READ THIS BOOK!!!

My friend recently reccommended this book to me. We both always seem to need the same things in life at the same time as each other. She found it helpful for her, and thus suggested I read it too.

I have been called to repentance and am excited to have been. I have not been the wife I have always wanted to be. I have not seen things from the view point of my husband. Although I thought I had good reasons for my behavior or attitude or what have you -I have been horrible. I have not had my priorities in the best order. I have been tired for no reason, been grouchy for no reason, been rude and even disrespectful, and at many times felt justified, because "I was doing so much for the kids/home/my own needs." Can you believe that?! Am I 28 years old or 2? How ridiculous I've been. For sheesh!

This is not easy to admit "publicly", but I have been such a baby, and so self-centered, without really knowing it. And, we women think our husbands are"doin' fine" because they don't complain -but really they are struggling and are doing their best to "suck it up".

I HIGHLY recommend this book to ANY married woman! It opens your eyes and allows you to see things clearer and challenges you to adjust your priorities! I am very thankful for this book. And, I am glad I now can think of my role as a wife and mother with a new view and perspective. I am grateful for a hubby who has been so great despite my childishness and selfishness.

Women, we have a calling- the highest calling- to be a wife and queen. We need to be making our marriages and husbands the top priority. Read the book. Maybe all of you are already amazing, adn maybe I am the only one who needs to repent -how would I know?- still, it would be a good investment of time and money to get this book!

Quick Post -more to come later.

Joe and I took the boys up to salt lake for a quick trip to see the circus and go to the zoo. I have pics, and will post 'em later.

Also, after only two and a half weeks of potty training -Ben has mastered it! He is now going #2 in the potty and have been no accidents!!!

Heading out on the road for several hours, I was worried. But, I pack his seat, and told him if he needed to go he could say, "Mom, Dad, stop the car, pull over I gotta go potty." and we would pull over. He let us know. And, didn't have any probs. He had no prob with the public restrooms and it made for a great two days!

I hope my good fortune will continue! I love Potty Scotty and couldn't have done it without him, I thank my hubby for all the clean up duty he did whenever he was home, and I am glad to not feel like there's a peein'/poopin' time bomb waiting to go off -the pressure/worry of "what if" is almost totally gone.

He's potty trained!! Whoohoo.

I Love 'Em!

I was just tired of typing and not posting pictures. Also, I can't keep posting about potty training forever. These are a few older, random pics of the boys. They are getting so big, and in a few short months they will be 3 and 1. I can't believe it. I am so grateful for them and to be a mother! There is nothing better.

Aw Poop.

Now, the Potty Traing Adventure is going very well! No more #1 accidents to report. Ben is even telling me at night that he has to go....but, aw the poop...and more poop! In the book i've read and from the words of wise mothers who have gone before me, getting them to go #2 in the toilet is the hardest part, and its' unpredictable. Yay!-(sarcastic). This has proven true in Ben's case. It has been almost a week of our Potty Training Adventure and he's has had six poopoo accidents (three were in one day -sheesh!) I feel like there's a pooping time bomb waiting to go off at any minute.

Now I know this is not the most exciting or even entertaining topic to post about -But, this is my life these days, so it's what ya get. ;D Still, all is going well, and hopefully we will be celebrating a #2 in potty VERY soon. Everyone fast and pray for me! (Wink wink)

Just a Fast Post.

I snuck downstairs for a second, just to tell a funny story.

Just now, during dinner, Ben looked at me and said, "Mom, there's something wrong with you."
He got this off of Finding Nemo -which he watched for the first time in forever yesterday.

I guess as moms our kids relate everything to us first. So, maybe that's why Ben frequently makes comments directed at me. As you might remember, he told me to "Go your way, and seek no more to destroy the church." I am glad to be the first one he thinks of to try he material out on -and he's not wrong -I often time think there's something wrong with me too. ;D

I'll Be Gone for a While.

I have a minute to post.....both boys are sleeping...a treat! Anyway, I have not been able to blog since the Potty Training Adventure has begun. Ben is doing SOOOOO good. He's has minimal accidents. No prob- they happen, no biggie!

I try to stay within a few rooms of Ben, in case he needs me, and I want to keep him upstairs by his potty seat and the toilet that has an "fit-in" seat next to it. Thus, the reason I won't be posting or blog surfing for at least a little while (Our computer is downstairs). I'll miss it and crave it often. I'll catch up with you all as soon as possible.

WHOOOOOO!!!!

I can hardly believe it. This morning Ben told me he wanted to go potty "in there" pointing to the toilet. I let him try. He didn't go but I pulled out the "Potty Scotty" doll -(potty training in one day thing)- and let him "watch "Potty Scotty" go potty. He thought it was cool but never went. I figured, "If he's telling me he's ready, then I'll go to the store, get drinks, big boy undies, and whatever else to encourage potty usage.

