Wow! Off to a great start, huh? Missed the second day of the challenge. I'm making it up anyway... I might be disqualified from the "challenge" but what the heck.
My best friend left a super sweet comment on my May 1st post, so I'm dedicating this post to her. Month-of-me appropriate? I think so! She has had a great impact on the person I am today! Cassie is one of my truest, most loyal, most sees-me-for-who-I-am-and-still-loves-me type friends. We met when we were in primary in the same ward for a brief time but we became friends in Spanish class during my sophomore (her freshman) year in high school. It was an instant friendship. One that you know you picked up right where you left off. We have always talked about how we are kindred spirits. She is my sister in the purest form.
We have some silly & crazy life happenings that seem to mirror or match each others'. Lets see if I can do justice to the examples... its been a while :)
Our birthdays are January 23rd (me) and January 24th (her) one year apart.
KIDS...Our daughters birthdays are July 23rd (mine) and July 24th (her's) 5 years apart. And you'll notice, our daughters are born on our respective 1/2 birthdays! She has 1 girl & 2 boys in that order. I have 2 boys and 1 girl. Both our oldest sons are a month apart.
Our husbands were both a part of our lives LONG before we knew we'd marry them. We fell in love with our hubs at the same time of year, just not the same year. We married them at the same time of year, just not the same year.
Anyway... silly, but we've always laughed about the little similarities. And there are a lot more that I'm totally forgetting or leaving out.
The point is, she is awesome! At a time in my life when I had many people who claimed to be my friends, she was one. I owe a lot to Cassie. A debt that I can never repay.
I hope everyone has a friend like her. Someone who you've know a lot longer than just this life. Someone whose a part of your eternal family, someway, somehow, even though there are no earthly family ties.
Love you Cass!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Month of Me
My lovely friend Julie has issued a challenge. A challenge to write something about myself every day during the month of may right here on my blog. Not sure I have that much to say about myself, but here we go.
I am a mom! Simple right? Well, hardly. But that statement means so much more than words can express. My "about me" on Facebook says "I am doing what I've waited my whole life to do!" And these four little words are what I've waited for. I don't think I'm any different than most of you who feel the same way. I think we all feel that way (most of the time) :) And I love it! Serving with the young women gives me the opportunity to be ever mindful of what I felt and thought and hoped for at that age and I've come to this conclusion... I'm meeting my goals & doing what I've always wanted to do. I am a mom!
I am a mom! Simple right? Well, hardly. But that statement means so much more than words can express. My "about me" on Facebook says "I am doing what I've waited my whole life to do!" And these four little words are what I've waited for. I don't think I'm any different than most of you who feel the same way. I think we all feel that way (most of the time) :) And I love it! Serving with the young women gives me the opportunity to be ever mindful of what I felt and thought and hoped for at that age and I've come to this conclusion... I'm meeting my goals & doing what I've always wanted to do. I am a mom!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Zack is 2!
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!
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!
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!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Out of the mouths of Babes & Kids say the darndest things
There are two titles to this post because of the nature of the two things I have to write down!
Out of the mouths of babes:
We were driving thru a part of Mesa last week that has a lot of trailer parks with LOTS of palm trees. Aiden's comment was "Look at all the temple trees!"
Totally sweet, funny & precious!
Now on to Kids say the darndest things... (disclaimer: I know this is a little less than "classy", but this is where I am going to go to remember the stuff they said years from now, so don't be offended. Please. This is my LIFE:))
A little background, and then the story. Months ago Aiden had diarrhea and it was then that HE coined the phrase "slobber poop" which still makes me laugh in and of itself...
Aiden brought me his underwear and showed me that he had had a small #2 accident. Very small. I asked him what had happened and why he would poop in his pants. His response was (sounding a little disappointed in himself) "Oh, I didn't know it was slobber poop. I just thought it was a fart!"
Out of the mouths of babes:
We were driving thru a part of Mesa last week that has a lot of trailer parks with LOTS of palm trees. Aiden's comment was "Look at all the temple trees!"
Totally sweet, funny & precious!
Now on to Kids say the darndest things... (disclaimer: I know this is a little less than "classy", but this is where I am going to go to remember the stuff they said years from now, so don't be offended. Please. This is my LIFE:))
A little background, and then the story. Months ago Aiden had diarrhea and it was then that HE coined the phrase "slobber poop" which still makes me laugh in and of itself...
Aiden brought me his underwear and showed me that he had had a small #2 accident. Very small. I asked him what had happened and why he would poop in his pants. His response was (sounding a little disappointed in himself) "Oh, I didn't know it was slobber poop. I just thought it was a fart!"
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
New Calling
Jeremy told me the other day that he really wishes I would update our blog and not just Facebook all the time. Honestly, I wish I would blog more too! I'm sure there are lots of cute pictures that I could post, and I am making it a goal to do it, but for my own journaling purposes I should write this first.
I got called as the YW President and I was sustained this past Sunday. Chloe was also blessed on Sunday. It was a great day. Family in town, yummy dinner, great Sacrament meeting.
When Bishop issued me the YW Pres calling, I was shocked. He first told me that Sister Jobe was being released. I had been her 2nd counselor and I was enjoying it SOOO much. I love the Beehives! So before he could even finish his thought, I was crying. I knew I was being released because she was. As I reached for the tissue on the corner of his desk he said "And we'd like to call you as the new president." I just about fell off the chair. I was totally shocked. And I started crying harder. It has now been almost 3 weeks since the call. I am still in shock a little and feeling very humbled by the Lord's trust in me. But I am SOOOO grateful to Him that I am still able to serve these girls! YW is for sure my favorite place to serve. It's busy but I have such a deep love for the program & the girls. I'm so eternally grateful to the good leaders I had growing up. I love each one of them dearly for many different reasons. I hope that my service will in some way express that gratitude to Heavenly Father. I feel way too young for this calling. On the flip side of that coin... I'm realizing I'm not exactly a Laurel anymore. Hmmmm... got a husband, three kids, a mortgage, and I'm in my "late" 20's (as Jeremy LOVES to remind me). Yeah, not a Laurel anymore. But I can pretend for a little longer :)
I got called as the YW President and I was sustained this past Sunday. Chloe was also blessed on Sunday. It was a great day. Family in town, yummy dinner, great Sacrament meeting.
When Bishop issued me the YW Pres calling, I was shocked. He first told me that Sister Jobe was being released. I had been her 2nd counselor and I was enjoying it SOOO much. I love the Beehives! So before he could even finish his thought, I was crying. I knew I was being released because she was. As I reached for the tissue on the corner of his desk he said "And we'd like to call you as the new president." I just about fell off the chair. I was totally shocked. And I started crying harder. It has now been almost 3 weeks since the call. I am still in shock a little and feeling very humbled by the Lord's trust in me. But I am SOOOO grateful to Him that I am still able to serve these girls! YW is for sure my favorite place to serve. It's busy but I have such a deep love for the program & the girls. I'm so eternally grateful to the good leaders I had growing up. I love each one of them dearly for many different reasons. I hope that my service will in some way express that gratitude to Heavenly Father. I feel way too young for this calling. On the flip side of that coin... I'm realizing I'm not exactly a Laurel anymore. Hmmmm... got a husband, three kids, a mortgage, and I'm in my "late" 20's (as Jeremy LOVES to remind me). Yeah, not a Laurel anymore. But I can pretend for a little longer :)
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