Monday, September 9, 2013
Preschool
Last Wednesday you had your first day of preschool! You loved it! It is so fun to see you excited about going and although I miss you in the mornings a few days a week I know you are well taken care of. I can't believe how fast time has gone by. You are getting so big and are such a good big brother to Ruby. You love her and are always looking out for her. I am excited for the things you are going to learn this year and am so proud of the little boy you are. I love you.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Breakfast Conversation
Today while eating breakfast you randomly said, "Maybe we should cut Ruby's teeth out so she can't bite me anymore." She has been known to do that a time or two. Not a bad idea, huh? I love the little thoughts that go on in your mind. They make me smile. You are growing up so fast! You head to preschool in a couple weeks. I am so excited for you, and feeling a little sad at the same time. I know you will love it, and it will be good for me too, but I am going to miss you. I hope kids are nice to you. I hope you are nice to everyone. I hope you feel safe. I hope you learn new things. You are my little buddy.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Mother's Day
Today being Mother's Day I have been thinking about how blessed I am to have you in my life Gavin. You are the sweetest little boy. You love to show affection, and are always giving me kisses, and wanting me to hold you and snuggle you. I love every moment of it. You have so much joy in your heart, and are so excited about life. I love how you love and take care of your little sister. I know you will always be there for her, and watch out for her. She loves you.
Today was your first time singing in sacrament meeting with the primary kids up on the podium. You were so excited to go up there. You stood in the very front, and were beaming the whole time. When you came and sat down you said, "I did it all by myself!!" You were so happy and excited to have been up there.
I was so happy today when during the opening prayer in sacrament meeting you folded your arms, bowed your head, and closed your eyes so reverently for the entire prayer. It bought tears to my eyes, and I could feel the spirit so strongly in that moment. You don't really like saying the prayer at home, and we have been struggling with you being reverent during prayers. So, it was such a neat experience for me to see you applying the principles that we are teaching you everyday in our home. You are so sweet, and you tell me sometimes when we talk about Jesus that you "feel him in your heart."
I wish I could capture every little thing you do. You are growing up so fast, and I always want to cherish the simple every day moments I share with you. I love being your mom more than anything in the world. I love being home with you each day. I love helping you grow and learn. It can be hard, and tiring and frustrating, but I am always learning how to be better, and how I can be the best mom for you. I love hearing your little stories you tell me, or hiding in the blankets from monsters. You are my world, and I love you more than anything.
Today was your first time singing in sacrament meeting with the primary kids up on the podium. You were so excited to go up there. You stood in the very front, and were beaming the whole time. When you came and sat down you said, "I did it all by myself!!" You were so happy and excited to have been up there.
I was so happy today when during the opening prayer in sacrament meeting you folded your arms, bowed your head, and closed your eyes so reverently for the entire prayer. It bought tears to my eyes, and I could feel the spirit so strongly in that moment. You don't really like saying the prayer at home, and we have been struggling with you being reverent during prayers. So, it was such a neat experience for me to see you applying the principles that we are teaching you everyday in our home. You are so sweet, and you tell me sometimes when we talk about Jesus that you "feel him in your heart."
I wish I could capture every little thing you do. You are growing up so fast, and I always want to cherish the simple every day moments I share with you. I love being your mom more than anything in the world. I love being home with you each day. I love helping you grow and learn. It can be hard, and tiring and frustrating, but I am always learning how to be better, and how I can be the best mom for you. I love hearing your little stories you tell me, or hiding in the blankets from monsters. You are my world, and I love you more than anything.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Just a Few Things
You love your little sister Ruby. She has been having a hard time going to sleep at night, and has been crying for a little while after I lay her down. The other night I laid her down and closed her door and she started crying. You got such a concerned look on your face and started telling me how we needed to open the door for Rubes and that she was scared of the dark. I told you she would be okay, and that if she was still crying after we read books then we could get her out. You were hesitant, but said ok.
Another time I had put you both down for bed, but Ruby was just crying. I took her out and brought her in bed with me. A few minutes later you came in and asked, "Ruby okay?" I told you her gums were hurting because she was getting some new teeth in. You came up on the bed started rubbing her head so gently and sang "twinkle, twinkle little star" to her. It was so sweet. You are so tender with her, and you love her so much. I see that every day. She is lucky to have a big brother like you.
You just started a little gymnastics class at the rec. center. You go on Saturday mornings for 30 minutes. It is just the right amount of time. By the end you are telling me how "hot and sweaty" you are and how you are sooooo tired. This coming from the kid who is non-stop all day long. :) You like going and are having fun doing it. It's fun to watch you and see how you get better each time with all the little skills you are learning. I did gymnastics for 5-6 when I was younger. I loved it, and was pretty good!
Some things you are doing/liking right now are:
Picking out your own clothes. Everyday is pretty much the same thing...either your "Jordan shorts" or sweats with your green number 3 shirt, batman shirt, or a couple other t-shirts you have. You are usually cold all day long and I tell you to put on pants and socks, but you detest, and think you just need a blanket. So, that's what you do is wrap up in a blanket and get "warm and cozy."
Saying prayers...finally. You didn't want to say a prayer for the longest time, but you are now wanting to say the prayer almost every time dad asks you now. It makes me smile. I think it has something to do with being in primary now and seeing other kids praying. Speaking of primary you gave your first prayer in primary last week. It was the cutest thing. You were sitting up on the bench looking at me, and telling me how you didn't want me to help you, but that you wanted your teacher to help you say the prayer. So, she did, and you did a great job!
