So long to wait....

Eclipse Movie and Breaking Dawn

BiRtHdAy

Yesterday was my 33rd birthday. I got breakfast in bed at 6:45 am and Greyson was carrying the butter with a big smile on his face. My mom made me a very delicious carrot cake with no nuts, of course. And even though my stomach was not happy afterward, Aaron and I went to Red Robin, strolled around the mall and read a hilarious book in Barnes and Noble. Then I topped off the night with watching New Moon. It was Bella's and my birthday. A fabulous birthday all around!!!!!

What's in the bed?

This is just for my benefit. Pain medication can do weird things to your mind. I don't remember much about the last two weeks. I had some surgery on the 5th and it seems like I just traded one stomach ache for another. Why does it take forever to return to my normal self? I do have the best husband in the world! He has done a lot the past few weeks as I have shouted out demands and needs for me and everyone else. I am so happy to see the sun make itself known and for my wonderful parents, mother-in law, sister and neighbors who have brought lots of food and goodies. I literally have been a lump in my bed and remember back to when I was in the hospital with Mesa and Ashton desperately praying I could go home. For now I am just happy to be in my own bed.

Heart warming on Valentine's Day

I love it when my kids sit down and play a game together. I love it even more when they don't argue and Mesa giggles because she is so entertained. It just warmth my little heart all over!!!!

Are you going on a trip?

The other night I was reading to Marin in her bed and looked over to see a bag packed with some clothes and things hanging from her closet handle.
Me: You going somewhere sweetie?
Marin: I just wanted to have somethings ready in case something bad happens.
Me: Like what?
Marin: A fire
Me: Don't worry, if there was a fire I would wake up and help you.
Marin: (and the tears began to flow) But I'm scared because daddy isn't here. (Aaron was out of town at the time).
Me: Don't cry Marin. Your dad sleeps like the dead and most likely I will be the one who knows something is wrong.
Marin: Ok, I just really miss daddy.

Marin is so sweet and tenderhearted. I find myself saying quite often to her "what would I do without you?" She reads her scriptures at night in bed, sings her heart out in primary, is so kind to her friends at school. She is a great example to me. And the bag had all the essentials in it: horse blanket, horse book, a dress and so on.

Cirque de Peterson

It was family night at Madison Gymnastics and we all were pretty excited. I was glad to let Greyson have an unrestrained hour to run and be rowdy as he pleased. Aaron was hoping to do something extraordinary like the pommel horse, Ashton wanted to run as fast as he could into the pit of foam and Marin was just happy to have an excuse to wear her leotard somewhere. And Mesa was really excited to have a bounce on the trampoline. It turned out to be a great night. I was just thanking my lucky stars that Aaron didn't break his back, pull a hammy or sprain his ankle. He is just so fragile in his old age!

Blame it on Mom, this time....

Ashton is picky eater. There isn't much at dinner that gets him too excited. The other night he had this horrible look on his face when he came to the table. I threw out the guilt trip. I told him there was a earthquake in Haiti and the kids there haven't eaten for several days and they would absolutely love to eat whatever was placed before them. It worked for a little while and then I paid the price for giving him a guilt trip. He woke up in the night saying he had a nightmare that there was an earthquake and we were all sad and crying. So of course he climbed into bed with us and I got kicked in the back and smacked in the face all night long. AWESOME!!!!