Sweet Bliss - Life's Blessings

So, going back to a Saturday morning in January I told you about what was and what is to come in my attitude, life, etc. Well, I must say that 2009 has been such a different year that 2008. In many ways I am seeking that God take over while I step to side and I think I am doing pretty good, and God of course offers more than one can imagine. So anyways - one thing would be the attitude by which I go through and end my days with my kids. To be a be able to step back sometimes in life and truly relish the moment you are in can really bless you. Tonight as my boys are completely exhausting me with fighting to get nourishment into their little bodies, watching Barney as a special movie (because we all love him so) then to bathtime with two boys who LOVE their bath and can get out of control I could of easily just said you are going to bed, said their prayers and made them read to themselves as Landon would then remind me "I don't know how to read". But, as I am helping get Landon in his favorite PJ's -footed ones - he ask if he could read a book to Zach in Zach's big bed. In the back of my mind I am thinking this is just a wise way for Landon to get into the top bunk and play - right? So, I tell him that yes, he can as long as I do not have to get onto them for playing and there is no jumping, etc. and he needs to make sure he tucks Zach in, give kisses and say prayers. Landon of course had to remind me that he couldn't read. We are having to work on this, though it will only be in God's time as Landon is not even really recognizing letters, but I give Landon a very simple book that I know Zach enjoys, has big pictures with few words and has to do with babies as we are all into the baby thing these days. It was so sweet to watch the boys. Of course it wasn't a perfect stage presentation, but very fun. Landon started off trying to figure out how to hold the book like I do so that Zach could see the pictures better, but it just wasn't working. The best part is watching and listening to the tone of Landon's voice trying to say prayers with Zach and get him covered. It was nice to see that he to gets frustrated when Zach doesn't listen. :) To think that I could of missed it all by my selfishness just to get them to bed and close the door on their day...Be still and you will receive so much more.

Another great story for today is that we are slowly in the process of Zach potty training. In the past once after Zach had pottied on the toilet Mike amused Landon by putting big boy underwear over Zach's diaper. So, this morning as Zach made his daddy (and me) so proud with his big boy pottying - Landon was right there encouraging and praising Zach. Landon was so sweet when in his excitement wanted Zach to be able to wear some of Landon's underwear. When we mentioned that since we were going to church it wasn't the best idea - he had it all figured out. "No, over his diaper. You know.." So, I made a deal with his that after church we could let Zach have his big boy underwear. All was well until tonight after bathtime and Landon was getting dressed when he realized I had not followed through. It went over smoothly, but I thought it was so funny how he was so worried that after church we hadn't gotten Zach his big boy underwear.

They amaze me - and Landon of course being older is more verbal and such so many of my kid stories are his, but they are both so fun. Landon is so ready for his new baby brother he can't help himself. You tell him it is his birthday and in all his excitement he thinks this is going to be great - it's my birthday and the baby is coming out :) We tried to explain the concept of time and delivery by birthdays - first yours, then after yours is Zach's and then the baby - but all he heard was after his birthday! Have a great night - - - - -