Sawyer with Dawson on Dawson's first day of school.
Sawyer on the last day of school.
He wanted to hold a certificate too.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Dawson Dude is Done!
I just blogged about how wonderful Dawson has done n Kindergarten and about how wonderful Mrs. Lebaron is. So won't repeat too much.
As the ended today, Dawson gave Mrs. Lebaron a huge hug and said, "I'll miss you Mrs. Lebaron." She instantly started tearing up and said that this is the hardest class she's had to say good-bye to.
Her class was a great class. She had her challenges but in the end they all survived and are moving on.
Dawson has grown so much over this school year. He has gained so many new skills and he has learned so much. All thanks to his amazing teacher. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Sawyer gets her for kindergarten too.
As the ended today, Dawson gave Mrs. Lebaron a huge hug and said, "I'll miss you Mrs. Lebaron." She instantly started tearing up and said that this is the hardest class she's had to say good-bye to.
Her class was a great class. She had her challenges but in the end they all survived and are moving on.
Dawson has grown so much over this school year. He has gained so many new skills and he has learned so much. All thanks to his amazing teacher. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Sawyer gets her for kindergarten too.
My little Kindergartner.
(August 2011)
All grown up and moving onto 1st grade.
He's even got the Completion award to prove it.
Let Summer Begin For Xan-Man.
Xander had a great year this year in school. He has improved by leaps and bounds. His wonderful teacher, Miss Thorstrom presented him with an award for 'Being so Determined.' Xander really applied himself this year and his grades and reading improvements show it.
Miss Thorstrom or Tricia as I call her (yes we're on first name basis) is AWESOME! I know I've said it before but, I feel that through divine intervention Xander was placed in her class. She had the patience needed for him and the exact amount of firmness he needed too. She praised him often which really boost his self-esteem. At the same time if he was messing around she reeled him back in and redirected his focus back to his work. She and I worked closely together with Xander. She would send me quick e-mails about how wonderful he's doing and would praise him greatly. I'd also get the e-mails about his focus or lack of. I told her if Xander wasn't finishing tasks in class to send it home and I'd make sure he finished it.
Sure enough he would bring home extra homework and I would make him do it as soon as he was home and he'd take back the next day. This lesson seemed to have a huge impact on him cause he only brought home 'extra' homework a few times. But, the e-mails from Tricia multiplied. They were all praiseworthy e-mails. Most of them commented on well Xander was doing and that he was using his time wisely and staying focused.
Tricia is the kind of teacher that wish your child could get year after year, after year. I told her at one point that if Xander was going to have to repeat a grade I want it to be 3rd grade cause I want him back in her class. Yes, I'd let my kid repeat a grade just to have her again!
Xander ended the year with great grades. He had all A's and 2 B's. Way to go Mr. 'X'.
Miss Thorstrom or Tricia as I call her (yes we're on first name basis) is AWESOME! I know I've said it before but, I feel that through divine intervention Xander was placed in her class. She had the patience needed for him and the exact amount of firmness he needed too. She praised him often which really boost his self-esteem. At the same time if he was messing around she reeled him back in and redirected his focus back to his work. She and I worked closely together with Xander. She would send me quick e-mails about how wonderful he's doing and would praise him greatly. I'd also get the e-mails about his focus or lack of. I told her if Xander wasn't finishing tasks in class to send it home and I'd make sure he finished it.
Sure enough he would bring home extra homework and I would make him do it as soon as he was home and he'd take back the next day. This lesson seemed to have a huge impact on him cause he only brought home 'extra' homework a few times. But, the e-mails from Tricia multiplied. They were all praiseworthy e-mails. Most of them commented on well Xander was doing and that he was using his time wisely and staying focused.
Tricia is the kind of teacher that wish your child could get year after year, after year. I told her at one point that if Xander was going to have to repeat a grade I want it to be 3rd grade cause I want him back in her class. Yes, I'd let my kid repeat a grade just to have her again!
Xander ended the year with great grades. He had all A's and 2 B's. Way to go Mr. 'X'.
First day of 3rd grade.
Xander on the last day of school May 2012.
He's holding his awards for:
Perfect Attendance
His Dedication Award
And his Completion Award.
Guess that means he'll be moving onto 4th grade.
What are the chances Miss Thorstrom could move up too?
Schools Out For the Summer.
