April 29, 2011 - Hide & Seek, Trampoline

Today my favorite moment happened at Granny's when Devin mentioned Hide and Seek and Jaxon said, "Mommy, can we play that?  You and me."  It was so sweet.  I had to lay Ollie down first, then we played in the backyard.  Jaxon told me to "Hide in tricky spots" and "Count to 12, no count to 8."  Jaxon and I took turns hiding and Henry always hid.  He usually gave the hiding spot away because he is not very good at whispering.  After we played for a while, Daddy came out and we all jumped on the trampoline together.  It was so fun to play with my boys.  I am so blessed.

April 28, 2011 - Temple

Today my favorite moment was in the temple.  I just love going and feeling the peace there.  I love how the temple workers greet you when you go in the temple.  I feel so welcome!  I kind of think of it as what it will be like when we get to Heaven.  You know, like everyone is so glad you are there?  Anyway, I loved going today, just like always!

April 27, 2011 - He Knows

Today my favorite moment happened while I was nursing Ollie before putting him to bed.  It was a tough day.  Henry was tired and hungry because he got up too early and didn't eat much.  Jaxon cried a lot because Henry wasn't very nice to him because of the above mentioned reasons.  Days like this are challenging.  One high point was when Devin came home at 5:00 instead of 7:00 like I was expecting.  He took advantage of his extra time at home and mowed the jungle we had growing in the backyard.  While Jaxon and Henry were outside with Daddy, I nursed Oliver.  I was completely burnt out.  I was feeling frustrated as I relived moments of my day and feeling guilty for not being more patient when my kids misbehaved.

But as I looked down at Oliver, suddenly I felt so blessed.  I felt my Heavenly Father's love for me.  I felt a confirmation that He knows motherhood can be difficult at times, but He is pleased with my efforts.  He knows I try and though I fail at times, he is glad I still keep trying.  I thought about how some women have difficulty bearing children and I have been extremely blessed with the three I have.  I know that no matter how crazy life might be with them, I would have nothing without them.

April 26, 2011 - Jaxon

Today my favorite moment happened when Devin was mowing the lawn.  Henry wanted to be outside with him but also wanted his shoe on.  (Single shoe because his other foot is in his cast for his broken leg.)  The mower was running so Devin couldn't hear Henry asking for help.  I was watching from inside and about to go out and help, when Jaxon, who was also outside, realized that Henry needed help.  Jaxon bent down and helped Henry get his shoe on.  It was just so sweet that Jaxon saw that Henry couldn't get his shoe on without help and chose to help him.  No one asked Jaxon to do it and he did not know anyone was watching so he did not do it for praise.  As a parent, I just hope my boys always see opportunities to serve others and take those opportunities.  Especially those times when no one is watching.

April 25, 2011 - Henry

Today my favorite moment was when Henry went to the bathroom all by himself!  I didn't even know he had gone in there until I heard him calling to me, "Mommy, come wipe my butt!  Come wipe my butt!"  Oh the joys of motherhood!

April 24, 2011 - Ollie

Today my favorite moment was when Ollie was smiling after I nursed him and I got a glimpse of his little dimple!  He is a super happy baby, but particularly today he was so happy and smily that I noticed his dimple a few times.  He is adorable and I am so thankful he is our happy little guy!

April 23, 2011 - 51% of the Bill

Saturday - Today my favorite moment was during another family Easter celebration.  We just have so much fun as a family!  I really feel like the family I married into is my own.  One of the highlights was when my brother-in-law found the egg with a ripped $20 inside.  My father-in-law thought it would be a joke to put it in an egg and hoped Josh would get it.  So it was great that Josh found that egg, but then Josh claims that since it is more than 50% of the bill, the bank will exchange it for a brand new bill.  So, dad is out $20!  Bummer for him that the joke backfired!  But we all got a good laugh and Josh is $20 richer!

April 22, 2011 - Run

Today my favorite moment was when I got to run outside.  It was a beautiful morning and I didn't have to push a stroller.  I am starting to get back in shape and today I got a taste of the running feeling I really love.

April 21, 2011 - Jaxon

Today my favorite moment was when Jaxon brought me a Lego man and excitedly said, "Look, Mommy!"  I wasn't sure what he was showing me about his toy so I asked what I was.  He said, "This is my pirate that goes in space."  I laughed and told him how cool it was.  I noticed the Lego man did have an eye patch and scruffy face like a pirate, plus, a space helmet.  A Lego space pirate, very creative!

April 20, 2011 - Henry

Today my favorite moment happened at Oliver's doctor check up.  Henry was standing by the door when the nurse was leaving and she told him, "Watch your fingers, baby."  Henry turned around and said to me, "Mommy, that doctor called me a baby.  I'm not a baby!"  Just the way he says things and how he insists he is so grown up is just adorable.

Oh, and he calls the lawn mower the "lawn mary."  I wanna remember that one.

April 19, 2011 - Bed

Today my favorite moment was getting in my cool sheets and relaxing to go to sleep.  It wasn't a bad day or anything.  In fact, it was a good day, but I'm beat!

