It's been a long while for a post, and we never got around to christmas cards either.
Monday, March 31, 2014
A christmas card...
Well,
It's been a long while for a post, and we never got around to christmas cards either.
The Erdmanns
It's been a long while for a post, and we never got around to christmas cards either.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Faith like a child
Since the time Delcia was two or so, she would be heard playing trains with her friends Captain Hook and Jesus. The other day she asked me, "mommy when is Jesus coming back to life, because I want to show him my tattoo?" (She had a Jack Sparrow temporary tattoo on that she was extremely proud of). I'm sure Jesus can't wait to see it!
She was watching an Avatar cartoon the other day while I was showering and getting ready. At the beginning of the show it says, "he was sent to save the world." Us being Christian, she had heard that before. She looked at me and said, "that's silly mommy, only Jesus can save the world." that comment blew me away! I'm amazed at the amount of faith she has. She is not consumed by the doubts and fears so many of us struggle with.
She was watching an Avatar cartoon the other day while I was showering and getting ready. At the beginning of the show it says, "he was sent to save the world." Us being Christian, she had heard that before. She looked at me and said, "that's silly mommy, only Jesus can save the world." that comment blew me away! I'm amazed at the amount of faith she has. She is not consumed by the doubts and fears so many of us struggle with.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Losing Delcia
I was making dinner tonight and Delcia asked if she could go play outside.
"is this a play outside day, mommy?"
"Sure" I said.
Our backyard is completely fenced and I can see the whole thing from our kitchen window. It's pretty secluded and you can't easily access it without going through the house or garage. She plays out there all the time and I can see and hear her while I cook, do laundry or dishes.
After a few minutes I realized that I could not hear or see her. I went out there to check on her and couldn't find her anywhere. I called for her, then ran back inside to check the house- thinking maybe she had come in and I didn't notice. I ran through the house calling her name, throwing open closet doors and saying, "Delcia, answer mommy. Where are you?" she does like to hide sometimes. At this point I was really starting to panic, realizing that she was not in the house or backyard. All these thoughts are running through my head- she climbed into the hot tub and drowned, (there's a locked, heavy cover on it); or someone snatched her out of the backyard. I ran back into the backyard frantically calling her name. Then I see her squeeze back in through a small space between the fence and the shed- a space I thought only the cat could fit through.
She had been in the front yard by herself! Street! Strangers! Big scary world!
She knows she's in trouble, because she knows she is not supposed to be out front with out us. She is supposed to stay where we can see and hear her.
"Where were you and what were you doing?"
She doesn't answer. Then I feel bad, because she's scared, (even though she'd never admit it). I hug her and hold her and cry. It was only a few minutes that I couldn't find her, and it was horrible. I went from feeling panicked and worried to angry to relieved. Her response was not, "sorry mom. I won't do it again." Her response was, "I was just out front mom. I wasn't lost or dead or anything. You should have looked out front for me." "I wasn't lost. I could hear you the whole time."
She has a hard time taking responsibility for things and she won't say sorry. She often invites complete strangers over to our house. I was trying to give her the "stranger danger" talk. She just says, "well, if someone tries to take me, I will just fight them off." " I'm fine mom, I can just take care of myself and fight the bad guys because I'm really strong."
So after this whole episode, she was mad at me because I was yelling and I scared her and I didn't look in the right place. It's always someone else's fault and she is always making excuses for her behavior. Like when she pushes her brother, "well, he was in my way." Just one of the many things we need to work on with this strong willed child! (And back-talking! Every time I try to reprimand her, she tries to reprimand me right back!)
On the way to the zoo one morning I said to her, "Delcia, it's going to be really crowded at the zoo. There will be lots of people there, so you need to be a good listener and stay close to mommy". She responded, "well, you'll have to listen to me and stay close to me because I will be busy looking at the animals."
"is this a play outside day, mommy?"
"Sure" I said.
Our backyard is completely fenced and I can see the whole thing from our kitchen window. It's pretty secluded and you can't easily access it without going through the house or garage. She plays out there all the time and I can see and hear her while I cook, do laundry or dishes.
