Jaimee ran away today ...

Ok, here we go again. My last post was ... um 2 years ago (almost 3), but I realized today that even if I can't get the pictures to go where I want or the background to be super cute, I can still take 5 minutes of my time to let our family that don't live nearby, who I love and adore, know what we are up to. I won't win any awards, but who cares. :) Today Jaimee ran away for the first time. She was in time out on her bed for being too rough with Sarah. A little while later, she came to me and said, "Mom, I'm going to pack a few things and then I'm leaving ... for good." I asked why and she said, "I don't want to hurt Sarah. It'll just be easier this way." She packed up a few things and went on her way to the school playground. I let her go at first, then realized that probably wasn't too safe, so I went and got her. I could hardly keep from laughing the entire time. She is so adorable. We talked, and she is better now.

Here are some gems of her's the past couple of days: On Saturday morning, she went with me to Brandon's soccer practice. We sat watching, me with Sarah on my lap, and I said "Jaimee, could you run to the car and get his water bottle I left there?" (We weren't too far away). She surveyed the situation, distance and all, and said "OK, but could we say a prayer first that I won't get taken?" So, of course, I went with her. On Saturday night, we went as a family to the Real Salt Lake soccer game. While walking from our car to the stadium, Brian was in front holding Sarah with Brandon, and Jaimee and I were a little behind. Jaimee yelled "Dad slow down! Mom can't keep up with you because of all of her baby weight!" Thanks, honey.