"Ah ha" moment

I would like to share an Oprah "ah ha" moment.

A statement from Toni Morrison,

"Does your face light up when
 your children come into the room?"

She went on to say that when parents show this type of outward love
 it has a profound impact on a child's self esteem and individual worth...
Sometime parents unintentionally look at there children 
with an impatient, irritated, distracted or bored expressions.
Instead of giving a look of interest,
love, joy and importance.

 We all know what it feels like (the energy that is given off)
 when we watch someone’s face light up when we walked into a room.
I want to always give that feeling to my Ethan and my future children.

Without a doubt my face and heart lights up
every time I lay eyes on my sweet baby.

It is so easy right now to show the

tenderness I have in my heart for my little guy.

But this question made me think…

I’m sure there will be times

ahead when Ethan is older and I may become
too critical, too stressed, and too busy.

I don't want to be that type of parent.

I want to forever slow down.

I want to always remember what is most important.

I want my children to be excited to see me.

I want my children to know how amazing I think they are!

Life is such fun…but oh so short

I will love truly, laugh rowdily

Kiss dreamily and forgive promptly.

And may my face and yours

forever light up when our children

(and loved ones) walk into the room.

Hmmm…I wonder what will change if my face lights up

every time my husband walks into the room…

Wow...another “ah ha” moment…

However I will have to start trying this out tomorrow because he
forgot to put the toilet seat up again today and

I am a little irritated at him right now (urrrr)! -haha



It's real easy to light up when I see this face!

I took this picture this morning...I love that face!

Frozen berries in the Nuby Nibbler...This picture was taken on Mother's Day



On New Years Eve



Nathan & Ethan you light up my world!

My First Mother's Day

Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while,

but their hearts forever.  ~Author Unknown

This past Mother's Day was extra special to me

because I am now a mother.  

I have a deeper understanding of the pure love

mother's have for there children.



My first Mothers Day



This Mother's Day I thank my mom

for her example of motherhood. 

Without a doubt I have been taught by the best!

Celebrating Mother's Day at my parents with family.
My Grandma is in the middle...She is an amazing
mom, grandmother woman and friend!

Mom and I on Mother's Day

• I love my mom because she is a hard worker. Her energy for life amazes me everyday.
•  I love my mom because she is beautiful inside and out. When I was little I remember watching her put on her makeup, curl her hair and put on her high heels. I wanted to be just like her.  I take such pride in the compliments i receive when people say I look like my mother.
• I love my mom because she married and loves my dad. I am thankful everyday to have the parents that I have.
• I love my mom because she is always positive and happy. She loves serving and she always tries to see the good in people.
• I love my mom because she is funny…especially when we are playing cards and she is tired…she gets pretty hilarious.
• I love my mom because she has instilled in me good morals and values. I am grateful for her dedication to bring us to church.
• I love my mom because she has been a great example on how to be a good wife, homemaker, mother and friend.
• I love my mom because she has taught me not to waste. Because of my mom I understand the importance of a dollar and how to make it last.
• I love my mom because she loves my baby like one of her own…I am so grateful Ethan has my mom in his life.
• I love my mom because she is my mom and loves me unconditionally. I am so grateful that she was chosen to be my mom, because she's the best.

I was hoping to add some past photo memories of my mom and I

but I can't figure out how to use my scanner...

so I have included some pictures of Ethan and mom!

"Making the decision to have a child is momentous. 

It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking

 around outside your body."    ~Elizabeth Stone

 

I am honoured to be your mom Ethan!

...You bring so much joy to my life...

About one week into motherhood

Ethan is 2 weeks old here

The day of Ethan's baby blessing

Beach Day

Yup look close...Ethan pooped on me!
I guess my idea to "air him out" backfired on me (literally)

This cute baby outfit was given to Ethan by Grandma Richards

We love nap time

I FEEL SO LUCKY TO BE YOUR MOM ETHAN!

It's Garage Sale Time!

Yesterday morning Ethan and I enjoyed a beautiful sunny morning going to some yard sales.  This was my first garage sale outing of the season. We went to a community wide sale in Ilderton which was really handy because I was able to get the stroller out and walk around with Ethan.

I got some really cool toys for Ethan for a bargain price...

A Leap Frog activity music table
For the bargain price of $5

Fisher Price Sport Center
$5

I also got a baby whirl pool that comes with a toy whale that swims

around and blows water out the back like a fountain)...it was $5...

and a new not yet opened blow up activity shade center filled with balls...

I got the shade activity center for $5 and 75 multicolor balls for $2!

Looking forward to some fun times with our new toys this summer!

Some shots I got of my little man basking in the sun

while watching dad in the backyard yesterday

What a beautiful sunny day it was!

Ethan getting his daily dose of Vit D!



Ethan squinting from the bright sun rays



Mommy loves you Ethan!

Ethan's First Hail Storm

This past Friday afternoon we got hail.

Ethan thought it was pretty neat and was glued to the patio doors. 

Nathan opened the garage so we could get a better view of the storm.

The hailstorm was short lived but there was a small accumulation left behind.





I love my family



Ethan's New Ride

My mom's friend gave her this Bertini stroller...
and bless her heart she gave it to me!

Gota love moms!

This stroller is awesome...a step up from my old one...
my favorite is that I can position the

handle bar so I can look at Ethan during our walks...

I think I love my stroller just as much as Nathan loves cars!
Ok maybe not that much, but close!

Now all I need to find is a good deal on a Chariot
double running stroller and I am all set...kijiji here I come!

 

The New Due!

I am loving short hair right now...

Partly because Ethan is not able to grab at it so easy...

It was either cut my hair or go bald as Ethan is a 

criminal when it comes to pulling hair!