Rockers and Snuggle Bugs

Last night I had the pleasure of being escorted (by Hunter and Garrett) to the debut concert of their rock band. They played guitars and sang an original (soon to be #1 hit) "The Hello Song" and a few cover tunes (Old MacDonald had a Farm, Where is Thumkin, and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star). Brian and I had a good laugh and were quite entertained by our two "headbangers." Watch out American Idol!

Today was a relatively normal day. Several friends came over while I met with the mommys. Hunter got up and dressed himself without being asked. I know he is 51/2 but I am not quite ready for him to be so independent! At least he still needs me to turn on the TV (if Garrett is not around!)!!!

When Daddy got home, Garrett was quick to snuggle with him on the couch. Much to Brian's delight, the little snuggle bug fell asleep right in his arms! Life doesn't get much better than that for Brian...until dinner time and we had to wake Garrett up. There is something to letting sleeping dogs lie!

Well, it is now time to get two (not so) little boys in the tub. It is astounding how much dirt and sweat they accumulate over the course of a day or two. I love this job!

Nothing to complain about...

Yesterday I had a wonderful visit with my friend Jodi. She is a remarkable woman and I am continually amazed how God gives her comfort. Jodi and her husband Keith lost their 4th child, Jackson, during childbirth not even a month ago. While I am sure she has her sad moments, she is genuinely at peace knowing her little man is sitting in the arms of Jesus! This really has gotten me thinking about how much I have to be thankful for. I often find myself frustrated beyond belief and even angry at my children. I really need to do a gut check here...I have my children! God gave me these amazing boys (for how long only He knows) to borrow...they are not MINE. I need to be grateful for each day I have with them and every opportunity to live life to the fullest with them.

So, today I decided was going to be a better day. It is AMAZING how my attitude has a transforming ability to it. It can be for the positive or the negative...today has been a better day. I have a choice to make each and every day, often many times throughout each day, to be cheerful, happy, and pleasant to be around, OR I can be grumpy, angry, and not too much fun to be with. I want to make more of an effort to enjoy my days with the boys. With all that I have been blessed with in my 32 years, I certainly have nothing to complain about.

Here I go...

Here I go...I am going to attempt to blog. I have been inspired by my friend Jen and by her friend Rachel. I want to have a way to remember what my life with the boys has been like, especially all the funny, cute, intelligent or down right embarrassing things my two wonderful children say and do each day. I really love being a mom, and I cherish every moment. I hope I can be intentional about documenting our lives.