A story and a grateful heart.

Today was "one of those days" sure I am blessed to have a beautiful, in most cases very well behaved little girl, but tonight, her little body was possessed by some whiny, crying little toddler. ;) Does that ever happen with your kids? It happens with my little Maija angel ;) Anyway, after finishing our bedtime routine (bath, teeth, books), and feeling like I could be a contestant in something called "Canada's worst mothers" (I sure hope that show doesn't actually exist!) I sat down, and started reading, and looking through lds.org and preparing an upcoming YW's lesson. As I was looking through the web site, I came across this video.

Motherhood Series: “My New Life” video with Stephanie Nielson (NieNie)

It made me cry, it made me think, and then it made me realize how lucky I am, to have the life that I have. I'm lucky to have my sweetheart, my family, my faith, my Relief Society group, my mother, good friends, my health, and although when Maija is screaming her head off, and I'm covered in bath bubbles, tears, and buggies, even in those times, I am still incredibly blessed, even if for a moment I forget it, I'm also thankful for these reminders.

If any of you guys are interested I found a link to Stephanie's blog, it looks funny, and fun to read.

A pocket full of kisses

When we take Maija to the library we give her one of those purple bags, and tell her to have fun, and pick whatever she wants (this works great, unless we take her to Chapters...hehehe). Anyway, Maija found this really cute book at the library, and I just LOVE it!!! I think it is one of the sweetest children's books I've read in a long time. A pocket full of kisses by Audrey Penn, this is the first book we read by her, but we will certainly look for more at the library. I don't want to give away the story, but it is adorable! Happy reading.