It was so much fun to get together with Greg, Wendy, Xander, Dave, Michelle, Sammy, and Katelynn for a wonderful Family Home Evening! We sure are going to miss Greg, Wendy, and Xander when they move to Georgia. Could luck Guys we love you!
Byron and Elizabeth Droge Family
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Epic Mom Moments
It is always interesting just when you think you are not making the grade as a mother your child suddenly does something that to you is precious and surprising beyond words and you realize you really are getting through. We have had quite a few of those moments in the last couple days so I decided to write about it.
The first funny one occured while Byron and I were putting Nathan down to sleep (an hour past his bed time on Wednesday night). We always pray next to Nathans crib while holding him (One of the few times mind you mom gets cuddles) So I was in the middle of praying and Nathan was practically trying to fall into his crib when he suddenly says Amen hoping I will just finish the prayer and put him to bed already. I hope Heavenly Father will forgive me for busting out laughing but I could not help myself. Some things just make you laugh.
Yesterday I actually set Nathan in his high chair to eat a real breakfast when he folds his arms and bows his head and then stares at me like what are you waiting for mom pray already.
Later yesterday morning he grabbed my water cup from our room and brought it into the living room to drink it. I told him to be careful and not spill which of course inevitably happens on the floor in front of the tv. I said uh oh that is not good for the carpet we need to clean it up. He immediately runs into the kitchen and grabs the hand towel brings it back and starts mopping up the water. Incredulously it took me a minute to process that it was really happening and I marveled that of all the things I thought I was teaching him cleaning up wasn't on the list since to this point he has shown no interest in it. Despite my dissapointment over him spilling I could not help but smile and encourage the fact that he was trying to fix it.
And ultimately I never imagined my son would be fascinated by the Vaccum. No matter what I am doing or where I am at the house Nathan comes and takes my hands and pulls me into the living room and the closet that houses the Vaccum. Yesterday I had reached my limit when for the 25th time that day he took me to the hall closest to get out the Vaccum. That is when it was time for Grandma's house. On those days I immensely grateful Grandma lives 10 minutes away and that she is willing to preserve my sanity by watching Nathan for an evening.
The first funny one occured while Byron and I were putting Nathan down to sleep (an hour past his bed time on Wednesday night). We always pray next to Nathans crib while holding him (One of the few times mind you mom gets cuddles) So I was in the middle of praying and Nathan was practically trying to fall into his crib when he suddenly says Amen hoping I will just finish the prayer and put him to bed already. I hope Heavenly Father will forgive me for busting out laughing but I could not help myself. Some things just make you laugh.
Yesterday I actually set Nathan in his high chair to eat a real breakfast when he folds his arms and bows his head and then stares at me like what are you waiting for mom pray already.
Later yesterday morning he grabbed my water cup from our room and brought it into the living room to drink it. I told him to be careful and not spill which of course inevitably happens on the floor in front of the tv. I said uh oh that is not good for the carpet we need to clean it up. He immediately runs into the kitchen and grabs the hand towel brings it back and starts mopping up the water. Incredulously it took me a minute to process that it was really happening and I marveled that of all the things I thought I was teaching him cleaning up wasn't on the list since to this point he has shown no interest in it. Despite my dissapointment over him spilling I could not help but smile and encourage the fact that he was trying to fix it.
And ultimately I never imagined my son would be fascinated by the Vaccum. No matter what I am doing or where I am at the house Nathan comes and takes my hands and pulls me into the living room and the closet that houses the Vaccum. Yesterday I had reached my limit when for the 25th time that day he took me to the hall closest to get out the Vaccum. That is when it was time for Grandma's house. On those days I immensely grateful Grandma lives 10 minutes away and that she is willing to preserve my sanity by watching Nathan for an evening.
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