Ruining My Life

Today Jaxon said to me, "You're ruining my life!"  I want to remember he said that at age 4.  Yes, age 4.  As in f-o-u-r.  Like, after 3 and before 5.  I thought it was something teenagers say.  I literally laughed out loud when he said it because I couldn't believe it.  I even said, "What?" so he would repeat it and I could make sure it was really what I thought I heard.  People tell me that girls are dramatic, but I say Jaxon is pretty dramatic.

He said it because I told him he could not have more blueberries until he had eaten his cauliflower.  I guess that would ruin a person's life.  How could I?

3 PM

I always get SO tired around this time of day.  It's like this everyday and more so with the pregnancy.  

It's probably the hardest time of the day because I am tired and just want to sit and do nothing, but I need to start making dinner soon.  Also, the kids are tired and grouchy, but won't sit and rest because they know if they do, they might fall asleep and of course they fight against it.

It's about the time that I'm ready for a break, but still have about 4 more hours until that's possible.  Maybe 5, depending on when Devin gets home.

So, here's to the 9 hours of the day we've made it through and to getting through the next 5!

Oh, remember this dressing that I loved?  Well, we got a new bottle the other day and it tasted so gross!  We checked the date and it had expired.  We just bought it so we took it back, but they didn't have another bottle to replace it.  So, I have been without dressing for like a week and I was totally craving a nice crisp salad!  

So, I randomly picked this:

And you should try it too!  I ate an entire head of lettuce all by myself the other night with it because it is just that delicious!  I dread picking a new dressing because you have to buy a whole bottle just for a taste and if it's gross, it's all a waste!  But, if you are a fan of Ceasar dressing, you'll love this!

Mothers

I saw these quotes on a friend's blog and stole them for my own...

“Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels." –Elder Russell M. Nelson

"To help another human being reach one’s celestial potential is part of the divine mission of woman. As mother, teacher, or nurturing saint, she molds living clay to the shape of her hopes. In partnership with God, her divine mission is to help spirits live and souls be lifted. This is the measure of her creation. It is ennobling, edifying, and exalting." –Elder Russell M. Nelson

"I affirm my profound belief that God’s greatest creation is womanhood. I also believe that there is no greater good in all the world than motherhood. The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation." –Elder James E. Faust

Even though motherhood it hard and I complain at times, my children really are some of the greatest blessings in my life (second only to my wonderful husband).  I know I am truly blessed to claim the role of "mommy" in life.  And though I fall short daily, I try to be the mother God knows all women can be.

I am also blessed to have a wonderful mother of my own.  She really is the best out there!  I know she would do anything for me and I love her so much!

And again I was blessed when I got the best mother-in-law!  She is so great and I love her too!

Happy Mothers Day!

Mommy Haircuts

I don't know what it is about haircuts, but it seems like something that only my mom or Devin's mom know how to do.  I was too intimidated to try it, for fear of failure.  I don't know why.  It's not that hard.

But, I was tired of having the kids with the crazy, long, never-combed hair.  So, I used the clippers and did their haircuts myself!  Now I feel like I passed some sort of "Mommy Initiation" or something and can now cut my own boys hair.  

Inadequate Mothers

This post came about because of a friend's post. She was having a down day where she thought that nothing she did was good enough.

I say, some days I feel like I'm a pretty good wife, but the mom thing...that's another story! I guess it's better that we feel like we should do more than feeling like we do enough. Why would we want to do better if we thought we were already the best we could be, you know? But, then there is a point where we need to realize that even though we could do better, if we do the best we can, that's good enough!