Ok Dad! Now you just don't worry about it! Those kids are loved and well fed and you've done your job. Now get to work! I have to tell you that wearing someone else's shoes in our house is a punishment! I home school everyone but my kindergarteners because I think I'd drive myself to drink if I tried teaching someone to read. And as you know with a big family everyone must have it together in the morning. There are school shoes for the 5-year-olds. They are supposed to be put away in the shoe cubbies after school and be there in the morning when it's time to put them on. When this doesn't happen screaming and yelling does nothing to fix it. SOOOOOOO my rule is that if Margaret can't find her pretty girl shoes she has to wear ugly brown boy shoes and if Joseph can't find his cool Star Wars slip ons he has to wear some girls shoes with little flowers on them. This has happen to each child only once. Somehow the school shoes are always magically locatable in the morning! :)
I don't think this is so terrible....but you may wany to apologize to Jesi before she finds out on her own. My younger sister and I are similar in size and have been for a long time. If it was an accident and she said she was sorry before i found out on my own, we did a lot better than if i was left to discover it on my own.
At least she had on underwear! Found out my 9 year old has been going au natural to school lately in the spirit of "it's just easier to take off my pjs and put on pants. Who's got time to put on underwear? And no one looks in my pants anyway!" Boys!!!
When we fell in love 24 years ago, we started down a path that has been challenging, exhausting, and breathtakingly beautiful. Here we chronicle the blessings and stressings of parenting some pretty amazing children. We think they're the perfect travel companions as we look forward to the next fork in the road. Welcome to our journey.
Our oldest by birth, he's the voracious reader, BYU fan, spiritual giant, sports nut, 4.0 student, huge-hearted ray of sunshine!
Parker Matthew--22
The red-headed social butterfly, he's our all-star athlete, top student, outdoor-loving, spunky second-born, with a heart of pure gold!
Jessica Anne "Jesi"--19
Our little princess with the big smile, Jesi loves fashion, friends, hanging with her siblings, and vacations. She sparkles!
Jacob Michael-- 6/8/2004
Little one of heavenly birth, born too soon to bloom on earth. You have taught us so much--we love you, Jacob!
Emily Anne "Emmy"--9/28/2005
Emily's exquisite little hands and feet have left their mark in this world. Her body was tiny, but her spirit enormous. We miss her!
Elizabeth Mei "Elli"--18
Elli's world may be dark, but she's the light of our lives! Lover of music, chocolate, and new toys, she fights a courageous battle with autism while bringing joy to all who know her!!
Gracelin Kate "Graci"--24
Showing true grace throughout her battles with heart disease and pulmonary hypertension, our Gracester is loved by everyone! She's smart, gorgeous, friendly, and has faith to move mountains!
Alexander Philip "Xander"--18
With a spunk and smile that could outmatch anyone's, our Xander has not let Cloves Syndrome get the best of him. He's a talented chef, a caring friend to MANY, our best helper, and is full of teenage humor.
Alexis Li "Lexi"--18
Meet the friendliest girl on the planet! Blind from birth, Lexi amazes all of us with her braille skills, determination, talents, but mosly by the way she spends her days SMILING. She is an angel in every way. We are thrilled to have our darling daughter home six years from China!!
Sophia Breanne "Sophi"--14
Her eyes called out to us from half-way around the world. Little Sophi is growing up and we would do anything to freeze her in time! She's beautiful, smart, and coy and can do amazing things with her toes! She has inspired people all around the world and we can't believe she is ours. Sophi = perfection.
Calais Rose "Cali"--22
Charming Cali joined our family in December of 2012. This girl is beautiful both inside and out. Born with spina bifida, Cali is confined to a wheelchair, but that does not keep her from enjoying life to the fullest. She is smart, opinionated, strong, and lovely in every way. She is a light in our family and a magnet for handsome young men!
Conner Allen-- 22
Meet our newest addition! Home nine years from China, Conner makes us wonder what we ever did without him. Blind from birth, he will blow you away with his incredible talent on the piano. He is sweet, witty, girl-crazy, kind and finally, OURS! We love you, Conner!
The Dog
Baxter-- 3 years
She begged and pleaded and wrote letter after letter telling us why she NEEDED a dog, and Sophi finally got her wish! Meet Baxter, the cutest mini-audssiedoodle on the planet.
Ok Dad! Now you just don't worry about it! Those kids are loved and well fed and you've done your job. Now get to work!
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you that wearing someone else's shoes in our house is a punishment! I home school everyone but my kindergarteners because I think I'd drive myself to drink if I tried teaching someone to read. And as you know with a big family everyone must have it together in the morning. There are school shoes for the 5-year-olds. They are supposed to be put away in the shoe cubbies after school and be there in the morning when it's time to put them on. When this doesn't happen screaming and yelling does nothing to fix it. SOOOOOOO my rule is that if Margaret can't find her pretty girl shoes she has to wear ugly brown boy shoes and if Joseph can't find his cool Star Wars slip ons he has to wear some girls shoes with little flowers on them. This has happen to each child only once. Somehow the school shoes are always magically locatable in the morning! :)
YOU ARE A GREAT DAD!
Brilliant! I wonder if I could get my high schoolers to do it. ;)
DeleteI don't think this is so terrible....but you may wany to apologize to Jesi before she finds out on her own. My younger sister and I are similar in size and have been for a long time. If it was an accident and she said she was sorry before i found out on my own, we did a lot better than if i was left to discover it on my own.
ReplyDeleteAs long as Jesi didn't go barefoot all should be fine! :)
ReplyDeleteDude - I've never had a morning like that - not once...I.am.not.worthy!!
ReplyDeleteOh - and on shoes - we have a rule: "If they fit they are yours" - life's simpler like that - and with your crew - simple is good!
And the world knows they are loved....that's the best part bro!
love you guys - aus and co.
Love that rule! If they fit they are yours. Perfect for us!!!
ReplyDeleteAt least she had on underwear! Found out my 9 year old has been going au natural to school lately in the spirit of "it's just easier to take off my pjs and put on pants. Who's got time to put on underwear? And no one looks in my pants anyway!" Boys!!!
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