March Recap

March went by so quick because we were super sick for two weeks! Ben came down with the Croup and then had secondary infections. I didn't sleep for two weeks and that almost killed me! 

But we are all better now and have been enjoying beautiful weather. Minus the random snow storms we have had. Weather in CO is manic. But it is kind of nice because it isn't always deearg winter weather. 

Recovering from our sick days. Waiting for Joshua to get home from school. I love thag the bus stops him off at our house! 

A leprechaun brought treats! 

This a great picture of my boys. Joshua listening and being obedient and Sam distracted by something shiny. Joshua was the same way so I guess there is hope. 

My boys are obsessed with dinosaurs. We love going to the museums and see fossils. This museum is amazing because they have paleontologists working right in front of you and you can ask them questions. This museum is made for my boys!! 

Art

I have always been fascinated with art.  It was what finally made me want to read more.  I had this amazing art history book and it blew-up my world.  I had no idea that people could create such beautiful works of art.  

Because I paint my children all love to paint.  My husband has always believed in my art work and he decided to take it to the next level.  We now own an LLC for my art.  I plan to start working on an inventory and selling them.  I'm not sure which websites I will be using to sell my work but I am excited that I will be creating a passive income for our family.  I really don't want to work when my kids are all finally in school but I would like to have a job.  

Today I am starting on painting again.  I haven't painted since I was pregnant with Ben.  I have some really good ideas to work from so let's see how they turn out.  

I teach in RS and I made a word cloud in the silhouette of Christ.  The words are words that President Benson said were used to describe Christ throughout the book of mormon.  He only listed 25 but said there were over 100.  

Posting Because I Had Some Inspiration...

Valentine's day was spent with my parents and brother.  It was going to be a low key weekend.  That is how we roll.  But Matt was incredibly ill with the flu.  I tend not to be a very sympathetic wife and felt like maybe Matt should stop complaining and deal with his sickness.  

After all I have been in his shoes before.  Last time I had the flu he was out of town and it snowed for the first time after we moved into our house.  I had to still take care of the kids and still make meals.  Granted we watched lots of TV while I rested or shivered next to them but I still worked hard.  I felt like Matt should be working hard too.  What is a little sickness after all? 

I had some time to ponder this and I realized something.  Maybe I am given the ability to keep pushing myself as a mother when I'm sick because I am specifically promised Heaven's help as a mother.  

"Do the best you can through these years (while raising young children), but whatever else you do, cherish that role that is so uniquely yours and for which heaven itself sends angels to watch over you and your little ones. " [Elder Holland, Because she is a mother]

I am strengthened because I am doing a God's work.  I have heard women complain that their husbands feel like the world ends when they are sick.  I now feel guilty because I thought this the whole weekend.  But now I realize that I was wrong.  I should be grateful that I am promised such help from Heaven and have more compassion for my husband.  

I am grateful to recognize tender mercies from Heaven because it helps me realize that I am never alone in trying to be the parent I want to be.  As long as I am trying I am promised help.