Peter Says & Rigby Says . . .

Here are some funny things that Rigby and Peter have said over the past couple of years:

Peter Says

3 and 4 years old

When Peter was 3 and 4, he would get angry and send his imaginary guards after anyone who upset him.  We think that he got this idea from a Living Scriptures Video called Nephi and the Brass Plates; there is a scene where Laban sends his guards after Nephi and his brothers and says, "guards, guards!"  He would also say that his guards were riding on the top of the car and we could not see them because they were invisible.

Peter:  Guards, guards get Daddy/Mommy!

4 years old

We have a situation. There is (blank).
 

5 years old

Me:  Peter you are so smart.
Peter:  Yes, because I have this (pointing to his head)-thinking stuff.


Peter:  Venus has gases.
Me:  Oh, does it?
Peter:  Yes, deadly gases. It's called sulfuric acid.
Me:  Good job, Peter, that's smart.
Peter:  Yes, I watch too much Magic School bus.
Me:  Yes, you are probably right.
(Scott and I laugh)

Peter:  I don't want to grow up, I want to stay a kid.
Scott:  A toys r us kid?
Peter:  Yeah.

About church:
Peter:  Sometimes I don't understand when it is too long.

Mommy, grown ups have passwords on their phones so kids can't play games on them, right?

Sometimes when I watch magic school bus too long, my mind gets so clever.

Peter:  Do you know how much I love you Mommy?
Me:  No, how much do you love me Peter?
Peter:  I Love you thirty sixty-eight Mommy. Isn't that a lot?
Me:  Yes that is a lot. I love you too my sweet boy.

Rigby is being very sneakable. He is tick-tocking around.

Mommy, I am putting your hair behind your ears so you can be beautiful for Daddy.



Rigby Says

3 years old

Back Story:  Because Scott had a special frog stuffed animal growing up, Grandpa Flamm gave Peter a frog for Christmas when he was one year old.  A year and a half later, Rigby moved into the same room with Peter; Peter decided Rigby needed a special stuffed animal, so he game him the frog.  We always thought he would take it back, but he never did and it has become Rigby's number one special animal.  As a result, Rigby loves frogs and his second favorite color is green (the color of his frog).

After showing the boys a frog on our front porch, the boys had the following conversation in the van.

Peter:  I hate frogs! (He probably said this just to annoy Rigby)
Rigby:  You are not my brother! Humph! (He was very insulted)

Rigby said this to Scott after Peter shut Rigby out of their room for playing too rough. 
He just gets in these moods where he needs to tackle somebody.
Rigby:  I want to wrestle!

Thanksgiving

These are the only pictures we have of Thanksgiving this year.  Scott ended up having to work the weekend before Thanksgiving and 12 hour days the week of and weekend after Thanksgiving; so anything that was not mandatory, did not get accomplished.  Thankfully, for the actual Thanksgiving Day, he only worked at home for a few hours.  We ended up sleeping in until 10:30 because we were both so exhausted from work/kids; as a result, we did not eat until 7 pm that night.  The meal was still yummy though, and I have enjoyed not making dinner or lunch the last few days.

This is our grateful/thankful poster we made for Family Home Evening in November.  It ended up being one of the easiest and most fun activities we have ever done.

Last night when I was coming in from taking the garbage outside, the boys heard me and thought it was Scott.  Upon seeing me, Peter said disappointingly, "oh, it's just you" and Rigby started to cry.  I agree with them; I miss my Scottie.  So, the number one thing I am grateful for this year is that I have a husband who is normally able to be at home most evenings and weekends.  Also, I am grateful that he is such a wonderful father and willing to be involved with the kids a lot.  Just to clarify though, I was not this positive about the situation during the week.  There were many grumpy moments and tears.  I have repented until next time though! :)

September then November

Here are some miscellaneous pictures from the past couple of months:

Rigby made frog into a potato head.

Adeline thought she was pretty cool wearing her jacket and hood.

Rigby and Adeline ran around all day in their jackets.  These two are learning to get along a little bit better now.  Rigby insists EVERY day that he wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and gloves.  When we go outside, he also wants a jacket with a hood whether it is cold or not. 

Here is a diaper cake I made for one of the ladies I visit teach. 

I made some Halloween treats for Peter's Halloween Party at school.

I also got a little carried away with making some Christmas gifts for the kids.  Within the past couple of months I have probably made 25 pillow cases for birthday parties, the kids' Christmas gifts, and cousins' Christmas gifts.  I think I need to stay away from the fabric store--way too much fun!

The kids love reading stories before bedtime.

