Really?

Masters

Well he did it! GOOD JOB ERIK! We had a wonderful weekend with Erik's parents (Nunu and Grandpa) and Mindy. We went on quite a few adventures around the Twin Cities. We loved having visitors.
The best part was as Erik's name was being read at the graduation, Darla started cheering and jumping up and down. While jumping her mouth bumped the chair in front of her so she started to cry. Bennett then started crying because he was worried about her. So I pick up both kids (that's 24 pounds in each arm) and head for the door which happened to be the door right where Erik was exiting off the stage. He kissed Darla as he headed back to his seat and I headed out of the auditorium. Of course everyone was crying at the moment we should be jumping for joy! Gotta love it!

those were the days

on the beach, every day, all day long, not a care in the world.

Motherhood = Guessing Game

Last night I was trying to figure out why Bennett kept waking up. Today when rocking Bennett to sleep I had this thought, "Come what may and love it" (Elder Wirthlin). My life will be full of many different seasons. My season right now is to raise my children with as much love, patience and dedication as I can give them. So instead of getting frustrated with a waking baby, or an emotional toddler I am going to try, to strive to love it. Don't get me wrong, I do love it. I LOVE being a mom, but just like any mom would tell you it is the hardest thing you'll ever do. But I guess that is what makes it so worth it.