A couple week back I started realizing mothers day was approaching and I had a child old enough to sing to me in Sacrament meeting. I was so dang excited. After awhile though it occurred to me that we weren't practicing any mother's day songs in primary. When I inquired about it I was told that ward didn't have the children sing. I was devastated. Luckily, seeing as I'm in the presidency, I mentioned it to the right people and suddenly, the primary was singing for the Mother's day! With the not singing crisis avoided I was over the moon excited.
Today was Mother's day. Now Dad worked so really Mother's day was just like any other day. EXCEPT my child was going to sing to me in Sacrament. I was so dang thrilled. I would get teary eyed just thinking about my little boy up in front singing to me! Your Dad even got up to come and watch you sing in Sacrament for the first time! The time came and at first you were a little confused and tried to leave the Sacrament room. But we turned you around and got you headed in the right direction. Imagine my excitement when you stood in front right where I could see you. You smiled at us and we quietly waved. The prelude music started and I glanced down at Olivia for a second. When I looked up, you were gone. I couldn't see you anywhere. Your Dad informed me that you had walked behind some kids. The whole song you were not visible. I was devastated. My pregnancy emotions were pretty powerful and I may have even gotten a little teary eyed over the whole situation. When the song ended I asked you where you had gone. You told me you were standing by the microphone. You just wanted to be heard. You sweet thing. I still love you even if I couldn't hear or see you sing in Sacrament. Good thing Father's day is in a month! There's always a second try. Even if you won't be singing to me! ;)
I love you son! I am so grateful that I get to be your mother. I'm grateful for you making me a mother first. You sure are my guinea pig child and I love you all the more for it!
Love,
Mom
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Monday, January 5, 2015
Dear Bently,
I have so much to catch up on and no time to do it! So sorry in advanced if I skim a little!
First off, Christmas!! Christmas was crazy this year due to the fact that we moved to Vernal on the 5th of December. I felt like everything was rush rush rush because that's how it was. Rush to move, rush to unpack, rush to set up Christmas, just rush. That made it hard but honestly it was a very incredibly happy Christmas. Except for the fact Liv and I were sick! ;) Christmas morning you woke up at your normal time and were pretty content just to sit and play with the tablet. That was going very well till I started asking you what presents you think you got! Ops! Then all you wanted to do was go down stairs and open them! Livvy decided not to wake up till almost nine! That was crazy. When we finally got down stairs, well, you were adorable! You could literally just feel the magic of Christmas pouring out of you! The look on wonderment in your eyes had my heart melting! After inspecting all the presents you proudly exclaimed, "Let's open them!" Haha! You were okay doing stockings first and I think you got a ton of things you wanted! You did ask Santa for Jake and the Neverland Pirate figurines. It's one of your new favorite shows. We bought them for you and then Christmas Eve you informed us you wanted 4 guys not 3. You wanted the 3 main chractars and the bird. Ops. Too late. So when you opened it you asked where the bird was! Haha! We sorta just moved on. ;) You weren't too heart broken and still love your Jake toys! :) The highlight of Christmas is we got you and Livvy a play kitchen. Now we had this in the box in the family covered by blankets for a week. For your credit, you did really good not peaking. But it didn't last and you did get a slight look. So when we brought it down you eagerly exclaimed, "A kitchen!" It was adorable to watch you squeal in delight! You sure do love making us food. You'll tell us if it's a hot food or a cold food. If it's hot I have to blow on it and if it's a cold food I have to make a funny face after swallowing! ;) You also will randomly bring me silverware and insist I cut the food. To be told I love it! I'll play kitchen with you anytime! You never really grow up, you just get taller! :)
New Years Eve we went back to Davis county and spent it at Aunt Shawna's house! That was so much fun! You fell asleep in the car on the way down so you were not tired at all. So guess who stayed up with us till the new year? I don't think you got what was going on but you were eager to tell us "Happy New Year" and dance around! You then stayed up till 2 in the morning because you don't like sleeping in new places. The next day we spent seeing Grandma Kay Lynn and Granpa Paul and Grandma and Grandpa Hodson. We got our presents from them and you are a little too good at presents now and kept asking for more. I guess I need to teach you about gratitude before next year! :) All your Grandparents were exstatic to see you and I must admit, so was I. It made me a little home sick for the first time! We had a blast hanging out with everyone!
