Fast-Paced Life

Wow! So many things are going on right now, but since this is really the best journaling I do, I better get caught up! Here goes:

- Paul has been applying for several different jobs now that he's finishing up his business degree. We will *probably* be moving to Boise in the next few weeks, but we're not totally sure. Although being sure would help my nerves. A lot. Moving on...

- I have been watching kids for some extra money these last few months. This makes our house even noisier, which, if you've never spent much time here, is pretty impressive. It also makes for some pretty entertaining conversations! For example:

*My 3-yr-old niece walks into the room with Johnny, who's sucking on a bracelet with huge wooden beads. She looks up at me with those concerned little eyes and informs me, "Kristi, him is sucking on those yucky grapes."

*Paul runs into the room and says, "I know this probably isn't what you want right now, but HELP!" Cute little Heather, who is the same age as Johnny (HOW do people with 2-yr-old twins survive?!) had dumped one full liter of Mrs. Butterworth's Maple Syrup onto...well, everything. Herself, Johnny, the table, the floor, the chairs, the booster seat, the...no, she actually missed the kitchen sink, but other than that, the kitchen was one big maple-flavored party! We threw the little destructive duo into the tub and spent the next 45 minutes cleaning/laughing. As soon as I got Heather out and dressed, I ran to grab a hairbrush, but alas, I was too slow. By the time I came back to the living room, she was already back in the bathwater - fully clothed.

The stories go on, but suffice it to say: there is truly no dull moment!

- Johnny is talking up a storm, and repeats about everything he hears. My favorite thing is when he prays. We have to prompt him, and it goes something like this:

*Me, whispering: Heavenly Father,
Johnny, also whispering: Fado...
Me: Thank thee for the food,
Johnny: Food...
Me: Please bless it,
(Zach blows a raspberry)
Johnny: Haha! Silly Zachy
Me: Please bless it,
Johnny: blows a rasperry
Me: In the name of Jesus Christ
Johnny: Jesus. AMEN! YAY!! (much clapping...)

- Zach is walking. Or whatever you call it that he does. It mostly resembles a penguin's waddle, I think. I used to not fully understand why they called it "toddling." I understand now! He also really loves silverware. I can always tell when he's been in a room because I'll find cute little spoons in the toothbrush drawer, forks on my nightstand, etc. He is truly my little sunshine, and he just loves to leave little rays of happiness everywhere he goes!

Well, I think that updates us for now! Happy blogging :)