So Darn Cute!

I can't help it...my boys are so darn cute! Here's why:Watching daddy do something on the computer

"Mom, I have hold Camen"Riding together

These are the times that make all of those other times (aka fighting, hitting, whining, crying, stealing, etc) worth it to have two boys less than two years apart. I can't wait for the next however many years where they can play even more together!

Brotherly Love

Despite how nuts my boys can drive each other, there are definitely tender moments that I cling to during bickering times such as tonight.

After putting the boys to bed, I heard Cameron crying, but after a minute he stopped so I didn't think much of it. I thought I might have heard Kimball whining or playing and was waiting to see what he did when he suddenly came downstairs crying. "Help Cameron...Cameron's foot stuck!"

Sure enough, Cameron had pinned his foot between the slats, between his crib and the wall. As soon as he was unstuck, I couldn't help but hug Kimball close, because he had risked getting into deep trouble for getting out of bed, to help his little brother. Brotherly love!

My Boys

I was writing a letter to my brother and wanted to copy what I wrote about my boys because I want to remember forever how I see them right now, because who knows how I will feel tomorrow!

Cameron is getting to be quite skilled. He has already figured out child locks, which Kimball still hasn’t. He can climb our step stool which leaves the entire kitchen exposed to whatever havoc he feels like reaping there. He still isn’t walking. I thought he would be an early walker since he crawled early, but apparently he’s just fond of crawling, though he does take a few steps here and there. He is always looking for trouble, shaking lamps or finding outlets that aren’t child proofed. I think he’s always going to keep my hands full, but every time he smiles, my heart melts and I have a really hard time being upset at him. This means even more trouble for me since it’s harder to stick to my guns and carry out punishment when I’m smiling right back at him. He’s just so darn cute!

Kimball is trying so hard to be a good big brother. He has learned the bartering system, finding a toy for Cameron if Cameron has something he wants. He is also exceptional at remembering the rules, as long as it’s Cameron who’s breaking them. Such a good brother. If Cameron is crying, Kimball starts crying just as loud because he hates when Cameron is so upset. It drives Dale nuts to have both boys screaming, but I think it’s kind of endearing. His hugs stop me in my tracks and make me realize how truly blessed I am; they are the sweetest, most embracing hugs any 3 year old could ever give.

For today, I feel blessed beyond what I deserve. I have a healthy, happy family who loves me and I couldn't ask for more. We taught today in Primary how Jesus loves each of us, and I know without a doubt it is true. I can never thank my Heavenly Father enough for all He has blessed me with, but I will try my best to treat each of my blessings the best that I possibly can.

1 down, 2 to go

I just wanted to give a shout out to my wonderful husband who just survived his first year of law school! He took his last final on Friday.

Not only did he survive, but he was the recipient of the Warren P Taylor Scholarship.

He also got a part time job with the law school for the summer and next year where he will help with all of the competitions on campus, and help write the problems for the competitions. The problems are what the students will have to research and argue about in a mock court competition. Dale will be writing the bench briefs which is what the judges of the competitions read to familiarize themselves with the case.

This year will also be the national mediation competition, which OU Law is hosting, and Dale will be involved in. He's pretty darn important :).

I am so excited to be done with the first year. They say the first is the hardest because of all the adjustments, so bring on next year! After summer break of course.

Too Soon

Cameron has been trying out walking in a sort of non-committal way for several months now. He's finally to the point that he will occasionally take several steps, but even then, that's rare.

The other day he was willing to try a few steps when I set him down. As he walked towards the coffee table, he misjudged the distance and leaned in a little too soon.

I have never heard my baby scream like that before! His poor nose had lines matching the beveled edge of the table and swelled up to twice it's normal size.You can't really see it in all it's swollen glory because this was right after the fact. But you can sort of see the lines that lasted a few days.

Kimball never bruised as a baby, and still doesn't, so having a baby with lighter skin has been an adventure. I understand how mothers might feel like they'll be accused of beating their child by the amount of bruises some kids get.