Right Now -

It's interesting going through life's routine.

I find myself trying to observe the moment a little bit more. To enjoy it - realizing - this is my life. Right now, this second - my life.

Examples:

I made lumpy mush the other day for my kids. They loved it.

I loved lumpy mush when I was little and making it for my children made me feel like my own mother.

I loved feeling that way.

In Sacrament meeting Little C and The Beloved will have thumb wars together. It makes me proud of The Beloved.

Isn't that just what Dads are supposed to do?

I loved sitting by Dad in sacrament meeting when I was growing up - whether it was just his big comfy shoulder to lean on or a hot thumb war game - I always wanted dibs by dad's seat.

Past memories and creating memories -

It's tender to watch the roles change.

Our most recent new parental experience:

An All Day Sporting Event

Little C has decided to be a wrestler.

Wow - look at that intimidation :)

When he first made this decision he asked me what the uniforms look like. I said, "Well, it's called a singlet and it's pretty little."

"How little?"

I tried giving him a proper explanation but he became very concerned.

"Mom, is my bum going to hang out?"

Stifling a laugh I did my best to calm his fears - but upon receiving his uniform he immediately drew the conclusion that it looked more like a 3T than something for a 7 year old boy.

So he had to try it on Gadashio -

Older brother teaching younger brother some moves -

First Parents Overall All Day Sporting Event - I'd give it an 8.

Little C did so well and I am sure he'll do even better at the next one.

Observations:

#1 -I watched little and big boys cry (which wrenched my heart out) -

but then I watched the dads embrace their sons to comfort them - which tugged at my heart even more.

#2 - Gyms get HOT! Especially when holding a 20 lbs baby. Wear apparel that can easily be removed - not sweatshirts you get stuck in.

No - I am not possessed - I am stuck.

#3 - Supporting a child and watching them try their hardest is an amazing feeling.

Way to go Little C!