It's hard to believe that the school year has come to an end. This year has flown by. I feel so blessed to have been able to spend time in all my kid's classes and I've gotten to know their teachers very well. This is a hard year to see end.
Mackenzie's teacher, Mrs. Varner is amazing. She recognized Kenzie's academic potential early on and pushed her to new limits. At the beginning of every week she gave the kids a pre-spelling test. If a student got 100% on the pretest, they didn't have to do the spelling packet for the week. Kenzie only had spelling homework about 5x this entire year. Mrs. Varner also did pretests for math sections. If a student passed that section with a 90% or higher, they didn't have to do that math section. Once again, Kenz didn't get too much math.
One of the coolest things Varner did for the kids that passed the fraction section was have them teach their own lesson to other students. Kenzie had to come up with a lesson plan on how we can use fractions in our daily lives. She then presented her lesson to a group of 3rd graders. Kenzie used 'Smarties' to teach fractions. Her lesson was well detailed and easy to understand that Mrs. Varner talked about Mackenzie's lesson in a teacher training with the principle and all the other teachers present. Very impressive if you ask me.
Kenzie ended the school year with straight A's. She scores averaged 100.40. With one 96.325%. Yeah, she's my brainiac.
Mackenzie's teacher, Mrs. Varner is amazing. She recognized Kenzie's academic potential early on and pushed her to new limits. At the beginning of every week she gave the kids a pre-spelling test. If a student got 100% on the pretest, they didn't have to do the spelling packet for the week. Kenzie only had spelling homework about 5x this entire year. Mrs. Varner also did pretests for math sections. If a student passed that section with a 90% or higher, they didn't have to do that math section. Once again, Kenz didn't get too much math.
One of the coolest things Varner did for the kids that passed the fraction section was have them teach their own lesson to other students. Kenzie had to come up with a lesson plan on how we can use fractions in our daily lives. She then presented her lesson to a group of 3rd graders. Kenzie used 'Smarties' to teach fractions. Her lesson was well detailed and easy to understand that Mrs. Varner talked about Mackenzie's lesson in a teacher training with the principle and all the other teachers present. Very impressive if you ask me.
Kenzie ended the school year with straight A's. She scores averaged 100.40. With one 96.325%. Yeah, she's my brainiac.
Kenzie on the first day of school.
Last day of school.
She's holding her awards for:
Perfect attendance
Master of Mathematics
Recorder Karate Award
(She had to pass off songs on the recorder to get her black belt)
And her certificate of completion. Meaning she passed 5th grade and is moving onto 6th.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Kindergarten Graduation.
Where oh where has the time gone. It seems like just yesterday I was sending Dawson off to his first day of school. Now he has officially graduated and is moving onto 1st grade.
Dawson's teacher is an amazing woman. I had the privilege to work in her class room a couple years ago when she had Xander in her class. I told her that once Dawson was in kindergarten I wanted to be her aide. She was more than happy to have me. However, we had a little surprise addition to our family. Sawyer! So she was more than happy to have me help her in the classroom as often as I could. I was able to help her out every Thursday for about 1 hr. I helped out with class parties and donating supplies. Weekly, I brought home pages and pages of laminated things to cut out for her. It was only a little effort from me, but I know it meant a lot to her.
This past Friday Dawson had his kindergarten program and graduation. I helped with that too. :) I love walking into a class full of 6 yr olds and having them so excited as they tell you about their weekend or how they broke their arm doing tricks on the trampoline. 2 boys did this. I got to hear about the new babies their mommies had. I also got to hear about some personal stuff that parents would be embarrassed to know their young children are telling. But, it sure made me giggle and think about what in the world my kids tell people.
All the kindergarten classes had their kids put on a little program for the parents before they went back to their individual classrooms for graduation. The kids sang several songs. They had a few kids tell jokes. And a couple kids had a speaking part. Or a line.
Dawson had the letter 'Q' during the alphabet song. His line was:
"Q is for the questions, we've asked throughout the year."
What he actually said was, "Q is for questions we've asked all week." Close enough.
When we split off and went back to Dawson's classroom his teacher, Mrs. Lebaron presented each of the students with their own graduation certificate and a certificate from her, specific to that child and their accomplishments.
Dawson's award was for 'The Neatest Worker.' She said he always wrote with good hand writing and he took his time with assignments. And always did his best.
I can honestly say that Dawson did try to do his best every day with his homework so I can only imagine he did his best in class too.
