So, Lesa is expecting and today was the Ultrasound and at that appointment it hit me. I am out numbered. Let me explain.
Now in the Ross Home there will be 3 kids and 2 adults. No more "you take care of Ryan and I'll deal with Lexy". No more carrying one child on each shoulder or under each arm. No more you change that poopy diaper while I wipe this wet bum. No more 1 child per parent. We are or soon will be out numbered and every time we need to pack up and go each of us will have our hands full. One of us carrying or leading or dragging 2 children while the other is hauling a car seat and a diaper bag. Our only hope and saving grace is that Lexy is such a good helper and usually well mannered. She can carry the diaper bag while we handle the rest.
I/we will definitely be out numbered 3-2 by our kids but on a more personal note I will be out numbered in my own home 3-2 by women. I think every man dreams of having a bunch of boys rough housing and helping with the yard work. I guess instead of holes in the walls and some help with the yard work we will have a really clean house with lots of dresses and plenty of makeup.
Don't get me wrong, I am very excited to have a cute little baby girl come into our family. In fact, my experience tends to indicate that Girls are easier to raise at least to the age of 4.
I am very excited to have a healthy little baby girl (in September). I just hope I don't go crazy being out numbered both 3-2 and 3-2.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Ragnar and Weight loss
This Friday the Wasatch Back will be 8 weeks away and as of last week I hadn't done a thing to get ready. In fact, I haven't gone on a run since July 4th of last year. I am out of shape and as fat as I have ever been. On that note Dan and I have started running together to try and get ready for the big event and we have even started our own weight loss competition. $10 a week goes to the person for the highest %body weight lost for the next 8 weeks with a $20 bonus to the person that loses the most overall %body weight at the end of the 8 weeks.
This Tuesday we started our contest and I weighed in at 193.4, the heaviest I have been since my mission. Since I have a personal goal to never cross the 200 pound barrier I have cracked down.
No POP
Walk the Stairs every morning at work
Smaller portion sizes at meals
Lots of water
Workout every day: Run M-W-F-S Basketball T-TH
100 Sit-ups Daily
30 Push-ups Daily
It has been 3 days since my first weigh in and I am down 3 pounds. Yeah Me!!!
Watch out Ragnar and Dan, Here I come!!!
This Tuesday we started our contest and I weighed in at 193.4, the heaviest I have been since my mission. Since I have a personal goal to never cross the 200 pound barrier I have cracked down.
No POP
Walk the Stairs every morning at work
Smaller portion sizes at meals
Lots of water
Workout every day: Run M-W-F-S Basketball T-TH
100 Sit-ups Daily
30 Push-ups Daily
It has been 3 days since my first weigh in and I am down 3 pounds. Yeah Me!!!
Watch out Ragnar and Dan, Here I come!!!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Alexis and the Resurrection
Over this past Easter Weekend we have spoken to Alexis about the meaning of Easter, the crucifixion, atonement, and the resurrection. We explained as simply as we could that Jesus died and 3 days later he was resurrected which means he came back to life again. Then we talked about uncle Thad and how when he resurrects, he will be able to walk and will have a perfect body.
Lexy seemed to understand the concept and that made us happy. As we walked to Church on Sunday there happened to be a lot of dead worms on the sidewalk because of all the rain. As we walked Lexy smiled and looked at me we had a conversation that went something like this:
"Daddy, look at all the worms, there dead".
"Does that make you sad Lexy-boo"
"No, cause there all going be resrected."
It was one of those moments that make it all worth it. To know that at some level Alexis understood something so amazing and so beautiful and so glorious. We truly have a loving Father in Heaven and His plan is perfect. I have no doubt that Lexy and Ryan are brighter spirits then I will ever be and it is so humbling that God trusts me enough to be their Earthly father. Kids really are the source of eternal happiness.
Lexy seemed to understand the concept and that made us happy. As we walked to Church on Sunday there happened to be a lot of dead worms on the sidewalk because of all the rain. As we walked Lexy smiled and looked at me we had a conversation that went something like this:
"Daddy, look at all the worms, there dead".
"Does that make you sad Lexy-boo"
"No, cause there all going be resrected."
It was one of those moments that make it all worth it. To know that at some level Alexis understood something so amazing and so beautiful and so glorious. We truly have a loving Father in Heaven and His plan is perfect. I have no doubt that Lexy and Ryan are brighter spirits then I will ever be and it is so humbling that God trusts me enough to be their Earthly father. Kids really are the source of eternal happiness.
Christ Brings Us Together
As we all know this past weekend was Easter and it rained all week and most of the weekend. Despite the rain we had a wonderful weekend. We hunted eggs, dyed eggs, ate eggs, and all put on a few pounds. The Ross Family had our traditional Easter Egg hunt and party but this year stood out from years past.
After the chaos and madness of dashing for chocolate and trying to get 15 or so kids fed something other then candy for lunch, we had a very peaceful and spiritual Easter message.
