Kids say the darnest things and tidbits

This past week it snowed in Soda. It wasn't the first snow but it was the first big snow storm where the snow actually stuck. It started while we were sleeping. When Brookelyn woke up I opened the blinds so that she could see the snow. This is what she said, "It is snowing, mom look at the snow. It's Christmastime. We need to put up our tree." I explained that Thanksgiving came first and it is hard since they put Christmas lights up in town, everytime we drive she says, it Christmas now lets get a tree. Later that same day, she got dressed and then screamed and came running to me. "Mom, I don't have any snow boots. We have to go to the store NOW! I need snow boots." I told her that she could still where her shoes then went in search of last years snow boots. We bought them a little big last year in hopes that we would fit this year also. I found the boots and they fit. Needless to say, I was the hero that day.

This past Thursday, Brookelyn had tubes put into her ears. She had a constant ear infection for the past two months and the doc said it wasn't even ear infection season yet. Anyways, we went to Logan and stayed the night at Lee and Becca's (thanks guys), we were able to spend a little time with them. Thursday morning we went to the hospital. First, Brookelyn screamed and yelled about having to wear the hospital gown. The nurse finally came in and said she could still wear her pjs. Yep that is my girl. Then, the doctor told us that little kids sometimes have a difficult time coming out of the anethetics (I know I spelled that wrong but you know what I mean), then he told us that red heads really do not handle being put under well at all. Well, that explains a lot. I know that I am not a red head now but there was a time when I looked exactly like Brookelyn. I have never ever handled being put under well. When I had my tonsils out I was under a lot longer, when Brookelyn was born I stopped breathing for a few minutes and even Brookelyn when she was born because of the meds given to me had to have CPR for 15 minutes before she started breathing. So we were a little afraid of what might happen. A little boy came out before Brookelyn fussed for a minute until placed in his parents arms and then was fine. I had a little hope though Arik had none. they brought Brookelyn out and well she screamed and cried for a good half hour. The nurses were glad to see us go. Brookelyn is doing great. She says her ears don't hurt anymore, she is talking better again, and she is doing wonderfully. She has to have ear drops twice a day for five days. After we put the drops in this is what she felt like she needed to do to keep it in.
Grandma J bought the girls hats for the winter. It is really nice since we have to protect Brookelyn's ears. It really helps that Brookelyn loves it and wants to wear it. Kira did not want to take a pic with Brookelyn so I had to take them alone.
Kira wearing her hat. Isn't she cute.

Sometimes Brookelyn has a hard time going to bed. She wants to be with the adults as long as possible. I know my mom is shaking her head thinking that is exactly like Christina. Don't worry I know I got a mini me, except she is much smarter than I am. This is how we found her when we realized she was asleep. I have the cutest kids.

I sweet talked my way into getting Kira into nursery really early. She is 15 months and would much rather be in nursery then with mom. Kira is at the age that Brookelyn was when we got pregnant with Kira. No I am not telling you that we are having a another baby. But it has been on my mind lately. Arik and I have been doing a lot of talking. With having another baby we would have to get a new car, three car seats do not fit in my little car. I would love to be a full time teacher so that we have just a little bit more money to make a car payment and to help pay off the student loans. Our biggest problem is getting out of debt or have another kid. Would it really matter if we wait just one more year so that we can get closer to out of debt. Do you ever feel like we have two commandments to obey but it feels like they are canceling each other out? Now I know what Adam and Eve must have been through. Don't eat the fruit, but multiply and repenish the earth. Have children, but get out of debt. I am just rambling. It is just something I have been thinking of lately. If any of you feel that way at times know that you are not alone and that I am dealing with it at this point and time. It is nice to know that we have prayer and that I have a worthy preisthood holder in my home to help me with decisions and life. We hope everyone is well. We are doing good and love all of you.