I've been just fine all day, but as I sit here thinking about my sweet little Zack turning 2 today and going back in my mind to his birth and all that surrounded it I am so emotional. That time was one of the hardest in my life for many reasons but what a shining little blessing it was to have this precious child grace us with his birth. He was the answer to so many prayers after 2 miscarriages. He brought out excitement in Aiden that only a brand new little brother could. (although aiden was a little disappointed that he couldn't run and play right away :)) We couldn't have asked for a more perfect addition to our family at that point in time.
I've said it before, but it is amazing to me how different Aiden and Zack are from each other. Aiden is smart, funny, cute and feisty! Zack is sweet, quiet, cuddly and adorable. He still doesn't talk much at all and the words he does say are usually only understood by Jeremy, Aiden and me. But I can't count the number of times each day that he runs up to me and gives me a big hug around my legs and then runs off to play some more. He loves to sit on my lap for a few minutes after naptime and "wake up" before he gets down to go find a toy baja. And every once in a while when I say "I love you Zack" he'll say "I luh ba" (I love Mom) back. He idolizes his big brother and adores his sister. His Dad is everything to him and he LOVES to work in the garage when daddy gets home at night.
We are so blessed to have him as a part of our family. HaPpy BiRthDay Zack!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
I must be doing something right
First off, I have to thank Amy for reminding me to write these things down. I know I will be glad I did. Especially when I am feeling rotten about my mothering.
The other day I sat feeding Chloe a bottle on the front room couch and watching Aiden play with his friend (who is 4 years older than he is) in the front yard. They disappeared for a minute and then came back toward the front door. While they were away they had asked Jeremy if they could come inside and play. His answer had been no, but Aiden's friend was headed inside anyway. The boys didn't know that I was sitting and watching this interaction or that the windows were open and I could hear the dialogue. As the friend approached the front door Aiden said "My dad said we can't go inside." His friend insisted that Jeremy wouldn't know if they used the front door because he was around the corner in the garage. Aiden put his hand out in front of his friend to stop him from going any further and said with conviction: "We can't go in! We don't have permission!"
And then the pride of a little boys momma grew just a little! It was such a sweet little blessing for me to witness that interaction and realize that something, somewhere along the line has taught this little boy, who is prone to such mischief, how to do what is right even when no one is watching! I was impressed by his ability to stand up to the "peer pressure" of someone so much older too. I soooo hope that this is a sign of things to come. What a fabulous friend, example, leader and missionary he will be if he continues on that path. I'm so glad I get to be his mom!
The other day I sat feeding Chloe a bottle on the front room couch and watching Aiden play with his friend (who is 4 years older than he is) in the front yard. They disappeared for a minute and then came back toward the front door. While they were away they had asked Jeremy if they could come inside and play. His answer had been no, but Aiden's friend was headed inside anyway. The boys didn't know that I was sitting and watching this interaction or that the windows were open and I could hear the dialogue. As the friend approached the front door Aiden said "My dad said we can't go inside." His friend insisted that Jeremy wouldn't know if they used the front door because he was around the corner in the garage. Aiden put his hand out in front of his friend to stop him from going any further and said with conviction: "We can't go in! We don't have permission!"
And then the pride of a little boys momma grew just a little! It was such a sweet little blessing for me to witness that interaction and realize that something, somewhere along the line has taught this little boy, who is prone to such mischief, how to do what is right even when no one is watching! I was impressed by his ability to stand up to the "peer pressure" of someone so much older too. I soooo hope that this is a sign of things to come. What a fabulous friend, example, leader and missionary he will be if he continues on that path. I'm so glad I get to be his mom!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Brothers & Balloons
Zack is such a sweet kid! He gets picked on by Aiden as much as any younger brother does but he takes it very well... most of the time. He is always giving hugs to both Aiden & Chloe. And he loves to be with Aiden doing whatever it is Aiden is doing.
This past Sunday, Jeremy took the boys to church because I was sick. He first picked Aiden up from Primary and then went to get Zack from Nursery. When they got to the Nursery room, the kids were all playing with balloons that the nursery leaders had blown up for them. Zack had one in hand to take home with him, but as soon as he saw Daddy, he started chasing another balloon around the room trying to catch it. The balloon, apparently didn't want to be caught cause it gave Zack a real challenge. But Zack prevailed and when he finally had the second balloon in his grasp, he quickly took it over and proudly handed it to his big brother.
The kid never fails to melt my heart! Love you Zack-o!
This past Sunday, Jeremy took the boys to church because I was sick. He first picked Aiden up from Primary and then went to get Zack from Nursery. When they got to the Nursery room, the kids were all playing with balloons that the nursery leaders had blown up for them. Zack had one in hand to take home with him, but as soon as he saw Daddy, he started chasing another balloon around the room trying to catch it. The balloon, apparently didn't want to be caught cause it gave Zack a real challenge. But Zack prevailed and when he finally had the second balloon in his grasp, he quickly took it over and proudly handed it to his big brother.
The kid never fails to melt my heart! Love you Zack-o!
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