Sweet moments to Cherish

Nap time has been a real battle in our house for about the last 9 months. But I think I have finally found something that works. Today, Thomas was told that after he took a good nap, he would get to help me make brownies for our Family Home Evening. He was super excited and ran and laid down. I went in to tuck him in and remind him that he needed to stay in bed. As I was walking out the door, he asked me to Make Brady happy and not let him spit up. When I said I would, he smiled and rolled over to take his nap.

This afternoon ,after Thomas helped me bake the brownies. and after the sugar had time to kick in, we started a name that tune game with me humming songs he knows, and I was surprised at how many he guessed with out any additional help from me. He was stumped on "I hope they call me on a Mission" and I don't think he really knew that song.

This brought up missions. I was talking with him about missions and how to prepare. When I mentioned that he would be gone for 2 years, he stopped squirming looked up at me and said with a very concerned look on his face "You're going to miss me." That brought tears to my eyes. I can't believe how thoughtful this 3 year old is and how perceptive he is of those around him.

Mother's Day

For my Mom this year I took a picture of Thomas and Brady. She didn't have any updated ones of the two, so it was about time. Since I was trying to do it all by myself, it took a few tries. Thomas had just woken up and Brady was getting ready to go down for a nap. But we did it. With the editing help of my sister, the picture turned out just about perfect.

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Hope everyone takes a few minutes to celebrate the Mexican Army's defeat of a previously undefeated French Army in 1862. It isn't Mexico's Independence day like I thought. It is only celebrated regionally, similar to Pioneer Day.

We have some new Friends in our neighborhood. Thomas is a little nervous about them, but they seem really nice. And although they walk on two legs, they aren't of the people kind.





These ducks come walking through every few days and just watch us people doing our thing. Thomas likes to watch them, but will not let them come too close without freaking out.

I get a week off!

Jodi asked if read her post about appliances wanting time off. I said I did. She said the washing machine has the week off because very little laundry has been done this week. She then said it is the dishwashers week off. Yipee for me! I am the official dishwasher of the house so I get next week off.

Nathanial

COSI: A Museum for families

We went to a museum on Saturday in Columbus. It was really fun. This museum has a lot of hands on stuff for families. There was even a section just for kids under 6, Thomas and Brady loved it.
We got to learn about space travel, Frogs and even got to see a man ride a unicycle on a high wire. It was really fun to spend time with Thomas and Brady. We were going to eat a picnic lunch, but it was too windy.

Enjoy

Very Important Info: Please Read!!

My mom sent me some info today that I thought you should all.

At five minutes and six seconds after 4 AM on the 8th of July this year,
the time and date will be 04:05:06 07/08/09.

I hope you know that this will not happen again in our lifetime or our great(x30) grandkids's lives.

Thanks Mom. I may just set my alarm so that I won't miss this momentous event.

Time Off Request?

"My washing machine wants a raise and my dryer the week off.They groan and complain whenever I come near them. It is like they can smell me coming. Soon my car will start crying every time I walk out the door and my stove will weep when I pass by.

It is amazing that these "things" are crying out due to over use and the puzzles and games and sandboxes grow cobwebs and dust bunnies play in my sewing machine .

Where did my time go? Why have I not caught up yet? Can I ever reach that moment when there is no more to do?

And yet here I am setting here in front of my pc that sometimes cries because I think it misses me as much as my husband misses me.

So maybe today I might give my appliances the day off, but then again I might have to have them work overtime this weekend if I do."

A friend of mine shared this to me and I loved it, So now I share it with you.