Another Update

We have almost survived the first quarter of Matt's crazy job. The first quarter of each year is filled with tons of travel for Matt and i play single parent a lot. 

This year the anticipation of these trips seems worse than the weeks he's gone. I thought I'd be drowning with all three by myself and to be honest for a while I was. 

But Benjamin has stopped teething and is fond of sleep again. So the bags under my eyes have shrunk and my level of sanity has been restored. 

I have been trying so hard not to yell at them, a New Years goal Matt and I made. And I have been trying to not take everything so seriously.  And I can feel a difference and am much happier. I know I have been blessed. I heard a quote from President Hinckley that said, "count your blessings, but make your blessings count." And it has worked. Love my job! I feel bad that Matt doesn't have as much fun as I do. What will I do when they all are in school? Probably sleep for the first year. 

At the zoo. I love when they get along. 

Three boys and I feel so blessed!! 

He's my favorite baby! 9 months old soon! 

This is how we drink water ...the boys love giant cups of water! 

Best friends! 

Joshua is 5!

Five years ago I was given the best gift! An adorable baby boy who thought the world of me. He was so much work and I had no idea what I was doing. But he and I learned together and now I can attest that we really are best friends. 

Joshua has such a tender heart and has always been very protective of me. He tells me the funniest things and I love to watch him learn new skills. He makes me feel like a great mom and tells me sweet things when I'm upset. 

I can't  believe he's 5 and will be in school next year. I am so grateful for the kind of boy he is. Scared to let him out of my sight for school but he is more than ready. 

New talks to read

More talks. The list keeps growing. These have been really good and just wanted to share them with you all. Hope you enjoy! 

To touch a life with Faith, President Eyring

Touch the hearts of the children, Annie G Wirthlin

Perfection Pending, Elder Nelson 

Finding Joy in Life, Elder Scott