I have a bad memory. I didn't used to but maybe having kids has done it to me or maybe I really am just getting old. But in any case, I now have a bad memory. I was trying to write the monthly newsletter for Cody's family and couldn't think of what I did this month. It took a lot of work. Then I looked through my camera and realized I don't take many pictures either. Time has just been flying by lately and I really want to remember this precious time in my life. So, in an effort to not let the rest of my life fly by with my head in the mommy cloud, I am going to blog every night about one highlight of my day. I'm ok if no one ever even sees it but I will at least remember how happy I am right now. Heavenly Father has blessed me with "sunshine" right now. There is not a lot I can complain about currently and I am grateful for these happy times. I am also grateful for the trials that have led me up to this sunshine because otherwise, I may not have recognized how good it truly is at the moment...
But first, a little catch up: Cody and Lulu are besties. It is my favorite thing in the world. Lulu and her cousin Cooper were going to have a sleepover on her floor the other night but Cooper changed his mind at the last minute and Lulu got pretty sad so her daddy came to the rescue and had a sleepover with her on the floor instead. I hope she always stays close to her dad. That is such an important relationship in a girl's life. I have always felt blessed to have such a great dad and I am so happy Lulu has one too.
On Saturday, we did some spring cleaning. Charlie and I cleaned the windows while Lulu and Cody vacuumed and shampooed the carpets. I don't know why, but I love Saturdays like this. Then we rented "The Time Traveler's Wife," (I cried) and grilled some steaks! Great day. I tried to get Cody to end the day with a game of Phase 10 but I can't always get my way I guess! Lulu always has to pull out her little toy vacuum and be right beside Cody and I when we vacuum. And of course, she is wearing dance clothes. We love this kid so much!
Today, Sunday, I am blogging about Charlie. He was a hyper maniac today! It was so funny to me but probably pretty distracting to those trying to listen to the lessons at church. I don't know why but he was just wired and wouldn't nap! He is trying so hard to crawl lately so he isn't content to just sit on my lap anymore. We tried the belly, the back, sitting up with toys, but he was just too busy. He was laughing at everything and everyone that even smiled at him and he was jabbering A LOT and it was very loud. I love this age (almost 8 months.) He has the cutest little personality. This morning when I got out of the shower, this is what I saw:
Charlie had found Lulu's sucker and was really enjoying it. Hey! Maybe the sugar is what got him going!
And so begins my nightly goal.
It snowed today. I thought March was supposed to come in like a lion and out like a lamb. But it was nice to have a little snow day at my sister Channa's house. Lulu and Nate LOVE each other so much. We always feel so comfy over there and for some reason, I can get Lulu to take a nap there. Bonus!
Also, Wednesday is tumbling class! Lulu loves going to "nastics" and she has gotten so good at skipping, cartwheels, and is working on headstands and walkovers! That is impressive for an almost 4 year old if you ask me! Love this kid so much.
We found a garage sale of a family who is moving and they were trying to get rid of EVERYTHING! I scored this little gem for $3.00! Brand new- still in the box. I love garage sales!
Today we enjoyed the spring weather and went to Castle Park! My kids love the swings.
This was Charlie's first time on a swing. I love those ears.
