November 7, 2012 - Kit Kat

Today my favorite moment was when my oldest, Jaxon, was picking out a treat.  When he picked Kit Kat I said, "Mmmm good choice.  I love Kit Kat." Then he broke and gave me half.  What a sweetheart!

November 4, 2012 - What Henry Smells

Today my favorite moment was when Henry said in a disappointed tone, "I smell...[dramatic pause like he is trying to figure out the scent he is picking up]....my farts!" Like he was surprised it gross or something.  It's just funny the things a four year old will say.

October 17, 2012 - Two Brothers

Today my favorite moment was when we were at the store and I was ready to go so I started to walk away and Jaxon wasn't following so I told him bye, and Henry said to me, "Don't leave Jaxon.  I want two brothers!"

October 16, 2012 - Jaxon

Today my favorite moment was after I got off the phone with my husband at 5:21 and told him that I needed him home because I didn't feel good and the kids weren't behaving and I thought we had agreed that he would be home for dinner so he needed to come home now! Jaxon came over to me and gave me a hug and said, "Mommy, I'll help with the food." It was so precious that he wanted to help me when he could see I was having a mommy breakdown.  I knelt down and gave him a big hug and kiss and told him that he is so special and wonderful to help me.  These moments make all the breakdowns worth it.

October 15, 2012 - Motherhood

Today my favorite moment was when I read this...

"Motherhood is near to divinity.  It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed to mankind.  It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels.  Because mothers are essential to God's great plan of happiness, their sacred work is opposed by Satan, who would destroy the family and demean the worth of women."  --Russell M. Nelson

It reminded me that my feelings of inadequacy don't come from my God who loves me.  They come from an opposition who wants to destroy my self worth and my family.

I'm so thankful for my opportunity to be a mother.  It is difficult in more ways than I imagined, but wonderful in even more.

August 20, 2012 - Homework

Today my favorite moment was when I was helping my 5 year old do his homework.  We found out we had been doing wrong for the first few days and I'm so glad that we were dong it wrong because it was taking forever!  I guess we had been doing too much. So, now that we are doing the correct  amount of work it is so much better.  He liked doing it and I liked helping.  He was excited to learn and work with me.  We also made the rule that the rest time movie doesn't come on until homework is done so that really helps too.

August 17, 2012 - Great Idea, huh?

Today my favorite moment was when Jaxon was telling me about his plan to hide his untucked shirt from his teacher at school.  He said, "I zipped up my jacket so she couldn't see that I didn't tuck in my shirt.  It's a great idea, huh?"  I just laughed because he thinks he is so clever and that he also thinks he has great ideas.  But we are really going to have to get him to understand he's got to tuck it in...

August 13, 2012 - Ollie's Word List

Oliver is almost 20 months and just the cutest thing!  Today I want to document the words he can say in somewhat of the order he said them...
mama :)
dada
wa wa, which has evolved into wa wee (water)
peez (please)
sheesh (cheese)
cracker
no
bum bum
eye
papa
Jat-son (older brother Jaxon)
go, which he often says 3 times, "go, go, go" because a Mickey Mouse book he likes has that phrase.  He often says it when we are sitting at a red light:)
down
up
two

He only signs a few words because we really haven't needed him to know any more.  He's always so happy and it has been easy for us to understand what he needs.  He does sign:
more
water
please
food

August 9, 2012 - Foldermort

Today my favorite moment was when Henry said, "Maybe he's called Foldermort 'cause he folds things.  Yeah, he folds envelopes."  [Voldermort] lol  Yeah, Henry...maybe...

July 12, 2012 - Indoor Hobby

Today my favorite moment was when I told my husband he needed to get an indoor hobby because it has been so hot and he tackled me to our bed and said with a smile on his face, "I have an indoor hobby."  I should have seen that one coming.

July 10, 2012 - What to Expect Movie

Today my favorite moment was watching What to Expect When You're Expecting.  It was hilarious!  Seriously, the whole theater was laughing out loud!  Of course, it's especially funny if you have kids, but would still be funny if you don't have any.

I do with pushing part of the natural childbirth scene was more realistic, but I am a little biased when it comes to natural birth;)

July 9, 2012 - Baby Names

Today my favorite moment happened when Devin, my brother, my dad, and I were discussing baby names.  I said I like the name Eleanor, and also want to use the middle name Ann, but when Eleanor is shortened to Ellie and put with Ann... Ellie Ann... it sounds like alien.  As I explained this my dad said that kids will find something about any name to make a joke about.  I said how do you make fun of Ardell?  (his name)  He said, "Smar-fell."  Devin, Joshua, and I all started cracking up!  Seriously, who has ever heard that word?  It sounds hilarious and it was hilarious when he said it because none of us expected it.  I love a good laugh especially when it's with people I love.

