Say a little prayer...

So this is too funny. Tonight during family prayer, Daddy was helping Kya say the prayer. She's our little parrot and repeats everything we say. Well, Daddy was saying "We thank thee for Mommy" (she repeated), "and Daddy" (she repeated), "and J (birthmom) and J (birthdad)", Kya repeated and then quickly said, "and Kya, and EJ, and Shon, and ice cream, and horsie". She had her own things she wanted to pray for....and she did. Too funny. Love that girl, she is so smart and she amazes us everyday.
That made me laugh throughout the rest of the prayer, but she was so funny all day today. Telling jokes, running around screaming, saying "I excited". She kept reaching out to me or running to me saying, "come here", and just wanted me to hold her. She tricked me...What a hoot!

True Confessions of a Potty TRAINEY!

My mom keeps telling me that Kya will hate me for putting these pictures up on the blog, but I think they are so cute and really tell her story right now. So, Kya, my little angel, I am sorry. I wouldn't really be a mother if I didn't embarrass you sometimes.

"This potty training stuff is fun and yet I don't get it sometimes. Why don't they just leave my diaper on, I can go whenever I want, right? Well, for the first three weeks, I ruled the potty world...telling them when I had to go and going in the potty. I even was holding it pretty well until they would get me to a potty. Lately, I'm kind of bored with it, or maybe I have gotten lazy. Either way, there have been a lot more messes, in my panties, in my bed, on the floor....which ultimately leaves my mom doing a lot more laundry. She said she doesn't mind, we all have to learn sometime. I feel bad sometimes, and I put on my real cute 'I'm sorry' face to soften their hearts before they get angry. Works everytime.

Rather then tell them "potty" or "toilet", I just dance around now and whine a bit. Luckily Mom knows what that means. I think she is tired of running the washer. Yesterday I stood by the backdoor with my head down, looking ashamed (so Mom wouldn't get mad), and she just picked me up and set me on the toilet. I hadn't even wet my pants yet, but I did have to go #2. That was nice of her to read my facial expression.

They really are doing a great job with this whole potty thing, I think I am doing great too. What can I say...Messes happen!"

- Kya K. Weeks

Happy Easter!

Kya was visited by the Easter Bunny, with eggs to find, eggs to eat and a bunny to love. Daddy took her to an Easter Egg Hunt while mommy slept, after a long night of work. She loves this egg stuff. How fun for her to start to enjoy these holidays.

G and G Morgan

We had a great week with G and G M. They came on Monday and we had fun from the moment they arrived. Just wish they didn't have to leave so soon. Love you guys. Monday we drove downtown and up in to Manitou Springs. Which eventually led us to Garden of the Gods. What a beautiful scenic drive.
Kya thoroughly enjoyed getting back rubs and reading books with both Pa and Ma M. Awwwww!
Tuesday (as mentioned in previous post) we went to an easter egg hunt. She loved finding the eggs and better yet...what was inside.
Everytime she opened one up....there was a little surprise. Yah! Now all she wants are EGGS. Can't wait to dye some, she how she likes those. Tuesday night...a delicious meal at Texas Roadhouse. Thanks for that G and G. Yummy!
Wednesday we had our little Easter photo session with Kya and got a nice surprise package from G and G P. Thank you for the cute sunglasses and swimsuit. We will enjoy the candy on Sunday. Thank you also to G and G G. for the great summer outfits and darling nightgown. She looks great in her nightgown. After Kya went to bed...we played "Ticket to Ride". That was tons of fun. I love playing games. Please note that Kya is making her..."I am way too cool" face with her glasses on.
Thanks again for the visit G and G M. We miss you already and looking forward to seeing you again.

Stay tuned, again, for Easter pics of Kya.

Easter Egg Hunt

We are so excited this week. We have had the pleasure of having Grandma and Grandpa Morgan here to visit us. Wahoo! Tuesday for playgroup we went to the park for an Easter Egg Hunt. Once Kya was able to get off the swing, she really had fun finding the eggs. A little slide show for you to enjoy. Stay tuned for some cute Easter pictures. Don't let the snow fool you...this is our only "real" snow, and today was blue skies and very warm.

My creative sister.