Driving back to Shawna's you fell asleep in the car but you made sure to tell us in your half asleep voice, "When I wake up I'm going to play with Kara!" You guys were best buddies this trip and were never apart from each other!
We were also able to see Gradma Curtis and Aunt Courtney, Brittney, Bryson, and Brynnlee, and the Hyers. It was a busy trip full of driving around and visiting everyone we could. We still missed some but it was fun! I told your Dad we can't go back for a couple months because it was exhausting! ;)
So today, 1/5/2014 was your first day in Primary! Now you were not prepared. I kept telling you there was no more nursery but you didn't quite understand. When I found your class and took you in, you suddenly grabbed onto my neck and wouldn't let go. You just sat there with your head buried. I tried to point out your best friend Riley (a girl from nursery, not your cousin) was there but that didn't really help. I didn't know what to do. I did not expect this reaction because you are usually such a brave child. Luckily I convinced you to sit in your seat next to Riley and you seemed okay so I left. I listened in at the door at one point and heard you eagerly exclaiming your desire to help so I guess you got over it fast! When I picked you up from Primary I asked how you liked it and the first thing you said was, "There was no sack or toys!" Haha! Nope there isn't. Then you told me next week your going to nursery. I think everyone wishes they could go to nursery! :)
I can't even describe how old you seem! I mean I have a kid in Primary! It's crazy to think about, but it's also so exciting to watch you grow up!
You do this thing were you sometimes will avoid crying. I can tell you want to cry but you stop yourself. I always tell you it's okay to cry but you admittedly exclaim "no!" It's cute and sad! I hate watching you try and hold off the tears! You don't have to be big yet! Your only 3! You can always cry to me!
My new favorite thing you do is you will answer questions so adorably. I will say "Bently do you love me?" and you say after a long pause, "Uhhhh sure." Or "I guess so". You say these answers with the most interesting face. You talk out of the side of your mouth. It's crazy adorable. It makes me laugh super hard. Especially when I ask that question because in my opinion that should be a resounding yes! ;)
There was something else I wanted to say but I can't remember it for the life of me! I love you my big primary kid! :)
Love,
Mom
First off, Christmas!! Christmas was crazy this year due to the fact that we moved to Vernal on the 5th of December. I felt like everything was rush rush rush because that's how it was. Rush to move, rush to unpack, rush to set up Christmas, just rush. That made it hard but honestly it was a very incredibly happy Christmas. Except for the fact Liv and I were sick! ;) Christmas morning you woke up at your normal time and were pretty content just to sit and play with the tablet. That was going very well till I started asking you what presents you think you got! Ops! Then all you wanted to do was go down stairs and open them! Livvy decided not to wake up till almost nine! That was crazy. When we finally got down stairs, well, you were adorable! You could literally just feel the magic of Christmas pouring out of you! The look on wonderment in your eyes had my heart melting! After inspecting all the presents you proudly exclaimed, "Let's open them!" Haha! You were okay doing stockings first and I think you got a ton of things you wanted! You did ask Santa for Jake and the Neverland Pirate figurines. It's one of your new favorite shows. We bought them for you and then Christmas Eve you informed us you wanted 4 guys not 3. You wanted the 3 main chractars and the bird. Ops. Too late. So when you opened it you asked where the bird was! Haha! We sorta just moved on. ;) You weren't too heart broken and still love your Jake toys! :) The highlight of Christmas is we got you and Livvy a play kitchen. Now we had this in the box in the family covered by blankets for a week. For your credit, you did really good not peaking. But it didn't last and you did get a slight look. So when we brought it down you eagerly exclaimed, "A kitchen!" It was adorable to watch you squeal in delight! You sure do love making us food. You'll tell us if it's a hot food or a cold food. If it's hot I have to blow on it and if it's a cold food I have to make a funny face after swallowing! ;) You also will randomly bring me silverware and insist I cut the food. To be told I love it! I'll play kitchen with you anytime! You never really grow up, you just get taller! :)
New Years Eve we went back to Davis county and spent it at Aunt Shawna's house! That was so much fun! You fell asleep in the car on the way down so you were not tired at all. So guess who stayed up with us till the new year? I don't think you got what was going on but you were eager to tell us "Happy New Year" and dance around! You then stayed up till 2 in the morning because you don't like sleeping in new places. The next day we spent seeing Grandma Kay Lynn and Granpa Paul and Grandma and Grandpa Hodson. We got our presents from them and you are a little too good at presents now and kept asking for more. I guess I need to teach you about gratitude before next year! :) All your Grandparents were exstatic to see you and I must admit, so was I. It made me a little home sick for the first time! We had a blast hanging out with everyone!
