Valentines Day

Valentine's Day is here again...well, almost.

We aren't big Valentine Day celebraters around here but it is important to remember all the things in my life that I love. Sometimes, I get so caught up in the everyday comings and goings that I forget to tell the people I love how I feel. (ah who am I kidding, I tell the boys I love them 800 times a day). Regardless, I am a sucker for love and I thought I would tell you why I love my little men and my big guy too.

I always tell the boys the story of when I found out I was pregnant (with Christian) I prayed and prayed so hard for a boy that it worked really well. Thats how God gave me three.

Being a Mom is awesome. The fact that these guys came from me is amazing. I have to tell you they are the best thing I have ever done. I am not a perfect mom, but one thing is certain: My kids know I love them. I love that they are very different from eachother. I love to hear their stories and find out what makes them happy. Everyday it is something new and that is what makes them so fun. I love it when we all snuggle in our bed and watch movies together. I am afraid and excited to meet the men they will become. I am thankful they love God and eachother and at the end of the day that is all I could ask for.

As for that guy who is my husband. I met Chris when I was very young...

The truth is it never occurred to me to be nervous about marrying him. He is honest, kind, stubborn, funny, quiet, hard working and a pain in the butt. He knows what he wants he goes for it. I watched him work hard to finish school (with perfect grades I might add) earn money for us to live on, be a strong husband and a great father. Today I am so proud of the Dad he has become and even more thankful of the husband that he is. He lets me be me and that is tough to do.

So this year to my Valentine's all the love in my heart and I promise to work hard to be the mom and wife they deserve.

Jonah and Max

Jonah and Max are going to perform in the Alladin play today. Jonah is Alladin and Max is Abu. It should be super cute. I am looking forward to it. The boys are so adorable.

Christian has been working really hard at school. He recently went downtown with his school for a Tower of Power Jazz concert which he loved. He truly loves music, they all do. I just love that about my kids.

Chris and I have been busy getting ready to raise the house. Soon, very soon. I call everyday and get told any day now....every day. However, any day should come soon and I am really excited to be done with this chapter in our lives.

Finally, I am a freak. There is a song stuck in my head. "What if I stumble, What if I fall? What if I loose my step and I make fools of us all? Would your love continue when my walk becomes a crawl? What if I Stumble, what if I fall?" I know we all make mistakes in life. I have been so blessed in my life that I forget that sometimes you hurt people without even realizing it. I have stumbled and hurt people. I am just thankful that I have had the opportunity to live the life I set out to live and I hope that my future is so much better than my past. After almost 13 years of marriage and kids, I am thankful that we have stayed strong and committed. Everyday I thank God for my family and the blessings in my life. I hope I have learned from my past and will continue to strive to be a good strong woman.