When Does This Ever Happen?

Today we went into Hallmark to get a card and two minutes in Bella had to pee so bad she almost peed her pants. I told her to ask the woman who worked there if they had a restroom, which they told my little 5 year old who was about to pee her pants, that they did not! So, off we went across the parking lot to Jack In The Box for Bella to go potty. She and Kensington went into the bathroom while I purchased a soda. It was only a second later that I heard Bella crying really loudly in the bathroom. I got my soda cup and went in to see what the heck was going on. I walked in to find her in tears and to see soap all over her hair! The soap container fell out of the wall and dumped onto her head!!! Really- who does this happen to? I had to get a photo and blog about it. It's just too good to pass up. If you are wondering we all went back into Hallmark with her looking just like this! My little orphan.

Photo Shoot:Blood, Sweat and TEARS!!!

I can't believe it's been a year since the girl's had their pictures taken. It's that time again? Are you kidding me? Ku'ulei and I ventured out to capture their true personalities! Let me just say that every year, it never fails, that before we even leave the house there are tears! They aren't happy with their clothes or their hair, it never fails! And they are all ten and under. I am sure I am in for it when they are all teenagers! The tears continued while taking the pics and the 'blood' in my title came when Bella swatted at a mosquito on her face and...well, you can imagine the rest of that one.  Good thing Kooks has photo shop to get rid of that massive bug bite right on her forehead. :) I am so thankful to Ku'ulei for her mad skills and her love for my family! We love you Kooks!

Survivor Babee!!!

It is SO that time again. Survivor is back on and all you lucky readers get to hear about my opinions all the time! It hasn't gotten heated yet so I have been mellow on my comments. haha Shannon's family and ours have played along with the game for years and we have all watched together for 7 years now!!! It's a BIG deal. Take a look at who I am this season. I am already willing to self sacrifice just to get Kelly off. ;) I am not a fan of hers. And I like the yellow team! My favorite players this season are: Marcus, Dan, Maddy, Jacque(was), Bob, Charlie and Sugar. The winner of Survivor gets one million dollars at the end of the season and our winner gets a $5 Sonic gift card. Five Cherry Limeaids are equal to a million bucks! haha

Election Day!!!

I am not Catholic but this video really touched my heart. Thanks to Alona for putting this on her blog first. Election Day is fast approaching. May we all vote so our country can be put into hands that will cherish family values.

Amanda, the Referee

I have many callings in life but tonight I will share one of my greatest! That of a referee. I am always trying to keep the peace and make life as fair as I possibly can. Well, actually I just hate all the arguing and want it to go away. Here are some of the things my girls fight over on a pretty daily basis. 

It's my turn in the middle (in the car)

She got to ride up front last time

I get to knock on the door. Mom, she knocked on their door last time 

I get to hold KK first (Kennedi, even though she is huge now, doesn't want to be picked up so much and she tells you that in complete sentences! Still, my two older girls call who is picking her up first)

I sit by mom (at dinner)

Mom you always sit between those two

I get to conduct the songs in fhe

No, I want to say the closing prayer (always tears!! every week, never fails)

I get to do my hair first

I get to kiss mom first (YES! They started to call numbers to give my kisses and I put a stop to that after day two! I am more than a number people!)

I get to push the cart

I get to return the movie to the slot

It's my turn to check the mail

I am first on Webkinz, no she was first last time

It's my turn to hold the remote

there are so many  more, but I will leave you with the newest fight and my favorite thus far...

(between Belle and Cali at the end of bath time)

it's her turn to pull the plug!!! I pulled it last time!!!  and yes there are actual tears over this every time! 

Kids Are So Funny

Over the weekend Brae and Cali went out to the car to get one of Cali's toys and Bella asked me where they were going. I told her Brae was going to take Cali for a drive. Bella told me she wanted to go too. When I told her I was kidding she was hurt and she said "Mom, you're going to the bad place". 

I NEVER GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME

I have been super busy with my new business lately. Here is my new motto: "I NEVER GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!!!" 

Don't worry, on your end you will always get a perfect product but on my end it is taking me forever to accomplish any one thing cause I am always having to re-do everything!!! Aagghhh! :) Notice how I am NOT putting this on my business blog. 

Just venting... :) Right now I am doing a sign that should read "Welcome to Mimi and Papas" and at the present it says " e come to Mimi and Papa". The 'W' and 'l' got messed up and where the heck did the 's' go? Oh yeah, that's right, I cut it off! haha.