based after the sturdy WWII models while utilizing modern materials to create an ultra-light, compact shelter. If I was a hunter or an extreme backpacker I'd want one of these.

I had a great time designing the Clark Outdoor Jungle Hammock site and not only did I get the chance to design the website I had the privilege of re-branding the company as well as creating a brochure for them that highlights their different models. Its awesome to get to do what love every day.

I enjoy Taesya shows

There is a lot of wisdom to be found in watching Children's television. Life is simpler there. We say things loud and proud. Conflicts are resolved quickly, humans understand dogs and dragons, Moms and Dads are always right. I thought I would share a few gems that I have collected from what my daughter affectionately calls "Taesya shows."

"Don't don't don't bite your friends. Friends are our friends." - Yo Gabba Gabba

"This calls for some celery!" - Wonder Pets

"Zippers can be VERY frusterating." - Steve from Blues Clues

"Sometimes girls and monkeys think exactly alike." - Curious George

A favorite program at our house is Dora the Explorer. This show can drive me crazy, but the plot line follows the same basic outline each time, and Dora really does have a lot of good advice. First, it's important to stop and think. Second, we need to ask for help when we don't know what to do. And last, when we look back at the mountains we've climbed, we need to say, "We did it!" And then a tiny band of insects in sombreros should play "da da da!" Vamanos!

Latest Work - Velocity Financial

Well I thought I would start writing about some of the projects I've been working on lately and some design topics that I'm interested in since that is part of who I am.  Maybe this will help you get to know me a little better.  

Above is a portion of a design of a site for one of our clients at Red Olive, Velocity Financial.  They're a Financial Investment Firm dedicated to helping people like me succeed in the investment world. I wish I  had money to invest. They were one of the best clients to work for because they knew exactly what they wanted yet they gave me plenty of creative freedom to not feel like I was some mechanical designer robot carrying out their every demand.  I got most of my inspiration for this project from a computer company call Grace PC done by a fellow designer of mine named Eric Russell who runs a studio named Lucid Creative. I love his work. 

I'll work for a client like Velocity Financial any day.  Thanks for the opportunity guys. 

Becoming Home

This is our new house. What do ya think?


Our porch needs some work. The kids love to play outside.


We have two varieties of flora; the tulip and the dandelion. So far they are tied in population.

Craving Music

The radio is taunting me, "Listen between 6am and 6pm and you can win tickets to see Jason Mraz in HAWAII." As they play all of my favorite Jason Mraz songs, I am somewhere between weeping and strangling the radio. I know I have a zero percent chance of winning a trip to anywhere, let alone a tropical island. It's just cruel to put ads like that on the radio.

In Bowmans (grocery store), the other day, I saw the poster advertising Davis High School's upcoming Prom. They are finally back at the Utah State Capitol for the first time since 2003, and their theme is "You Have Stolen My Heart." (An amazing song by the band Dashboard Confessionals.) Davis always picks a song to be the theme for each dance, and normally they are terribly lame. But I have to admit I got a little jealous of all those little Davis girls, this prom. Picking out their dresses, getting all excited, riding to the capital to dance to Dashboard. Sometimes I really miss High School.

So I'll do the best I can. Pop in my Jason Mraz or Dashboard Confessionals CD, put on my headphones, and drown out reality. I might just imagine myself at the Prom. If I imagine REALLY hard, I could even end up in Hawaii. Oh I am craving music. Like the deserts miss the rain, I tell ya.

Canon Man-n

This picture is the essence of Canon. A ball, a car, and a big mess; the story of every day with my son. Oh, how I love him, that little tornado.

Sibling News

My little brother, Cameron Mortensen, received his call yesterday to the Toronto, Canada West Mission. He will be entering the MTC on Wed. June 18th. I am so excited for him because I know that he loves this church and that he will give his whole soul to this calling. I am proud of my little brother for the man that he has become. Yay Cam!

My siblings are growing up and I love them so.

Van Driver, "Move that Van!"

The primary reason I wanted to make a post today was to let everyone and anyone that reads this blog know that WE BOUGHT A HOME!!!!! Well, we haven't closed yet so don't get too excited, but I think we have a good chance. Yeah, I know,  we didn't think we'd ever get one either, but hey, I guess we're proof that dreams can come true. 

Amber and I were watching Extreme Home Makeover addition tonight and during the famous part were they say "Bus driver, Move that Bus" (which is when for some embarrassing reason I always seem to cry,) I said to Amber, "Before we can move into our house we need to put a bus in front of it."  Well, since we don't have a Bus or know any family members to borrow one from we'll just have to use our Mini-van and we'll get all the neighbors (we don't know any neighbors, but they would come anyway because who doesn't like to gather together and yell in unison)  to come out and yell with us "Van driver, Move that Van!".  

I'll post some pictures of our new home later if everything goes well.  Once we've moved in it'll look better. 

Look forward to hearing more from me. I really like writing. 

Back Home

We moved back and it feels good. Blogger is much more my style, and this is the last move, I promise.

Siblings

I love that my kids are friends. A few nights ago, we went in to check on the kids and found Taesya sleeping in Canon’s bed. It was cute.

Quite a week

This week has seemed like one dramatic turn after another. It all started when Canon hit his nose on Taesya’s bedframe. The plastic surgeon sewed him up and Canon’s doing just fine now. We’ll make sure to tell him that he had a “nose job” before age 2.


Luckily Taesya’s unfortunate event did not include pain. She decided to cut her own hair this week. Maybe it would have turned out more evenly bald, if I’d let her finish. But for now, we will have ourselves a good laugh at her premature hairloss.

Those were the top two. Kids keep you on your toes.