January 15, 2016 - Oma

I want to remember this about Oma (my grandma)...

I called her the other day about something, but she didn't pick up.  When she called me back, I couldn't talk either, so she left a message.  In her message she said something like, I saw that you called so I wanted to know what I can do for you?  Is there anything you need me to help you with?

I just thought it was so sweet that she is still asking what she can do to help me.  That woman serves like no other.  I want to serve as much as she does when I'm her age.  She is critical and sometimes lacks tact, but she is so giving and I love her so much.  I can't wait until she moves back to Arizona so I can see her more often.  Having her and my parents living in Colorado is the worst.

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.

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.