AWW...MUCH BETTER

Lately, and I mean for the past two months or so, it has felt like I have been losing control of my life, and that is one of the worst things for me. I am a control freak. Yet, despite my constant planning and trying, everything seems to be going wrong. We just can't catch a break. Today, I let it all get to me. I was feeling really bummed and down, but the show must go on right? I turned on some music and I started my daily cleaning. I walked around the corner from the kitchen to the frontroom when what did I see?...my little man rockin out to Kanye West's "Heartless". I mean he was rockin it. Jumping up and down, shaking his booty, flaring his hands around, and laughing it up (sorry, i didn't take any pictures, i was too busy enjoying the moment). Just then, it hit me. LIFE CAN SUCK...but I have Monkey. Does it really matter that things go wrong in the minimal way they have been? No. It's nothing that we can't handle and that wont pass. Nothing matters but my family. I know, I am getting all sappy and weird, but it is true. I am not going to lie and say we have it all together and that life is perfect, because it isn't. But, we do have each other. Me, Chad, and Jett. Thats it. We are healthy and together. That's what matters. And I feel lucky that I have the weeks, months, and years to come to get it all together and be with my boys. So, heres to more dancin' in the living room with my best little buddy!!!!

I'm a big kid now...

I know he is only 16 months but Chad and I just knew that Jett would love having a big boy bed. So, we converted his crib and he thought he was AWESOME! The picture below is his face when he first saw the big boy bed. We were a little worried about him sleeping in it and staying put, but he does so well with it. He goes right to sleep. Well, the first night I heard him playing with his toys for about ten minutes, but then he just went and crawled in bed and went to sleep. It is great. I can't believe he is such a big boy. He is getting old!

SUMMER FUN

I am a little late posting but I just wanted to post our July 4th fun. It was a blast. We woke up and Chad and his sister puller Jett and Easton in wagon in the parade. Then we finished watching all the floats. Jett loved it. He thought it was so neat they threw candy. Then right after the parade Chad, Me, Jett, and Chad's Parents headed down to Stadium of Fire. I have never went so Chad promised me last year that we would go this year (to his dismay Jonas Brothers were headlining it). But, Chad was excited to see the hose Glenn Beck. SheDaisy also came. I had a blast and I think Monkey did too. He was so well behavied. He especially enjoyed the fireworks. We stayed down in provo for the night so we weren't driving home so late and Jett loved our hotel room. He is so silly. I love watching him discover new things. I think he had a blast, I just wish he would remember this past weekend when he was older. ***Now on to our summer activity of choice. We love going to North Shore swiming pool. We go for a couple of hours once a week and Jett loves it. HE LOVES THE SPLASH PAD. Well, this last time we went Jett had a little accident almost the minute we got there. He wasn't really running but walking super fast like he does and he face planted it on the cement. His mouth was DRAINING BLOOD! He was freaking out and I was bawling at the sight of my little monk hurt. His nose became swollen so I took him to the doc and luckily nothing was broke, just swollen. His mouth was only cut a tiny tiny bit. I was surprised when the doc said it was nothing...there had been so much blood. But, I am happy he is ok. I think I cried longer and harder than monk. He has never been hurt and I couldn't believe it happened. I felt so bad and responsible. BAD MOMMY! But, he is resilent and we ended up going back to the pool and he had a blast. Today, you wouldn't guess it happened. I tried taking a pic but as you can see in the slide there isn't much to see today. (the picture post is below!)

Oh, Heffle Huffle...

OUR CONDO SALE FELL THROUGH!!! The young girl who was contracted to buy our condo ended up having to cancel the contract because her lending didn't go through. So, back to square one for us...it was a fun thought while it lasted. But, Chad and I are both firm believers that whatever happens happens for a reason and whats meant to be will be...and appartently it wasn't the right time for it. So, wish us luck again and if you know anyone who is interested send them our way.

Something about Dad...

I dont know what it is about Chad...maybe that he is boring, I don't know...but Jett seems to alwasy fall asleep with him. I was at the hospital visiting my brother and his new baby and Chad was staying with Jett. Well, (this breaks my heart) Jett thought I went to my room and cloesd the door so he went up there and was knocking for me (makes me want to cry) and I guess he got tuckered out. He fell asleep. When I got home I asked Chad where Jett was and he said he was sleeping on the floor but my the sound of my voice woke him up, luckily Chad snapped a pic. I gave Chad a good lecture on needing to entertain Jett better...silly boys!