Just a little note to say HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to Tyler. I'm so grateful my kids have him for their dad. He's the hardest working guy around, yet he always makes sure to put us first.
Here's a collage of just a handful of my favorite moments of Tyler being a father. He's the best!
(You can click on the picture for more detail.)
Whitney is SOOOOO excited for Father's Day tomorrow; you would think it is Christmas Eve over here tonight. I let the kids pick out gifts for Tyler at the Dollar Store this week, and as we were checking out, Whitney saw some silly string. I let her get it in addition to the gift she already chose for him (I know, I'm a big spender.) But she seriously can't wait to surprise him tomorrow.She's been sleeping with the can of silly string (it's still sealed; don't worry) every night so she can keep this HUGE secret from Daddy. The other night while blessing our dinner she said, "Please bless that we can spray daddy with Silly String on Father's Day" but then quickly realized that she had given away the BIG secret. Tyler, being the darling man that he is, played dumb and now Whitney thinks he still has NO idea what is coming tomorrow morning when we wake him up in bed.
I was never really big on holidays and birthdays -- ever. I would always forget or remember the night before a holiday/birthday that I should do something, but would usually flake out. My budget has usually been very tight, so I never really had much leeway for purchasing the ideas I came up with.
But now I'm seeing that I'm turning into more of a holiday person. And I think my kids are to blame (or thank?) for that. Whitney thrives on predictability and knowing what to anticipate...whether it's the next day's library outing or the next month's soccer class, she likes knowing what lies ahead. I even put labels on her calendar of when preschool is and when people's birthdays are so she can know when to anticipate things. Anyway, I am thankful to Whitney & Cole for their enthusiasm, joy, excitement, and eagerness in making any and all holidays come to life for me. It's really fun to see holidays through their eyes.
Of course, just because I'm starting to "get" holidays more doesn't mean I am 100% at remembering everything on our calendar. I still can be late at mailing things. I still keep gifts simple and non-extravagant. I still don't go crazy with decorations and I'm not a Martha Stewart in the least when it comes to my party-planning abilities. But thanks to my kids (and my husband's super job that allows us to have a workable budget for gifts), I think we're all getting better about remembering holidays and taking time to celebrate them.
And now I've jinxed myself and will forget the next 10 birthdays for people in our family. Shoot! Happy Father's Day tomorrow to all of our wonderful family members and friends!
I was never really big on holidays and birthdays -- ever. I would always forget or remember the night before a holiday/birthday that I should do something, but would usually flake out. My budget has usually been very tight, so I never really had much leeway for purchasing the ideas I came up with.
But now I'm seeing that I'm turning into more of a holiday person. And I think my kids are to blame (or thank?) for that. Whitney thrives on predictability and knowing what to anticipate...whether it's the next day's library outing or the next month's soccer class, she likes knowing what lies ahead. I even put labels on her calendar of when preschool is and when people's birthdays are so she can know when to anticipate things. Anyway, I am thankful to Whitney & Cole for their enthusiasm, joy, excitement, and eagerness in making any and all holidays come to life for me. It's really fun to see holidays through their eyes.Of course, just because I'm starting to "get" holidays more doesn't mean I am 100% at remembering everything on our calendar. I still can be late at mailing things. I still keep gifts simple and non-extravagant. I still don't go crazy with decorations and I'm not a Martha Stewart in the least when it comes to my party-planning abilities. But thanks to my kids (and my husband's super job that allows us to have a workable budget for gifts), I think we're all getting better about remembering holidays and taking time to celebrate them.
And now I've jinxed myself and will forget the next 10 birthdays for people in our family. Shoot! Happy Father's Day tomorrow to all of our wonderful family members and friends!
8 comments:
Natalie, if I can't live right next to you anymore, at least I can enjoy who you are through your blogs. This is a sweet post.
Hope Whitney has a blast (ha ha) this morning. And happy father's day to Tyler!
Anj
Ah! I am so the same way! And I actually like keeping things simple. Seeing peoples blogs sometimes make me feel guilty about not doing more, but I feel like by not making a such a big deal, it makes things more special when something IS extra special. I see so often people making such a big deal out of EVERYTHING, that in the end, NOTHING is ever that amazing to their family anymore. That is way too much pressure for me! Didn't Pres. Hinckley say something along the lines once, that we shouldn't expect life to be a constant party, but is more level with moments of excitement, or something? Anyway, that's how we do it around here.
You're family is adorable, especially your little Venom!
Having the kids pick something at the Dollar Store . . . brilliant! I can't think of a sweeter more fun gift ever than silly string. Way to go Whitney! I bet your halarious/kind Dad loved the surprise (wink, wink).
So fun to see the pictures of Tyler and hearing about how excited your kids are for Father's day. So sweet! We love you guys. Love, Jenny
Children really do help make every holiday and birthday special with their excitement... I also agree with you how important it is as parents to establish predictable family traditions -- and holidays and birthdays seem to be an easy time to begin traditions. We miss you guys and wish we could celebrate holidays and birthdays with you. Love, Jenny
I went to the UOP website this morning to find something, saw that it had been completely revamped, and happened upon this:
http://www.dental.pacific.edu/The_Dugoni_Experience/Our_Family/Profiles/Tyler_Nelson.html
Way to go!
I love the story about Whitney and the silly string! So cute! And can I just say how impressed I am that Cole is potty trained? Now that I'm changing a MILLION diapers a day, I'm wishing Colt's business was in the potty and not a diaper! :)
Any tips?
What an adorable collage. Seeing all you guys makes me miss your family even more. Hope Tyler had a great Father's Day- how could it not have been wonderful with Silly String involved?
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