Lessons Learned

This morning, like every other morning I woke up to a baby babbling away in his crib. After that a 3 year old called "MOMMY!" Like she does every morning when she is ready to start the day. Yep just a normal day except today I am a year older. When I was younger there was nothing I loved more then my birthday. Now with each year I dread it more and more. Why? I'm not really sure. Maybe it's the realization that I'm not a carefree 16 year old anymore, the tole gravity and child bearing has taken' on my body, or just plain old grumpiness. In any case I am trying hard today to take deep breaths and enjoy. It is my day. I'm going to eat lots of nummy and bad for me foods, give my kids lots of kisses, enjoy hanging out with my mom and husband, and stop worrying about getting older. That being said, I am a year older. And being older I would like to share some things I have learned this year.

*Being a mom is the hardest, most rewarding, full filling, and exhausting job in the entire world.

*It is okay to ask for help.

*Nobody expects perfection from you.

*Nothing can make your day better like a smiling baby.

*Baby puke is a nice accessory.

*I married the most supportive, patient, and understanding husband.

*Prayers may not be answered exactly the way you want them to be but they will be answered.

*Having dog hair on the carpet is much better then not having a dog.

*Laughing with a friend can save you from what was a rotten day.

*Family is more important then anything in the world.

Now you may all go forth with the wisdom of a 29 year old (phew) yep 29 year old women. The best is yet to come I have been told.

Some new pictures for your enjoyment as well!!

My best friend Jenny took a bunch of pictures of Caleb for me. This is one of my favorites. I just want to squeeze his face everytime I see it. Thanks for the awesome pictures Jenn!!

I wish I could chop my head out of this picture not the best picture of me. But the kids are dang cute!

Enjoying the fall leaves. Nothing is better then fall.

If anybody has seen this dog let us know. He got out last week and we haven't found him. We are all heartbroken over this. He was just starting to blend in to the family.