Everyone participated and the Spirit along with all the adults bore witness of Christ, His Atonement, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. It was a wonderful experience to have all my family together, with kids gathered, as we spoke of Christ and shared our feelings and testimony's of Him. I love my family very much and I love that we are all have a common set of core values that drive us. We may disagree on who is better looking or who is the most athletic but I know we always stand at each others side when it comes to the Gospel and the plan of salvation and our goals to return to live with Him again.
There is definitely a power in gathering together as a family and sharing our common beliefs and our common testimonies. In Sunday school we talked about the gathering of Israel which is something that I have never had a true understanding of what it will be like. But as I sat and listened to the teacher an image of a huge family gathered together and taking about Christ came to mind. All with a common goal and with common beliefs. The strength of gathering is incredible but even stronger is the strength of common together for and in Christ's Name.
I love the Church. I love the Gospel. I know it is true and I am glad I have a family that shares that belief with me. They give me strength and make me a better person and I hope and can do the same for them.
After the chaos and madness of dashing for chocolate and trying to get 15 or so kids fed something other then candy for lunch, we had a very peaceful and spiritual Easter message.
Everyone participated and the Spirit along with all the adults bore witness of Christ, His Atonement, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. It was a wonderful experience to have all my family together, with kids gathered, as we spoke of Christ and shared our feelings and testimony's of Him. I love my family very much and I love that we are all have a common set of core values that drive us. We may disagree on who is better looking or who is the most athletic but I know we always stand at each others side when it comes to the Gospel and the plan of salvation and our goals to return to live with Him again.
There is definitely a power in gathering together as a family and sharing our common beliefs and our common testimonies. In Sunday school we talked about the gathering of Israel which is something that I have never had a true understanding of what it will be like. But as I sat and listened to the teacher an image of a huge family gathered together and taking about Christ came to mind. All with a common goal and with common beliefs. The strength of gathering is incredible but even stronger is the strength of common together for and in Christ's Name.
I love the Church. I love the Gospel. I know it is true and I am glad I have a family that shares that belief with me. They give me strength and make me a better person and I hope and can do the same for them.
Monday, April 6, 2009
The Sutton SuperStar!
I married a very amazing wife and in the process I married into a very special family but some of you may not know just how special. It is fairly common to hear the words "special" and the "Sutton" in the same sentence. The family is full of amazing entertainers who keep us laughing and talented performers who keep us WOW-ed. It is also full of men who have served our country and the wives who stand by their sides. It is a family of dedicated husbands and worthy priesthood holders but all things considered the star of the family is and always will be Thad.
Living close to Thad, Lesa and I have the opportunity to help and care for him and on occasion we even get to have Thad sleep over at our house for a night or 30. This past conference weekend was one of those opportunities. Mom and Dad Sutton were off to Wyoming doing the Supportive Grandparent thing and we were to watch Thad Thursday morning through Friday evening. A storm moved into Wyoming, roads were closed and travel plans changed. We ended up watching Thad through Sunday and it was truly a wonderful, gratifying time.
Thad is truly and angel and just being around him makes you want to be a better person. He is so full of joy and happiness. The smallest acts of service are never overlooked and every action is rewarded with a happy chipper laugh or a groan. When I am with Thad I feel like I am with one of God's Angels. Thad truly is a representative of our Heavenly Father and I hope to be able to be half the Man Thad Is.
I hope that I can be more like Thad. I hope I can let people around me know how thankful I am for their friendship, their love, and their honesty. I want to make people happy and always put other people before me. Thad is anything but selfish and he is very patient with us. I hope I can learn from Thad's great love, patients, and selflessness. I love you Thad and thanks for bringing your amazing spirit into our home this conference weekend. It is one I will never forget.
Living close to Thad, Lesa and I have the opportunity to help and care for him and on occasion we even get to have Thad sleep over at our house for a night or 30. This past conference weekend was one of those opportunities. Mom and Dad Sutton were off to Wyoming doing the Supportive Grandparent thing and we were to watch Thad Thursday morning through Friday evening. A storm moved into Wyoming, roads were closed and travel plans changed. We ended up watching Thad through Sunday and it was truly a wonderful, gratifying time.
Thad is truly and angel and just being around him makes you want to be a better person. He is so full of joy and happiness. The smallest acts of service are never overlooked and every action is rewarded with a happy chipper laugh or a groan. When I am with Thad I feel like I am with one of God's Angels. Thad truly is a representative of our Heavenly Father and I hope to be able to be half the Man Thad Is.
I hope that I can be more like Thad. I hope I can let people around me know how thankful I am for their friendship, their love, and their honesty. I want to make people happy and always put other people before me. Thad is anything but selfish and he is very patient with us. I hope I can learn from Thad's great love, patients, and selflessness. I love you Thad and thanks for bringing your amazing spirit into our home this conference weekend. It is one I will never forget.
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