{All About Mom... Preschool Style}

At preschool Thursday we did a little survey about our moms to put in their cards. It was so cute to watch the kids really think about the questions and their answers were so adorable I just had to share some of them!
** How tall is Mommy?**
Most stretched their little arms out to about 2 feet
Really Tall
Taller than Daddy (hehe)

**How old is Mommy?**
7
5
Probably 40
I think hers 40
Like kind of old
8 maybe?

**What does mom like to wear?**
new clothes
a weddin' dress
skirts
a wedding dress
Temple clothes
shorts

**What does Mommy like to do?**
Go Work
Make Stuff
Run
Clean Up
Dishes in the sink
Wash Clothes

**My Mommy is special because?**
She makes us do everything she does
All of the sings (things).
Jesus sent her to us.
She is nice.
I love her.
She makes food.

How blessed I feel to have so many wonderful mothers in my life, they each play a different but still important role! My mom, Derrick's mom, Sheri, our many Grandmothers, Aunts, Sisters and Sister-in-Laws, Cousins, Friends....my list could go on and on. Each of you teach me, inspire me, encourage me, but most importantly are great examples of LOVE!

I am thankful to be a mother to my three children. Though many of my days are long, trying and monotonous, I wouldn't trade them. I am blessed!

{Happiness is......}

Happiness is...........

• Sitting in Church with my Hubby and kids.
• Listening to Miss Carlie and her growing vocabulary. So Cute!
• The warm sun as we enjoy a Sunday family drive.
• Finally having an idea for my upcoming Primary sharing time.
• Yummy food and great company, completed by chaos... compliments of eight crazy kids.
• Watching K read his animal books and absorb crazy facts.
• Comfy jammies and a fluffy pillow.
• Seeing Brock's excitement with the outcome of the Super Bowl tonight.
• Reconnecting with old friends, while making cards! (That's a 2 in 1)
• Exactly four weeks till a much needed vacation with Derrick.
• Dove Chocolate with Almonds.
• 3 darling SLEEPING children.
• Knowing tomorrow is a new day, and hoping I can do just a little bit better.

{2009 Grattitude #1}

I can't think of a better way to start out a new year than with a gratitude post, so in no particular order, today I am thankful for......

• My health~ Last night ranked as one of the top days of December at least, and maybe all of 2008 for me! I FINALLY finished passing that terrible, awful, no good, rotten, giant kidney stone! Yep, 21 days since this little ordeal started and it's finally over.....Hallelujah! I feel so much better and am relived that I won't be making an appointment with the urologist anytime soon!

Not the best picture, I know, but it gives you an idea of the size....Giant!

• Employment~ This is a stress for so many right now, and I feel blessed to be in the position we are in. Teaching will never be a high paying job, but it's stable and I'm thankful for that. I'm also thankful that for now, I can be home with my kiddos.
• Little Debbie snack cakes~ MMMM Yum! You know the white cake ones with cream filling and white frosting that are shaped like hearts right now. So Lovein' um!
• Our Grandparents~ What wonderful people! What great examples they are to me and my little family. They are truly a blessing, and unfortunately, one I take for granted far to often. When Derrick and I were first married, we had ten Grandparents, now that number has dwindled to three. How blessed we are to have such a great heritage!

Grandpa Harold L. Beckstrand and Grandma NaDean O. Beckstrand~Oct. 31, 2008

I love this picture of my sweet Grandparents!

Grandma Renon S. Stevens

• Friends, Food & Fun~ We had a few friends over last night for New Years Eve. We had every intention of playing games, but we got talking and laughing, and before we knew it, it was 2:00! Tonight we'll have company again, this time to plan a much needed get away for Derrick and I. Good friends are a blessing!
• And last but not least.....Chair Rails in Carlie's Room~ It's been a L-O-N-G wait but they are UP thanks to my handy hubby!

Happy New Year to You All!