David Moves and Grooves

Couldn't resist...

This first one really gets me because he has never heard this song yet he knows just what to do. Funny guy.

My Wife

I know that most of the people who read this Blog are already aware of my amazing wife, but I wanted to take a minute to let you know some of the things she's been up to lately.

There are, of course, all of the normal, day-to-day tasks my wife accomplishes: doing the laundry, cleaning the house, picking up again and again after David, going on walks, joining playgroup kids at the park, cooking FABULOUS meals with seemingly little effort, and I could go on and on.

She takes care of three kids after school everyday. I don't care who you are; anyone who takes care of three kids, helps them with their homework, taxis them across town to practices and rehearsals, AND finds time to teach them piano (all the while taking care of her own child!)... that's amazing. And we are so grateful for that job and the opportunity it has given us. Kayla does a good job.

Some of the things Kayla has done recently are listed below:

• Taught 10 half hour piano lessons
• Saved our family $20 by cutting my hair all by herself
• Saved even more money by cutting David's hair
• Was one of the few women in the ward who supported the R.S. Fun Friday; stained blocks of wood and stuck a vinyl nativity scene to them
• Started (and finished) writing this year's Christmas cards
• Searched for jobs online for me
  
• Set up an appointment for family pictures; woke up at 7:00am Sat. morning to get herself and her baby boy ready for the pictures; endured the attempts of numerous picture people doing all sorts of weird things to try to get her baby boy to laugh (and all he wanted was to be held by his mommy!)
• Prepared and delivered an excellent, heart-felt sermon on Gratitude in church
• Directed a Ward Choir rehearsal that made me proud to be her husband
• Volunteered to help a Nursery worker find a suitable substitute for her class, even though Kayla couldn't fill in

I am sure there are many more things Kayla did this week that kept her going going going. She just never quits. I love that about her. I'm very grateful for all the support she is to me. She's getting to bed extra early tonight because the nanny kids need rides TO school every day this week- so she'll be up and at 'em early all week.

At this great Thanksgiving season, there is absolutely no other earthly thing for which I could be more grateful than my sweet, eternal companion. I love you.

Frankenstein

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book just about got five stars. It was the perfect season to read it and I only got freaked out a couple of times. Frankenstein is so much more than a ghost story. The reading does require perseverance because it is set in the later 1700s. The ultimate question for me to ponder is whether or not the daemon is really evil. Read the book and decide for yourself! Remember Frankenstein is actually the creator, not the monster. The telling of three points of view was really clever and made me think that Mary Shelley must have been quite a talented writer. Her life story by the way, is very interesting. You may be surprised with the book because it isn't very similar to any Hollywood portrayal of Frankenstein.



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Go David! Go, Go, Go David!

It looks like David's steady diet of piano music is starting to rub off on him.

Do you think he likes music?

Happy Birthday David!

A year ago I was experiencing major pain because I was in labor with this hooligan. I can't believe it has been a whole year! Because Brian has a late class tonight (which he couldn't miss unfortunately) we gave him a gift early this morning. We'll celebrate with cake a little later.

Does that look like a happy birthday boy or what? He is adorable! And coincidentally he has decided to walk around a bit today. For the last few weeks he has been walking around furniture and stuff, but today he is totally walking! How crazy! We'll see if it lasts or if it is just especially for his birthday. I'll post some footage of his baby steps soon because babies are so cute when they are first learning to walk.

It has been a "David and Mommy" day with lots of fun stuff...like taking walks and going to the park and eating mac n cheese for lunch.

David only knows a few words but he is very clear on their meaning. He says "yeah" and "uh-oh". He is such a positive fellow and nods his head vigorously when I ask him a question. I'm glad he doesn't know "no" yet but I'm sure that will come.

Happy Birthday David!