After a few minutes I realized that I could not hear or see her. I went out there to check on her and couldn't find her anywhere. I called for her, then ran back inside to check the house- thinking maybe she had come in and I didn't notice. I ran through the house calling her name, throwing open closet doors and saying, "Delcia, answer mommy. Where are you?" she does like to hide sometimes. At this point I was really starting to panic, realizing that she was not in the house or backyard. All these thoughts are running through my head- she climbed into the hot tub and drowned, (there's a locked, heavy cover on it); or someone snatched her out of the backyard. I ran back into the backyard frantically calling her name. Then I see her squeeze back in through a small space between the fence and the shed- a space I thought only the cat could fit through.
She had been in the front yard by herself! Street! Strangers! Big scary world!
She knows she's in trouble, because she knows she is not supposed to be out front with out us. She is supposed to stay where we can see and hear her.
"Where were you and what were you doing?"
She doesn't answer. Then I feel bad, because she's scared, (even though she'd never admit it). I hug her and hold her and cry. It was only a few minutes that I couldn't find her, and it was horrible. I went from feeling panicked and worried to angry to relieved. Her response was not, "sorry mom. I won't do it again." Her response was, "I was just out front mom. I wasn't lost or dead or anything. You should have looked out front for me." "I wasn't lost. I could hear you the whole time."
She has a hard time taking responsibility for things and she won't say sorry. She often invites complete strangers over to our house. I was trying to give her the "stranger danger" talk. She just says, "well, if someone tries to take me, I will just fight them off." " I'm fine mom, I can just take care of myself and fight the bad guys because I'm really strong."
So after this whole episode, she was mad at me because I was yelling and I scared her and I didn't look in the right place. It's always someone else's fault and she is always making excuses for her behavior. Like when she pushes her brother, "well, he was in my way." Just one of the many things we need to work on with this strong willed child! (And back-talking! Every time I try to reprimand her, she tries to reprimand me right back!)
On the way to the zoo one morning I said to her, "Delcia, it's going to be really crowded at the zoo. There will be lots of people there, so you need to be a good listener and stay close to mommy". She responded, "well, you'll have to listen to me and stay close to me because I will be busy looking at the animals."
Friday, May 25, 2012
Drew has a new trick
Andrew has a new trick he's been working on. He's been at it for over a week now and is quite sure footed
Location:City creek mall
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Delcia on The SLOPEs
Delcia skiing Park City last weekend, We only did 2 runs before she wanted hot cocoa. '
Also Youtube link
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Andrew Henry
Here is our new big boy, Delcia didn't want to hold because he was too heavy, she warmed up and was mildly receptive.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Fix Dad
Delcia decided she was going to fix dad. She laid me down, put blanky on me and then got not only here Vetrinary kit, but also here Black and Decker Tool kit. No amputations luckily.
Wyatt was first assisting.
Wyatt was first assisting.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Not easy
Our daughters new favorite toy. His name is "dinosaur teeth". Hey replaced Thomas the train. Maybe some day she will like dolls?
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Here boy!
I thought taking our time before we got another dog meant a few months or a year. However, we went to the super adoption today to walk around and ended up picking out a wonderful new pup. Wyatt is a 6 month old German wire hair pointer and labrador. Say hello!
Snowman
Second snowman of the season. This one was big enough Delcia couldn't tackle it. But she did rip his arm off. It's inverted and dreary, so we'll decorate for Christmas and be cheery.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Bubba, Big Rich, Bridger... We Love You
Goodbye big rich. You have been such a great dog, friend, and big brother. We love you so much and will miss you. When we got home from the vet Delcia got a raw hyde out and set it on the rug in his spot. We cried..... Godspeed our Bridger....
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
5.8 x crib mantle
Well we knew the day would come when the crib would not work as a restraint device. Earlier this week Delcia greeted Janessa in the bathroom while she was supposed to be in time out, and then this morning she bumped into mom in the hallway. She was kind enough to show us here method, and so we are either going to look for a top to the crib or take the side off.... Janessa is voting for a top.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
GSL
We made it out to the Great Salt Lake today to sail with Dave. Delcia enjoyed movies in the stern bulkhead and climbing out of and jumping (with dads hand parachute) back in. The biggest hit of the day was splashing around on the beach..... au natural..
Fall time
Helping rake the leaves.
Playing in the leaves
Daddy built me a little climbing wall.
" I pulled all of daddy's shoes out of the closet, so that I could have a new place to hide."
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Helping in the kitchen
Delcia helped Janessa make cookies this week and helped with the pizza dough today. She's quite the little helper.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
They call me handy
We got side tracked on the bike ride when de noticed a screw driver on the work table. She stuck it right in the countersunk hole and proceeded to help dad out.
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