A mother's influence...

(just a note for non-mothers or moms of children who are no longer toddlers and don't remember---You can not be in the bathroom/shower with out company if you have a toddler)
So I shaved my legs in the shower this morning (yes! I can still reach to shave! Yeah!) After I was done, I was standing in front of the mirror to complete my face ritual when William parked his can beside me. He rummaged around in "Dad's drawer" before coming up with a razor (yeah, Ben does have them--even if he doesn't use them....) then I watched him methodically raise his leg, lift his pant leg and proceed to 'shave' his little leg. (thankfully, it still had the cover on the blade) I couldn't help but laugh! Apparently, someone was watching me when I wasn't aware. And apparently, Mom's do have a strong influence on their children--even little boys.
Shhh, don't tell. Someday he'll grow up and be embarrassed that I caught him 'shaving'. But I'm his mother, and it's my prerogative to share, at least for now.

a good belly laugh with mom's of boys!

I was blog lurking and found a lead to this thread. Sorry I don't know a fancy way to post it, but hopefully you can find the link and have a good laugh. I'm sorry to/for you mom's of girls. This is the fun you get to miss out on!
http://theblogfrog.com/psearch/ViewThread.aspx?threadID=3169&blogID=104191

Two sides to every story

There is this blog that I've been following. I don't like to admit to being a blog-lurker, but I am--on several blogs. They are the kind that help inspire you, encourage you, and remind you (ME) of the things that really are important. So back to this blog I've been following. http://mytricuspidatresia.blogspot.com/. Paul Cardall is an amazing pianist (he's also LDS). He's been waiting for a heart transplant for over a year. What an amazing story his life has written! I saw his wife has posted today that he has recieved a heart. And as he has posted (I guess this has been on his mind alot) many times how that heart is a bitter-sweet blessing. It brings a new birth for him, but means that another family will be mourning the loss of a loved one. It makes you look at life in a new light.
Congratulations, Paul, on your new heart. Our prayers for an un-complicated and full recovery for you, and prayers of comfort for another family!

the pics you've been waiting for...

Yes, we have news to share. Our family is growing. Unfortunately, I can't tell you if it's going to stay BLUE or if there will be some PINK in the mix. But beleive me, I'll let ya'll know as soon as I learn!

Not my favorite, but it is a close-up of the head.

Baby due January 21st 2010

the care and keeping of children....

Tonight for FHE, we had a discussion about the care and keeping of children, broke the news to the kids, and thought things were going beautifully. About 15 minutes into the conversation, Joshua turns to Andrew and says, "Wait, Mom's gonna have a baby?" Does he do the same thing at school? How much of life is that boy missing!! Maybe he IS blond.

William--the little boy

 

4th of July BBQ

 

Ben made some delicious ribs (St Louis style with KC sauce) for the holiday weekend.
William was a big fan! (as were the rest of us, but I didn't take pics of the rest of us eating...)