Umm, if you say so, Kiddo..

Most, if not all, of the people who still read this blog are mothers. So I know you are all familiar with the lack of privacy a Mommy of a toddler has, and can relate to the following:

I get into the restroom, close the door, and am attempting to do what's necessary in just a little peace when I hear knocking at the door and a sad little voice requesting to come in. Since he asked, "Please sweet Mama, may you please open the door?" I cave and reluctantly let him in. Kiddo's smiling face appears and he brightly says, "You are having SO much FUN in here!!!"

Uh, really? I hadn't noticed... I guess it's all about your perspective, huh? ;-)

Sunday Will Come

This is still one of my favorite talks ever. It is all the more poignant to me because he delivered it in the October 2006 Conference, when I was just beginning to find the light at the end of the very, very dark tunnel of Post Partum Depression. What a kind and tender heart Elder Wirthlin has. His words have always brought me such hope and peace.

The full text of his inspiring talk can be found at:

http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=0af888f17feae010VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=f318118dd536c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD

Just a Baby on the Move

Squirt has no intention of being left behind. He's been rolling to get places for two months already, is excellent at the pivot, now gets up on his hands and knees,

and has even managed to lunge himself forward a bit.

He's also very sneaky because he's generally very quiet when he's on the go...

I'm gonna have to keep a closer eye on this little guy!

It's so funny to me because at this age, Kiddo just liked to sit up and play. If he needed something, he'd usually make noise so we'd get it for him. Squirt can sit quite well, but really has very little desire to do so. The good news is, they have both been extremely happy babies and I am very thankful for that!

My Sunshine

These boys make me smile, and bring sunshine to even the gloomiest days!

You know you're really tired....

... when you can fall asleep with your face in your big brother's sandal! Maybe he thought it would make a good pillow??? Poor Little Squirt!

Mommies are the BEST

WOW, this made me cry!!! I just love this little girl.

I don't know about you, but my kiddos rarely express such appreciation for those simple acts of service their parents do every day. So if you ever feel taken for granted, know that *I* think you're awesome... or pretend that Sophia is *your* little kid telling *you* how wonderful *you* are... or make your kids watch this 'til they get the point... ;-)

Big thanks to my own Mommy for all those little things, and a million or so more... although she often didn't let me choose my clothes OR hairstyles, and it would have been a Pepsi she shared, not a "Coca-Cola!" ;-) LOVE YOU FOREVER!