Dawson's teacher is an amazing woman. I had the privilege to work in her class room a couple years ago when she had Xander in her class. I told her that once Dawson was in kindergarten I wanted to be her aide. She was more than happy to have me. However, we had a little surprise addition to our family. Sawyer! So she was more than happy to have me help her in the classroom as often as I could. I was able to help her out every Thursday for about 1 hr. I helped out with class parties and donating supplies. Weekly, I brought home pages and pages of laminated things to cut out for her. It was only a little effort from me, but I know it meant a lot to her.
This past Friday Dawson had his kindergarten program and graduation. I helped with that too. :) I love walking into a class full of 6 yr olds and having them so excited as they tell you about their weekend or how they broke their arm doing tricks on the trampoline. 2 boys did this. I got to hear about the new babies their mommies had. I also got to hear about some personal stuff that parents would be embarrassed to know their young children are telling. But, it sure made me giggle and think about what in the world my kids tell people.
Dawson's graduating class.
All the kindergarten classes had their kids put on a little program for the parents before they went back to their individual classrooms for graduation. The kids sang several songs. They had a few kids tell jokes. And a couple kids had a speaking part. Or a line.
Dawson had the letter 'Q' during the alphabet song. His line was:
"Q is for the questions, we've asked throughout the year."
What he actually said was, "Q is for questions we've asked all week." Close enough.
The kindergartners singing their little hearts out.
When we split off and went back to Dawson's classroom his teacher, Mrs. Lebaron presented each of the students with their own graduation certificate and a certificate from her, specific to that child and their accomplishments.
Mrs. Lebaron
Dawson's award was for 'The Neatest Worker.' She said he always wrote with good hand writing and he took his time with assignments. And always did his best.
I can honestly say that Dawson did try to do his best every day with his homework so I can only imagine he did his best in class too.
Congratulations buddy.
More Craftiness
Besides the pencils I made for my kid's teachers I also did a craft for my house too.
Here is this months new craft.
Here is this months new craft.
The 'M' is a light blue.
The flash made it look more white than it really is.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Teacher gifts
This year I feel like Heaven has smiled down on my children and they were placed with the best possible teachers for them. I as a parent appreciate all the hard work and dedication these teachers show to their students. I have helped in each class in different ways and I am very impressed these amazing women. My only wish is that they could all move onto the grade level with my kids and continue being their teachers.
To thank them for all their hard work I made them each a little school themed craft and filled a gift bag up with things for their classes next year and a few things for them. I filled the bags with items like, Kleenex, hand sanitizer, dry erase markers, crayons, pencils, pens, and treats for them.
Mrs. Labaron, Dawson's teacher loves Kit Kats, Twix, and Chocolate Chex Mix. So she got that in her bag along with a bar of her favorite Scentsy scent.
Miss Thorstrom, Xander's teacher loves chocolate and peanut butter. She got a bag of Peanut butter cups, peanut butter m&m's, and Hershey Bars. Plus her favorite Scentsy scent.
Mrs. Varner, Kenzie's teacher's bag contained her favorite Scentsy scent, and healthy pop corn. She claims she's on a diet. So I honored her dedication and decided not to give her any temptations. Unless you count the Kit Kats and chocolate bar I put in the bag too.
To thank them for all their hard work I made them each a little school themed craft and filled a gift bag up with things for their classes next year and a few things for them. I filled the bags with items like, Kleenex, hand sanitizer, dry erase markers, crayons, pencils, pens, and treats for them.
Mrs. Labaron, Dawson's teacher loves Kit Kats, Twix, and Chocolate Chex Mix. So she got that in her bag along with a bar of her favorite Scentsy scent.
Miss Thorstrom, Xander's teacher loves chocolate and peanut butter. She got a bag of Peanut butter cups, peanut butter m&m's, and Hershey Bars. Plus her favorite Scentsy scent.
Mrs. Varner, Kenzie's teacher's bag contained her favorite Scentsy scent, and healthy pop corn. She claims she's on a diet. So I honored her dedication and decided not to give her any temptations. Unless you count the Kit Kats and chocolate bar I put in the bag too.
I made these personalized pencil crafts for them to display in their classrooms.
The most fun part was making the sparkly erasers.
Aren't they too cute!
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Mother/Daughter Activity.
The Achievement Day Girls had a special mother/daughter activity this past week. We as leaders quickly pulled together a great fun-filled night. I wish we would have had more than 2 weeks to plan the activity. Imagine the stuff we could have come up with.