July 5, 2012 - Hike/Run

Today my favorite moment was when Devin and I went on a walk turned into hike turned into run.  We walked and talked for a while then turned off the road onto a trail and hiked a bit.  Then I got bored with hiking and wanted to run so we did.  I just love running.  I don't know what it is about running, but it is one of my most favorite activities in the whole world.

June 29, 2012 - Tetris

Today my favorite moment was when I was playing Tetris against my brother in law.  I hadn't played for years and we had a great time playing against each other.  No one knew I had Tetris skills.

June 28, 2012 - Girls Night

Last night my favorite moment(s) were at girls night!  It's so important for mommies to have time with their own friends.  I'm so blessed to have some fabulous girlies to play with!

June 26, 2012 - Grease

Today my favorite moment was when Jaxon asked me, "Why is my skin shiny?"  I have no idea, so I told him, "'Cause you're healthy."  And he said, "Maybe because I'm starting to get grease like daddy."

Kid, you're only 5.  I sure hope you aren't already getting grease.

June 25, 2012 - Moon Pop

Background:  There's an Asian man in our grocery store who sells rice cakes.  This guy shouts, "Moon Pop rice cakes!" from his little booth near the sushi counter.  My kids think it's funny and when we pass him (and even when we are at home) they do impressions of him.

Today my favorite moment happened when my little guy Henry and I were at the grocery store.  Henry knew we were almost to the Moon Pop guy and he looked at me with a smile on his face and said excitedly, "He's gonna say it..."

June 19, 2012 - Potato Bug

Today my favorite moment was a conversation I had with Henry...

Henry:  "This potato bug out here is sad."

Mommy:  "Why?"

Henry:  "Cuz I drive on it.  That's why it's sad.  I was sorry for doing that."

June 18, 2012 - Always

Today my favorite moment was when Jaxon walked in as I was getting ready and putting guy makeup on and he said, "Mommy, you look pretty."  I told him thank you and Henry said, "I want to see if Mommy looks pretty."  Jaxon then told Henry, "Mommy always looks pretty.  Always."  What a sweetheart!

June 17, 2012 - Cinnamon Roll

Today my favorite moment was when Henry was saying his prayers before bed and he said, "I'm thankful I could eat a cinnamon roll tomorrow."

Devin had made the dough but it wouldn't be ready to bake until after the boys went to bed so we told them they could have one tomorrow.

February 13, 2012 - A Punch in the Face

Today my favorite moment was when Henry was talking to his cat stuffed animal and told him, "You'll get a bum spank if you do that again."  Jaxon said to Henry, "No, Henry.  Cats don't get bum spanks."  "Okay," Henry said, "You'll get a punch in the face."  I started cracking up 'cause really, a punch in the face?  Woah.

January 31, 2012 - Jaxon Pants

Today my favorite moment was when I told Jaxon he needed to put pants on to go to school because it was cold today and if I let him wear shorts people would think I was a bad mommy and he said, "But you're not!"  He seemed so concerned that people might think that.  It was sweet he was concerned about it.  I just casually mentioned it, not like I thought he would even think twice about it.  I guess I need to remember they notice everything.

January 27, 2012 - Make the Bed

Today my favorite moment was this morning when Jaxon said, "Mama, I made my bed.  There's some wrinkles, but I tried my best."

First, it was SO thoughtful that he made his bed!
Second, how cute that he said there were wrinkles, but he tried his best?!  Adorable.

January 25, 2012 - Nursery to Primary

Today my favorite moment was when we were talking about how Henry used to go to Nursery but now he goes to Primary and he asked, "Is I am a nursery children?"  It's so fun when they try to put sentences together and they don't come out quite right!

January 24, 2012 - Old Lines

Today my favorite moment was when I asked Jaxon if he thought I was old and he said, "No, old is when you have lines on your face."

January 23, 2012 - Millie's Gone

Background:
My parents had to put down one of their dogs, Millie, because she was really old and sick.  They have another dog named Toodles.


Today my favorite moment was when Jaxon was asking about Millie and why she died.  After I explained, he said, "So, there's just Toodles alone?  Oh boy!"

And then Henry said, "Oh girl!"

January 22, 2012 - Henry

Today my favorite moment was when Henry said, "Mommy, smell my armpit.  Smell it!  It's not stinky 'cause I taked a bath."

January 21, 2012 - Sugar Bugs

Today my favorite moment was when Henry said, "Mommy, if you put your fingers in your teeth sugar bugs will eat your fingers."

January 20, 2012 - Yoda

Today my favorite moment was when Jaxon said, "Yoda smells like soy beans because he is green."

January 19, 2012 - Oliver

Today my favorite moment was when I was giving Ollie kisses and he grabbed my face and kissed me back.  It was just so cute the way he put his hands on my face and played along with my lovin'.  He is such a happy baby and I am thankful everyday that he is my little guy!

January 18, 2012 - Henry

Today my favorite moment was when I told Henry to spit out the penny he put in his mouth and he said, "But I blowed the dirt off!"