Some Things I Don't Want to Forget

Some things about E that I don't want to forget

1. His new found giggle.  Deep and bubbly.  The scream laugh only occurs about 70% of the time.

2. He loves to wrap his arms around my neck and give me a big hug.  He does this with EVERYONE, even people at church he doesn't know that well. 

3. Sometimes he gives us kisses and when he does we always end up with slobber all over our cheeks, noses, and chins.  

4. He gets so excited when daddy comes home.  He is not a mommas boy anymore.

5. When we are in a new place with new people he gets so quiet and I can tell he is just soaking everything in.  

6. He is constantly squirming in church and I feel like we will never hear another sacrament talk or sunday school lesson again.

7. Water - He loves to drink it, splash in it and take a bath in it.  

8. He starts dancing, bobbing his head, or waving his hand around like a conductor the second he hears music.

9. Diaper Changes - Still hates them

10. Loves to snuggle into soft blankets or warm clothes just out of the dryer.

11. Determination - So determined it's on the verge of stubborn.  He won't stop until he accomplishes his task.

12. Loves the piano

13. Gets so excited to see us every morning.  Almost as excited as I am to see him.

I love being a mother.  Yes we have hard days (Sundays are the hardest by far) and sometimes I just don't feel like I'm good enough.  Every day I try to be better and sometimes I just fail, miserably.  Sometimes I can't wait for nap time and bedtime.  Sometimes I loose my patience, or feel tired all day. 

  Even with all of the not so pretty things, I still think this is the best job in the world for me.  Every day that little boy teaches me more about love, more about patience and sacrifice, more about myself.  I'm so grateful that I have this opportunity.  I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.