Scott and I usually watch a show before bedtime after we have put the kids to bed.  Rigby has difficulties falling asleep, so one night we turned around to see him spying on us with his binoculars.  He said, "I see you."  The darn kid is so cute that we probably let him get away with too much!

Peter, Rigby, and Scott on the New Orleans Zoo Carousel.

Shrek (Peter) & Donkey (Rigby)

Peter got this fireman's hat from school, so Rigby decided he needed to get dressed up in his outfit too.

Here are the kids being treated for lice.  I brought it home from who knows where.  Unfortunately, I had never had it before, so I thought it was dandruff for the longest time.  I HATE LICE!!! (and laundry!)

Peter made this Native American/Indian costume at school for Thanksgiving.

The boys were super excited about their new pajamas pants I made.  Rigby chose spaceships (with aliens he says) and Peter loves his snake pants (they remind him of Ninjago, which he is obsessed with!).

Halloween 2013

Sadly, this is the last year I will be able to buy matching Halloween shirts for the boys because Peter is moving into the boys' sizes and by the time Rigby gets there, it will be uncool.  Adeline has the cutest shirt ever!  It says "ghouls just wanna have fun."

Knight Peter

Knight Rigby

He originally wanted to be a pirate, but decided to be a knight when he found out that Peter was going to be a knight.

Adeline, my cute little ladybug.  

I did not even try to put antennas on because she would have ripped them out for sure.

Sleeping Pictures

#1 Kids are ten times cuter when they are asleep.

#2 How can they sleep in such positions?!

#3 How can I learn to sleep this well again without waiting until I am 80 or 90 years old?

It's a . . .

. . . . . . . . BOY!!!

We are all very excited to welcome a little baby boy into our family in January!  His first name will be Reuben (after Scott's great-grandfather Reuben Moon), but we have not decided on a middle name.

The reason I am getting around to posting about this three months after finding out is because I am a complete emotional wreck about having another child.  Since Rigby turned one, I have always wanted and felt confident that we would have another boy--and I dearly love Reuben already--but I feel very, very unprepared to be a mother to another child.  Adding a third child to our family really challenged me.  Figuring out how to juggle three kids, dealing with hormonal/emotional problems, getting ready to move, and then the emotional strain of moving and adjusting to a new place has not been an easy process for me.

When Adeline turned one year old, I felt like I had finally figured out how to mostly keep my head above water.  I wanted to space the fourth child three years apart instead of our usual two years.  I thought it was a reasonable plan of action, but Heavenly Father disagreed.  Both Scott and I felt it was right to continue the "2-year plan."  I was very upset, but I felt like we had been greatly blessed and were bound to do the right thing.  So, I scheduled an appointment with a new reproductive endocrinologist and begun the whole infertility treatment process.  From experience with our other children, I figured it would take 3-6 months before I got pregnant provided my body cooperated.  I was pregnant after the 1st cycle.  I was shocked, Scott was not, and I think the doctor wondered why I had come to a specialist in the first place.

Adeline and Reuben will be the closest in age at 22 months!  I was in denial the first trimester, and I have mostly tried to ignore pregnancy as much as possible during the second and third trimesters.  I have never been such an emotional wreck during pregnancy.  Two to three days out of a week, I feel like crying for legitimate reasons, silly reasons or sometimes no reason at all (and I do physically cry at least once during the crying days, if not more:).  I have never felt so terrified to have a baby--even more so than my first.

Despite all of my doubts, I do have moments of peace.  Deep down, I have a feeling that I can do this if I am willing to work hard and pray A LOT!  I have a feeling that Reuben will be a content baby, and I will deal with the newborn phase better than the last time.  I really do love you and want you Reuben!  I also love watching Peter and Rigby get excited and pray for their baby brother.  Hopefully Adeline will not be too devastated and learn to be a cute little mother/helper quickly--fingers crossed!

Well, there is the truth.  I do not know why I am posting this because it is more private than I like to get here on the blog.  Maybe nobody will read it, but I really did feel like I needed to share my thoughts.  I really am excited and humbled to be a mother to Peter, Rigby, Adeline, and Reuben.  So until Reuben is born, a fat, pregnant lady will be repeating, "I think I can, I think I can."  Hopefully, I will also be able to say, "I thought I could [and did]" too! (and maybe I will be skinny by then too!)  

Kids' Update - September 2013

Here are some fun pictures of the kids and just a little update of what they are up to:

Adeline wants to be like her big brothers and sit at the table.  Unfortunately, she cannot sit still and always collapses the chair on herself.

She also loves to get on top of the table to steal food.  Her and Rigby have a symbiotic food relationship: Rigby eats messy so that Adeline can come and eat his leftover food from the floor, table, and chair.  Yuck!  I cannot set the table for dinner until she is strapped into her highchair, otherwise the dishes and food end up all over the house or dumped on the floor!

