Aunt to Babysitter of 3? Definitely not ready to be an instant mom!!!

My sister and brother in law are in Canada, and i am watching their 3 kids. I am officially sitting down for the first time today. I have changed diapers more than i can count, a great majority of them poopy might i add. We started with the baby up bright at early ready to eat of course, after a long night last night with my dad and Mikel and the kids. We went up to Ogden to see the Disney Christmas Carol train. We got home super late!!! So slowly one by one they woke up and crawled into bed with me. We then watched cartoons, while i changed diapers, got them dressed for the day, and tried to convince myself to get dressed! We then played, read stories, took naps, went outside, ate, played, ate played, cried a little, now I have given them all baths, read bedtime stories and hopefully gotten them to sleep except the little guy.

I feel like it has been non stop. Not really hard stuff, just always something to do. Someone needs something, diaper, food, toys, snacks, loves, attention. One after another. I think i understand why you are supposed to have kids one at a time! It wore me out! I give props to moms everywhere, and i know some of you are single moms! Yikes I know for sure i couldn't do this alone forever! I need a partner in crime for sure. BUT it was super fun, and I love love love these guys! And my sister deserved it! Just thought i would share with you my appreciation for people who do this all the time! I am glad you are strong enough, brave enough, and have enough energy to keep up! You are amazing to have kids!

These are just a couple of funny pics after nap time Ade went to go check on Xander and i went up to make sure everything was ok and she had climed into his bed!! Then Gunnar decided to join them. It was super cute! OH and my favorite part of the day was giving the baby a bath! He giggled the whole time it was so freaking cute!!!

Life goes on!

Ya know i was thinking about life a lot. And really Life goes on. I am a worrier. And i worry about everything, but no matter what happens, what i decide to do, or not do, Life goes on. And new things come and go everyday and i can spend my life stressing about what is right, or wrong, or i can just jump and go with it and live life to the fullest, not getting mad at silly things, not holding back the truth and just being me. Life rocks!

Confession Sunday

Ok so my friend Lauren does theme postings, and Sunday happens to be "Confession Sunday" And i love reading her blog with these themes, so i told her i was going to steal the idea, so her it goes.

I confess, i am addicted to Dr. Pepper.
I confess i love Disney movies (although i haven't seen one in a very very long time.)
I confess i love rain
I confess I sing, and dance to just about everything.
I confess, i still love to sleep in every chance i get, which is not very often!!
I confess, i wish i could spend all my money shopping and traveling.
I confess i am scared to death to be a real "Grown-up"
I confess, sometimes i like to do nothing.
I confess I don't have a very high self-esteem sometimes.
I confess, i still cant believe i will be starting my 4th year of teaching!
I confess i am angry and mad about the school district splitting and all of the ridiculous budget cuts!!!
I confess, i get mad easily, but also forgive quickly.. MOST OF THE TIME =)
I confess my heart is bigger than my brain
I confess I love my niece and nephews like they are my own.
I confess i want someone to sweep me off my feet and be romantic.
I confess, I have a hard time letting go.
I confess I finally feel like i have found a home. Even though it is just an apartment.
I confess i miss my friends and all the wonderful people i sadly dont get to talk to.
I confess, I like reality tv
I confess, i have more clothes AND shoes then one person should.....
I confess, i like to collect purses and bedding (Blankets, sheets, pillows)
I confess i am deathly afraid of heights and spiders... ok most bugs
I confess i LOVE LOVE LOVE the mountains and camping. (Ironic huh i hate bugs?)
I confess i like writing and sharing stuff you probably don't need to know!
I confess I am recently addicted to blogging, even if it is about nothing!

OK so i hope that wasn't too boring, i like confession sunday, i think it is fun to admit silly stuff that most people don't know. I look forward to possibly sharing some other themed postings, it is a fun way to blog! Happy sunday!!!

New writing obsession

OK so i am on a really crazy writing kick. I love to write, and it doesn't matter what i write, it can be like a journal about my feelings, a story, and my new silly fun is poetry. I fully admit at this moment that it isn't necessarily publishing worthy poetry it is just fun silly Alisha poems. But i wanted to share them anyway, maybe i will even post a story later, or whatever else i decided to write. I have always loved writing, i just never get time to actually do it! I want to manage my time better so i can do more of the things i love. Anyway here is my first poem i am going to share, it is a silly emotional poem about teaching, since that is about all i have been thinking about at this point of the school year. (THREE MORE WEEKS LEFT!!)

Teaching

Another smart remark,
Another child gone off task.
It’s always a “He said, She said”
battle. Never a walk in the park.

Another deep breath taken,
Bite my tongue and hold it in.
I laugh, I smile, and I cry
And then I do it all again.

Oh the joys of teaching,
Watching students learn and grow.
You never really know what is going to happen,
So just sit back and enjoy the show.

Each day is a test of patience
Of strength and will and joy
I try to appear happy
To every girl and boy.

But sometimes I get frustrated and
Sometimes I can’t be strong,
I have to laugh instead of cry
And try to carry on.

I often wonder if it is meant to be.
And if teaching is really for me.
But I love to help them understand
To have faith and to believe!

I never want to see them sad, or overcome with pain
I love to help them look up,
When all they see is rain.

I love my job,
Although it’s hard
And hope that I can be
The best me I can be and
A teacher full of GLEE!

Saved By the Bell Reunion!?

OK so i loved this show i admit... SO this was pretty dang funny. I think a Saved By the Bell reunion would be super fun! Also they say that they are making a Full House Movie??? What the heck? You can read more here

New Moon

I am kinda excited for the new movie! I wasn't in love with Twilight the movie, I liked it a lot, but i was hoping it would be amazing!!! Anyway, i loved the books, so i am definitely ready to see how this one plays out! Only 6 more months!

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The Zoo.. and more fun!

This weekend was a busy weekend. I went to the zoo with my sisters family. It was so much fun I love the zoo! It is the best place ever! It was beautiful weather, and great fun. Then we went swimming with Kristen and Eric and their kids, and my dad. I love love love swimming, I am glad my parents pool is now open! I could go swimming like everyday and still love it! Then we went to my sisters house and Mikel came over and we all played Settlers of Catan, we plated the cities and knights one this time.. It took a lot more thinking but it was tons of fun! Then we played Lucky under and had a blast. I am so glad it was such a fun weekend! Then i got to watch one of my all time favorite movies, "Sweet Home Alabama" I love that movie. It was a great end to a great day! I wish all weekends good be that smooth and awesome!!!