Sometimes when I write only once a month (envision an embarrassed face here) I forget to write about the things I am grateful for. I am super grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who truly blesses me with so many fantastic people in my life. Recently I reached out to a friend because ever since bouncing back from having precious baby girl #3 my hormones had been totally out of whack because I was having full blown panic attacks. Leaving the house for any reason at all would throw me off my entire day and I would become an absolute monster mom before or after an event of leaving our house. Having anyone come over also threw me for a loop and I was in a constant source of panic. My mom so kindly went to Sister Emry who prescribed some herbs that have totally curbed the panic attacks.
But there was this one week where I truly didn't know if I could make it through. My big girls were pushing every button imaginable, i had dealt with biting, full on fist fights and scuttles on my kitchen floor while making dinner, and Sassafrass like no one's business. I had had enough. So I sent a message to Alyson who is super amazing. She always knows how to make everything into a joke and after asking if she wanted to buy my children and her joking about sellers remorse I realized that sometimes the best things you can do in absolute HORRIBLE HARD days is to first cry and then to laugh! I am grateful for such amazing ladies in my life! <3
Saturday, October 29, 2016
2 More Days until Halloween
Another month has flown by not the fall has hit and we are falling quickly into a routine. Jessa is absolutely loving dance and is such a little performer that it truly makes my heart sing to be able to see her face lit up with joy as she relishes the fact that her body can do absolutely amazing things! Much of the time curly girl tries to get in on the action and will follow big sister around the house as they gallop, skip, kick a ball step, and play sleeping bunnies.
Jessa also made my heart sing today as we were driving to Costco, which has been lovingly named the snack store, when she started to sing primary hymns. A sweet little voice lovingly sang the words "I wonder when he comes again.." and "Heavenly Father are you really there. I LOVE that Jessa LOVES Jesus and the gospel! I am so grateful that I have been able to instill in her through the help of loving Sunbeam teachers just how important the gospel is. Last week she came home from church to not only to have memorized that "My family can follow God's plan by taking the Sacrament" but by also telling me that Brother Akitt loves President Monson. Thank you teachers for helping reinforce a love for the prophet.
Adaya is a whirl of crazy and constant motion which is absolutely fun. She flourishes in always engaging big sister in play and those two could play together for hours on end. It has been fun to see Adaya become big sister when Jessa is off at dance and see the constant sense of humor that curly girl has. She always knows how to engage others in joy and laughter by being silly and poking fun at herself. She really has started to get a good grasp of words and her little "NO!" that she growls absolutely melts my heart! With her own motivation Adaya has potty trained herself to go poop on the potty! We are still working on peeing on the toilet but I am excited not to have to change big kid stinky poopy diapers! Go Dayday! We have also hit a fun Let It Go! Frozen phase with Dayday and most play, singing, and any TV time is dedicated to this fun addiction fascination that Adaya has with princesses and Else and Anna! It is fun to see another generation fall in love with Frozen all over again! (Fun side note! Frozen was Jessa's first theater movie and she sat there drinking it in with a little popcorn in one hand and a juice in the other! Ama and Bumpa got to be there for her first movie and that is a fun memory that she will share with them! Dayday's first movie that she got halfway through before zonking asleep on Mom's lap was Finding Dory!)
Annalina truly is my little song bird and such a joy to have around. Her name of God's mercy fits ever so well and I am grateful that she is a part of our family. She is constant smiles, giggles, and a sense of calm, peace and patience. I see her touching others in a great way as she becomes older because she definitely has a sensitive sweet spirit that truly draws you closer to God with a desire to have that own peace! Annalina Ballerina has finally mastered rolling onto her tummy and has NOW figured out how to get back to her back. For the first couple of days when she finally figured it out she would lay her head to the side on the floor, and then flip her body over. Now it is one constant motion and looks a lot more graceful! Man are we glad to have a mini me in the house who truly lights up the room that she is in!
Halloween crept up quietly as we first focused on Thanksgiving in school and then Halloween. My extra time has been spent completing costumes for our family. Jessa decided this year that we should be Paw Patrol (our tv favorite) which is a children's show about rescue pups who always save the day.
Just yelp for help!
Daddy is Ryder
Mommy is Mayor Goodway
Annalina is Chickaletta (Mayor Goodway's Purse Chicken)
Adaya is Skye
Jessa is Everest
All the costumes seemed to have gone off without a hitch except Jonathan's who we had tried on today only to find that it was a bit smaller than it should have been. We were in peels of laughter as we first tried to get the shirt on and then to get it back off. It has truly been a great month where my heart sings despite the daily trials we face! Have a Happy Halloween!
