Saturday night we had a big surprise birthday bash for my dad. Mom had put a lot of time & work into it and I was very skeptical about him not finding out about it. But, he didn't and he was surprised. I'm sad I only got one picture of them together (from behind)!, but the night was nice. Yummy food, great people, and a fantastic man to celebrate. Mom had had Tracy Boster make an awesome DVD of pictures & it was really neat. Matt & Jen came to spend the evening with us and that was fun as well. I love that they were willing to come out to a party for a man they'd never met & support us that way! Such fun friends. They came back to the house afterward and we stayed up visiting till 12:30. They are a great couple.
Sunday we enjoyed church and a long nap when we got home-loving those Sunday naps! Spent the evening at Pete's and we watched the DVD of my dad's life so far. I totally ended up crying just thinking about what a great man he is and how many good memories he's made in his life. I know he's had struggles and hard times, but he's such an example of goodness, service, fun, and laughter. I love him more than words can say.
Yesterday I was productive while Ally was here playing with Grayson. I didn't even worry about the mess & just let them go at it with all his toys. Beckham is getting more smiley each day and I love his little lips and the sweet faces & sounds he makes. He is SUCH a good baby! And, a little tidbit I learned from Dr. Matt at Bex' 2 month appointment last week. For bad cradle cap, use hydrocortisone cream. Just rub it in and leave it for a couple hours. Then wash it out or just brush it out. AMAZING! This baby had the worst "cradle crap" I'd ever seen and I used the cream and it helped a ton the first time. One more dose the next day and it's not even there! Awesome and inexpensive! Grayson has been testing me daily with his toddler-ness and I've actually had to stop reading blogs for a while because I was finding myself getting down on him for not meeting certain expectations that other's kids were...and it just wasn't fair to him because he really is just a good boy testing his boundaries & limits. So if I haven't commented in a while, that's why. I'm taking a little break & just journaling about us and where we are...because that's a good place-even when I'm frustrated and thinking I'm failing as a mom! (:
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I have felt the same way about the frustrations and the expectations that I hold upon myself as a mom and on Greg sometimes. When I read other blogs, I feel like Greg is so far behind these other kids and he is older than them! And then in my head I feel like it all circles back to the fact that I am horrible mom and maybe things would be different if I weren't a single mom. So I have not been reading or commenting that much either for the same reasons! Thank you for the sweet email on my birthday. I love you and hope you have an amazing week!
Thanks for taking a few pictures at the "big" party. It was fun to have all of our kids there to help celebrate. And I agree about the DVD, too. MReminded me, once again, why I am grateful for the man I married.
And as far as you "feeling like a failure" as a mom...stop it. Stop it right now. I see you pretty much every day and watch you "mother" and I think you pretty much rock at it. We all have days where we feel inadequate and feel like we don't measure up to so-and-so, and trust me...I've had PLENTY of those days as a mom. But then, I look at my own kids and seriously, they are some of the finest people I know. Watching you & Zac and Lance & Kelsey raise my grandsons with love and devotion to each other and to the Lord is the greatest blessing I (we) could ever ask for. Love you.
So glad you are feeling frustrated as a mom too. I have shed more tears, went to bed WAY before the kids, and been pretty down myself lately. I want Jhett to be perfect and have to understand he isn't and will never be. I need to quit pushing it. I just need to find the joy in him being "him." Funny thing is the kid I compare him to the most...Grayson!!! I have always credited Grayson being such an amazing, easy going, sweet, mellow, child to his AMAZING parents. Just when I want to give up though I remember he will only be better with my devotion and patience. SO SO hard.
I had to laugh too...last night Brian and I got out the scrapbooks. I wanted to cry as I remembered my "Baby Jhett." Funny thing is the Lord reminded me how much I struggled with each stage and it too shall pass.
Anyways, what a fun weekend you have had. I wish I lived closer. I miss you more than words can describe. Have a great week!
Wait, what? there was a surprise party for your Dad? Boooo we didn't hear about it. Oh well, I guess thats what happens when you live in Boise, we miss out on all the fun! :0( Glad you all had such a fun time! :0) Tell Uncle Alan happy Birthday from us!
Everyone feels inadequate at times, its all part of the plan... :0) Just keep working on being better and don't worry about anybody elses kids. Most people only write about the good things their kids do and don't talk about the bad or naughty! Love you!
First of all, I truly hope you don't feel like you're failing as a mom because you are amazing! It is easy to fall into that trap of comparing our kids to other's kids, but really Heavenly Father wanted us all to be individuals. I had taught a YW lesson back in December on that topic and gave the girls a cute snowflake Christmas tree ornament with a tag that said, "Don't live your life as a copy when God sent you here to be an original." I try to remember that in my life and also remember that my kids are originals, too. Besides, most of us only post the best stuff on our blogs. Anyway, I LOVED the pictures of Beckham. Karli, he is a gorgeous baby! I just want to kiss him! I'm glad that you guys had a nice weekend and fun birthday celebration for your dad. Give Gray a little squeeze for us and tell him that his buddy Kacen can't wait until the next time they can play.
What a fun weekend!
Your dad is truly special.
Beckham looks like Grayson in those pictures... so cute!
what a fun PAR-tay night! Can we get a wooot wooot? Your dad is a good man, indeed! Easy to respect, like, and admire! It trickles down to your genes or should I say jeans as well? Adorable family all around!
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