Laughs

I got Moira's 1st laugh!

It's not a belly laugh yet- it's really sweet though, with a huge grin to match. Perfect timing to make Mommy feel better. :) I literally forget everything when she smiles at me: the benefits of being a mom.

Failing Test

I have decided that the Lord is trying to teach me patience.

I am failing. Miserably.

Literally, I am misearble. Why can't I be one of those people (aka my husband) who can just smile through anything? Oh wait, I would just annoy myself, probably not a good idea.

I just want to know where I'm going to live on June 6th- is that too much to ask? Oh, and for Liliana to take a nap without screaming. And for Moira to sleep better at night... A bag of WalMart peanut butter cups would be good too...

I don't want to move. I don't want to be in this house, but I don't want to move either. I hate change and it feels like it's being forced on me with no time to adjust. I don't want to pack (but unpacking is ok- so much more fun). I don't want to have to change our address on our our loans. I don't want to give up my calling in the primary. I don't want to make new friends or learn new roads.

But I will, if it's the right thing for our family. Doesn't make it easier, but I'll do it if it's right.

Being a grown up sucks.

Funnies

At church yesterday Kaylon accidently grabbed the crayon bag wrong and ended up dumping the contents on the floor. Grace coolly looked up and said, "Daddy clean it up- you made the mess." I guess Kaylon and the Arnolds, who were sitting behind us, about lost it.

Later out in the hallway outside of Primary, Grace was fixing her hair and said to one of my friends, "I am so beautiful today." She agreed with her and made sure she told me later. At least we don't have any self esteem problems here, yet.

My Mother's Day

My first request of the day was to get a picture of me with my girls. They all complied... well, Liliana did after being bribed with candy... Moira even allowed me to get a picture of her adorable smile.

Grace, all on her own, came up with the idea of making me a hat/crown which Kaylon helped her with. It took a lot of work, but it was a beautiful way to display our azaleas.

Finally, Kaylon made me a beautiful video of me as a mother. Watch it till the end- there's a video of Grace :) Over all, it was a great day. I love my family!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWLZ5-x8N2g

Happy Birthday Kaylon

Ok, I am kinda bummed that I have to share Mother's Day with Kaylon's birthday. It's really not fair (either way- I bet it's not fun sharing his bday with me). But we're making the best of it- we had some Indian/Chinese food for Kaylon, went out for some IHOP for me, and actually got to go on a date tonight to see the new Star Trek movie (highly recommend!). Tomorrow the crock pot is cooking for us so we don't have to fight over that chore, lol.

But I did want to say Happy 27th Birthday to my dear husband. Thank you for being my best friend- the person I can say anything too- the person I can be weird around- the person who holds me when I'm scared and stops me from doing something stupid. Thank you for being my partner in parenthood. There is no one else I would want to be on this journey with. I'll keep making you feel young, if you keep making me feel wise ;)

I love you!

Happy Mother's Day

I just wanted to take a minute and thank some of the mothers in my life.

First and foremost- thank you to my mom. Our relationship goes deeper than her just giving birth to me. She is a listening ear and a tear-soaked shoulder. She is a good (sometimes bad) joke and wise advice. She is my example. She is my hero. And now that I am older, she is one of my best friends. I am eternally grateful that I am blessed to call her mother.

My sister- no, she's not my mother, but she is a good mother that I can go to for all the above listed things when I can't get ahold of Mom. There has always been an unstated knowledge that we have each other's backs- in the good times and the bad. I'm grateful that she is the person that I get to know the longest in this life.

My Grandma Jay- who never misses a birthday and is so sweetly supportive of me- from graduating from college to writing this blog, she is my cheerleader and I am gratful for her.

My Grandma June- who's name I gave to Liliana for her strength and spunk (and it hasn't seemed to be wasted). Although her mind is no longer with us, I am grateful for how she raised my mom, and her example of fortitude in hard times.

For my mother in law- Elyse- and how she has accepted me from the beginning. She has been so careful to let me forge my own home- perhaps even overly sensitive in trying to not step on my toes. I love how she loves my children and her never ending praise and support of our little family. I am so grateful for her work in raising a son that respects women and loves children, and is not afraid of work- out in the world or at home.

For my grandmother in law- RGene- the matriarch of the family in Page- always ready with a funny quip as well as a spiritual message. I am grateful that she gave me a chance and for her being a second mom to my husband and aiding him in his growth as a man.

There are many other women in my life who support me and love me, (you know who you are!). I am so blessed to have this network of mothers and sisters to help me through this life. Thank you to all you women who have touched my life- I hope you all have a wonderful mother's day.

Abort Misson!!!!!

Potty Training Command this is General Mom. We are aborting the potty training mission on the subject Liliana. I repeat, we are aborting our mission. Yesterday our unit sustained a casualty (a bean bag) and we feel that more are probable if we proceed. Please note that we will attempt the mission again in a few months when our unit has found a new residence. General Mom, out.