Our Family: Mothers day

"Throughout our lives, we must deal with change. Some changes are welcome; some are not. There are changes in our lives which are sudden, such as the unexpected passing of a loved one, an unforeseen illness, the loss of a possession we treasure. But most of the changes take place subtly and slowly. Day by day, minute by minute, second by second we went from where we were to where we are now. The lives of all of us, of course, go through similar alterations and changes. The difference between the changes in my life and the changes in yours is only in the details. Time never stands still; it must steadily march on, and with the marching come the changes. This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now. Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. " Thomas S. Monson

May 11, 2014

Mothers day

I can't believe I am a mother to 3 boys! I have 3 amazing boys that call me mommy.
I'm so proud and honored to be your mom, I'm so blessed beyond words to have each of you, each day, each moment.

Today we woke up to a very strange out of place snow storm...in may. This year, I was a little down but had so much love in my heart as I looked at each of you. We headed off to church and listened to some sweet talks but Khailo got so fussy that I had to take him home, after I got him calmed down and asleep I sat in the other room and thought for a while...i decided not to feel down anymore...i wanted to feel happy because I'm lucky to have this day with u boys and u are the most special 3 little things to me...i decided to get your room all cleaned up for you and make u some warm yummy chocolate cookies that you could have when you walked in the door.
I heard the door fly open and the first word were...where is mom, mm mm I smell cookies...then kippy says....kaylin they are cookies!!
It was exactly what I wanted to hear! Made my heart melt and beat with happiness.
Kaylin made me a beautiful picture of a rose and a question book and both kiptin and kaylin made me coupon books for me to use!
Because of you my life is happy, each day I get to hear your sweet little voices, your laughs and giggles. My life forever changed each time I welcomed each of you into this world and held you for the first time...thank you for choosing me to be your mommy! I love you to b the moon and back boys!

Kaylin's Funnies!

set up: nick and kaylin are playing video games.

"your not very good dad, you should let me show you how to do it"

"Iam really snart, i know stuff " (snart: meaning smart)

set up: kaylin wants to sleep in our bed.

"kaylin you need to sleep in your own big boy bed"

"but that is my 3 year old bed and I'm 4 so now I can sleep in this bed with you. its a 4 year old bed"

set up: kiptin pulled the filter off the vacume and I couldn't figure out how to put it back on.

"oh mom why did you take this off, let me fix it"

"no kaylin leave it alone, let daddy fix it"

"I can do it...see mom, fixed"

(a very stupid mom moment for sure...its sad when your 4yr old is smarter then you)

“One’s life….cannot be both faith-filled and stress-free….Therefore, how can you and I really expect to guide naively through life, as if to say, ‘Lord, give me experience, but not grief, not sorrow, not pain, not opposition, not betrayal, and certainly not to be forsaken. Keep from me, Lord, all those experiences which made Thee what Thou art! Then let me come and dwell with Thee and fully share Thy joy!’ Real faith….is required to endure this necessary but painful developmental process.” Neal A. Maxwell