Things That Must Go

I am going to attempt to cut down on my usage of the word hate. I find that I use this more frequently then I really mean to, and it makes me seem rather negative. So I have decided to add a new way of vent frustration with the sub-blog Things That Must Go. In Utah some early morning radio program used to have people call in and list the things they would like to never see, hear, or experience again. So each week I am going to list 3 minor and 1 major things that must go. Please feel free to add one or two yourselves.

1. "Going Green"

I am not against the environment, just the stupid, celebrity-hawked catch phrase.

2. Web Site Changes

99.9% of the time they are not for the better. (That means you facebook)

3. Lou and Lou Safety Patrol

This is an irritating 5 min cartoon on the Disney Channel that comes on after Little Einsteins. The two children are the most anal retentive annoying characters on the face of the earth. Even their cartoon parents seem to be irritated with their beyond obsessive safety concerns. What happened to make these kids this way?

4. Passive Aggressive People

Now I will admit that there have been times that I have fallen under this category, but I will try to stop. Lately it seems like so many people I have dealt with lately have made the most aggravating non-statements to me. If you don't like something say it. Don't tell me, "well that's the way we do it," or "I'm not saying my way is better," Yes, you are! That is exactly what you are saying, so just suck it up and say it.

Mom's Day Out

Freedom! Today I dropped Max off at a Mother's Day Out program. For those who don't know what that is, it is a daycare/preschool program where you drop your kid off once or twice a week for the day. I am so thrilled! I have so many projects that I want to get done and I am also excited for Max. He loves being around other kids and playing with new toys. Right now I have him signed up for only one day a week, but may go to two if Max and I both like it. This is such a great program, it is ironic that they don't have this in Utah where they probably need it the most. Most of these programs are run through the local churches out here. Max is actually at the church building right next to ours the GracePointChurch.net, (yeah that's the actual name.) I tell you I have never felt any desire to join any other church until I saw that facilities at this place. The mother's lounge is bigger then my living room and full of rockers and cribs, (as opposed to the closet at my building that smells of poop.) But anyway since I am stuck with my loser building cause of the whole pesky true gospel thing, I will at least take advantage of my day of Freedom!

Wahoo, Maryann is pregnant!

I am currently blogging instead of cleaning, (which is what I told Jeff I would be doing if he took Max out,) so that I can say a huge congratulations to my best friend Maryann on her pregnancy. I am truly so happy for her and don't know if I can stand waiting til March to see this cute bundle of Joy. I met Maryann in college, she lived in an apartment below mine and was in my ward. We didn't meet right away, but after I had gotten to know her roommates. After a bit we finally met at a dance in the Clyde Building where I also met this cute return missionary and a week later Maryann and I were on a double date with said missionary and his friend. Well, the date was nice, but Maryann was a waaaay better catch then my date, so I don't mind at all that things didn't work out with the guy. Maryann is sweet, loving, and the world's best listener. I often joke with her that the only reason that she hangs with me is because she is using me as a case study for her social work, (The book to be titled, Emily Tobler Larkin, The Most Messed Up Lady On Earth Not In An Institution.) This is such a clever women that she orchestrated a group dated for us with nine guys! Even though our friendship has been tested with time and distance, (and my increasing flakiness,) I consider it the greatest non-family bond I have or probably will ever have. I have been blessed to have such a person in my life. And she also makes fantastic brownies. So to Maryann....Thank you... I love you....Congratulation!

Don't Call Me

at least not on my cell phone. Yesterday, while changing into a bathing suit, my cell phone fell out of my jeans and slammed into the concrete floor. It had done this countless times before, but this time the trajectory was just right to bust the thing in two. We aren't sure what we will do since we were going to switch carriers in December when our two year contract with sprint came up. (Which I will say, personally we haven't had a problem with sprint which we have had for six years now, but since everyone else has other plans it makes since to leave.) So if you are in desperate need to contact us you will have to reach us at our land line, or email.

*An extra bit or irony is that today is my mommy's birthday and I have no long distance.

I am not Pregnant

I am not pregnant and I am okay with that. I really am. Everything that has happened recently has actually driven away all desire to be pregnant and have a baby for the near future. I shudder at the thought of hauling around two kids. I have reaffirmed my decision to have one for right now.

That being said it seems like there is a baby boom going on. It seems like everyone I know under 40 is either pregnant, had a baby in the last 6 months, or is trying to get pregnant. There are like 15 pregnant women in my ward, not kidding here. I am super happy for all these people, I really am, (hey, if I don't have to care for them then babies are cute.)

What I am feeling is a bit outnumbered, (yes, I realized that it is a bit hypocritical since technically I was one of them until recently, but lets ignore that.) I want to hear announcements of who is not pregnant. If you are not pregnant say it out loud. Pregnant women get to announce their news so I am going to announce mine. I AM NOT PREGNANT. Who's with me? (If you are planning to become pregnant you are still allowed to add yourself to the list if you want.)

Max's 2nd Birthday

Today was Max's 2nd Birthday Party. We invited four of Max's little friends to color, eat a donut cake, and then go to jump zone. It was an amazing success! Max loved all his presents and had a blast at jump zone. No tantrums, only fun. We captured most of it on the video camera, so hopefully I will figure out how to post those videos soon.

#1 or Happy Birthday Max

Even though the party is tomorrow, I am so happy for my little guy. I cannot believe two years have past (luckily I still have the baby fat to help me feel nostalgic.) He is no longer a baby but a little boy. These pictures are from his birthday last year.