Let me start this blog with a little history. Evan has a neighbor friend who has a 4 wheeler and every time our little friend is outside Evan watches him ride around. He’ll run to the window and watch as his friend zooms around in our field. If we’re outside, Evan will stand by the pine tree and watch for the longest time as his friend rides around. One day he was watching and said, “Mommy, I ride too.” It was one of those mommy moments where I would have given him the moon if I could have. I told hubby about what he said and as any daddy would say about his boy, “Let’s get him one.” We’ve never overindulged our boy. We don’t buy expensive clothes, toys or anything like that. We’re a very simple family.

So Evan has his 3 year birthday and it just seems fitting to get him something “big boyish” for the occassion. That’s when we went online and purhased him his first little 4 wheeler. It was surprisingly less expensive than I thought it would be. And we didn’t even buy it, the government did. =) That little stimulus package was nice! So there’s our justification for buying Evan something that we thought was one of those “some day” purchases.

Needless to say, Evan was more than thrilled to get on and ride. He learned how to use the foot pedal, “throttle” and make it go backwards in all of about 5 minutes. I think this type of stuff runs through boys’ veins. He acted like he had been riding it for years. And now that we know we’ve got another little boy on the way soon I think we’ll get our money’s worth no problem with this new little extravagence. And I have to say, I really, really enjoy watching Evan get on his new ride and watching his face light up as he cruises around the yard. You can see the sense of accomplishment he feels every time he maneuvers around the swing set or his slide. It’s priceless.

For the last two days I have been so cranky! I’m not sure why. I hate blaming things on “hormones” but it’s the only thing I can think of. I am not a cranky person by nature. I’m beginning to wonder if there really is something to this hormone thing. So far this pregnancy has been a real blessing. I am feeling good (large, but good) and we’re getting down to the final stretch before we meet our precious miracle. So what is up with the crankiness? I don’t know but I do not like it. I am praying that it goes away soon! In the meantime, I am looking on the bright side. I have so many things around me to make me smile. I have to concentrate on that even when I feel like I could bite somebody’s head off. Yikes!

I’m posting a pic my hubby took of me this weekend in Tanner’s nursery. I love it. What’s to be cranky about? Like I said, nothing. It’s got to be preggie hormones…

My 3-year-old constantly reminds me of how simple life really is. It doesn’t take much to make a little one “tick.” Today, it is beautiful outside. He and I were enjoying the sunshine this morning before lunch and he asked to play with the water hose. Sure, why not? As I sat and watched him for the better part of 45 minutes with my preggie feet propped up, I realized just how simple life really is. He was having an absolute blast spraying the grass, the tree stumps and the lilac bushes. He didn’t need a fancy toy or mom’s full attention. He was happy to be outside, under the sunshine, playing happily. It made me remind myself that the simple things in life are what make life just that…life.

Today is the day when our nation honors mothers. This year is particularly a monumental one because Mother’s Day 2008 marks the 100th celebration of Mother’s Day in our country. Pretty cool.

So anyway, after looking back on my Mother’s Day morning I wanted to write. I had to chuckle. I was up for about 30 minutes and here is what I did. Got up, went to the restroom, Evan was up, took him to the restroom, brushed our teeth, ironed Evan’s clothes, came downstairs, got Evan breakfast, let the dog out and fed him, made myself and hubby oatmeal, put a load of laundry in the washer and dryer. Whew! Not bad for 30 minutes. =)

Hubby did get me a very nice gift this morning. He gave me a gift certificate to get a pedicure! I enjoy those little pampering things and he knows it. They’re real treats for me. Especially being pregant I welcome those little luxuries. Our sweet son got me a card and he wrote his own name in it, scribbles and all. I love it!!

Sure, I had a busy morning (just like any other morning) but the fact is, I enjoy it. I love being a wife to my husband and a mommy to our son. I find joy in those daily tasks. I get tired and cranky sometimes but I always remind myself how blessed I am. I love caring for my famiy and seeing that their needs are met. I’m not lacking in the “needs met” department either. My husband takes good care of me as well. We’re a wonderful team and we do little things to please one another. That’s probably one of the biggest reasons why I am truly able to say I love being a wife and mom! So many mothers and wives are stressed to the max and get no appreciation for what they do on a day to day basis. I’m glad my loved ones appreciate my efforts.

So in a nutshell, I can smile at the busy morning I’ve had as mom and know that it’s a good thing. My life is complete with my God, my hubby and my boy…Happy Mother’s Day!

The other morning during our family worship time we were singing the song, “Everlasting.” Dan has his guitar out and we were enjoying our time, starting our day worshipping our creator. When the song came to the part, “soooo good, soooo good,” Evan started to sing with us. It was one of the most touching moments for me as a mommy. To see our little guy engage in worship and sing with his little voice was so sweet…

Dan posted this on his blog yesterday. I cannot put into words how blessed I feel that our boys have Dan as their daddy. The Lord grants him wisdom along the way and I see it in his actions and love towards Evan and I know he’ll be this way with Tanner as well. The love he shows to us, his family, is Christ-like and I fall more in love with him as the years go by.