April 18, 2011 - Jaxon & Henry

Today my favorite moment was right after we finished family night and the boys were looking at a picture of Ammon and the sheep.  Henry was being silly and asked if the sheep were bugs.  For some reason, Jaxon thought it was so hilarious that Henry called the sheep bugs that he just kept laughing.  Then, because Henry loves to make people laugh he kept saying "Yuck, bugs!" and Jaxon just kept laughing!

April 17, 2011 - Our Family

I just love Sundays.  Pretty much every Sunday is spent with our little family, in our home, just being together.  It's not only a physical day off work, but a mental day off as well.  I don't do bills, housework, or pretty much anything but go to church and play with the kids.  It is so nice to be together.

April 16, 2011 - Easter

My favorite moment today pretty much happened all day.  We went up to the family cabin to celebrate Easter.  It was so much fun.  The drive was great.  The kids slept while Devin and I talked.  The time at the cabin was fun with family, food, and Bingo!  The boys went to the creek while the girls visited.  The kids were so worn out they slept in the stroller next to the table while we enjoyed an adult dinner out!

I guess one specific favorite moment on Saturday was spending time with my brother-in-law.  He's so funny and we always have a great time!  --That's for you, Josh!

April 15, 2011 - Egg Hunt

Today my favorite moment was during our first egg hunt for Easter.  (We still have a few more planned.)  The weather was just perfect.  Henry set his basket down and picked up eggs one by one and carried them back to his basket.  Jaxon ran around gathering all he could.  They were both so cute and excited to show off their findings.  I just felt so blessed for my sweet kids, family, and the amazing reason we celebrate Easter.

April 14, 2011 - Henry

Today my favorite moment was when Jaxon and Henry were playing outside.  It was a nice day so we had the door open with the screen so we could let some fresh air in the house.  Jaxon came up to the screen to talk to us and Henry followed him.  As Jaxon was talking to us, Henry was smooshing his nose and lips up against the screen.  It was so cute to see his little face innocently being funny.  And, the funny part was he wasn't trying to be funny.  He was just waiting for Jaxon to come back and play.  It was so cute.

April 13, 2011 - Henry

Today my favorite moment was when Henry pooped on the toilet for the first time!  He is barely 2 1/2 and we are tired of changing and spending money on his diapers!  It may be wishing a lot, but I hope potty training him will be a short, easy process!

April 12, 2011 - Devin

Today my favorite moment happened when Devin called me on his lunch break.  He said, "You wanted me last night, didn't you?"  I answered truthfully, "It would have been nice, but you had to do your homework."  Then he came back with, "I'm gonna get big and strong for you."  I just laughed and told him thanks. I'm glad he is suddenly motivated to exercise, but he already has a 6 pack and doesn't even work out!  He really is a super stud!

April 11, 2011 - Jaxon

Today my favorite moment was when I asked the boys, "Guys, what are you doing?" and Jaxon answered with, "We're not playing in the front room."  They totally were.

Classic.

April 8, 2011 - Mommy Duck

Today I have a "not-so-favorite" moment to share.  I was driving on the freeway and I saw a duck on the side of the road.  Yep, a duck.  Have you ever seen a duck on the freeway?  I hadn't until today.  Anyway, it was a mommy duck.  She seemed to be watching the cars pass by.  Then, I saw 4 spots of feathers on the road...her babies!  It was so sad!  I could just imagine her wondering where her babies were and not understanding what happened.  Poor little mommy ducky!  She lost her babies.  I almost cried for her.

April 7, 2011 - Jaxon

Today my favorite moment was while saying family prayer, Jaxon said, "I'm thankful that I can never brake Mommy's heart."

The "I'm thankful" actually means "please bless."  He always says "I'm thankful" when he asks for things.  Ex: "I'm thankful that Granny and Gramps will have a different job that they will like."  Or, "I'm thankful that Henry can never throw fits at night."  etc...

So, he was asking for help so he would never break my heart.  So sweet!

Earlier in the day he asked what it meant to "break her heart."  He heard this on the movie Tangled when Rapunzel gets out of the tower and tells Ryder "it would break my mothers heart if she knew I was out" or something like that with the phrase "break her heart."  I told him it meant that her mom would be sad because she was not obedient.  So, learning what he did from the line in the movie, he didn't want to be disobedient and break my heart.

April 6, 2011 - Oliver

Today my favorite moment was when Oliver was watching and smiling at Devin as he said family prayer.  It was like he knew that we were praying and he was happy to be here in our family.  So precious!

April 5, 2011 - Devin

Today, my favorite moment was when my husband was thanking me for all the things I do around the house, for him, for the kids, etc, by saying, "I am the most blessed out of any other human being on earth."

Maybe he wanted some action:)  Maybe it worked...

April 4, 2011 - Jaxon

Today my favorite moment was when I told the boys to stop wrestling in the front room and Jaxon said, "We're not wrestling.  We are doing head smoosh games."  Whatever that means???  I guess brothers know how to play.

April 1, 2011 - Guy at the YMCA

Today my favorite moment was when we went to reactivate our YMCA membership and the guy helping us, upon seeing my baby, asked if I was there to lose some baby weight.  I told him yep and he said, "All those ladies back there are gonna hate you.  You are already skinnier than all of them!"  He probably says that to everyone.  And it is definitely not true, but I was flattered nonetheless.