Being a Mother

Years ago, soon after I had my first baby, Ethan's uncle asked me what surprised me most about being a mother.

I had to think about it.  With three older sibling who all had kids, I had had a pretty good idea of what to expect.

Then I realized there was one thing I had not expected that had, indeed, surprised me.

I replied, "I'm surprised how much I like it."

I feel very blessed to be a mother.

Nehalem Bay State Park

We headed to the beach again this last weekend.  This time we went to Nehalem Bay State Park.

This is a great beach for playing in the sand.  The kids had a blast in the water and then had even more of a blast rolling, sliding, jumping, tumbling down sand dunes.

My Brain Is Where?

Apparently I need to do a school unit on the body.  Here's a recent conversation I had with Libby while I was putting her shoes on:

Libby (chanting): Your brain is your crotch.  Your crotch is your brain.  Your brain is your crotch.  Your crotch is your brain.

Me:  Stop it.  Why are you singing that?

Libby: Because it is!

Me:  Uh, no it's not.  Your brain is up in your head. 

Libby:  No!  Your brain is down here in your pee-pee parts! 

Me:  No, that's not true.

Libby:  IT'S REAL!

Then she ran off to play.  

I guess it's time to pull out the body book.

All the Handsome Boys

Conversation with Libby:

Libby: Mom, I said I like that boy and I'm going to marry him.

Me: What?  Which boy?

Libby:  The handsome boy.

Me: What handsome boy?  Where?  In a book?  On a show?  A boy you know?

Libby:  ALL the handsome boys!

Me: Yikes.

The teenage years with this girl could be scary.

It Makes Me Smile

It's been a while since I did one of these posts.  Here's what made me smile the week of April 28:

• Seeing Libby transform from one of my most difficult children to one of my best.  She has her moments, any incredibly passionate person does, but for the most part she is now very helpful and quick to obey.
• This conversation with Linkies:
• Me: Hey, Linkies . . .
• Lincoln: What?
• Me: I love you.
• Lincoln: I love the whole uniberse!
• Flowers for my anniversary.  It's been ten years!
• Watching as Heavenly Father answers prayers.
• Breakfast outside: