Cooper's Blessing

We blessed Cooper on Sunday at our house. Our stake has so many new babies that they want you to do them in your home, if you are not able to do it on Fast Sunday. I was a little worried how the whole thing would go, but it was actually really nice. Chad did a great job and I could actually hear what he was saying. (In our church you usually don't hear much, because of all of the screaming kids.)

I can't believe how fast he is growing and I really don't like it! I remember being so excited for my other kids to hit the next stage of their little lives, and this time I am just sad because I want him to be tiny forever. I think maybe I finally realize how fast they grow and how it all goes by in the blink of an eye. So, I am going to do my best to keep him "little", even if it means that he is a little developmentally behind. As far as I'm concerned. . . walking is not all it's cracked up to be.


Here are some pictures of his blessing day. He was "out of it" for most of the day, but we managed to get a couple pictures of him awake.















In other news, we found out that Carson is going to have to have another tooth pulled out by the dentist. Mom is not happy about it at all, but I am trying not to be vain and keep his best interest in mind. Plus... honestly, what is one more tooth at this point.

We recently discovered that another tooth in the front of his mouth was damaged in the "fall" last year. Apparently, it just took this one longer to decided that it wanted to come out. So, we are going in next week to take it out. The dentist actually wanted to take it out last week, but he thought that "mommy" needed to wait a week or so, so that I will feel better about it. I am amazed that Carson will even let me take him to the dentist anymore, but he really doesn't care at all, he just loves going there because they have a little slide and he gets a prize. I don't think that he realizes that little kids should actually have teeth IN their mouth. He is a trooper. It will be really interesting to see him figure out a new way to eat his food.

In honor of his "lack of teeth", I added a little video of him singing. (Which would not be near as funny if he had all of his teeth...so that is a positive way to look at it). I am curious to see him talk after they pull another one...I'll let you know.


The next one is our "first attempt" at the song, but he had to stop to spit out his gum.

Mommy Tag

Ok, I have been tagged by my friend Tracie to answer some questions about being a mother. There were more questions than this, but I cut out the ones that I didn't have an answer for. So here goes.

1. Typically, what time do you wake up? About 7:00am, but not by choice.

2. On a good night, what time are your kids in bed? 8:00-8:30 (on a good night).

3. How long have you been a mommy? 5 and a half years.

4. How old were you when you became a mom? 24

5. What is your favorite chore? Laundry. I know it sounds weird, but it is a good excuse to sit down and watch "grown up"
shows while I am folding the clothes.

6. What is your favorite thing that your husband does with the kids? Anything! He is really good about keeping them
entertained, so that I can have a break. I also love it at night when he does all of the "getting ready for bed" stuff. Oh! I also LOVE when I catch him playing princesses or tea party with Abby. It just brings joy to my heart!

7. What are 5 things that make you smile when you're being a mom?

1) Carson, Carson, Carson ! He is just at that age when they are always coming up with something funny to say. Like the
other day when he visited my school and told me that a lady had "chubby checks".

2) Even though I hate getting up early...I love when my kids wake up and get in my bed to cuddle.

3) I love when things are going a little crazy and then you see your kids do something that you didn't ask them to do, but
totally makes your day. (Like Carson putting his dirty clothes in the hamper, or Abby organizing her bookshelf...ya
she's kinda weird that way)

4) It makes me happy to see my kids show love to each other. I love when Abby starts to cry because she thinks I am
being mean to Carson. I love it when Carson feels really sad if I buy him a treat, so he makes me buy Abby one, even if
she isn't there. Or, when Abby reminds me that I am "the mother" when she hears Cooper cry and she thinks that it
is uncalled for.

5) I love when I hear them say their little prayers. For some reason they sound more honest and sincere than adults. I just
know that they have a lot more faith than me.

8. If you could take your kids anywhere, where would it be? Disneyworld! Already in progress, and definitely a dream come true. Anywhere else would be an "adults only" vacation dream.

9. What is your favorite thing to do with your kids? Anything new. My kids get so excited over even the littlest thing, so I love seeing them experience new things.

10. Name one thing you said you'd never say as a mother. "i'm going to count to 3" I used to HATE when I would here
parents say that, but I find myself doing it all of the time. I can't help it.

11. What is one thing that you do, that your own mom did? Say "I love you" a hundred times a day. My mom used to just be driving down the road and look in the mirror at me and say "I love you" for no reason at all. Sometimes she would drive
me crazy with it, but I do the same thing. I usually don't even think about it, it is just something that I say every time
I leave their room, or catch a glance from them. I even say it in the middle of yelling at them...and it ends up sounding
really weird.

12. What is your favorite quality that your mother has? EVERYTHING. It is really sad that we don't realize how perfect they
are until they are gone.

13. What is your favorite kids book? I have tons of favorites, but I really like "How does a Dinosaur Say Goodnight?" only
because Carson always gives big hugs and kisses whenever we read it.

14. What is your favorite advice for new moms? Enjoy life and love your kids. You'll never reach perfection.

Ok. Now I tag Robyn, Angie & Jannette

Annie

When my friend Robyn and I found out that Annie was coming to Kingsbury Hall we jumped at the chance to take our girls. We had a fun "girls night" and went to dinner and the show. It was a blast! I don't know who loved it more...me or Abby, but we both spent the next day with all of the songs in our head. It was so fun to spend some special time with Abby and I know her favorite part was being able to wear a skirt out to dinner. Her and her friend Savvy were so funny. People kept laughing at them, because they were so cute walking around like "ladies", which I guess means to hold your dress out while you walk like a princess. They were so excited the whole time through dinner, and I had a hard time getting Abby to stay in her chair because she just couldn't wait anymore!

The show was amazing and of course we had to get matching Annie shirts. When the show ended around 10:30, it only took seconds for them to pass out in the car. I guess we wore them out. It was a fun night and I am definitely excited for many more "girls nights".

















I just had to add a current picture of Cooper. He is five weeks old now and as cute as can be. He is a perfect baby, but one note about his hair...no, it won't go down! Yes, it sticks straight up and the only time that it will even remotely lay down is when it gets greasy and he is in need of a bath. As soon as it is washed then it poofs right up like a baby chick. I think it adds character and it definitely gives us something to pet while we are holding him. Hopefully, he will be like my other kids and it will soon find its way down...otherwise he will look like Crammer as an adult.