Driving back to Shawna's you fell asleep in the car but you made sure to tell us in your half asleep voice, "When I wake up I'm going to play with Kara!" You guys were best buddies this trip and were never apart from each other!
We were also able to see Gradma Curtis and Aunt Courtney, Brittney, Bryson, and Brynnlee, and the Hyers. It was a busy trip full of driving around and visiting everyone we could. We still missed some but it was fun! I told your Dad we can't go back for a couple months because it was exhausting! ;)
So today, 1/5/2014 was your first day in Primary! Now you were not prepared. I kept telling you there was no more nursery but you didn't quite understand. When I found your class and took you in, you suddenly grabbed onto my neck and wouldn't let go. You just sat there with your head buried. I tried to point out your best friend Riley (a girl from nursery, not your cousin) was there but that didn't really help. I didn't know what to do. I did not expect this reaction because you are usually such a brave child. Luckily I convinced you to sit in your seat next to Riley and you seemed okay so I left. I listened in at the door at one point and heard you eagerly exclaiming your desire to help so I guess you got over it fast! When I picked you up from Primary I asked how you liked it and the first thing you said was, "There was no sack or toys!" Haha! Nope there isn't. Then you told me next week your going to nursery. I think everyone wishes they could go to nursery! :)
I can't even describe how old you seem! I mean I have a kid in Primary! It's crazy to think about, but it's also so exciting to watch you grow up!
You do this thing were you sometimes will avoid crying. I can tell you want to cry but you stop yourself. I always tell you it's okay to cry but you admittedly exclaim "no!" It's cute and sad! I hate watching you try and hold off the tears! You don't have to be big yet! Your only 3! You can always cry to me!
My new favorite thing you do is you will answer questions so adorably. I will say "Bently do you love me?" and you say after a long pause, "Uhhhh sure." Or "I guess so". You say these answers with the most interesting face. You talk out of the side of your mouth. It's crazy adorable. It makes me laugh super hard. Especially when I ask that question because in my opinion that should be a resounding yes! ;)
You talking out the side of your mouth!
There was something else I wanted to say but I can't remember it for the life of me! I love you my big primary kid! :)
Love,
Mom
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Dear Bently,
Yesterday 11/12/2014 was a pretty big day in your book! You had your very first dentist appointment! The day before and the day after we tried to talk it up as much as possible! I don't think you were very convinced because you kept telling us, "No dentist! That later!" "I'm too busy to go to the dentist!" Hahaha! But when it came down to it you went to the dentist willingly! I'm not going to lie I was a little nervous about how you would react! You used to be such an easy going child but now, being afraid of everything has made your reactions harder to predict. But you climbed up without hardly any hesitation into that big chair. I could tell you were nervous but you didn't struggle. They laid you back and your Dad and I could both tell you were nervous so we cheered, a lot! Haha! The dentist even remarked that you have a great cheering section! What can we say, we're supportive! :) They were able to brush your teeth and count them (you have 20) and the doctor said everything looks great! :) The best part is you got a toy at the end! You had a hard time understanding you just got one! You kept trying to pick multiple toys! :) I can't believe you are old enough to go to the dentist! And I am one proud momma of my brave little man! :) I love you Bently!
