Little miss Smarty Pants

Today, as we were getting ready for church, Azure decided to step on the scale and weigh herself. I think she finds the digital numbers entertaining. But today, she looked down at the numbers as it registered and she told me, " mom it's 26."
I got up to look and sure enough, she weighed 26 lbs! How she knew that I'm not sure. But it was surprising to me that she recognized it! I've only worked on 1-10 with her. I have to watch out for this girl. She is way too smart for me!

Pony Rides

On Saturday, Fernando took us to Griffith Park in Los Angeles so the girls could ride the train and the ponies. It is one of Azure’s favorite activities and she was excited to go. It was a long line for the train, but we were able to get on right away. Even Claire is starting to understand the fun in riding trains. Unfortunately, since we all rode the train, I have no pics to show for it. After the train, Azure dragged us to the pony rides. I noticed the sign said ages 1 and up to ride the slow ponies or the caged ones that go in a circle. So I thought for sure that Claire would love to ride. The sign also said ages 3 and up for the medium ponies that happen to go faster and a little further than the slow ones. I thought for sure Azure would love that. And she did. The pony ran up the track and Azure’s little head was bobbing up and down. She laughed about it. There were other kids that were not as excited and screamed while riding.

After her two (yes, two) rides on the pony, we took Claire to the caged ponies that walk in a circle. I didn’t feel comfortable putting her on the track for the first time. Of course, Fernando had to run a buy another ticket so Azure could ride with her sister. Claire was so excited; she banged and shook the fence. She screamed and tried to climb out of my arms to get to the ponies. But when it was her turn and she handed the ticket over to the guy and I put her on top of the pony, she wanted to get down and started to whine and cry and hold onto my hands for dear life. I am a mean mom and made the guy buckle her in anyway and then I put her sucky in her mouth. She quieted down, but threw angry looks in my direction. By the end of the pony ride, I could tell she enjoyed it as much as her sister.

We ate some lunch and Daddy was nice enough to buy the girls pinwheels as a souvenir. The whole family had a great time and we were excited for the rest of the weekend.

Another conversation about male anatomy

I've had this conversation with Azure many times. She is so curious and inqusitive. It took me by surprise the first time. But she never seems to remember what I tell her.
Today I was changing a boy's diaper at daycare. Azure, of course, had to watch.
Azure( pointing): what is that?
Me( of course, trying to change the diaper): what is it?
She gets a thoughtful look on her face. "It's uh....um....um..."
Me: "What do boys have that girls don't?"
Azure( after a pause of thinking): "stinky poop?"
Oh the thinking that goes on in her head!

Azureisms

Azure says a lot of things that make me laugh. I call them Azureisms. I think Tama actually created that word. he would read all the things that she would say and shake his head. She is really smart to say things like this because I didn't even know that 3 yr olds were smart enough to make comments. here is an Azureism from yesterday.

I was talking to my mom about something and I said, "holy crap". Azure has repeated that phrase before and I told her not to say it and that it was not nice. If she said it again, she would get hot sauce on her tongue. I then have been trying to watch my mouth. But it slipped out this time.
She told me, "mom that was not nice, you need hot sauce." I said, "You are right Azure, that was not a nice thing to say. I do need a hot sauce." We were out and about, so I put her in her carseat and drove home.
When we got home, she brought me the little bottle of hot sauce. "here is the hot sauce mom."
If I was a good mom, I would have taken it. And probably next time, I will to prove a point. But I just smiled and said thanks and asked her to go potty so we could put on her pajamas and get her ready for bed.

here are some previous Azureisms that I have saved because they make me laugh.

10-5- 08

I gave Azure raisins in a bowl. They were stuck together in big clumps.
"Mommy- it's poop"
" They're raisins"
"It's poop!"
"No, Azure it's raisins"
"Poopy raisins!"
Later I found them in her little potty chair.

4-11-09
This morning Azure came to me and gave me a hug and said, " I love you mom."
I said, "I love you too. But I really love you when you are obedient. Are you being obedient?"
She smiled and said, "no, I be awesome!" and then she laughed like it was the funniest joke ever.

At the church Easter breakfast she was hiding on the other side of the church outside with Omar her friend. I said, "Azure, you don't go hiding alone with a boy!" then Gage came running out. I said, "Gage too??" and she smiled and said very sassy like, "Yeeeeesss!"

Later that day....
Fernando asked her a few times to put on a shirt and she ignored him or walked away. Then he said, "I told you ten times to put a shirt on!" and she said, "no, only two times!"

4-16-09
I told Azure "you are pushing my buttons" to which she replied, "well you are pushing MY buttons"

I made a stir fry for dinner to which Azure replied, "no thanks, mom, I'll just be hungry."

4-18-09
I listened to Fernando ask Azure, " How old are you going to be on your birthday?" to which she replied, "seventeen." seventeen? she's watched too much twilight I think.

My Mom

My mom has to be the greatest mom in the world. Literally.

