It's the little things...



I swear making them this cute is for their own protection!

It's our goodbye kiss fest every morning as Kash leaves for Grandma Turnbows

I kiss Kash, Blaine kisses me and then Kash kisses dad, always resulting in an awkward face from dad

(sounds creepy but it's all on the cheek and I promise it's sweet)

It's Kash grabbing my cheeks to make sure I'm listening to him

It's Kash's sincere "sorry ma" after he's done something he shouldn't

It's Blaine's unexpected emails during the day that simply say "I love you."

It's Kash's developing sense of humor that keeps me laughing every day

It's laying in bed at night reviewing with Blaine all the awesome/weird things Kash did throughout the day

It's my Wednesdays off of work where I pretend I'm a stay-at-home mom and I play with my boy all day

It's Blaine working so hard for our family

It's my two best friends that are always there to make me laugh and make me feel like I'm doing my best for my family

I'm trying to remember it's the little things in life that count.  Lately things have been crazy in our little family of three.  We are still frantically trying to find a way for me to stay home, which means Blaine was been working extra hard which also means late nights and working on Saturdays. New church callings and crazy schedules. And we didn't think our life was hectic enough and decided to throw potty training in the mix.  This has made me an irritable, cranky, no good mom. 

So whether it's during my drive to work when I miss Kash terribly, or after a day full of Kash peeing in his pants, or Kash deciding that it's opposite day and doesn't listen to a single thing I say, I'm trying to remind myself of the little things.  Kash has grown up so fast in the past two years and I feel like my mind is often filled with what went wrong during the day instead of all the things that went right, I don't want to look back with regret.

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In this month of gratitude I want to remember how blessed I am to have the life I have.  Blaine is an awesome dad and such a great support to me, Kash is more hilarious, sweet and fun than ever and Blaine and I both have amazing, supportive parents.  I need to focus on all the great things I have in daily life as we try and accomplish our bigger life goals.

**obviously I know that life is hard and many people have it much harder.  And in reality things aren't terrible for us right now, but the day to day things can drag me down and I've found for me it's so helpful to count my blessings each day so that one bad day doesn't spiral into a bad week, month, year, life.

officially a part-time stay at home momma!

haha okay so it's only Wednesday's, but it's a start and I couldn't be more excited.  Lately everything has been falling into place for us and we feel truly blessed.

On my first Wednesday off with Kash I was determined to make the most of it.

We started the day off with a run.  Kash's face also depicts how I felt about the run.

But then we went to the park and that cheered him up.

Then we went to the mall and got some frozen yogurt (obsessed).

I love spending one extra day with my boy.  He's so much happier during the day than when I pick him up after work.  It's also nice not to feel rushed or like I have to get everything done on Saturday, makes for more quality time with Kash!  I've been waiting to go "part-time" for what seems like forever so I'm so happy to have just one day off a week! Yay for Wednesday's off!

PS-this Wed. didn't go as well, Kash ended up with a fat lip from climbing on a stool and falling off.  Probably the scariest thing I've dealt with thus far as a mom!  He's okay, not sure I am though!

baby's first thanksgiving

Kash's first Thanksgiving went off without a hitch.  Juli said, "I'm betting Kash decided Thanksgiving was his favorite holiday yet," referencing his size and love for food she wasn't far off!  Kash was pretty excited to try turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing!  He didn't want anything to do with his baby food, he just pounded on his highchair tray demanding more of the good stuff, can you blame him!

Helping dad get ready for the Turkey Bowl

Before

After

Having and intellectual convo after dinner

This year was extra special because all of Blaine's sisters were able to come for Thanksgiving.  I love when everyone is home for the holidays...just wish they were always home!

thankful thursday

...for Blaine! I so don't want to be one of those girls that blogs all day about how in love with her husband she is and how he's the best ever, so I will keep this short!

I'm thankful that Blaine is always there for me. I had a rough week and it would have been a lot worse if I didn't have him there to support me!

thankful thursday

...the fact that tomorrow is Friday!
Can you tell it's been a long week and I'm grumpy?