Saturday, October 10, 2009

My kids

Why is it I do this all the time? I let weeks go by without a new post. Maybe because I feel like nothing exciting has happened, at least not blogworthy to me. But I forget that I can write whatever I want whenever I want. It doesn't have to be any significant thing that happens; just what I feel like writing down.
Sometimes I look at my daughter and can't believe how cute she is. She has th biggest blue eyes, and this white blond hair that is finally starting to grow. She makes the cutest faces and has so much expression. Her scream is quite high pitched and I think she gets it from Jacob. Everyone loves her, even when she is being a pill. She has so much personality packed inside a little body. We are going to have our hands full for the next 18 years.
I love Jacob and I have to remind myself of that often because he gets on my nerves a lot. He screams before using words when he is upset. He whines about everything and is now throwing tantrums. But he can be the sweetest boy. He loves to cuddle and gives kisses. He is great about helping out, especially for Sarah. He is always willing to get her out of her crib or get her a drink. He is a great big brother.
I think I was given Jared to help my sanity. Both Jacob and Sarah are very intense when it comes to their feelings. My Jared is much more mild, typically. He has a very easy going personality and is good about going with the flow. He can hold his own with Jacob and usually makes him cry first. He can be very funny when he cops an attitude because its uncommon.He likes to sing any song he knows and loves to have his turn to say the prayer.
Most days I love being a mom. I love that I have three people who love me no matter how many times I screw up. They are always forgiving to me and toward eachother. They don't make the best shopping companions but I love them anyway. They bring joy to my life and sometimes I forget that. I forget what makes them special. I forget they are children of God and it is my responsibility to teach them the gospel and rear them in love and affection. I pray everyday the Lord will help do this to the best of my ability, because I know there is no way I can do it on my own.

2 comments:

Cassondra said...

This was beautiful Cass! Your kids are really wonderful and they are lucky to have a mom who wants to be the best mom she can be. I admire that you are always trying to get good parenting ideas and do better as a mother. That will serve you and your family well.

Grooving Gartners said...

there must be something about the name Jacob because my son is the same. Of course it could be because Robin just came along or he is just at that age that "no" is so offensive. Thanks for this post it makes me feel like someone out there feels just like me. Your kids are adorable!