How my boy eats

Yes, it's a raw stalk of broccoli :-) He didn't want to eat little pieces of it. John wanted the whole thing, so I gave him the whole thing. And he walked around with that and ate all the tops off :-) I am so proud. You just got a make it fun. 

My mischief maker

He wasn't happy when I asked him not to play with the cords....

But it didn't deter him 

These pics were just seconds apart!

Second changes, new beginnings

"Because of Him we can start again and again and again. Because of Him guilt becomes peace, regret becomes relief, despair becomes hope. Because of Him we have second chances, clean slates, new beginnings. Because of Him there is no such thing as the end"

http://easter.mormon.org

Not just true at Eastet , but always. I'm excited for the season we celebrate because of Him.

Biblioteca! Y el parque

It was a gorgeous day today! On my way to physical therapy this morning, I got to see the sunrise. It was one of the sunrises that could possibly cause car accidents it's so beautiful!  I am glad I kept my car in the road :-) Monday night is our family night. We spent it together at the park near the Tremont Road library in upper Arlington. It was a lot of fun! John love the slides, and really everything there. When he was on the swings, and had been for a long time, I asked him, are you done? And he would say, no, every time.

I couldn't get a good picture, because he was always on the go.

And if the sunrise today wasn't enough, the sunset was amazing! Seeing it was kind of one of those feelings like when you get a genuine card in the mail from a friend that says I was thinking of you and I think you're great. I felt as though God was reminding me, "I'm still here, I remember you, I think of you often, and I love you."

Then we checked out the library, and a whole lot of books! Loved it so much, but he had a pretty good tantrum on the way out. He was yelling , "carrot, carrot!" He wanted to keep playing with the kitchen things in the play place. He also loves this awesome toy all about space and space shuttles.

I love our little family! And Seth is the best dad ever! I hope john will be a wonderful father just like Seth someday.

Brian Regan #4

Happy late anniversary! Well actually, we had our seventh anniversary in February, but you have to get your tickets that far in a dance for Brian Regan.

 He is our favorite comedian! He does really clean comedy, that is so hilarious. Our faces hurt after laughing so hard for two whole hours.  It is amazing how he comes up with so many hilarious jokes! We have seen him now four times, and every time, at least 80% of his material is new! It is so fun to go on a fun date with my husband and spend quality time together. I love you Seth!

I thought the tickets were pretty expensive, but apparently not expensive enough! I got us on the main floor this time, because it looked closer to the stage than the balcony. But I forgot that we were on the front row of the balcony last time so we had plenty of legroom. This time I couldn't even cross my ankles. That's how much legroom we had. And Seth and I were both sandwiched between six people on each side! So I have learned a valuable lesson for next time. And there will definitely be a next time!

And a big shout out to Esther for watching John for us! He had such a blast and it was a really kind thing to do for us! Thank you!

Date night is so important to keep a romance burning brightly! It doesn't have to be expensive, but it is wonderful to do some big fun things together every once in a while.

Any cuter?

Sometimes I wonder if john could get any cuter, and then he does! His charismatic personality comes out and I am amazed that our love for him just keeps growing. 

Ps, he has memorized the names, picture and order of ALL the planets! What!!?? Amazing!!

He also goes around the house counting downforce lift off! I love it!

My little astronaut

John can actually say the word astronaut now. He started off saying it as "asronaut" which was pretty adorable, now he can really say it. And he can also say the names of all of the planets. I think he will have them memorized soon.

Sometimes I wonder if I have a future astronaut as a son. That scares me a little bit.... I guess it would be pretty amazing if he were an astronaut, but I would rather he stay on earth. Maybe he can work as a rocket scientist. 

This is what John talks about all day long. Seriously, if you call us on the phone, John will tell you  "space shuttle! Fire! one, two, three, lift off! It's amazing!" I love this kid!

I love to see the temple

Are church building is right next to the Columbus Temple. Every time we go to church, and we pass the temple as we drive into the parking lot, John says "temple! I'll go inside some day!"

It is wonderful to know that time is already learning to love the temple and look forward to the day that he will go inside and feel the Holy Spirit, to listen, and to pray.

I love being a mother.

So glad that True Charity Never Fails

Today John wasn't feeling too well. I thought about taking him home from church to take a nap so that he could recover, since he wasn't going to nursery, but I felt like I should go to Relief Society (our women's meeting on Sundays at church). I  was very tired, but I went. I am so glad I did. One of my dear new friends here in Columbus, Kelli, gave the most beautiful lesson about how we can turn to Christ to help us when we feel that our own charity is failing, and when we do feel weary in well-doing. "Charity Never Faileth" is the motto of the Relief Society. But we talked of how we are all imperfect. And many times, our own charity (or pure love) does fail. It runs out sometimes. Our own charity is weak sometimes. But someone said that, although this is true, that's not what this scripture is talking about. Although our charity does fail, Christ's love for us never fails, and we can turn to Him for love, help, guidance. We talked of new beginnings, of acknowledging that it's ok to have bad feelings sometime, to feel angry, or frustrated, or sad, etc. But that these feelings are opportunities from God help us recognize when changes need to be made. It isn't one monumental effort. It is the consistent daily effort of a lifetime that will bring us to our goal. We need to be kind and loving to ourselves, to forgive ourselves and start again. Just try again, and keep trying. 

The comments and insights and instruction received in this meeting were sweet and poignant to me. I needed to be there. God knew this was just what I needed. And miracles happened inside me today. I am so thankful I have the privilege to do to church. And that is why I always go, even when I don't want to. God can always show me a better way when I am there at church. It gives me a new perspective and vision for another week.

 

Cutting john's hair again

This kid has got some good hair! It grows fast, and he had a ton of it. I can't even remember how many times I have cut it now. He was starting to get the rat tail on the back, and that bothers me. Also his bangs are in his eyes.

Before 

After 

It seems really short, but I didn't want to go to the trouble of cutting his hair so that I'll have to cut it again in two weeks. 

Either way, He's still pretty cute!