The Weeks Fly By

We are a busy family, but it doesn't seem like it when I try and think of what to say to update this blog...

Troy is still loving his tumbling class. His favorite thing to do is summersaults. He does them for anyone who wants to see, which is not common for this shy boy. He walks on anything that looks like a beam and sets up pillows to look like the mats in his class. He follows the teachers instructions about 75% of the time and does his own thing the rest. It takes a lot of energy to try and get him excited about what Coach Robert is teaching. But, luckily it's always something fun, so it's not too tough. He LOVES getting a sticker at the end and always chooses blue. Our sweet Troy is very sweet and very aware of his independence right now. We spend a lot of time trying to get Troy to think everything he needs to do is his idea. Otherwise, a tantrum appears. It's exhausting, but it's so fun to see his independent choices and opinions.

Liam is getting so able! He is moving so much, still not crawling, but seems to always get to what he wants. On Sunday, Ben and I could not stop laughing when Liam took Troy's bread, twice in a row! We gave Troy more after Liam took it, but then the sneaky little man swiped it again. We honestly could not hold in our laughter and I was a bit embarrassed. BUT, it was funny. Troy got mad at Liam and tried to get it back, but Liam's grip cannot be matched. Troy held it against him and firmly "shhhh" him when he would make sounds. This led to more laughter, and we were a lost cause.

Anyway, Liam is still sweet, smiley, laughing, Liam. However, he is starting to voice his opinion now too. He likes us to know what he wants and we get to play the guessing game. But you want to please him so badly because of the huge grin he gives you. I love his chubby cheek smile.

Liam and Troy can kind of play now. It's more of Troy taking toys and giving toys and thinking it's funny. Liam thinks Troy's laugh is funny. I LOVE the laughter. I know I need to treasure this time when they don't / can't fight.

Ben and I are happy parents. We are exhausted and fall asleep at 9:30 sometimes. I have fallen asleep during two BYU games. Lame, I know. But the boys have been getting up early lately. I'm proud I am not asleep right now ;) We are still finishing our basement, being with family lots, working on our callings, and mostly being with Troy and Liam. We have some great family goals about scripture study, what we are doing with our free time, temple attendance, and family and personal spiritual progress. I make it sound like life is perfect, but as everyone knows, everyone has their hardships. That's why we need goals. There is always a battle we need to be prepared for.

I have been greatly influenced by the messages given at the Relief Society broadcast, the scriptures, conference, and Ensign talks. I have a greater want to fill my life, thoughts, and actions with Love as the purpose behind them. The Lord's love is so infinite. I was grateful to feel His love through President Uchtdorf.