Our theme for the night was Buttons and Bows.
As the girls came in they got to play a fun 'Guess the Mother' game. We had collected baby pictures of as many mothers of the girls as we could. Then the pictures were attached onto a poster board and displayed throughout the evening.
I then conducted the night and shared my own little thoughts on mothers.
I made a list of "What a Mom Really Wants For Mother's Day."
>To be able to eat a whole candy bar by herself and drink a glass of water without any floaties.
>To have my pre-teen drama queen answer a question without rolling her eyes.
>We'd like 5lbs. of chocolate that won't add 20.
>A shower, without a child peeking their head through the curtain, "saying Hi mom" just as you put the razor to your ankle.
>A full time maid that looks like Thor or Captain America.
>For her teenage daughter to announce, "hey mom! I got a full scholarship and a job." All in the same day.
>A grocery store that doesn't have candy, gum or cheap toys displayed at the check out.
>To have a family meal without the discussion of bodily secretions or a demonstration.
>To have a free day where you get to change your name and tell anyone.
>To be able to go to a store and browse up and down isle by isle.
>To be able to sit down at a restaurant with my family and not have some yuppie next to us moan, 'Oh man, why me.'
>Put on a clean shirt and have it stay clean for longer than an hour.
>To have someone come over when your house is really clean.
>To have their young children potty train themselves.
>Or better yet, to be the person that invented disposable diapers.$$$$
>To receive a huge hug as you tuck your little ones in bed. Or a 'Thanks mom, you're the best.' from their too cool teenager as they rush out the door.
Knowing that, then Yes! This is all worth it.
After my thoughts we split the group into 3 smaller groups for our 3 different stations. The first station was a game relay. We split into 2 teams and played, 'Button me up'.
The moms were blindfolded and spun around in circles. Then the daughter who was standing at the opposite side of the room called her mother toward her. Once the mom made it to her daughter she had to put a cardigan on her and then button it up. Quickly unbutton it and return to the starting line with her daughter.
The girls and moms had a good time playing. After the cardigan game we played 'button button who's got the button. This game lead to massive amounts of laughter and silliness.
Our second rotation was to the 'Strike a Pose' station.
Moms and daughters dressed up in pure silly fashion and got their pictures taken together.
Here are a few of our beautiful mother daughter teams.
Here are some pics of the decorations. We held our main meeting in the Relief Society Room.
Before the evening ended we as leaders spotlighted each of our girls for an achievement or accomplishment they achieved. We gave a little description of the girl's personal goal or accomplishment. Then presented her with a certificate with her spotlight stated on it. Then the girls gave their mothers a had written note about how much they appreciate their moms and what their moms mean to them.
It was a wonderful event. I am so thankful for this calling and the opportunity I have to work with such amazing girls. They truly are the best and I love them all.
Our theme for the night was Buttons and Bows.
As the girls came in they got to play a fun 'Guess the Mother' game. We had collected baby pictures of as many mothers of the girls as we could. Then the pictures were attached onto a poster board and displayed throughout the evening.
Can you see me?
I made a list of "What a Mom Really Wants For Mother's Day."
>To be able to eat a whole candy bar by herself and drink a glass of water without any floaties.
>To have my pre-teen drama queen answer a question without rolling her eyes.
>We'd like 5lbs. of chocolate that won't add 20.
>A shower, without a child peeking their head through the curtain, "saying Hi mom" just as you put the razor to your ankle.
>A full time maid that looks like Thor or Captain America.
>For her teenage daughter to announce, "hey mom! I got a full scholarship and a job." All in the same day.
>A grocery store that doesn't have candy, gum or cheap toys displayed at the check out.
>To have a family meal without the discussion of bodily secretions or a demonstration.
>To have a free day where you get to change your name and tell anyone.
>To be able to go to a store and browse up and down isle by isle.
>To be able to sit down at a restaurant with my family and not have some yuppie next to us moan, 'Oh man, why me.'
>Put on a clean shirt and have it stay clean for longer than an hour.
>To have someone come over when your house is really clean.
>To have their young children potty train themselves.
>Or better yet, to be the person that invented disposable diapers.$$$$
>To receive a huge hug as you tuck your little ones in bed. Or a 'Thanks mom, you're the best.' from their too cool teenager as they rush out the door.
Knowing that, then Yes! This is all worth it.
