Our first Graduate

I have been doing a Preschool Coop. with a few other moms throughout this year.

Our year successfully ended yesterday. Our kids have had fun learning the alphabet. They have done everything from make bumble bees and pinatas, planting seeds and watching them grow, making letters out of all kinds of things, to hike the Hurricane Canal and fly to the moon in a homemade spaceship. It has been a fun-filled and eventful year.

I am so proud of my little graduate, and he is really looking forward to attending "the big school" this fall.

The giveaway on Craigslist

Background information:

I won a two night stay at The Virgin River in Mesquite last month on the radio. I was able to say "toy boat" five times fast on "Tongue Twister Tuesday" (when I called in, i had no idea what the prize was).
Well, it is only good Sunday through Thursday and my hubby can't take time off work to go with me. (We nearly cleaned out his vacation time after my accident last fall between the hospital and follow up visits.)

The story:
I decided today to try listing it for "free" on craigslist. I have never listed anything before, so after fiddling for a while. . . I decided my attempt did not work.
I continued plugging away at laundry (that is my main project to work on every Monday.) After a little time had passed, I went to the laundry room to switch over loads. I heard my cell phone ringing and thought "Oh, I'll just go see who called when I am finished in here." So I finish what I am doing, then head upstairs. When I got to my phone I found 6 missed calls and 5 voice mails. Here are the times they came in:
3:52
3:56
3:57
3:59
4:15
4:17
Each one was a different phone number! As I was listening to the voice mails I had another person call to inquire.

I had no idea that many people check Craigslist that often. After the seventh phone call in half an hour I ran down stairs and deleted the posting. I ended up giving it ti the first caller, and they are going to use it for an anniversary getaway next week. What a warm happy feeling that gave me to know I could help someone have a fun little get away for their anniversary.

Lesson to learn: If you want to give away a two day get away, be prepared for whatever may happen.

Happy Spring!

Happy spring everyone! That is what I think every time I look at this picture. This is what Eliza wore to church about a month ago. Isn't she darling? I just love having another girl in the house.
It is so much fun to wrestle with my little boys for a while, then coo and talk "girl talk"/make little high noises with my daughter afterward. She is such a joy! I hope all the women who read this have a happy mother's day! As well as a fabulous spring!

First Bike Ride

I went for my first bike ride since my accident, a couple nights ago. It was so fun! I miss riding...but I think I will have to wait a bit longer before I go again. I did not realize how bumpy the streets are in my area, until I went for a bike ride with a fractured finger. (and it was a little chilly for the metal plate in my other finger).

I am having a dilemma whenever I am faced with being in the cold. I can either wear a splint to protect my middle finger from further injury and have an aching ring finger due to cold. Or wear a glove to keep my ring finger warm, but I can't fit a splint inside or on top of my splint to protect my finger. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what I should do/could try? If so, please share! :)