Mormon Moments

When I was a child I loved primary (Sunday school classes for children).  I fell in love with the primary hymns.  Part of that was due to my mother.  She would play the piano for me on Sundays and I would sing my favorite primary hymns over and over again.  I was always singing and most of the time it was one of these hymns.  My testimony began with the simple words of these songs. They give me peace and bring me comfort.  Maybe that's why I love them so much.  

I still sing all the time.  I think I have rubbed off on Audrey.  There are few moments during the day when she's not singing.  

Today she didn't want to take a nap.  She climbed up in my lap and laid her head against my chest and I started to sing to her.  I sang her all of my favorites.  One of them is: "My Heavenly Father Loves Me" (found here: https://www.lds.org/music/library/childrens-songbook/my-heavenly-father-loves-me?lang=eng)  It was the first time I have ever sang it to her.  She kept asking me to sing it again.  Before the last time I sang it she fell asleep in my lap.  It was one of those moments that I never wanted to end.  I love her.  

I had to wipe the tears from my 

eyes.  Heavenly Father has given me so much. 

Here she is singing.

Animal Love

Audrey is in love with her stuffed animals.  They are her best friends.  She's always asking what their doing and telling them that they are silly.  I love that she sleeps so well with them by her side, and I love watching the way she cares for them.   As she tucks them into bed and gives them plenty of kisses and hugs I know that someday she is going to be a really good big sister, a really great friend, and a really good Mommy.  

I worry about someday having to tell her that her Bubba isn't real.  It would rock her world....maybe I never will.  Bubba, your secret is safe with me.  I love you baby girl.   

A Home

Audrey likes to play under my feet at the computer.  She hauls in her chairs, blankets, and friends.  It's her home.  I thought about building her a play house months ago.  Paul had all the plans drawn up.  Months went by, it was a little more expensive than we anticipated.  One day as she was playing at my feet under the table I had a moment of inspiration.  The next day I started sewing.  Here is the result. I sewed a cover to go over the table. She was so excited I couldn't get her to come out of it for two days.  I was not allowed.  Little girls only.

Please Stop Growing

Dear Audrey, 

I love watching you grow.  Nothing brings me more joy...but it's happening a little too fast for me.  When did you get tall enough to hold the banister, when did you get independent enough to want to use the bathroom on your own. Adding to the list, you started putting your own shoes on, putting your own pants on, and even trying a shirt or two.  Your not a baby anymore.  It makes me sad and happy at the same time.  I'm glad you are mine.