FOR THOSE OF YOUTHAT CAN READ THIS!!!
Hey guys...So apparently I guess I got a virus on my other blog, and it had this photobucket ad all over the blog. Weird thing is that it only showed up on some peoples computers. So I decided to start a new blog, leaving the other one open just in case I can get rid of it. So from now on, please direct yourself to my new blog. Again that web address is chrisandlindseybarfuss.blogspot.com Sorry for all the confusion!
Kids are so funny! the other day I made brownies for our neighbor because it was his 40th birthday!! Last night we were heading to run some errands, and I had just cut a little piece of brownie for Madison. She quickly ate it, and then a few minutes later this is the conversation we had.
Madison: "Hey guys,(talking to Chris and I), I got an idea..."
Me: "What's that Maddie?"
Madison: "I think that when we get home you can get me another little tiny square of brownie..."
Me: "Oh really, you think that is a good idea?"
Madison: "Yeah mom, its the best idea!"
I love it! I love how she is becoming a little person with her own thoughts, and her own opinions. Even thought sometimes her opinions are a little too much for me to handle with the attitude thrown in the mix. She is such a sweetie, and makes us laugh all the time!
Today my little brother Brandon left on his mission to the Dominican Republic. It was one of those bitter sweet moments. He has been so ready to go, and it was so good to see him so excited. As always, because he is the first to go, it was very emotional, but we know as a family that he is doing the right thing. When we got to the MTC, and he got all of his papers handed in, we rushed into the chapel, (we were 10 minutes late...) and watched the show, "Called to Serve". I had seen it before from when Chris' brother Nick left, but I think each time you watch it, you cry more. Then it was time to say our last goodbyes, and he was gone. After he hugged us he started off towards the door, and didn't look back. That tells me that he was ready to go. I am so grateful for the example he is being to our family, and wish him the best of luck! I sure hope 2 years goes by fast! Love you bud!!
So yesterday I went with my sister-in-law Erica to a midnight crop. Basically the crop room in the scrapbook store is open to use, and you can work on you projects there. Now mind you we went from 2 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. I don't know if I could stay awake until midnight! Lame huh! I personally had never been to anything like that, but it was so productive! I don't know if it was because I was forced to focus on my pages, or if I just was so eager to get semi-caught up. So thanks Erica for the fun and for meeting new people! Thanks for helping me with my layouts too!
This Sunday is my little brother Brandon's mission farewell. Sacrament starts at 12:45 p.m. The address is about 9200 S. and 300 E. (right across the street from Mt. Jordan.) All who want to come and see him off one last time before he leaves are invited to attend. We will also be having food at my parents house afterwards, and everyone is invited to that as well. Hope to see you there!
So I just wanted to give a quick update on the whole binkie situation. Madison did relatively well. A lot better than I had expected she would. It will be 2 weeks tomorrow since we took it away, and she has not asked for it in about a week. Those first few days were definitely the hardest. I wish that I would have had the courage to take it away a year ago. I kept making excuses as to why she should have it a little longer. i.e. we were moving, we moved again, we put her in a big girl bed, etc... In all honesty I think it was more of a comfort for me than it was for her. I'm glad she is over it now, and I am so proud of her! Love you Maddie!