After my thoughts we split the group into 3 smaller groups for our 3 different stations. The first station was a game relay. We split into 2 teams and played, 'Button me up'.
The moms were blindfolded and spun around in circles. Then the daughter who was standing at the opposite side of the room called her mother toward her. Once the mom made it to her daughter she had to put a cardigan on her and then button it up. Quickly unbutton it and return to the starting line with her daughter.
Our second rotation was to the 'Strike a Pose' station.
Moms and daughters dressed up in pure silly fashion and got their pictures taken together.
Here are a few of our beautiful mother daughter teams.
The girls getting all fancied up. And Becky with her 3 beautiful daughters.
Sydney with her mom Kristen. And the mesmerizing Mackenzie.
Moms hoping I wasn't taking a picture of them. And the beautiful Marlie.
Our last station was a bow making station. The girls got to pick out their own colors and design their own ribbons and bow hair clips. The girls had a blast making pretty things for their hair. 
We have some very creative little ladies in this group.
The back drop for the main event.
The picture prop table.
The bow making station.
The dessert table.
Before the evening ended we as leaders spotlighted each of our girls for an achievement or accomplishment they achieved. We gave a little description of the girl's personal goal or accomplishment. Then presented her with a certificate with her spotlight stated on it. Then the girls gave their mothers a had written note about how much they appreciate their moms and what their moms mean to them.
It was a wonderful event. I am so thankful for this calling and the opportunity I have to work with such amazing girls. They truly are the best and I love them all.
Monday, May 14, 2012
S'More Love For Mom.
Tyler asked me what I wanted to do for Mother's Day. Initially I said, "Go to Idaho." That's always my answer. But, knowing how busy my weekend was I knew a weekend trip was out of the question. So my next reply was, "go up the canyon and roast hot dogs and marshmallows." That was the plan we went with.
We packed up the cooler after church and headed up the canyon. Little trips up the canyon have always been one of my favorite things to do since moving out west. It's my therapy for my soul.
It seemed everybody and their mother (pun intended) decided to picnic in the canyon too. We were able to find a nice picnic spot after driving for awhile. Funny side note, we were heading up the canyon looking for a spot and thought it would be fun to just drive along the Alpine Loop and enjoy the spring beauty. Well, Mother Nature put a stop to that. The road was closed due to snow. Guess we'll have to try again in July.
After we found our spot the kids took off exploring the mountain side. While Ty and I unloaded the car and started a fire.
Dawson decided he wanted to help start the fire so came back and hung with us. And Heaven knows where Dawson is Sawyer isn't too far behind. I watched Sawyer follow Dawson around all afternoon. Not once did Dawson complain or get annoyed. He took his little brother by the hand and helped him along.
I commented to Tyler, "I wonder if Dawson knows how much his little brother idolizes him."
When the fire was ready we called all the kids back down the mountain to roast some hot dogs. I decided the best way to eat a hot dog is over a camp fire. I made the comment to Ty that from now on when we want hot dogs fro dinner we'll have drive up the canyon and roast them. The kids all piped in with their agreement.
All the kids roasted their own hot dogs. It's nice having older kids that are more independent especially around a fire. By all kids I do mean all. Sawyer insisted or should I say insisted he roast one too.
After the hot dogs the kids took off again exploring. There were some rock climbers right by us so the kids watched them repelling and then climb back up over and over again. Sawyer kept yelling to them,"be careful." The climber down at the bottom even talked the kids and explained how they climb and repel back down. He also had the kids keep back in case the guy on top or climbing made a rock come loose. He didn't want it falling on them.
As the day progressed so did Sawyer's determination to climb higher up the mountain side. He wandered a little further and then further. Soon he decided he could climb up where the big kids were playing. This resulted into a fun game for him. He climb up one side of a tree. Circle around it and slid on his butt back down the mountain. He did this over and over. I guess mommy was smart to dress him in holy pants and his farm shirt.
As I type this I can't help but reflect on my life. I feel so blessed to be the wife of such an honorable, wonderful man. Tyler is my best friend and honestly makes me want to be the best person I can be. He lifts my spirits and always put a smile on my face.
