We've created a monster

This is the reaction I get lately whenever I tell this child no. Heaven help me if this is a glimpse into our teenage years. And this is where I apologize again to our parents. Sorry we were stinkers, and thank you for not walking away and never coming back because, let's be honest, we've all considered it. :-)

Sitting up

I've been feeling sorry for myself the last few weeks. I keep getting sick, I'm exhausted and lonely. The kids keep being kids and horrible things keep happening in the world. I start to get caught up in the discouragement and often I find myself thinking, "Woe is me! Why is my life so hard?"

Today, though, I set this cute baby on the floor and she sat like this and smiled at me. I had to take her picture because she was sitting--sort of :-). When I looked at the picture with her big blue eyes staring at me I felt so overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude. Life is good. I am blessed, my children are beautiful, and wonderful people are in this world. I am so grateful for the perspective and love that being a parent has taught me, and I am grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ that gives me hope when I sometimes don't feel hopeful.

Attached

Do you think someone is a little too attached to their blankie?

Mom, my nose is bleeding. E got a band aid for me. He is so nice.

(I should probably add that her nose was not bleeding, she just wanted a band aid.)

Overheard...

Hubs: I don't care if you are Jack Frost, you still need to clean up your clothes!!

Miss H: you are really rude, E!

Today at dinner,
E and Miss H: This dinner is so good! Congratulations, mom!!