Finding Joy in Motherhood (4/30/19)

There are times that are extremely hard as a mother.  And then there are moments or even extended periods of time that are rewarding and downright pleasant.  I think these times often get overshadowed by the harder moments.  Tonight during dinner, Mason was sleeping (he's sick) and Jonas had already left the table.  David, Porter and I remained for about 20-30 minutes talking just the three of us.  It was so enjoyable and actually pretty hilarious.  Porter was telling us about school and he is incredibly expressive as he talks about people and tells stories.  It is hard not to smile and laugh as we listened to the dramatic experiences of a 6 year old.  He told us he has a girl in his class and her last names sounds like "cheeto".  So, he would call her "cheeto" and she told him that was incorrect.  Then he said, her name is spelled "Shito".  David and I both agreed that "cheeto" was much better alternative.

Last Friday (4/26/19) Porter didn't have school, so we wanted to go do something fun.  We went to Jump Around Utah.  We played hard and Porter and I raced up the big slide.  I teased him that even as a pregnant lady I could beat him.  The only difference is that I can give my all for one attempt and he could keep going.  Then I got to take turns going down another slide with Mason and Jonas.  Laughing and relaxing with my boys is so worth it.  I've realized I do so much better with this when I am not home thinking of the millions of things I need/want to do.

In the afternoon we went to Gayle's for swimming, dinner and a movie.  The Mitchell's joined us for swimming.  It was a great day being together and enjoying each other.

Saturday (4/27/19) was another great day.  Porter had two parties and Jonas, Mason and I also joined him for the last one (Ollie's).  The weather was great and the boys loved playing outside.

We talked about the Book of Mormon and David asked the boys why the Book of Mormon was important.  Jonas said, "Because it teaches us about Jesus."  Jonas is so understanding and has a simple, pure faith.