Yeah, I am so excited about this post. My sister Jacque has started her own little business. She makes very cute little bows and headbands for girls. You have to check them out, they are so stinkin' cute. For those of you wondering where I get Kya's cute hair accessories....well, from Aunt Jacque now. LOVE THEM. Check them out on her website, you'll want a set of every kind. "Lil Critters" (click on this)

MIA

BEFORE

Quick post...my sister asked me last night, "where have you been?"...in the blogging world. Well, its been a crazy week. I have been quilting, trying to get Kya's new bed quilt done (which I just finished the hand quilting part, that's why I blog). I borrowed the quilting set up, but have to return it tonight. So I have been doing mostly just that. Then Kya decided two days ago to get sick...throw up and all. She is so cute when she is sick, I get all kinds of cuddles. Problem is, I get so many cuddles, that I can't set her down for too long. Last night....worst night yet. She was up all night, crying, throwing up, wanting to go potty, and since we are getting her into a big bed (double, to be exact), we have put the mattress on the floor until she gets used to the edges. This means she can get out of bed and run into our room, which she did...all night long. The only sleep I got was from 12:00 to 2:00, when she wanted to sleep in her crib and slept the whole two hours. Poor girl! Maybe we are heading up hill. She has kept down a half of banana, a piece of toast and some Pedialyte. All of which she ate like a squirrel, eating its last meal. The girl is starving! And now, she is up in her room, almost napping. So here is a quick post until I can really get back to blogging.

AFTER

Been Thinkin'...on my journey.

Do not read unless you really want to hear about what goes on in my head....SCARY!

Today I sat down to the computer to do my weekly Friday blog visits (when I go down my list of blog friends and check out their updates). I read a couple posts that got me thinking, thinking about things I have been pondering for quite sometime. This all is related to a post I did a while ago (here).
Part of my journey is finding out who I am as a mother. When I was single, I knew who I was. Then when I got married, I knew who I was as a wife, different than who I was as a single gal, but I still knew. Now I am a mom, the best job ever, however I struggle to find out who I am...as a mother. Most of you reading this are mothers, and may say, "Well, you are a mother Paula, that is who you are". Yes, but let me explain. I am a mother and lovin' every minute of it. But when my daughter is sleeping, and I have time to myself...who am I. Take a look at my friends post that inspired this post entry (here). She also referenced another blog post of a letter to mothers. I liked it, but can't really relate to what she is saying.
Ok, so I am mumbling on...throughout this journey I am trying to either maintain my true self if not trying to find it.
One thing that was always "me", more as a single gal than any other time, was that I was known as a "social butterfly". Now...not so much. I've learned that I tend to talk too much, but I also find myself content with just keeping to myself. Doesn't make sense, I know. One extreme to the next.
I know there are a lot of moms out there that wish they had more "adult" time, than singing "Dora" songs in their head all day. True, I have been known to chant "come on vamanos" a time or two and wish I was found deep in a great conversation about photography or fitness or even politics (not really my fortay). But for the most part, why make an effort to call up a friend and spend the day with other mothers, when I can sit at home on the computer, avoiding human contact. (hee hee) I must admit...I love to blog, but it is a great excuse for not picking up the phone and getting to know my fellow neighbor, right? Society has changed. I used to love to pick up the phone and make a call, but now I just blog and check out my friends happenings, online. I do love to see the pictures of little ones!
This all sounds a bit harsh, and I will be the first to admit that I will continue to blog and may or may not continue to call up a friend. My point in all this is that I am finding myself, 'as a mother' becoming socially inept.
My time with my daughter is so precious to me, that I don't make the effort to get to know others, but I also want that relationship. I want to be a genuine friend, someone that one can always count on, and someone that is always thinking of others first.
I must admit...in my search for true and great friendships...I tend to neglect the one most important relationship/friendship here on this earth. My sweetie...is my best friend, but I don't nurture that like I should.
I love the show "Home Improvement". I recently saw an episode where Wilson said to Tim that relationships were about building a bridge, each day. And he said, "A successful marriage is one where man and woman meet in the middle". That is why our song is what it IS.
So, while finding out who I am, 'as a mother', I will continue to be the best "mommy" for Kya, work harder at being a great friend to my sweetie, the best friend, but also seek out who I am as a individual. I want to be the same individual throughout the remainder of my life, here and after.
In the meantime, I love all my friends, near and far (especially my sister-friends). Please forgive me for 'hiding' away. I am not so good at getting together anymore.
Another thought for the journey....any ideas!

More Video

Please forgive me for all the videos, as someone else has said they consider their blog as a journal, and I do to. As promised, here is video of Kya counting to ten. It's not a perfect ten, but I think for a 19 month old...she's pretty smart.