I planned for tomorrow or Friday. But -when Ben woke up from his nap, he told me he wanted to "go potty in there" again. I let him try.........and to make an already long story shorter, he ended up going and telling me when he needed to go SEVEN times. He had three accidents, but no biggie. all of this happened within two hours. ( What a pee-er) He gets the concept, and I will reinforce everything tomorrow. And, hopefully he'll be completely trained soon.
Any one who is thinking about starting to train -should really gets the "potty training in one day" kit -it WORKS. It was awesome. The light just turned on and Ben "got it". Whoohoo -it's all I can say! The end is in sight!

Farts and Good Manners.

For a long time now, Ben has known to say "Excuse me" after farting or burping. And, he's pretty consistent. Here's a funny story that impressed me with just how thoroughly ingrained it is in him to do.

A half hour after both boys were in bed, Kade woke up fussing, in needed to be soothed. So, I went in got him and rocked him out in the living room. After a few minutes I went back in the boys room to lay him down.

As I was entering the room, I heard four long drawn out, funny little farts coming from Ben. (Obviously, I wasn't going to talk just to remind him to say "Excuse me" and risk waking Kade for something not too big a deal at the moment.)

But, I didn't have to anyway. After the fourth tooter, Ben lifted his head off the pillow, looked at me and softly said, "Excuse me" then put his head back down to go to sleep. It was all I could do not to laugh too hard or loud. (I hadn't put Kade down yet.) I was laughing back to my room and even woke Joe just to tell him. (Sorry. ;D )

Kids really are a hoot, even more so when they toot. Ha ha -I'm so clever.

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So, Saturday I needed a change in scenery, so we went to St. George. There is a little water park (Outside on Tabernacle and Main-it's free) that is SO fun and perfect for little kids. There are different areas to play in -a wall of waterfalls, a big fountain area, and a river that is wide and slow at one end, and thin and fast at the other. There are flat low rocks for the kids to climb on. (They are rough but not scratchy; kids can get great traction.)

Around the entire place are tables, tons of seating, and nice shaded places --totally great for picnics!

The boys and I had a great time -I posted a few clips of the day. ANYONE who is close enough to go,should really go. It is a blast!! (Word to the wise -don't sit on the red rock, it stains light clothing!)

This was probably Ben's favorite part --the "waterfalls". Ben would eventually get himself soaked. (He was just starting out in this clip.)

I love watching Ben play and nervoulsy try things. If you watch the shadows, you can "see" better how he's playing and splashing in the water.

Kade was having a great time! I wish the back ground noise wasn't so loud....you can barely hear his giggles. He's so happy!

I love this clip! Kade's baby feet are just too cute for words!

A Fun Tag.

Every time I sit to do a tag -something interruptes me and I never get to finish 'em. I have the time and stole it off of another blog. So here goes.
I usually: can't resist a jr. mint
I search: for nail clippers.
I wonder: if we'll find an awesome house in St. George.
I regret: not keeping contact -better- with my good friends.
I love: watching Joe play with the boys.
I care: for my family.
I always: watch "Psych", each week.
I worry: that I am not growing into my best self.
I am not: the best cook, but would like to be.
I remember: to stop and soak in tender moments.
I believe: I was born to be a mother.
I dance: like a goof-ball
I sing: to all Barry Manilow songs!
I don’t always:know the right things to do at the right moments.
I argue: way more than I should.
I write: journals for my boys.
I win: radio contests (I've won like four in my life.)
I lose: weight occassionally.
I wish: I could have super-speed superpower, and predict the future.
I listen: to a baby monitor at night -and love to.
I don't understand: how I got so lucky to have the hubby and kids that I do.
I can usually be found: taking care of two cute boys.
I am scared: of moths and spiders.
I need: to see my sisters and my Brittany more!
I forget: more then I would like to these days!
I am happy: to be a mother and wife and to have the gospel in my life.
I tag: Anybody -(I stole this tag, so it's not really fair to tag others. ;D)

I Can Hardly Express....

Just about two minutes ago, I was talking with Ben while he colored. I was watching some of Education Week on TV, and a picture of the Savior came up. I asked him who it was. He knew. Then I asked him "Who is Jesus", he first said, "A prophet." So, I told him, "Jesus is our Savior." He got it.

Then I asked him, "Who are you?" He just smiled, looking at me anxiously for the answer. I told him, "You're a child of God." He grinned and then...

He said, "I want to be a disciple." Then he added, "I want to be a missionary."

I know we have read the scriptures to Ben, and I know I have given him the definition of a disciple before, but I didn't know it was anything he remembered. I knew he knew what missionaries were, but I am still thrilled that he thought to mention he wanted to be one, completely on his own. He's two and a half.

There are times as a mom that you wonder if what you are doing is going to bare fruit soon. I keep thinking that I will see the fruits of my labors when my kids have grown and made right and good life choices......but I have been wrong. This experience was fruit to me, that Joe and I have been doing something right. I know that I will see the fruits along the way, and for that I am very grateful. It allows for great validation.