Climbing mountains with children

You know you're getting old and responsibility trumps many things, so when you pull a wish bone your wish is something like "get the car fixed". Dang I should work on my zest level. 

I've had lots of anger lately. I don't really have a lot to say about it except I am hoping it will change. Being a Mom is really hard and really wonderful all at once. The most conflicted and varying feelings I've ever felt have come from parenthood. The highest highs and the lowest lows. Or maybe I'm just an emotional roller roller coaster mess?? Haha. Oh dear...

Trips to the dentist are much more exciting when the birds and wild turkeys gather all around the office and we can watch them up close and personal. It was really fun for Wade. Hank is enjoying exploring snow (eating it) and I may have taken a video of him falling and not being able to get up...!!

The Tale of Desperaux is the best book we have read yet! It is touching and beautiful!  And funny. 

This drawing really struck my heart. The journey of life as a mom has magnificent views and breathtaking passage. All accompanied by the blood sweat and tears of carrying, leading, and teaching your children along the way. 

Last night we visited Susan in St Paul. We put the boys down to sleep and visited and ate for a while. When it was time to go, Susan suggested we just leave the boys with her for a sleepover and to join her at church today. It was the most spontaneous thing we have done in a while!  Perris and I enjoyed a late night trip to target and aleepig until 9am!!!!! Church was a breeze (we were late--it was just like being single again. Sleeping too much and having to rush to get ready!). It was a great refresher for me to start the week!