I just have to brag a little about my oldest child. In the past Nate and I have butted heads quite frequently. I used to think that it was because he was like his dad...but then (after learning a little about birth order and personality traits) I realized that it's because he's a lot like ME! We are both the oldest child in our families and that means we both like to be in control. That is why we struggled so much. I have been enjoying our relationship so much this past year. He is maturing and becoming so responsible and talented. Now we use him as our babysitter when we go out. It is so awesome!!! Last time I told him that if the house was clean when we came home that he would get a bonus. ( I only pay him a dollar an hour) He had the whole house spotless. And when I say the whole house I mean the bedrooms, basement, kitchen, everything...even the little phone area where all the papers collect! I was totally amazed!! So instead of making $1/hour he made $2/hour. He is doing a great job. I know it's not much to pay when all the babysitters make between $5-$8 an hour here but I think it's teaching him to work and save and he's excited to earn money. Plus he is my son I think I should get some kind of special babysitting privileges!
Mr. Bean's Holiday. It was fun. Usually I go to great lengths to plan a nice Easter dinner and something spiritual, but this year I planned this at the last minute and just really wasn't in the right spirit. I hope next year to make it more meaningful. My mom brought some plastic eggs and told the kids to put something inside it that represents Easter. Halee put a small baby in hers and said that it meant new life. Woa! Karli made a flower out of candy which was quite a piece of art and Taylor put a Yoda in his. Kids are wonderful.
