My Boys

When Spencer and I found out we were expecting I really wanted a boy. I am the oldest of 6 and I always wanted a big brother. When Jared came into our lives I got the big brother I had been hoping for. We had a great relationship and I loved getting advice from someone older them me. I have always wanted my girls (if I ever get any) to be able to have a big brother that can do everything first and help them be strong confident women. Plus for those of you who know me well I am a tee-shirt and jeans girl. I can braid but it looks terrible and I would rather go do something outside then go to the mall. If I ever do have a girl its a good thing I have girl friends who enjoy doing "girly things".

When we found out we were having two boy I was so excited! I am so grateful for the boys in my life. They teach me so many things each day and help me to be a better person.

I know my house will never be as clean as it is today but I am looking forward to playing in the sand, finding worms, putting band-aid on knees, getting the hose out before the boys can come inside and having a foursome to play golf with.

I love my boys!

Dallin

Dallin started to smile and laugh about 2 weeks ago. It is so cute and fun to see him happy. It makes my heart melt. I have been trying to get a video of him but every time I try he gets camera shy. About 2 weeks ago he also started to sleep through the night! Mom is so much happier when I get to sleep from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. I am so excited that my boys are starting to show personality it makes my job of being a mom so much more rewarding to see a reaction.

One thing I have noticed in both boys is that they are both very strong willed. I knew this was coming because Spencer and I are both strong willed so it is pretty much a given that our children would be. So our major challenge as parents I think will be to pick our battles and make sure that they know right from wrong. That is much easier said then done. Here is a picture of the kids from yesterday taking a nap (the first and only one all day) in my bed...I lost the battle of making them sleep in their bed.