First Day of School!

Today was Reid's official first day of school! He is soo excited about it. Wednesday he was able to go to meet some of the kids and I was able to go with him also. This way when he goes by himself, he feels more comfortable. The whole day on Wednesday, Reid would say, 'This is so awesome!!!" Everything was his size, especially the bathroom! Lliam came with us today to drop Reid off and for Reid to show him around. The first thing he showed him was the bathroom! We're so excited for the things Reid will learn and for the good friend he will become.

Our Last Play Time

Some time last month we went up to visit Alta and the Fillmores in Logan. We had so much fun and the boys always ask when we're going back to 'Aunt Reid-A's' house! We went to Bear Lake. Unfortunately the weather wasn't the best but the boys still managed to play in the lake!

Daddy and Reid wading out far. It was shallow for a long time.

Reid jumping the waves!

Before everyone came up, Alta came with us to go fishing. Lliam caught his first fish!

Reid is such a pro, he doesn't need any help! He casts, jigs, hooks the fish and reels it in all by himself now! He loves it when he can get into a good school!

He's Ba-a-a-a-ack!

Just thought I'd update you all on Reid...he's completely healed and lets me know every day. He'll stick out his tongue and tell me that the sore is gone (that was his worst one). So he's back to being his crazy, whiny, rambunctious little self and I wouldn't have it any other way! I was so sad to see him lying around with no desire to move or talk. So, even though I can do without the whining and disobeying, I'm happy to say that he is healed. And just in time for our Primary Program and Preschool! Thank you to everyone who asked about him and wished him well!

My Preschool Has Started!

We started preschool on Tuesday and are excited about it! If you'd like to follow along, try out some of things we are doing or get some great information regarding strengthening your child's skills...check us out! Copy and paste this link or just click on the link to the right!

missleonaspreschool.blogspot.com

Brotherly Love

Before I explain the title, let me give you some background information...
Reid currently has a virus which causes canker sores to form in his mouth. He is in so much pain when he opens his mouth, he doesn't talk or eat. He does have some medicine that he takes but has such a hard time with it. The other night Reid was crying while we were trying to give him his medicine and Lliam was standing next to me...

Lliam: Reid's making me cry
Me: He's not making you cry. (thinking he was just wanting attention and copying his brother)
Lliam: He IS!

So I thought about this for a moment then asked, "Does it make you sad when you hear him crying?"

Lliam: With the saddest look on his face and starting to cry, "YES"

He sure does love his big brother and I'm sure misses him because all Reid does is lie around.

He Eats and Speaks!

So it's been about 5 days since Reid started getting the sores in his mouth and wasn't eating or talking. He would have at most 1 pudding cup a day...we were constantly making him drink water so he didn't get dehydrated. Wednesday I got some PediaSure because I was so worried of him not getting anything in. However, he wouldn't drink that either. So after we gave him his medicine through the syringe, we would give him the drink through the syringe also. We started with 4 Tsp each time he took his medicine (4 times a day).

Finally, today (Friday) he would take about 10 Tsp. of the PediaSure each time and this evening we tried sucking up pudding through the syringe (just added milk to make it creamier). He was doing the mixing and licked the spoon and realized that it didn't hurt and started shoveling the pudding in. He was going so fast that some spilt on his shirt and before I could give him a napkin he had licked it off! He was still hungry so we thought of plain oatmeal, we mixed vanilla pudding in with it and he ate it up! His first words to me after 5 days of 'mmmm' in different tones was, "Put some milk in it!"

He's not completely healed but watching him jumping off the couching and playing doggie with his brother reminded me of the boy I love so much!

I am so thankful for the Lord in my life. As a mother I worry so much for my children, especially when I feel like I am not doing as much as they need me to do. I felt so helpless watching my boy screaming and crying while clinging to me because he was in so much pain. But through the comfort of the Lord I was able to know that things would be ok. I am also so greatful for an amazing husband who holds the priesthood and was able to give Reid a blessing!