My mom is the mom who stays up till two in the morning putting the finishing touches on a project you were supposed to start two weeks ago.

My mom is the mom who will drive to the school to drop off your lunch that you either forgot or just didn’t make.

My mom is the mom who will ride her bike with you and your friends, just to make sure you get to school safely.

My mom is the mom who will let you take the car so you can hang out with your friends, even though she had a long list of errands.

My mom is the mom who will spend every minute of free time and every last dime to make sure her daughters wedding is the very best. ( and still look good the day of!)

My mom is the mom who cleans my house whenever she stops by.

My mom is the mom who will walk home from work and play in the sprinklers in her work clothes because the grandkids are happy to see her.

My mom is the mom that never says no to watching my kids, no matter how busy her schedule is.

My mom is the mom that says “I’ll find a way,” instead of “I can’t,” when people need help.

And even though my mom never had a formal education, she is one of the smartest people I know. She taught me that people are important and it’s not what you know, but who you know in life. She has shown me that I should take time to know people and to help them, no matter how busy my schedule. She has shown me that unconditional love and service can be the more rewarding than millions of dollars and a top spot in a high company.

I have watched my mom love and serve and sacrifice over the years. I’ve seen her strength and wisdom, even at the toughest of times. And even though we didn’t have a lot growing up, my mom made sure to give us the best life she could. And I am grateful for that.

So, here’s to you mom. You are my hero. You are my confidant, my best friend. You are mine.

And I love you.

Happy Mother’s Day!

My most memorable mothers day

I don't remember what year it was, but I was coming home from my cousins wedding in Utah on Mother's day. My Aunt was driving and my granny, mom, cousin, her daughter were with us. My Aunt was speeding on the freeway and didn't notice. It wasn't that much. We were passing through Nephi, or Lehi, or some town from the book of mormon, when a police officer stopped her. He wasn't very nice pulling over a car full of women on Mother's day and he was a bit rude. When he gave my Aunt the ticket and walked back to the car, she yelled out, " Happy Mother's Day to you too!" I'm surprised that he didn't come back after that comment. Maybe he was feeling guilty about it.

Hula Dancers in training

On Monday, we went with mom to the University of La Verne luau they were hosting. We had some good food and watched the dancers. Azure loved the dancers and she danced along with them and tried to copy their movements. Even Claire sat and stared. I'm sure that they will be great hula dancers someday.

Azure's 3 yr stats and Claire's 1 yr stats

okay first off, I think its amazing that my girls are complete opposites. They really are. I like it that way because it reminds me that they are unique individuals and not just "kids".
I took the girls to their wellness appointments last Tuesday morning. I knew ahead of time that Claire would get shots and that Azure wouldn't. Azure, of course, loves Dr. Scheibe. He is a really fun Dr. He has a lot of energy and tries to focus on the kids to ask the questions. He is very patient, which came in handy that day.
As soon as we got out of the waiting room and into an exam room, Azure became more excited and Claire's grip on my shirt got tighter. I undressed them both for measurements. Azure was a good girl and held still. Claire screamed. It wasn't really just a baby cry of discomfort. It was a full on, "mom they are going to torture me, come get me now, why did you let me go, what is happening?" scream, loud and high pitched. I never knew that she could scream like that.
When the nurses left, Claire gave me a pleading look and asked, "All done? All done?" I felt really horrible because I knew the worst was coming. But how do you explain that to a one year old who is afraid of the doctor?
When Dr Scheibe came in, the screaming started. We had to speak loudly to hear over Claire. Azure had her hands over her ears, but volunteered to go first. Claire watched semi quietly. When it was her turn, I put her on the table and she screamed. When he laid her down, she started thrashing and kicking and got even louder if that was possible. He checked her teeth while her mouth was open and he made her walk to me, which she almost did because she was so stiff and angry at him. He said both kids looked really healthy. Then the nurse came with the shots.
I had to practically sit on Claire because she was thrashing around so hard. I thought for sure she would have no voice by now, but she got even louder. She has two shots in her arm and one in each leg. Poor Azure was so scared from watching, she almost cried.
We made it out alive. But the Dr had asked for a urine sample from Azure. I'll just tell you that juggling a crying baby in one arm and trying to get a three yr old to pee in a cup even if she doesn't want to, is more challenging than it sounds. But I made it through.
Azure is 28 lbs and 37 1/2 inches. 50th in height and 20th in weigh. Dr Scheibe says that although he wants her to eat more, she is not in any danger, wight wise. Just small.
Claire is 16lbs 12oz and 29 inches. he wasn't worried about her at all because she eats a lot and eats healthy.
So I have two healthy kids on my hands.

My first post

This is my first post in my blog. I've thought about making a blog forever, but never did it cause I'm lazy. And then I figured out that since I have a gmail account I never use, I already have the blogging option. cool.
Plus, I figured this is the best and fastest way for family and friends to see the crazy, spontaneous, and sweet moments that go on in the Pineda family. And it helps me with my writing. :)