Precious Moment Worth Recording!

I want to write an experience down that happened last week, while it's still fresh on my mind! It was one of those moments that keeps ya going. Makes the poop moments worth while ya know. ;) haha Emery wanted to have a picnic so we grabbed our picnic basket and went to the pantry! She was so sweet to pick out exactly what she wanted in her basket, she even went to the fridge to get the last of the watermelon. Since it was 112 degrees outside at the time we decided to find a spot in our house. I wish I had a picture of Emery marching through the house looking for a good spot! We found JUST the right spot and laid the blanket down. We had the best time! Just eating and talking. (as much as you can talk with a two year old who's mouth is full of watermelon and crackers! haha) Some of the conversations went like this... {Try to picture Emery's SWEET little voice!}

         Mommy: Emery, what's your favorite color?

         Emery: Uh... Grandma! 

         Mommy: Alright, I guess I can see where you're going with that...

         Mommy: What's your favorite book? 

         Emery: Ummm... Grandma! 

         Mommy: Ok...

         Mommy: Ok, BESIDES grandma, what's your favorite thing to eat?                                                        {I'm gonna get her this time!}

         Emery: Grandpa! 

         Mommy: HAHA! (Can't stop laughing) Ok, and what else do you like to eat?

         Emery: Wattameyon! {Watermelon} 

I was beginning to think that she wasn't really understanding the questions! Haha But then I asked her what her "favorite thing to do was, what makes her the happiest"... In the sweetest voice imaginable and without missing a beat she says this...

"My mommy." 

And yes, of course I started crying!! {I'm getting tears in my eyes just thinking about it!} She wrapped her arms around me and gave me a big huge hug. It was the best kind of moment a mommy can have! 

Mommy: What's your favorite movie?

Emery: Um, Grandma!! {giggles} 

Little goofball. I love her. 

I love this moment! I am so grateful I put away my computer, even if it was just for an hour. 

DISCLAIMER: I don't always engage in meaningful activities with my children! I am working on that one... still have so many changes to make. The important thing is that for a small moment I was there, I was a part of her little life and we were both blessed for it. I have SO far to go! But I know that God sees the good things, no matter how far and few between they are! He sees where there needs to be improvements too...and He expects those changes to happen, but he is compassionate, loving and patient. 

Dinner Making Madness at it's finest!

I was just beginning my normal routine of dinner, wait did I say "normal"? Is there a normal? No not really... and here's why... 

1. Children are born with an ability to "sense" when mommy has something important to do. 

2. Children (at least MY children) ABUSE this ability! 

How do they abuse it? Let me share with you two things that happened in a matter of about 20 minutes while prepping for dinner... And by prepping I mean it seriously began when I simply had the thought, 'I'm going to make something really nice for Justin for dinner to make up for my bad attitude while painting Brigham's room last night' haha Because minutes after that moment I heard Emery say, "My pooped mommy!" When I smelled the poop I knew I was in for a real treat! 

It {the poop} was smeared all over the bathroom sink, THANKFULLY she chose the bathroom for her crime! AND not only was there poop everywhere but the sink was on and overflowing with a mixture of water, poop and spf 30 sunscreen... I couldn't get mad because the moment I saw it all Emery says, "I need you to change my diaper mommy"as clear as day, there was no other response than "I think you are right." And really, I just felt proud at how well she communicated her needs to me. haha!

Well... I was determined to make dinner today {I had been planning on trying something knew for about 2 weeks now so I decided that today was the day} Several moments after the poop incident I was able to progress to finding the recipe on my pinterest board (I know, REALLY making progress here!) As I'm searching through my pinterest bo-- Oh! Look at that cute cupcake, I should make those for Emery's class when she's in Elementary school! {Anybody else have this problem? ;) haha} So I am going through my pinterest board "Fooooood" when I heard it...the sound of hundreds of "fishings" falling to the ground. I chose to ignore it because, well, what else am I going to do? I actually had the thought, "Oh good, they found something to do." What is wrong with me?! hahaha I guess I decided it would be worth the time cleaning up the fishies if I could just get the chicken unthawed!!! 

Ok so those are just TWO of the moments I experienced today... there are countless others! It was during those moments that I had a blog idea... I would write some of the experiences I'm having as a mom, and the things I'm learning. I've already wanted to do this in journal form but my handwriting frustrates me and I'm always getting ink on my hand because I'm left handed (who understands me on that one?!) And so it was born, My Name Is Mommy. (except it's spelled mommie because the "y" version was already taken. ;) haha) My name IS mommy, it's also Ann, but the most important part of me, the most wonderful part of who I am is Mommy. And I'm so proud to say it.