Mary Kay

Yes, I am one of the millions here in Happy Valley who is a Mary Kay Consultant...however I don't do much with it right now due to the fact that everyone I know knows at least 5 other consultants! I do want to keep my consultant status when we move (to where ever!), and in order to do this I must order at least $400 worth of product, so I was wondering if anyone out there needs/wants Mary Kay products and are willing to purchase them through me! It doesn't matter the distance, I can have them shipped to you ASAP!
Personally I've been using Mary Kay since the beginning of this year and I love the products! I especially like their foundation (which is what brought in to Mary Kay in the first place). It's not thick at all, very light weight, blends in well and doesn't rub off! Plus it doesn't clog pores, which is always nice!

Just let me know if you are interested, leave a comment here or shoot me an email at lonaburton@gmail.com and I'll help you out as much as possible!

Dental Schools Update!

So far we're about 50-50 on the "wait and see" process of our Dental Applications! We've received 3 rejections but have also received 3 Interview Invitations. To NOVA which is in Florida, another one to Indiana University and the last one to ASDOH in Arizona! We're still waiting on more schools, so we'll keep you posted!

Star Light, Star Bright...

I wish I may, i wish I might, have this wish, I wish tonight.

Is what Reid said tonight with the first (and only due to clouds) star he saw tonight...

Me: What's your wish?
Reid: what?
Me: What do you wish for? What do you want to happen or have?
He thinks about it...
Reid: What is that thing that squirts blood out of it's eyes?
Me: A Horned Lizard?
Reid: YEAH! I wish I was a Horned Lizard.
Me: Why do you want to be a Horned lizard?
Reid: So that I can squirt blood out of my eyes and make more horned lizards.
Me: OK!

Today I...

Felt the cool breeze

Listened to the wind blow

Admired at the beautiful nature all around me

Saw pure excitement on Lliam's face as he reeled in his first fish!

Watching enjoyment all over Reid's face as he cast, hooked and reeled in all of his fish.

Enjoyed a morning out on Mantua (pronounced Maneay) lake with the family and Alta.

Took a nap

Played race, Duck Duck Goose, Obstacle Course, Watermelon Watermelon (remember that game my family?), tag, wrestling and on the playground with my boys (they definitely have short attention spans but never at a loss for energy!)

Listened to my boys laugh

Watched my boys play well together

Promise to have more days soaking in the joys of my boys!

Children Are My Business

Some of you may know that I have always wanted to start up my own preschool...and hopefully soon I'll be able to do that. However, there are a few things I need to do in order to achieve my goal. The first thing is to get my Bachelor Degree, this I will be doing starting September 8th. It's a Dual Concentration Program in Infant/Toddler and Preschool Development/Education!
I am so excited to get this going!

Also, I feel like I need to show my future parents (of the children I will be teaching) what kind of a teacher I am and how much I love what I am doing. So I have designed a blog to better do this.
It is...
http://missleonaspreschool.blogspot.com

This way, wherever we move to, anyone will be able to know my reputation. So check it out! I'll be posting some weekly lessons, good reads for kids and other fun and developmental information!

Where Babies Come From

We ask the boys all the time where we got them from because they are just too funny and crazy! Jed asked lliam where we got him from and he said, "From Chuckie Cheeses!"
Reid knows the answer (he always says from my mommy's tummy).

Enchanted

Recently we watched the movie Enchanted and today when we got home from church Reid went into the little 'cabin' that's in the back yard, opened the window and sang, "Ah-a-a-a. Ah-a-a-a, calling all the animals!

Amazed

I am always amazed when I hear Reid or Lliam answer questions directed to them. I always wonder, 'When did he learn that? or "That's been so long ago since we talked about that." The minds these boys have are amazing and are still growing. Now is the time to be teaching them, they are so eager to learn (not to mention their brain is growing again at this age). Plus the many cute things they come up with on their own, some not even making any sense.
For example, today Reid said that we needed more girls in the family (i'm training him well!) and Jed asked why, Reid's reply was so that everyone would have their own toothbrush! Doesn't make much sense to us but I'm sure he has a logical reason that only he would understand!
I want to start writing down more of what they say. I forget too easily and am definitely not up for Mother of the Year, so I'd like to remember those good times more and more. So hopefully you'll get to enjoy some fun insight from my boys and learn more of what they see the world as! It's a completly different place!

Free Redbox Movie!

I finally got another free code! Happy movie watching!!!

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*Remember, if you use different credit cards you'd get multiple free movies! Good until midnight tonight!