Spring Break, Be Gone!

It's a blessing and a curse having two weeks off for Spring Break. I was sort-of dreading these past two weeks, but we have survived and have actually had some fun. I can't say that I've accomplished a lot by way of household chores or hobbies, but on Monday it's back to school, so hopefully I'll have this house in order soon. This poor kid probably couldn't wait for the kids to have a break from school. It's pretty sad when you're so lonely you have to use stuffed animals for friends.
Levi has been pretty much obsessed with Backyardigans lately. But we have been watching a lot of this...and listening to its soundtrack in the car. The kids can't get enough of it.

We've also been swimming in the backyard. Jonah didn't want to swim at first, but he finally gave in.Eden has spent almost the entire two weeks in this dress. According to her, she is Snow White, I am Ariel, Jonah is "the prince" and Levi is Beast. So no one is even from the same movie, I guess, except Jonah, who is from all the movies. I have found this little game to be quite helpful. For example, Eden helped me clean the entire bathroom the other day, as long as I referred to her as Snow White and I talked in my Ariel princess voice. Why didn't I think of this before? She is turning out to be a great helper (Snow White, that is).
The dress is getting pretty gross, however. It's not even washable- you have to just wipe it down. I might try a hand wash anyway. She has been sleeping in this thing as well as wearing it for about two weeks straight. I think I know what I'm getting her for her birthday...
This stinker has been taking his diapers off, even if they're not peed in, and trying to put on new ones. I am not ready to potty train him and I'm hoping he'll hold off until after summer and the kids are back in school. Maybe I'll do it during the summer, but vacations + potty-training kids do not mix well. We'll see.

A few months ago, someone at the store asked if these three were triplets. Levi was in the cart, so you couldn't see how much shorter than Jonah he is. I thought that was funny. I have been asked if Eden and Jonah are twins and also if Eden and Levi are twins, but never triplets. Although, sometimes it feels like they are!

Lots of Random Thoughts

So what has been going on lately? Well, I certainly haven't been doing the laundry. It's totally backed up and here I am blogging. I'll throw in a load later! Oh, and just as a warning, this post has no continuity whatsoever. Here we go!

So I finally joined the land of the living and saw Avatar. My review in a few lines? Interesting concept, SUPER-predictable plot, awesome graphics, 3D movies are pretty cool (it was my first), and I loved Zoe Saldana's character. And it was really long. Glad I saw it though.Zoe Saldana is one of my girl crushes, actually. She is seriously so pretty.
Speaking of girl crushes, everyone seems to hate Katharine McPhee's new blond hair, but I like it! Wish I could have looked like this during the Hair Fiasco of 2008:
Another crush whose style I really love (more of a fashion crush), when she's not being too crazy:
She's kind of got an updated Jackie O. thing going on...
But see what I mean? It definitely can get away from her. Maybe this picture is old; she has long hair.
Blair Waldorf is another fashion crush of mine. She has some serious style... (click on the picture)
Anyway, so who are your "girl crushes?" I know you have them...

You'd think I was pregnant, hearing the kinds of dreams I have been having lately. (I AM NOT!!!) Anyway, I had a dream that the house was on fire, one with Apollo Ohno that involved kissing... nothing more, don't worry. But still- I swear, every night for a few weeks I have been having some crazy ones! Why can't I just sleep in peace?

Oh yeah, and the biggest news of all this past week. We got bicycles! The kids each picked out a helmet at the store to go with their bikes. They have been loving riding around the neighborhood. They have never even really had Big Wheels or trikes, so I was afraid that they wouldn't be able to pedal. But they are doing great.
If you know our kids, you know that Jonah is learning a little slower and gets frustrated a little more, but he is doing fine. He had a few falls (okay like four) on the first day because of the curbs, but he would get right back on after yelling a little at his bike. So funny! Eden was a pro from the start. She got on that little bike and just rode around for two hours straight. She cried when she had to come in. It'll be fun to go on family bike rides now.

Peter got me this cute Cruiser with fenders and a basket. I love it; it's so comfy to ride.Now if only it would stop raining so we could ride! I have been so cold lately! It's supposed to stop raining tomorrow (finally) and we should have a beautiful sunny weekend! Yeah!

I'm reading The Goose Girl, and I really like it so far. And I'm seeing Alice in Wonderland 3D on Thursday. Can't wait!

Suns and Princesses

On Friday, Peter and I got to go to our first Suns game! A friend gave us some tickets and I was so excited to go! I have loved the Suns ever since I was a kid watching Charles Barkley, Dan Majerle (had to look up the spelling), and Danny Ainge. We don't have any TV channels, so I haven't watched the Suns for a few years, but I still love them as my favorite NBA team. It was so fun to be there in person watching them! I got some pictures of them warming up. Steve Nash:Amare (I thought it was cute that he was jumping rope to warm up):

Dragic, Amare, Channing Frye and Grant Hill

Here's how close we were, taken with my camera without zooming in. Pretty close!

Channing Frye making a 3:

It was so much fun and a good game too! They played the Clippers. They had about a ten point lead going into the second quarter, when they put in their second string, and they lost most of it by the half. But then they put Steve Nash back in and they made up the difference and then the second string just killed them in the 4th quarter. It was a great game and I'm glad I got to see Dragic and the rest of the second string work their magic.

Eden has been dressing up everyday for the last week. She changes her clothes a few times a day, or rather I do it for her, since it's hard to get those princess dresses on! Today she finally hoodwinked Levi into joining her. This poor kid. Looks like Eden needs a sister.Isn't this just the scariest super hero/princess you've ever seen?

And I think Jonah might have a girlfriend of sorts at school. This is the second time he's come home with a note like this in his backpack, from a girl at school named Ashlyn. Maybe they're just friends, like the note says.

"Jonah is a very good friend. Love, Ashlyn"

I Heard the News Today...

Oh Boy. Paul is launching his FINAL tour. And guess where this dreamboat genius is starting it off?None other than Phoenix, Arizona! I couldn't believe it when I found out! What luck! I don't think he's ever had a show here. I have always wanted to see Paul in concert before I die, or he does. I was so bummed to find out that he is coming to Phoenix on March 28th- a Sunday. I'm so let down right now! It's probably the last chance I'd get to see my favorite Beatle and it's not gonna happen. I don't blame him for retiring- he's 67 years old, after all. I'm just sad that I procrastinated ever seeing him in concert. Although if I really were honest, I could have, should have made it happen before now if it was that important to me.
I do not get caught up in celebrities and such. I really couldn't care less about movie stars or most famous people. But seeing Paul would be really special for me. I guess I'll have to be resigned to the fact that he's just a man playing a bass. Hopefully they have Hofners in heaven.