Seinfeld once said that to men, being a super hero is not just dream, it's an option. Well, it must start very young. We went to a park in the mountains for family home evening and roasted marshmellows and hot dogs. It was delightful. Afterwards, we took a walk while the kids enjoyed climbing on rocks and then jumping off. Kyle, at only 2, and having never actually seen a super-hero show, climbed up on large rocks, and with chest puffed out, yelled, "SUPER KYLE!" before jumping off. It was an honor that he condescendingly granted to even hold his hand as he jumped off (to prevent him from actually breaking something). When it isn't "SUPER KYLE!" it's "MONKEY BOY!" That actually sums up a lot. I guess I knew that my kids would not be the ones to quietly work at developing fine motor skills, or learn to read significantly early. Mastering monkey bars is more important to Bekah (who can almost do them) and bikes and climbing for Kyle. I first guessed this when Kyle could push a chair over, climb up on it and then onto the counter before he could actually walk alone. Dang it.
But, there are perks for having SUPER children. That makes me a "SUPER MAMA!" Luckily, at this age, they still recognize my super powers. Friday, I biked to the Rec. center with the kids to go swimming. It's a round trip probably 6-7 miles, impressive only when you remember I'm pulling 90 pounds behind me. At one point, I could hear behind me two voices chanting together "Go, momma, go! Go, momma, go!" Over and over again. How can you not be a SUPER hero with that kind of support?
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Small things
Years ago, Rob and I were discussing what we would like said about us at our funerals. My life aspirations have always been big, if not saving the world, perhaps a continent. Rob's response, "I just want people to say, 'he was sure a good guy.'"
Alma says, "by small and simple things are great things brought to pass." As my world has been filled with small things (two small things, mostly), this has become more meaningful. My motto this year is "if you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way." As I have tried to do my small things, I have enjoyed small miracles daily, making life great. So for my first blog, I want to include both the small things that we are trying to do greatly as well as small miracles that I have witnessed.
The Woods Cross summer literacy program that I direct has been going GREAT! It has been really fun and last week it went so smoothly. Last week there was an article in the SLC tribune (with a picture of yours truly on the front of the section). Since then, we have received a ton of children's book donation! The link to the article is:
http://www.sltrib.com/ci_9636050?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com
Rob attended a "Varsity Big Event" that went really well. For scouts, that means that none of his boys were injured, kicked out, or lost (or if lost, they were eventually found). They did flint knapping, repelling, rock climbing, dutch oven cooking, etc.
While he was gone, I enjoyed going to see live Jazz music with the kids and a friend. Another night, my parents watched my kids while I drove out to to Park City to join my siblings and the Bassett for a concert. It was so fun, especially dancing with my family. A small miracle: I was kind of concerned to walk by myself in Park City at night. As I pulled up to park, my brother called me to say he had just parked himself, 1 minute before me. Tender mercy.
One more miracle and then I'll be done. One night we all went to a dollar movie together (Horton hears a Who) and then stopped at McDonalds on the way home. The kids were FABULOUS! No whining. NO WHINING!!! ... just happy kids! When I announced that we would leave the Playland in 5 min., another parent leaned over and said, "Yeah, good luck that that will work." But when 5 min. was up, the kids happily left and got in the car. WOW!
On that very very happy note, I will leave you. May you all accomplish greatness in the small things!
Alma says, "by small and simple things are great things brought to pass." As my world has been filled with small things (two small things, mostly), this has become more meaningful. My motto this year is "if you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way." As I have tried to do my small things, I have enjoyed small miracles daily, making life great. So for my first blog, I want to include both the small things that we are trying to do greatly as well as small miracles that I have witnessed.
The Woods Cross summer literacy program that I direct has been going GREAT! It has been really fun and last week it went so smoothly. Last week there was an article in the SLC tribune (with a picture of yours truly on the front of the section). Since then, we have received a ton of children's book donation! The link to the article is:
http://www.sltrib.com/ci_9636050?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com
Rob attended a "Varsity Big Event" that went really well. For scouts, that means that none of his boys were injured, kicked out, or lost (or if lost, they were eventually found). They did flint knapping, repelling, rock climbing, dutch oven cooking, etc.
While he was gone, I enjoyed going to see live Jazz music with the kids and a friend. Another night, my parents watched my kids while I drove out to to Park City to join my siblings and the Bassett for a concert. It was so fun, especially dancing with my family. A small miracle: I was kind of concerned to walk by myself in Park City at night. As I pulled up to park, my brother called me to say he had just parked himself, 1 minute before me. Tender mercy.
One more miracle and then I'll be done. One night we all went to a dollar movie together (Horton hears a Who) and then stopped at McDonalds on the way home. The kids were FABULOUS! No whining. NO WHINING!!! ... just happy kids! When I announced that we would leave the Playland in 5 min., another parent leaned over and said, "Yeah, good luck that that will work." But when 5 min. was up, the kids happily left and got in the car. WOW!
On that very very happy note, I will leave you. May you all accomplish greatness in the small things!
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