Most people see the Dr. Jekyll-side of Adeline, but here is her Mr. Hyde-side.  Believe me, the girl has an opinion and she can be feisty!

Adeline cannot get enough of trying on any piece of clothing she can get her hands on: underwear, pants, shoes, etc.  Also, she absolutely LOVES trying on new clothes at the store.

Here is how Peter feels about trying on new clothes at the store.  Finding new school clothes took a lot of coaxing and threatening!

A sweet picture of my Rigster.

Although he is our most stubborn kid, he is so incredibly sweet 90% of the time.

Only kids could be comfortable enough to sleep on a wood floor!

Rigby always has to make sure to strap frog into the seat belt next to him.

Rigby put Scott's clothes on one morning and said, "look, I'm Daddy!"

Peter's ABC-train is officially finished!  Rigby is excited to do one of his own now.

Things I Want to Remember About the Kids

Peter - Peter is my musical kid as I mentioned above. I am kind of proud of the fact that he sings in tune most of the time and can remember words and melodies very well.  He is quick to learn most things, but if it takes more effort and time than he is use to, he will get frustrated very quickly.

     Peter is the typical bossy older brother.  He is always trying to discipline Rigby and Adeline like Scott and I would.  He is also LOUD and talks ALL the time.  Since he has been gone to kindergarten, Scott and I have been blown away by how quiet it is with just Rigby and Adeline.  We miss him, but at the same time it is nice to have a little more quiet.

     Bedtime is always interesting with Peter or "The King of Excuses" (what I like to refer to him at bedtime).  He will run out of his room and say the sweetest things like, "Guess what? You are the best mom and dad. I love you! (followed by hugs and kisses)"  It was cute at first, but when it happens multiple times a night or every night, it gets a little old.  He will also run out of bed and say, "Guess what? Ummmm...." trying so hard to think of an excuse. 

     Peter is always so willing to help do most anything, and he is such a great example and playmate to his younger siblings.  I never use to understand younger siblings looking up to older ones, but now that I have kids, I can see it so much more clearly.  Love you Peter! 

Rigby - Rigby has been blessed with the "sweetness factor" a little more than his siblings.  I am very glad of this because he and I have a harder time understanding each other and have to work harder at our relationship.  Most of the time he is a very easy going kid, but when he decides something, there is no persuading or making him do otherwise.  Potty training is on of those things. He hates getting his diaper changed, yet he will not be potty trained.  I asked him one day after a frustrating potty training experience, "Rigby, are you a big boy or a baby?"  He looked at me innocently and sweetly said, "I'm Rigby." 

     He has told me on several occasions that he misses Peter during the school day. Although, one thing that has been nice about Peter being gone is that Rigby and I have had a chance to talk and play more together without Peter taking over. 

     Rigby is very quiet most of the time.  He is still having a hard time pronouncing his words, so I think we may take him in soon to get evaluated by a speech pathologist.  He can say his ABC's very well, but combining the sounds to make words is hard for him.  

     Rigby and Adeline are an interesting combination.  They love each other but most of the time they fight--especially around nap time and meal times.  Adeline wants to play with Rigby and his things, but Rigby just wants to be left alone to do his own thing.  However, every once in a while they will have fun running around together.  Also, sometimes Rigby will sweetly bring Adeline something he thinks she wants or needs (so cute)!       

     Contrary to his quiet, easy-going nature, Rigby loves to dance to music. At the beach we had a dance party and Rigby was not shy at all about dancing in front of everyone.  He even tries to get down and brake-dance; it is so cute, but where on earth did he get that from?!  Love you Rigster!

Adeline - As I mentioned above, Adeline, loves trying on clothes and shoes all day long.  She has a specific cry when she is frustrated and cannot get something on how she would like.  If her crying goes on for too long, I help her put it on or take it away-it depends on how patient I am feeling or how many times it has happened that day!  

     She also has a strong interest in the garbage can.  Ahhhhh! I bought some socks for Peter and we cannot find them anywhere now! I am positive that she carried the bag of socks all over the house and then decided it needed to be in the garbage can.  Other things we have found in the trash: Rigby's special frog stuffed animal and blanket, Peter's special Curious George stuffed animal and blanket, shoes, toys, etc. Sometimes I get so frustrated that I finally have to stick the garbage can in the pantry for a few days, but then I get tired of the smell and opening up the door to put something in the garbage.  I cannot wait for this phase to be over!  

     Adeline is still a Mommy's girl.  One on her nicknames is "the leech."  When I am trying to do something at the computer or cook dinner, she will grab on to my legs and whine the entire time until I pick her up or shut her in the toy room.  Both Scott and I are constantly tripping over her because she loves to follow us around and help us do things.

