The Crazy Lady

_ So yesterday we went up to Park City to buy Liv winter clothes for next year. It was a good trip. Anyway- so we pack into the car when Olivia says "I gotta pee!" Claire is crying because she hates the car right now and does not want to go for a drive. So I thought we would stop by the grocery store to go pee and buy a sucker to keep the girls quiet and happy for our 1 hour ride.
We were walking out of the store- I was holding Claire in 1 arm and Olivia was walking beside me holding my hand. We were walking quickly to get back to the car and out of the cold. That's when it happened. All of a sudden I hear a lady honk- so I look back wondering WHO she is honking at (it couldn't be me, I was just walking, right!?) Then, as I'm looking back the lady rolls down her window and yells "YOU A** HOLE, YOU SAW ME BACKING UP!" I gave her a perplexed look and giggled thinking "This lady is CRAZY!" Then I got scared and ran to the car to get away from her.
_ Apparently we walked past her parking spot that she was going to park in. I didn't know she was backing up to go into the spot. And no- her car was not even close to us when we walked across the parking spot. She was in the middle of the road. I thought maybe she went a little past a spot and was backing up to pull forward into a spot. Seriously- I have never had someone SO mad at me for something as simple as walking across a parking spot.
_ At first I laughed and just could not believe my ears! Then as I thought about it I got a little mad that the lady was screaming curse words at a mother with 2 small children. I still can not believe it. Luckily Olivia and Claire weren't paying attention, and since I didn't acknowledge her at all they didn't even know what was going on.

Latest Craft

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I've been wanting to do a stap cover for my camera strap, but I have never done it. Well- when I came across THIS .I decided I had to make it! So, instead of a cover, I made a whole new strap! I do like it, but would rather not compare to the original (hers is so much better and more professional looking) That is okay though- practice and more patience will some day result in better outcomes!! Please don't blow it up and see all the mistakes!!! haha. Anyway- it is pretty cute, and I love the ruffle! Most of all I LOOVE that it is made out of flannel so it is SO soft. My other one would rub on my neck and give me red marks. Annoying!!

Legs

The girls like to enjoy a ride with legs out. Silly.

Claire thinks she can hop out of the bath when she wants. Little does she know if she tries harder she WILL flop out like a fish on the floor. ;)

Pictionary

Liv drew a family portrait. Can you guess which one I am? That's right the BIG huge fat blob in the middle! haha- Liv thought she was hilarious!

It's not a tumor

Tumor from Sarisker on Vimeo.

We watched Kindergarten Cop recently and Olivia LOVED the tumor line. She says it frequently now when she wants to make us laugh!

Claire is walking!

Claire Walking from Sarisker on Vimeo.

Now what I really need is to put a video of the girls dancing when they watch this video ;)

ZUMBA!

Ever heard of the new work-out craze Zumba!? Well- I had heard of it since one of my friends, Cecelia, became an instructor. I was skeptical that I would like it. I had tried other dance work-outs and I could never keep up as they would always move to fast. They usually frustrated me.
Well- when Alisha (my sister-in-law) came to visit a few months ago she wanted us to all go to a Zumba class together. So we did, and it was fun. I couldn't quite keep up and was a little lost, but it was an awesome work-out! So I thought to myself "that was so nice to have ME time!" So, I decided that I would go once a week just to get out and be alone. (without the girls!)
Let me tell you- the more you do it, the easier it is, and the more addicting it becomes. I crave it now and can't wait to go! I would love to go more, but I don't think it will fit in our budget or time schedule. Zumba is fun because you get to dance and lose control, you can yell out "OW!" and no one looks at you funny. You can let loose and get a very sweaty fun work-out. Plus, I learn some new moves for our home dance parties! haha! If you like to dance, then try it. It is $4 a class around here. So- not too bad really.

Jealousy

My little miss Olivia is very jealous of her little sister. Lately she has even started to try and act like a baby. Today she had 3 potty accidents (she has not had accidents in many many months now). She claims that Claire doesn't use the potty. For awhile she was hitting, pinching, biting Claire for no real reason. She doesn't do it much any more though luckily. She is ALWAYS looking for a way to get her baby sis in trouble. If Claire does ANY thing that Liv could possibly be in trouble for, she tries to punish Claire. It is VERY frustrating.
What should we do?
Olivia has special time with us, and I try REALLY hard to tell her constantly how cute/funny/unique she is.
I've tried to let her express her feelings to me about Claire, but she doesn't seem to understand. She always tells me she loves Claire. I think she really does love her sister a lot, she is just jealous.
So- how do I help Liv cope with her jealousy? Go ahead, lecture me ;)
The girls really do like each other and laugh at each other often- there are just some underlying issues!

This Girl

Claire is almost walking. She can walk for about 10 steps before she falls. She is still tripping over her feet. She walks with her feet pointed outward. Is that normal or you think it is a problem?
I've decided my sweet Claire has a temper. When she gets mad she gets REALLY mad! She is starting to be a little more picky about what she eats. She will throw her food on the floor, spit it out, and flail her little arms so I can't get the food to her mouth! Usually if we wait and try again she will eat.
Anyway- She is happy and healthy. We love her!