He also gave me 4 of my most precious gifts. I can't imagine my life without my sweet angels. As a mother I don't know what I would do without them. Them are my life-literally. My days are filled with things for them. I embrace the chance to be with them. I dedicate my self to them. I figure I have plenty of time to spend on me when they're grown. This chance I have to be with them while they're young and still want 'mom' around doesn't last forever. So I've decided I will give them my all while I still can. There's no room for selfishness in motherhood. (Don't get me wrong, I do make time for myself and playing with my friends)
Is my family complete? I'm starting to think so. But, if another little baby should be in our future I would accept it. Even it was another boy. But, let's hope if we should have another, Kenzie can get her sister Piper.
One thing I do know for a fact that my family is an Eternal Family. For that knowledge I am grateful and very blessed.
After our fun time together we packed the car back up and headed home to wash the dirt of our joys away. Thankfully all washed away was the dirt and smoke smell. The memories will last for ever.
We packed up the cooler after church and headed up the canyon. Little trips up the canyon have always been one of my favorite things to do since moving out west. It's my therapy for my soul.
It seemed everybody and their mother (pun intended) decided to picnic in the canyon too. We were able to find a nice picnic spot after driving for awhile. Funny side note, we were heading up the canyon looking for a spot and thought it would be fun to just drive along the Alpine Loop and enjoy the spring beauty. Well, Mother Nature put a stop to that. The road was closed due to snow. Guess we'll have to try again in July.
After we found our spot the kids took off exploring the mountain side. While Ty and I unloaded the car and started a fire.
Kenzie and Xander were my explorers.
Xander is the red shirt. Kenzie is in a dark color so she blended in better.
Dawson decided he wanted to help start the fire so came back and hung with us. And Heaven knows where Dawson is Sawyer isn't too far behind. I watched Sawyer follow Dawson around all afternoon. Not once did Dawson complain or get annoyed. He took his little brother by the hand and helped him along.
I commented to Tyler, "I wonder if Dawson knows how much his little brother idolizes him."
Always Together.
When the fire was ready we called all the kids back down the mountain to roast some hot dogs. I decided the best way to eat a hot dog is over a camp fire. I made the comment to Ty that from now on when we want hot dogs fro dinner we'll have drive up the canyon and roast them. The kids all piped in with their agreement.
All the kids roasted their own hot dogs. It's nice having older kids that are more independent especially around a fire. By all kids I do mean all. Sawyer insisted or should I say insisted he roast one too.
Dawson kept a very protective eye on Sawyer.
He didn't last too long by the fire. He kept passing the roaster off and saying, "hot, hot."
After the hot dogs the kids took off again exploring. There were some rock climbers right by us so the kids watched them repelling and then climb back up over and over again. Sawyer kept yelling to them,"be careful." The climber down at the bottom even talked the kids and explained how they climb and repel back down. He also had the kids keep back in case the guy on top or climbing made a rock come loose. He didn't want it falling on them.
Dawson picked me some Mother's Day flowers.
Sawyer tried to burn them.
They always keep me on my toes.
As the day progressed so did Sawyer's determination to climb higher up the mountain side. He wandered a little further and then further. Soon he decided he could climb up where the big kids were playing. This resulted into a fun game for him. He climb up one side of a tree. Circle around it and slid on his butt back down the mountain. He did this over and over. I guess mommy was smart to dress him in holy pants and his farm shirt.
Sawyer would say,"1-2-3 GO!"
Then he would start sliding.
Kenzie was such a good sister to help him back go back up.
As I type this I can't help but reflect on my life. I feel so blessed to be the wife of such an honorable, wonderful man. Tyler is my best friend and honestly makes me want to be the best person I can be. He lifts my spirits and always put a smile on my face.
He also gave me 4 of my most precious gifts. I can't imagine my life without my sweet angels. As a mother I don't know what I would do without them. Them are my life-literally. My days are filled with things for them. I embrace the chance to be with them. I dedicate my self to them. I figure I have plenty of time to spend on me when they're grown. This chance I have to be with them while they're young and still want 'mom' around doesn't last forever. So I've decided I will give them my all while I still can. There's no room for selfishness in motherhood. (Don't get me wrong, I do make time for myself and playing with my friends)
Is my family complete? I'm starting to think so. But, if another little baby should be in our future I would accept it. Even it was another boy. But, let's hope if we should have another, Kenzie can get her sister Piper.
One thing I do know for a fact that my family is an Eternal Family. For that knowledge I am grateful and very blessed.
After our fun time together we packed the car back up and headed home to wash the dirt of our joys away. Thankfully all washed away was the dirt and smoke smell. The memories will last for ever.
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