LUCKY ME!!!

I feel like such a lucky mom. You three are so wonderful and perfect. I love you more than I will ever be able to describe. Today was so ordinary yet so perfect.
Chaim ran a little marathon at school (I wish I could have seen it, so far it is looking like you have inherited my awkward run...sorry big guy)..You did awesome!! you are growing up so fast and I am so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. Oscar and I played in the morning...you really laid the guilt on me thick this morning Oscar "I have no friends, can you come downstairs and play"...The laundry had to wait. I love watching and listening to you play...it is impossible not to smile. Walden you were happy and easy going and even put yourself down for a nap while you played with your new elephant toy. You are such a perfect baby boy!!!!
In the afternoon we walked the cow, Oscar wore Chaim's gum boots in the muddy/lakey backyard and fell in and got soaked (twice). Chaim fine tuned his tree-climbing skills. It was windy and warm and we stayed outside for most the day finding whatever adventures we could. When it was time to come in Chaim and Oscar played so great together...that does my heart good to see your friendship growing...Oscar today said to Chaim "pss I have a secret...[Chaim went over to Oscar so Oscar could whisper his secret]..I love you". Then at supper Chaim told Daddy the good news..."Oscar loves me!". Walden was happy and handsome and perfect. You smile and smile and smile. You are so charming Walden.
Now you are all asleep..I go in and check on you now and then and feel overwhelmed with gratitude for such an ordinary perfect day. I am a lucky mom!!

Dreamy

Walden,
You totally love me! It is pretty obvious that right now I am your favorite thing in the world. I know it won't last forever...I will be replaced for puppies or ninja turtles, basketball, your dad or whatever it may be, but right now I am loving how much you love me...you make me so happy! I love you too
Love mom,
P.s. You played a bit of peekaboo today and laughed and laughed.....you are such an irresistible little baby. Please don't grow up too fast.

My little gentleman

Chaim,
You are so good! You try so hard to obey and be good....thank you thank you...thank you for being so patient with Oscar...you sure put up with a lot! And I love how much you adore Walden. We are all so lucky to have your example in our home. You are such a gentle little man.
Love mom

Funny guy

Oscar you are a natural comedian. You make us laugh so much! Last night you kept trying to sneak out of bed and stay up later...you really turn up the charm and try to make us laugh. I was in my room feeding Walden when all of a sudden I see movement by the door... A blue socked hand is slowly creeping around the doorway...and then it suddenly pops out and says...hi I'm mr. Sock. I laughed so hard and then sent you and that sneaky mr. Sock to bed.
Today we made paper plate puppets with magnetic tongues to catch paperclip flies with... You immediately pulled of your frogs eyes and then in your best froggy voice, while waving your frog around aimlessly said..."I can't see, I can't see.". Your a pretty funny guy!
Thanks for making me laugh.
Love mom.

Walden.

Yesterday in church was the first time that you really fussed...like really fussed. You seemed to be in pain and no matter what I did you wouldn't settle. Each minute ticked by so slowly as I tried to calm you. It broke my heart to see you cry like that. I tried to feed you, we walked outside, I took off your church clothes...You cried yourself to sleep as I rocked you back and forth and I wanted to cry to...I wanted to make it all better for you. When you woke up at church it happened all over again. By the time we got home you were back to yourself again. What a fright you gave me and what a relief to see you feeling better. I love you soo much.
Love mom.

Oscar..you make me laugh

In our ward you are the only one in Nursery. I sort of feel sorry for you right now, but I actually think you really enjoy the one on one time. I especially like it when I am able to be your substitute teacher in nursery. Yesterday I had that opportunity again and it is always so fun to have that uninterrupted play time with you. We played sleepy bunnies, you cooked me some food in the kitchen and we read books. I smiled the whole way through. You are so cheerful and fun, and everything you do is so adorably uniquely you.
One thing that I loved yesterday was you trying to teach me how to say Monkey when we were reading books. Chaim right now is learning the sounds or phonetics of words in school and so sometimes he will try to teach you as you are playing "Oscar, say ca-ca-car" so you can properly enunciate your words.
Yesterday when we were reading books you tried to teach me a few things..."mom, say da-da-da--Monkey"...I laughed so much. You are soo adorable. Thank you for brightening up my days. I love you.
Love mom.

Chaim--what a big boy!

Yesterday in church you gave your first memorized talk. You are 4 years old and you have the best memory...it amazes me. For FHE scripture we are memorizing the primary scripture of the month each week. In March you memorized D&C 1:38, and April you memorized the third Article of Faith. Yesterday you gave a great talk.
"Sometimes we do things that we should not do. When we sin we become unclean. We can repent and be forgiven of our sins. 'We believe that through the atonement of Christ all mankind may be saved by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel'. I am thankful that Jesus Christ paid the price for our sins." You did so good.
Chaim you are such a bright boy and I often feel inadequate in my role as your mom. I hope I can be what you need me to be. It is such a gift and blessing to be your mom. I feel that the Lord has placed enormous trust in me to be given this sacred role as your mother. I feel an enormous responsibility to teach you the things that you need to know and I pray that as your grow your testimony will also. You are such a good example to your younger brothers and to your parents. Thank you.
Love mom.