April 30, 2011 - Jaxon

Today my favorite moment was when we went out for family dinner.  Jaxon was holding my hand in the parking lot on our way out to the car.  He looked up at me and said, "I'm so glad you're my mommy."  He's so precious!

May 29, 2011 - Hill on Walk

Today my favorite moment happened when we were on a walk.  I was pushing Jaxon and Ollie in the double stroller and Devin was pushing Henry in the single.  Devin and I had discussed how my stroller weighed like twice as much as Devin's and how out of shape I was because I was tired after about 2 miles of walking.  We were just about done when we saw a hill that might offer a shortcut for the next time we went out.  My initial reaction was, "I don't want to go up there with this stroller!"  But then I told Devin, "What am I turning into?  I feel so lazy!"  So, we raced up the hill and down the other side, then up and back down.  The weather was beautiful, my family is wonderful, and my body is amazing and healthy.  Everything felt so perfect.

May 28, 2011 - Tire Change

Today my favorite moment happened when Devin was done changing our tire.  I was not thrilled about getting a flat tire, but I was so thankful for my strong husband who was able to change the tire.  I would have been in trouble without him.  Those bolts were on so tight he had to jump on the tool to get them lose.  When he climbed back in the car all sweaty without murmuring a single complaint, that was amazing.

May 27, 2011 - Jaxon

Today my favorite moment happened when I took the boys to McDonald's for some playtime.  I was visiting with Kiera while Jaxon and Henry played in the play place with Dylan.  All of a sudden I spotted Jaxon grabbing some little boy's t-shirt and then he actually punched the other little boy!  I ran over to see what was going on and the little boy started to cry.  Jaxon told me that little boy had hit Henry.  Of course it wasn't good for Jaxon to get rough with the kid, but it was cute that he wanted to stick up for his brother.  He told me that if someone hit his brother he was supposed to punch them.  What a crazy kid!

May 19, 2011 - H Ant

Today my favorite moment happened when Jaxon told me about something he did on one of his last days of preschool.  He said they were playing a game while pretending to have a picnic.  Each kid pulled an ant out of the basket with a letter on in.  Then they were supposed to say something they would want to bring on a picnic that started with that letter.  Jaxon said, "I got H so I said Henry.  I would pick him because he is my favorite brother." It so sweet that Jaxon thought of his brother!

May 25, 2011 - J, H, O

Today I had a favorite moment with each of my kids.

Jaxon - Today was Jaxon's preschool graduation.  It was adorable!  Jaxon got the "Most Huggable" award.  His teacher, Miss Melissa, said that he never left at the end of the day without giving her a hug.  She teared up and said she will miss his hugs.  I was so proud as he stood in his yellow graduation gown and sang with his little class.  He was loud and animated and so happy to be there.  He is such a smart kid!

Henry - Today Henry wiped his own bum after going poopie.  He was so proud.  I had no idea he was even in the bathroom, but he came running down the hall with a big grin on his face and asked, "Where's Daddy?" as he held up some crinkled toilet paper that had obviously been used.  Then I realized what was going on and made him take it back in the bathroom, but not without laughing and congratulating him first.  It was so cute how proud he was of himself.

Oliver - Tonight as I nursed Ollie before bed he was in such a happy mood.  He has been my happiest, easiest going baby of all three, and tonight he was especially happy.  He kept looking up at me and smiling and for about five minutes he and I just laughed back and forth.  He has the cutest smile and chubby cheeks!  I am so thankful he is such a wonderful baby!

I am so so so blessed with these amazing kiddos!  Plus, I have an amazing husband too!

May 24, 2011 - Henry

Today my favorite moment was when I was helping Henry get his underwear and shorts back on after going potty and he randomly hugged me and said, "I love you so much."  It was so sweet!  "Aw, I love you too!"  Then he said it again!  "I love you so much!"  It was adorable!

May 23, 2011 - Joshua

Today my favorite moment was when my brother called me.  He said he knows we aren't as close as we used to be but he wants to change that.  I have hoped we could have a better relationship many times so I was very happy to hear he wanted the same!

May 18, 2011 - Buddies

Today my favorite moment was when Jaxon came home from preschool and Henry said, "Jaxon, you are a buddy."

Jaxon tried to clarify what Henry meant by asking, "I'm your buddy?"

Henry answered, "Yes, we are buddies."

"And we are brothers" Jaxon added.

Then Henry said, "And Oliver's a buddy too."

Jaxon confirmed with, "Yes, Oliver is our brother and our buddy."

