Patton Family: Feeling Good About Myself

(Every once in a while I get really sad about the fact that I am always at a loss for a good post title. However, usually when I think that I've thought of something really clever...it bombs, so sorry for the boring title, but maybe it's better than a really corny one.)

Anyone who knows me really well will know that I am a major chicken! A scaredy cat! I'm always ducking out of situations that I just don't think I'm up to doing. (How many animal references can I stuff in here?) Well, maybe one more...

Let me take a little moment to apologize to any of you who have been on the receiving end of my paralyzing fear.

Today I did something that I am pretty proud of. I packed Ethan and I up and went into NYC all by myself. (Though I didn't take the photo myself.)

I did this in order to meet up with my freshmen roommate from BYU. We managed to connect one day before she went back to Utah. I'm so glad I was brave...we had a really nice time chatting. It was so good to see her again! She was a huge part of my first away-from-home experience and for that she will always have a place in my vocabulary, fun memories, Christmas card list, and of course, my heart! My camera wouldn't work today, so you'll just have to imagine how cute her 3 kids are, but here's a picture of us from the good old dorm room.

Kids Say (and Do) the Darndest Things

8-12

I was telling Jared he couldn't have something he wanted. Ethan decided to share some wisdom with his brother.

E: If she spoils you, you will grow up to be a not-so-good adult. I've never seen one, but I'm sure that they exist.

8-27

J: I'll help you Mom!

S: Thanks my Jared.

J: Well, I am your son. What good is a son if he doesn't help his mom?

(pause)

J:Well, I guess he could help his dad.

8-28

Jared came into my room while I was getting ready for church.

J: I really like your shirt. Really. I'll have to buy one of those for my wife.

(a little later...looking at the makeup on my counter)

That is a lot of girl stuff. Bye-bye!

5-4

J: I know my destiny!

S: Oh yeah, what is it?

J: To get a double doozie (cookie from Great American Cookie Company), but it's a destiny for today only, so we HAVE to do it today.

5-2

Jared tripped and hurt his knee.

He then turned to me and asked, "Can I walk on it?"

I responded, "You can walk, run, jump, and skip. You just might not want to kneel."

He then added, "Anything but kneel and teleport?"

4-10

J: I like to do that just like Dad does.

E: (with a sigh) Oh genetics!

3-31

J: Mom, you "teached" me and now I'm an even "perfecter" kid.

3-6

J to S: Hi awesome face!

2-20

During preschool playtime the kids wanted me to be the store owner. Jared came up to my "shop" and asked, "Which items are on clearance today?"

2-12

J to S (after I had let him have a few coins from the change at the store): You are my best friend...because you love me and because you give me money.

1-31

Ethan loves to read the signs while we drive. We passed one place of business and he read, "Gold & Silver Buyers. We buy gold and silver and more."

E: They buy gold and silver and more? Would they buy a cricket?

A: Ethan...

E: It says "and more."

12-2

Ethan: "I have two things to tell you. One is that I love you. The other is that I can't go to sleep and I don't think I ever will be able to."

10-31

After being complimented on his hair over and over while trick-or-treating, Jared told Alan, "I am so glad I have this hair. It makes everybody happy."

9-12

Jared was lying down and when he laughed he snorted. He then said, "Mom, I just said 'oink'!"

8-14

J: I don't like these pajamas.

S: Did you know that some kids don't have more than one pair of pajamas?

J: Aaahh! Good thing I have lots of pairs for when they get dirty...otherwise we'd be DOOMED!

6-28

S: Jared, you have really dirty feet!

J: Really? Thanks!

6-20

Jared: I upgraded my hippo!

Where do they learn these things?!

9 comments:

Katie M. said...: How fun, and so very brave of you! I can't believe the dorm days were sooooo long ago (as I've mentioned). That's fun you got to see Annika. And I am so excited to come visit you guys, whenever it happens! I'm thinking a road trip to Niagara Falls, Wicked in NYC, day trip to Atlantic City, etc. You think we could fit all that in? :) Ha ha. But whatever we do, it will be so fun!; August 6, 2008 at 11:50 PM
breckster said...: I LIVE in NYC and can rarely make myself go out into it. It is no small task...might as well be really really proud of it!; August 7, 2008 at 9:56 AM
Vicki's Vicissitudes said...: That is great. I do remember your fears. I remember that you wouldn't go from Vine street to Maplewood, but would go around to Hazel to the red light to get onto Maplewood. I am so proud of you that you ventured out.; August 7, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Lindsay said...: Hi Sharon,
I just caught myself up on your life, it seems like you have a lot going on. You are really brave for going to NYC with just you and the kiddo. Did you have to take the subway? I think there subway is so confusing.; August 8, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Kelly said...: Wowsers. I had the hardest time last year gearing up for busing around Seattle by myself. Going to NYC with Ethan?? I'm totally impressed!; August 10, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Bexie Funk said...: way to go! i'd be terrified of taking a kid to ny by myself!; August 11, 2008 at 9:54 AM
Margaret said...: I'm TOTALLY impressed!!! Go you!!; August 12, 2008 at 1:05 PM
The Ballard Family said...: Wow! I'm amazed and so proud of you that I have chills. The chills are probably coming from the fact that I am also trying to conquer a few fears that are starting to surface as I deal with the anxiety of moving. So proud, so proud!; August 12, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Kati said...: I can't believe she has three kids! How fun you got to visit her. I'm proud of you for being brave! :); August 23, 2008 at 1:02 AM

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Feeling Good About Myself

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