Carrots and dip (ranch dressing). Probably one of your favorite snacks
Watching movies
Playing play-dough
Washing dishes in the sink
This is a picture right after your first visit to the dentist. You did great!! No cavities!
After your first day of gymnastics.
A couple pictues of you and me.
Another time I had put you both down for bed, but Ruby was just crying. I took her out and brought her in bed with me. A few minutes later you came in and asked, "Ruby okay?" I told you her gums were hurting because she was getting some new teeth in. You came up on the bed started rubbing her head so gently and sang "twinkle, twinkle little star" to her. It was so sweet. You are so tender with her, and you love her so much. I see that every day. She is lucky to have a big brother like you.
You just started a little gymnastics class at the rec. center. You go on Saturday mornings for 30 minutes. It is just the right amount of time. By the end you are telling me how "hot and sweaty" you are and how you are sooooo tired. This coming from the kid who is non-stop all day long. :) You like going and are having fun doing it. It's fun to watch you and see how you get better each time with all the little skills you are learning. I did gymnastics for 5-6 when I was younger. I loved it, and was pretty good!
Some things you are doing/liking right now are:
Picking out your own clothes. Everyday is pretty much the same thing...either your "Jordan shorts" or sweats with your green number 3 shirt, batman shirt, or a couple other t-shirts you have. You are usually cold all day long and I tell you to put on pants and socks, but you detest, and think you just need a blanket. So, that's what you do is wrap up in a blanket and get "warm and cozy."
Saying prayers...finally. You didn't want to say a prayer for the longest time, but you are now wanting to say the prayer almost every time dad asks you now. It makes me smile. I think it has something to do with being in primary now and seeing other kids praying. Speaking of primary you gave your first prayer in primary last week. It was the cutest thing. You were sitting up on the bench looking at me, and telling me how you didn't want me to help you, but that you wanted your teacher to help you say the prayer. So, she did, and you did a great job!
Carrots and dip (ranch dressing). Probably one of your favorite snacks
Watching movies
Playing play-dough
Washing dishes in the sink
This is a picture right after your first visit to the dentist. You did great!! No cavities!
After your first day of gymnastics.
A couple pictues of you and me.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Primary
Today was your first day of primary! You are now a sunbeam! I can't believe how fast you are growing up. You were so excited to go to primary...you kept asking when it was going to be time to go. I got you in there, and you looked a little nervous, but sat in your seat, gave me a kiss and I left you there. You looked so sweet sitting in your little chair on the front row. I peeked in a while later and you were standing up with your hand raised high in the air with a cute little smile on your face. Then I peeked in again (I couldn't help myself) and you were laying on the floor and one of the teachers was trying to get you to sit in your chair. You weren't feeling too great today, so maybe you were just trying to take a little rest.
The pianist in primary told me the primary president had started her sharing time and told all the kids she was thinking of something. She was going to give some clues so that everyone could guess what she was thinking about. All the kids were raising their hands to guess before she gave any of the clues. But she decided to call on you to see what you thought she was guessing, and you said with delight, "a dragon!" Such a silly guy.
It's so fun to watch you learn and grow. I am such a lucky mom to be with you each day. You are such a happy little boy. You love life, and love your little sister so much. When you hear her wake up from her nap you rush in her room, and in your high pitched voice say, "Hiiiii Rubes". You love giving her kisses and hugs, and always want me to put her down so that you can play with her.
You have been potty trained for almost a month now! You got it pretty easily, and have only had a couple major accidents. The other night you were sitting on the toilet and your dad was talking to you. You told him there was a puppet show down there (down in the toilet). You say some pretty funny things.
Your favorite things to wear these days are your Jordan shorts (black b-ball shorts), number 3 green shirt, or your batman shirt. You pretty much wear that wardrobe everyday, unless we are going out, and it's too cold to wear your Jordan shorts. :)
I love you buddy.
These pictures your Aunt Corinne took of you while we were in Utah for Thanksgiving. She is an amazing photographer, and captured your little personality perfectly.
The pianist in primary told me the primary president had started her sharing time and told all the kids she was thinking of something. She was going to give some clues so that everyone could guess what she was thinking about. All the kids were raising their hands to guess before she gave any of the clues. But she decided to call on you to see what you thought she was guessing, and you said with delight, "a dragon!" Such a silly guy.
It's so fun to watch you learn and grow. I am such a lucky mom to be with you each day. You are such a happy little boy. You love life, and love your little sister so much. When you hear her wake up from her nap you rush in her room, and in your high pitched voice say, "Hiiiii Rubes". You love giving her kisses and hugs, and always want me to put her down so that you can play with her.
You have been potty trained for almost a month now! You got it pretty easily, and have only had a couple major accidents. The other night you were sitting on the toilet and your dad was talking to you. You told him there was a puppet show down there (down in the toilet). You say some pretty funny things.
Your favorite things to wear these days are your Jordan shorts (black b-ball shorts), number 3 green shirt, or your batman shirt. You pretty much wear that wardrobe everyday, unless we are going out, and it's too cold to wear your Jordan shorts. :)
I love you buddy.
These pictures your Aunt Corinne took of you while we were in Utah for Thanksgiving. She is an amazing photographer, and captured your little personality perfectly.
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