The things he says...

"Chocolate milk is my NEEEEEW favorite!"

"Where's my kiss?" - when he wants a kiss or hug (which he calls a "love", sounds like WUV, like the rest of my family)

"I wish I had a __________" - the way he asks for toys/treats he knows he can't have, and then he gets them

"Can I way witchu, mama?" (can I lay with you) - I can never, ever say no. such a sucker.

Are you gonna be a good boy, Sawyer? "Yes, see, I'm a good boy!" (flashes those pearly whites)

and the things he mispronounces are pretty darn cute - you'll never catch me correcting him.
Hewicopter = Helicopter
bubbows = Bubbles
Scuba Driver = scuba diver
"Cheezus!" = "Jesus" (Mimicking mommy...oops, guess I'd better chill on that reaction)

Links to Love

I read a lot of really cheesy mommy blogs.

I also read a lot of interesting, poignant and inspiring articles across the web. 

I don't post them on Facebook for fear that people will find out I'm super sentimental. 

But I don't want to lose them. 

So, here's a list of my favorites lately:

"It’s in not worrying so much about the laundry and instead just letting that go and being thankful for a family to do laundry for."
http://findingjoy.net/why-being-mom-is-enough/

"Let her eat all of the Halloween candy in one sitting. When she's puking Kit-Kats, ask her if she wants another one."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susannah-lewis/three-is-the-new-two_b_4505898.html

"4. Don’t pull strings. Some kids get a rude awakening when they get a job and realize that the rules actually do apply to them. They have to come on time and do what the boss wants. And, (gasp!) part of the job they don’t even like. If you don’t like your child’s teacher, science partner, position on the soccer field or placement of the bus stop, avoid the temptation to make a stink or pull strings until he gets his preference. You are robbing your child of the chance to make the best of a difficult situation. Dealing with less-than-ideal circumstance is something she will have to do most of her adult life. If children never learn to handle it, you’re setting them up for failure."

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865590425/How-and-why-to-be-the-meanest-mom-in-the-world.html?pg=all

December Dailies: Day 31!!

I took so few photos on NYE this year - so unlike me!
We went to Uncle Jasons house to party down with all of your cousins and friends. Pretty awesome time. We are so thankful for them.
Here's you, operating your new remote control helicopter like a boss. The box said it is for ages 13+. Clearly they haven't met you.

 

December Dailies: Day 30

Tonight your mama got inspired to make a new lasagna recipe and we had an impromptu dinner party. Your favorite cousins Jackson and Maverick came over with uncle higgy, and uncle Dustin and aunt Kati came by too! It reminded me how much I love a house full of laughter and joy. You are surrounded by so much love and support - I am thankful for this close family of friends we have here. They adore you, and the feeling is mutual. Here they are reading your bedtime story (favorites are Little Blue Truck and Goodnight Construction Site). 

December Dailies: Day 29

Today mommy got to go to brunch with Aunt Lori for her bday. It was Deeeelish!! I came home to find that daddy setup the construction work bench you got for Xmas and BOY are you a fan. You keep wanting to build tables and chairs, and drill and hammer things. It's pretty adorbs. 

Also these two cuddling in front of the fire. Too much!

December Dailies: Day 28

Today we got your second ever haircut. Second-ever is a testament to how much we hate to see you unhappy or uncomfortable. You did awesome -

AND the original kids cut salon we took you to had closed, so we were forced to try a new place AND it just so happened that the same girl who first cut your hair now works at this new place. Ciara is rad and a true kids cut progressional. You didn't cry once until she wanted to style your hair in a dinosaur spike, but I can't blame ya there. And then you got to ride on a horse. Pretty perfect little Saturday. 

December Dailies: Day 27

While the Christmas Cabin was so much fun, I've got to admit, it's sure nice to be back home in our own house. We're slowly packing up Xmas for storage until next year, cleaning and of course playing with our new Xmas presents!!! 

We got daddy a new cold-air-intake for his truck and it was pretty dang cute watching you two put it together today. 

We also pulled out a new fun treasure hunt game that I picked up at the last minute, and thankfully you loved it!! You're quite the card shark fella, it was pretty cute. You love crawling on the floor and playing games, and I don't mind it either. 

December Dailies: Day 26

Cuddling with Sawyer last night, in absolute heaven, no clue what drove me to be covered in hives, but it was not fun. Not fun at all. Thankfully my babe was extra cuddly. Thanks bud. 

December Dailies: Day 25

There is so much I could say about today. I am overwhelmed with love and joy and blessings I can't begin to put it into words. 

Family. 

This one photo sums up how insanely, incredibly happy I am today. In our Christmas cabin. 

Christmas stories

Setting: Xmas eve morning, Sawyer crawls into bed with Grandma and all 4 dogs. Talking about the impending Santa visit...

Grandma: "Sawyer, but what about Jesus?"

(Loooooong pause)

Saywer: "ok, let's talk about tractors. All of my tractors". 

December Dailies: Day 24

It's Xmas eve. 

Has there ever been a more magical day than today? No. 

Today we woke up in our Mt Hood Xmas cabin, we had an amazing family breakfast compliments of chef Grandpa, and then we packed up our warmest hipster flannels and headed to find the perfect snow for sledding!!! Thanks GOD for a white Xmas!! Maybe my first ever, I don't know. I love this place and so does everyone else. 

Today you went tubing for the first time and we learned a few things:

1. You have no fear. This sledding ramp was seriously steep and you didn't for a second hesitate to hike up the mountain to tube down. Curious. Fearless. Courageous. 

2. You love your family. This has never been a question, but today proved we are absolutely your people and this warms my heart like no other. 

3. You might be a professional ice skater some day. 

December Dailies: Day 23

Today we packed up our entire house and family and hit the road for our very first Christmas cabin. We'll be here for the week and we've been excited for this week for months!!!

You couldn't stop talking about "going to the mountain" in the big truck with daddy and mommy and Alice and Betty and grandma and grandpa and uncle cam and gizmo and Chloe. This is going to be unforgettable. Welcome home, family. 

December Dailies: Day 22

Family movie night makes me soooo happy. 

Heart: Full

I cannot put into words how insanely happy this makes me.
Dinner's in the oven.
Puppies running around like crazies.
Birdy blasting (latest obsession).
Warm house.
Xmas decorations shouting holiday cheer.
Beautiful tree dressed in years of beautiful memories.
Presents to wrap.
Laundry to do.
House is a hot mess. My hot mess.

This is a beautiful life and I am so, so thankful to live it.
Thanks to God for this blessing. I don't know how I ever got so lucky.
xo

December Dailies: Day 21

You.