I am so glad these boys have each other as not only brothers, but as buddies too!  Some days I think I will go crazy with the chaos of all 3 of them, but I would never change it.  Hopefully we will only add to it with some little girlies next!



Later I asked Henry who his buddy is and he answered with a smile on his face, "Daddy!"  He is such a daddy's boy!

May 17, 2011 - This Blog

Today my favorite moment was when I realized how thankful I am that I am writing this blog.  Thinking about the small moments in my daily life has helped me realize blessings and special moments I would have otherwise overlooked and forgotten.

May 16, 2011 - Henry

Today my favorite moment happened when I opened the ketchup at dinner.  It splatted on me a little and I said, "Oh, it splatted on me."  Then Henry said in his soft little voice, "It splatted me too."  It was just so cute the way he said it and then had red spots of ketchup on his forehead.

May 12, 2011 - Oma

Today my favorite moment was when Oma (my grandma) was talking to Oliver and she said, "Oliver, you have such a good mommy."  Though she says, "I love you" often, Oma doesn't voice compliments very often.  It was nice to hear, in an indirect way at least, that she thinks I'm a good mom.  Coming from someone who had a big part in raising me, and that I hope is proud of me and the choices I've made and the person I have become, it was nice to hear.

May 11, 2011 - My Laugh

Today my favorite moment was when Devin and I were talking after the kids were in bed.  He made some funny comment, which I don't even remember, but it made me laugh.  Then he said, "You are so beautiful and you have such a cute laugh."  He was so sincere.  It was one of those moments when I could really feel his love for me and the special connection we have.

I love it when he makes me laugh.

I love that he thinks I'm beautiful and tells me so.

May 10, 2011 - Mowing

Today I had a couple favorite moments.

My first favorite moment today happened was while I nursed Ollie before putting him to bed for the night.  It was a beautiful day today--perfect temperature of 75ish, slightly breezy, and sunny--so we had our windows open.  Devin was in the back yard mowing the lawn.  Jaxon and Henry love when Daddy plays "lawn mow" (meaning he mows and they run around in the grass) so of course they were out there with him.  I could hear their laughter when he finished with the lawn and started playing with them.  Just sitting there, holding Ollie while listening to my sweet boys play with their wonderful daddy was such a sweet moment where everything in life seemed perfect.

My other favorite moment happened after Devin was done mowing and playing with the boys outside.  They all came in for shower time.  Devin did the ab wheel (the best ab toner in the world) then told the boys, "Time to show Mommy our muscles."  And Jaxon added, "And our naked dance."  They did do both!

May 9, 2011 - Henry

Today my favorite moment happened in the car after I helped Henry open his granola bar.  I handed it back to him and he asked, "Mommy, why you beary nice to me?"

May 7, 2011 - Jaxon

Today was Mother's Day.  My favorite moment was when Jaxon was telling me good night.  He hugged me and said, "Mama, you are such a sweet mommy.  Happy Mother's day today."  My whole day was so wonderful, but that moment was especially sweet!

May 6, 2011 - Fathers & Sons

Today my favorite moment was Devin took Jaxon and Henry camping for our ward's Fathers and Sons.  I got to have a sleepover with with my sister in law.  She, my other sister in law, my mother in law, Ollie, and I spent the evening together at the movies and then visiting.  I absolutely love, love, love all my boys, but having a break for girl time every once in a while is nice too!

May 5, 2011 - Last Daycare Day

Today my favorite moment was when the girl I watch was picked up.  I won't watch her again until August 25th!

May 4, 2011 - Naptime

Today my favorite moment was when all 3 of my children were napping at the same time!  I don't think that has happened since Ollie was born...so ever!  Jaxon rarely takes naps anymore unless we go on a long drive.  It was so nice!  What did I do?  Nothing!  I had already vacuumed, mopped, given the dogs haircuts and baths today, so I figured I could relax and do nothing for a change!

May 3, 2011 - Henry

Today my favorite moment was when I said, "Jaxon, where's my kissie?"  And Henry answered, "Right here!" as he blew me a kiss!  What a cute kid!

May 2, 2011 - Henry

Today my favorite moment was when Jaxon and Henry were playing He-Man outside in their underwear.  I had the door open with the screen so I could hear them from inside while I was in the kitchen.  I looked outside and saw Henry holding his underwear in one hand while he peed in the grass.  It was so cute to see his little bare bum!  Then I was thankful he peed in the grass and not in his underwear.