Merr
Jessa also made my heart sing today as we were driving to Costco, which has been lovingly named the snack store, when she started to sing primary hymns. A sweet little voice lovingly sang the words "I wonder when he comes again.." and "Heavenly Father are you really there. I LOVE that Jessa LOVES Jesus and the gospel! I am so grateful that I have been able to instill in her through the help of loving Sunbeam teachers just how important the gospel is. Last week she came home from church to not only to have memorized that "My family can follow God's plan by taking the Sacrament" but by also telling me that Brother Akitt loves President Monson. Thank you teachers for helping reinforce a love for the prophet.
Adaya is a whirl of crazy and constant motion which is absolutely fun. She flourishes in always engaging big sister in play and those two could play together for hours on end. It has been fun to see Adaya become big sister when Jessa is off at dance and see the constant sense of humor that curly girl has. She always knows how to engage others in joy and laughter by being silly and poking fun at herself. She really has started to get a good grasp of words and her little "NO!" that she growls absolutely melts my heart! With her own motivation Adaya has potty trained herself to go poop on the potty! We are still working on peeing on the toilet but I am excited not to have to change big kid stinky poopy diapers! Go Dayday! We have also hit a fun Let It Go! Frozen phase with Dayday and most play, singing, and any TV time is dedicated to this fun
Annalina truly is my little song bird and such a joy to have around. Her name of God's mercy fits ever so well and I am grateful that she is a part of our family. She is constant smiles, giggles, and a sense of calm, peace and patience. I see her touching others in a great way as she becomes older because she definitely has a sensitive sweet spirit that truly draws you closer to God with a desire to have that own peace! Annalina Ballerina has finally mastered rolling onto her tummy and has NOW figured out how to get back to her back. For the first couple of days when she finally figured it out she would lay her head to the side on the floor, and then flip her body over. Now it is one constant motion and looks a lot more graceful! Man are we glad to have a mini me in the house who truly lights up the room that she is in!
Halloween crept up quietly as we first focused on Thanksgiving in school and then Halloween. My extra time has been spent completing costumes for our family. Jessa decided this year that we should be Paw Patrol (our tv favorite) which is a children's show about rescue pups who always save the day.
Just yelp for help!
Daddy is Ryder
Mommy is Mayor Goodway
Annalina is Chickaletta (Mayor Goodway's Purse Chicken)
Adaya is Skye
Jessa is Everest
All the costumes seemed to have gone off without a hitch except Jonathan's who we had tried on today only to find that it was a bit smaller than it should have been. We were in peels of laughter as we first tried to get the shirt on and then to get it back off. It has truly been a great month where my heart sings despite the daily trials we face! Have a Happy Halloween!
Merr
Thursday, October 6, 2016
I truly can't believe how quickly a month can fly by. It is true when they say that the days are long but the years are short. September started with a bang of having the opportunity to give the gift of a baby blessing for Annalina to be blessed at church.
Dear Heavenly Father,
By the holy melchezidek priesthood that we hold we present this baby to you to give her a name and a blessing. The name that she shall be known by is Annalina. Annalina we bless you that you will have all that it takes to be successful in this life. We bless you that you will be a leader among your friends and family, and especially your sisters. We bless you with the intellect it takes to succeed in school and all other dreams that you have. We bless you with the desire to serve a mission and be sealed in the temple to a righteous young man. We bless you to have the desire to serve others and stay close to your family to help lead them in righteousness. We bless you to be happy and to have a good and righteous life. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen.
It was a wonderful blessing. After church we had a few close family friends stay and enjoy a luncheon with us. It was such an amazing feeling walking into church and seeing the people that you asked to help bless your baby be there in love and support.
Dear Heavenly Father,
By the holy melchezidek priesthood that we hold we present this baby to you to give her a name and a blessing. The name that she shall be known by is Annalina. Annalina we bless you that you will have all that it takes to be successful in this life. We bless you that you will be a leader among your friends and family, and especially your sisters. We bless you with the intellect it takes to succeed in school and all other dreams that you have. We bless you with the desire to serve a mission and be sealed in the temple to a righteous young man. We bless you to have the desire to serve others and stay close to your family to help lead them in righteousness. We bless you to be happy and to have a good and righteous life. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen.
It was a wonderful blessing. After church we had a few close family friends stay and enjoy a luncheon with us. It was such an amazing feeling walking into church and seeing the people that you asked to help bless your baby be there in love and support.