Even The Little Things

Eli and I had a very uplifting and spiritual moment the other day that I knew I would have to share with everyone. Bruce and I only have one vehicle so I do all of my grocery shopping, etc. with our stroller.  It is fairly easy in the nice weather because we live close to lots of different shops and generally both boys are pretty good for me.  A couple of days ago I had to stop at the hardware store and Eli insisted on bringing along his baseball hat with a shark design on it.  Somewhere in between the hardware store, our house and Tim Hortons he dropped it.  When we were about a block and a half from home he turned around in the stroller to ask me where it was.  I had absolutely no idea he had even lost it, I can't see him very well because Simon's car seat blocks my view.  Once he had taken his pants and underwear off and was naked from the waist down and I didn't notice until we had almost reached our friends house, but that's a story for another time.  Anyways... needless to say Eli was very upset that we couldn't find it and I was not relishing in the thought of retracing our steps for the next hour trying to find it when I was sure it was gone for good. However, I did turn around and as we were walking I couldn't see it anywhere.  We even stopped back into the Tim Hortons and it was no where to be seen.  As I turned to go back home with a very disappointed little boy I thought to myself that I should say a prayer with him.  So we pulled over off the sidewalk a bit and said a little prayer that we would find his hat.  Even now thinking of Eli's sweet voice repeating my words in prayer makes me tear up.  As we got ready to head off again I had a distinct feeling that we should go back into Tim Hortons.  As soon as I opened the door one of the employees pulled the hat from behind the counter and asked if we were looking for it, even before I had a chance to ask about it.  I was so happy to be able to explain to Eli that Heavenly Father had heard our prayer and helped us to find that hat that he cares so much about.  I know that it was an important lesson for Eli to learn but I think that I learned more from it.  I tend to get caught up in the day to day distractions and forget to focus on teaching Eli about the Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and how much he is loved.  That experience just filled me up with so much determination to do better and an even deeper understanding for how much our Heavenly Father wants us to be happy.  He was just waiting in the wings for us to say that simple prayer so He could answer it.

A New Month

Well September is here and I cannot believe it! In just a few more days Simon is going to be two months old.  We have just been so busy that I have hardly noticed the time passing and then I look over at him and suddenly he's this cubby little baby, wearing 3 month clothes, instead of a newborn.  He is such a happy little guy and is starting to sleep much longer at night and smiles quite a bit now.  Last week we finally received his bassinet and I am so happy with it.  I cannot even begin to tell you how tired I was of using a play yard for him every night and then having to move it out of the way in the morning.  Our space is so small as it is that it felt like it took up half our bedroom.  This new one is so lovely and I don't have to lower Simon to the floor to put him in it!

Little piggy

He didn't waste much time breaking it in as the first time he slept in it he promptly spat up all over in it.  Oh well that's life!  He also spat up everywhere in our Primary class this week and the kids were absolutely disgusted.  It would have been pretty funny if they weren't already acting like little terrorists.  They certainly didn't need something to run around and scream about.  I'm sure that in a couple weeks I will laugh about it... I don't want to complain too much because I would much rather be in Primary than any other calling.

New bed!

We did attend another wedding at the end of August but Bruce has all of those pictures so I will have to do a separate post all about it.  Needless to say we made it there and back safely.  I also had a birthday! Bruce got a manicure and pedicure for myself and a friend and I am so excited! If there is one thing a mom needs it is some "Me" time .  My sister also just sent me a package with a new book, bookmarks and a wand! Don't be surprised if in my next post one of us has had their eye poked out because I've been practicing my spells.

Eli is as crazy as ever and I'm doing my best to keep up with him.  I'm getting my energy back though so I think we are all starting to feel a little more like ourselves.

 Using the Elements of Harmony (My Little Pony)

Batman

Eli loves Liam

Watching men do work

I think September is going to be a great month!