Last night Hazel was having a hard time and woke up several times crying. So I would go in, re-swaddle her, hold her close, sing her a song, then tuck her back in bed. On my second or third time in there I hadn't realized Ruby had woken up, and while I was wrapping Hazel … Continue reading Sweet big sister
Month: May 2018
Selfesteem lessons from Ruby
Tonight, we went swimming ( Ruby danced around the pool. Dipped her fingers in and played with the pool noodles. And Hazel splashed as I held her on the first step. Marc threw Hyrum in and lounged on the pool chair as Ruby shot everyone with a water gun. Swimming with a 2 year old … Continue reading Selfesteem lessons from Ruby
Starting summer right
Today was just the best. This morning we went to Sam's Club, because I foolishly bought Pampers diapers because they were on sale and they are the WORST and don't hold any pee and blow outs and disintegrating and.. you get the point. But they took back my diapers I brought in white garbage bags … Continue reading Starting summer right
Mother’s tip for myself for Mother’s Day
I love this quote from Elder Russell M Ballard's talk Daughters if God The first question: What can you do, as a young mother, to reduce the pressure and enjoy your family more? First, recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, … Continue reading Mother’s tip for myself for Mother’s Day
Ruby’s best day ever
My Ruby girl is so much fun, and Saturday was her best day ever. Marc went and got her when she woke up and she ran to my room to see me. She squealed as she jumped up on my bed and gave me a big squeeze. Marc asked her if she wanted pancakes (her … Continue reading Ruby’s best day ever