Claire makes me laugh. Her outfits that she insists on wearing always make me chuckle. She has been so sweet lately, and completely hooked to my hip. I am leaving town soon, and wonder how she will do. I worry that she is going to miss me. She even has been struggling when the babysitter puts her to bed. It is sad, but I also love that she loves me so much!
I decided one morning that I just simply didn't want to exercise, I didn't want to do laundry, I didn't want to clean and I didn't want to work. The thing that sounded the most fun was to go out and enjoy the gorgeous weather with my little buddy. We stayed at the park for almost 2 hours, then went and got lunch. It was the best.
We have been really lucky about not having our kids wander into our bed at night. Lilly never has, and Claire has wandered in maybe twice. Anton was out of town, and Claire had a really scary dream in the middle of the night. Usually I will just calm them down, and tuck them back into bed. This particular night I was so exhausted, that I just pulled her into bed with me. When I woke up that morning she looked so cute and comfy....I just had to snap a picture!
Mother's Day was so sweet this year. I was really missing Anton (it was the middle of his two week work trip) but the girls made my day really sweet. I had gone on Saturday night to the grocery store and bought way too much food for just the three of us, so I decided to invite my parents over for dinner. I was happy they hadn't been invited anywhere, and that we got to have them over. Earlier that morning, Lilly had made me breakfast - toast with honey - and then I opened some presents from them. Then we went to church where they sang and they gave me some cute little things they made in Primary. After church we went to visit my sweet little granny. She is getting so old and frail, and I couldn't help but wonder if this will be her last mother's day. She has been such a wonderful example of what a Mother should be. She is so kind, so empathetic, so thoughtful...I look up to her in so many ways. I love that my girls have a sweet relationship with her. This is the first time she has never gotten me a card and a present for Mother's Day... and the first time she has forgotten someone's birthday (Lilly)...that's amazing! It was really fun having my parents over, and I must say, I made the most delicious dinner and dessert. My parents would agree. YUM! Since my mom and dad were here, some of my siblings stopped by too. I was worried it would be a long lonely day without Anton, but it turned out to be a wonderful day. Being a mother is beyond anything I ever expected. It is wonderful, hard and so rewarding. I love it more than anything. I told Anton "thank you thank you thank you" for allowing me to stay at home with them and be a mother to the girls. I feel so grateful and so loved by my little family. Love them more than words could ever describe!!
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