Enough Arms or Time

Oh how I wish there were more hours in the day or even just minutes. There are so many things I need to get done either in or outside the house. I did accomplish something today: I learned how to install a new toilet seat. And also learned that yesterday when I took off the toilet seat I made it way to complicated to take off.

I love my son, but he prevents from getting so much done around the house. He will cry if he doesn't get to nap in my arms, but I hate it when he cries. So I give in to what he wants, mommy!

So much needed items that need to get done around the house:

1. take the growing trees out of the gutters
2. put a nice fence and division between the garden and the yard, so the rabbits don't get killed by me going crazy from them eating my vegetation
3. buy more bricks for around the strawberries & blackberries
   
4. clip the dead branches in the tree
5. file my 2 years of school papers
6. vacuum the entire house
7. clean & sanitize the kitchen counters
8. clean & sanitize the bathrooms

My question of the day is: how do moms keep the house clean, their kids happy (napping in their own beds), and their husbands happy too?

I need more energy or more arms. Not sure which?

June 24th

Four years ago yesterday, June 24, 2006, I married my best friend and love, Dustin. Since 2006, we have had many good times and great laughs, as well as some heated moments.

Three years ago yesterday, June 24, 2007, we purchased our home (after we realized that after having one child we would outgrow the condo we lived in). And we found out that if the first year of marriage was hard, then it should be a cake walk for the next 50+ years.

Two years ago yesterday, June 24, 2008, we celebrated our second year of marriage and discovered that for us that was a huge adjustment because we owned our own home and had many more adjustments to resolve than we thought (we experienced the typical first year of marriage in our second year). We also decided to begin the process of trying to get pregnant.

One year ago yesterday, June 24, 2009, I was pregnant with Ezra and did not know it yet. We went on our staycation in Des Moines and stayed at the hotel we stayed at after our wedding. Also on our staycation we enjoyed each other's company and all the sights and sounds of Des Moines.

Yesterday, June 24. 2010, we celebrated our 4th anniversary by going to the grocery store, Dustin going to work and me staying home with Ezra. Oh how time has changed over the last four years (we will be celebrating our anniversary tonight together while my mom watches Ezra).

However a few things still remain, I love Dustin more today than yesterday. We have learned to appreciate one another a little more each and every day, making sure to give each other a daily kiss (plus more) and an "I love you". We both have learned what people mean when they say that your child is the most beautiful child you've ever seen and that the love of a mother and father for their child is awesome. With the edition of Ezra, we have enjoyed the joys of life and developing just a little more and the laughter we have as a family -more so us laughing at Ezra right now than him laughing with us.

Love both my guys, Dustin & Ezra!

Sweetness of Summer

Right now as I write my son, Ezra, sleeps on his mommy's tummy. Last summer about this time I was already pregnant with him and working a lot at a local grocery store. But also at this time last summer I was not aware that I was pregnant nor did I know I was pregnant with a sweet little boy.
The joys of motherhood are so amazing, I carried this little guy for 9 months and pushed really hard for him to come out about 3 months ago, but ended up receiving a C-section. Somewhat depressing, but I was for sure too tired to push anymore especially after having nearly nothing to eat except teddy grahams from the night before.
Now instead of working nearly full time hours at a grocery store, I have a completely different role at home and enjoy spending all the sweetest days of summer with my boy versus people who complain about everything. Such an exciting time in my life to watch him, Ezra, grow and develop by picking up teethers and chew on them and chew on his fist. We enjoy each others company a lot and enjoy many naps together and walks with friends.
Ezra, has been my inspiration to get closer in my walk with Christ. Every morning I spend some time in God's word and have thoughtful conversations with my husband about what I'm learning. I think my time in scripture really helps me to be a more wise and patient mom and person. And I'm really enjoying a book that was recommended on another blog I follow. The book is: "All I Need is Jesus and a Good Pair of Jeans" by Susanna Foth Aughtmon. Susanna takes the inner thoughts of women and puts into words better than I can ever describe to my husband.
I will continue to enjoy the sweetness of summer with Ezra, Dustin, and a break from teaching.

Why?

I've always wanted to start a blog because I like the idea of an online journal. Before Ezra came along, I really did not have much to write about being a Boring wife and all. Now that Ezra is here there's so much more to write about as a Boring Mother. Periodically I plan to write about the developments of Ezra and how he is getting older. I also plan to write about any updates I have about Dustin and I.
And this is why I've decided to begin to blog plus I've enjoyed reading many other friends' blogs about their families.