     She likes to have conversations with anyone who is willing to talk with her.  She will jabber and then want you to respond.  She will go on talking for as long as you will listen to her.  Love you Little Miss Adeline!      

Peter's 1st Day of School

Here is my baby boy all ready to head off to kindergarten!  Okay, he is not a baby anymore, but looking back, five years went by much too quickly.  I am one of those strange moms that cried several times about him leaving for all-day kindergarten.  I miss him and am always excited to see him more on the weekends; although, I have to admit that it has been nice to spend some more one-on-one time with Rigby who is often overshadowed by his big brother. 

Peter LOVES kindergarten.  Mornings are a little hard because he inherited Scott's and mine night owlish natures, but every time he runs off the bus he says, "that was the best day ever!"  He is such an eager learner and loves playing with his friends at school.  He always comes home singing a song he learned at school or one that he made up about something at school.  In fact, he usually performs a song or two at dinner time for us.  He sings ALL the time, and we love hearing it so don't stop Peter.

Trip East: The Beach

A week before the beach trip, the condo people called and cancelled our reservations because they had just sold all of the units to private owners.  So, two of Scott's aunts (more like cousins because they are so close in age;) were given the daunting task of finding acommodations for 70 people.  They ended up finding two-6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths condos on the beach about an hour north of our original location.  At one point, I believe each side had over 30 people staying in them (that is at least 10 people per bathroom and 5 people per bedroom)!  I was dreading it at first, but it ended up being a lot more fun than having individual units like previous years.  The only downsides were no pool and being a little further from a large selection of restaurants/activities.  Being able to visit with family more, and walking down to the beach from the deck instead of driving more than made up for the downsides.  We were able to reserve three condos all next door for next year, so we will still be close to everyone and have a little more living space to spread out.  Awesome job everyone that helped find the condo last minute!    

    

After we put the kids to bed, Scott and I would come sit and talk in the rocking chairs while we listened to the ocean and looked at the stars.  It was so relaxing, and we had so many great conversations with different people. 

Rigby and Peter LOVED watching the older boys play video games.

Peter played his fair share of video games too.  Since we do not have a gaming system at home, Peter would concentrate so hard on the game and controller that he would gradually step closer and closer to the TV screen until his body was blocking all the other player's views.  Even though he was lost half of the time, he had a blast and the older boys were very patient to help him.  I have to admit, I am SO glad we do not have a gaming system yet.  I had to pry that darn controller out of his hands while he cried just so we could go get ice cream!

I love the boys' expressions when we went to get ice cream!

Miss Adeline thought it was great that everybody was sharing yummy treats with her!

     Side note:  One afternoon I gave Adeline some fruit snacks while I went outside to hang up some clothes for 2 or 3 minutes.  I came back to her crying hysterically and then gagging/choking.  At first I hit her on the back a few times, and then I tried to see if I could stick my finger down her throat to fish it out.  Neither worked because the darn thing was wedged too deep into her little body.  I started to panic and ran outside to ask for help.  Several of Scott's aunts helped to calm me down and eventually the family nurse, Becky, came and helped.  For about 10 or 15 minutes she kept gagging, choking, and crying while saliva and little pieces of blue fruit snack poured out of her mouth.  While Scott was holding her, she finally threw up some of her lunch and the stupid, blue, Walmart, smiley-face fruit snack!  The poor girl was tramatized and so was I.  This experience brought back all of those emotions from when she almost choked to death as a newborn.  I will never look at those darn, blue fruit snacks the same way again. 

     Unfortunately, that was not the last choking experience for her.  While I was at girl's night out, Scott gave her a cracker that she crammed into her mouth and started to choke on.  Scott ended up having to fish it out of her throat.  The silly girl needs to learn to slow down and chew her food!

       

Rigby loved his orange net.

Adeline enjoyed running all over the beach and playing in the waves.  I am amazed she was still enough for these two pictures because most of the time I was literally running after her.  Also, you can start to see my baby bump (16 weeks) for baby #4!

Scott built this sand castle with a little bit of help from Peter.  I must apologize for not remembering to take a picture of Scott at the beach (even in front of his own sand creation, sorry my boy).

Me and the kids who are having way too much fun to stop for a picture.

Aunt Melissa (Scott's sister) and the Rigster.

Scott's Aunt Jenny was able to take some family pictures for us.  Despite the fact that the camera equipment, kids, and wind were not cooperating, they turned out well.  Thanks Jenny!  Here are some of my favorites:

Thanks for the great time everyone!  We are so excited for next year!