Love,
Mom
Love,
Mom
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Dear Bently,
Last Sunday night your Dad and I made a last minute decision. We signed you up for swim lessons. I was so excited. I honestly have been counting down the time where you could start lessons. I dreamed of watching you learn, and grow. I dreamed of you finding your own little friends in your classes. I dreamed of my mommy heart swelling with pride as you accomplished things on your own.
So as you can see, I was anxious and excited as we entered the pool that first day. I felt so old as they asked me my child's name. We walked back to the swimming pool and sat down, waiting to meet your instructor. Then he was there. Nate. A can't be older than 18 man with big smile. He called your name and without a look back you followed him into the pool. I sat there, shocked at how fast every thing had happened. I almost wished you would have clung to me, begged to stay by my side. But you were fine. You were happy. And me? I was crying. Hahaha! I was so incredibly overcome by the situation. It's funny how life works. I am obviously way more emotional than I think I am. I always think I'm not going to cry, but I do. I cried when we heard your heartbeat. I cried when you were born. I cried on your blessing day. I cried on your birthday, all of them. And I'm sure there are more that I am simply not thinking of.
The point of this long rambling letter, is that I cannot believe how old you are getting. I can't believe you are old enough to go do an activity with out me. I am excited for you, and I am a little sad for me. I know I am going to miss the days where you needed me for everything. I know that the challenges we face together are going to start to change. I know I am going to have to let you grow and learn more on your own now. But know, through it all, I love you so incredibly much. I love you more every single day I get to spend being your mother. I feel honored to be blessed with such an incredible sweet boy who I love more than my own life.
I love you my big boy!
Love,
Mom
So as you can see, I was anxious and excited as we entered the pool that first day. I felt so old as they asked me my child's name. We walked back to the swimming pool and sat down, waiting to meet your instructor. Then he was there. Nate. A can't be older than 18 man with big smile. He called your name and without a look back you followed him into the pool. I sat there, shocked at how fast every thing had happened. I almost wished you would have clung to me, begged to stay by my side. But you were fine. You were happy. And me? I was crying. Hahaha! I was so incredibly overcome by the situation. It's funny how life works. I am obviously way more emotional than I think I am. I always think I'm not going to cry, but I do. I cried when we heard your heartbeat. I cried when you were born. I cried on your blessing day. I cried on your birthday, all of them. And I'm sure there are more that I am simply not thinking of.
The point of this long rambling letter, is that I cannot believe how old you are getting. I can't believe you are old enough to go do an activity with out me. I am excited for you, and I am a little sad for me. I know I am going to miss the days where you needed me for everything. I know that the challenges we face together are going to start to change. I know I am going to have to let you grow and learn more on your own now. But know, through it all, I love you so incredibly much. I love you more every single day I get to spend being your mother. I feel honored to be blessed with such an incredible sweet boy who I love more than my own life.
I love you my big boy!
Love,
Mom
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Dear Bently,
Guess what you finally started doing? You have started to give kisses. I have been looking forward to this day for a very long time. I have been hoping it would've come a lot sooner then this but the fact that it is here is good enough for me! :) I love how you pucker your little lips, and you put your hands on both sides of my face and plant one on me. I LOVE IT! I love how you do it randomly. You won't give them when we ask but you are willing to do it on your time schedule. Once you get going it's nearly impossible to stop you. You don't give just one kiss you give kiss after kiss after kiss. I'm not complaining. Nope. Not one bit. You can give me as many kisses as you very well please! Just expect to get twice as many back. Because I can't resist kissing my man! :)
I love you so much Bently!
Mommy
I love you so much Bently!
Mommy
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Dear Bently
You did something absolutly amazing today and I was lucky enough to see it happen.. you my dear son...stood all by yourself, without any assistance. You did this TWICE!! I can't believe it! You are getting so big! You sat there your feet spread super far apart swaying back and forth and looking oh so proud! And I'm going to let you in on a little secret, I was pretty proud too!!!
Love,
Mom
Love,
Mom
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