Some things the same.

     As a parent I am sure there are always things we want to do different than our own parents.  I am sure Tanner and Holden will want to do things different from me as well. The best advice I got when I was pregnant with Tanner was "you will have lots of advice and lots of opinions on how you should do things but God gave you these boys so trust your heart and Seek after Him," that is exactly what I am trying to do. But as a kid there are a lot of things I remember from my childhood that I want to do  the same. My mom was an awesome mommy to us. I remember always having notes in my lunches and snacks after school. When I had to take pills if I was sick she would put them in jelly so as to make it easier for me to take. She was always doing special things for us. I remember her sending me balloons and flowers to school when I was in the third grade for my birthday.  She helped me take care of my dolls and toys and was always reading to me and later getting me books to read on my own. She does that for my boys too. She has given them so many good books and even ordered them some special ones. She is very wise on authors. We still love "I Forgot the Bacon and Click Clack Moo." I also found out later she stood in line for hours to get me my Cabbage Patch Doll Phoebe Myra for Christmas one year. I loved my Cabbage Patch doll so much!! My dad was always riding bikes with us and taking us to Alderman's Ford Park to ride the trails. He taught me to ride dirt bikes very young. I LOVED it!! Holden and Tanner love to go to Papa's house to ride motorcycles. Especially Holden. We play outside for hours at his house. My parents were the parents God gave me. I am thankful for them and that my kids have 4 grandparents that love them. I recently lost both my grandmothers within 18 months of each other. They both did a lot for us kids. I am thankful that they had the chance to see my 2 boys and all the other great grand kids. This past weekend was fun and memorable. Friday I went grocery shopping with my big helper Holden and cooked a nice meal and we hung out at home. Saturday was gym time and lunch.  Saturday afternoon and evening was date night with my sidekick Tanner Man. Billy and Holden ordered pizza and watched Pirates. I took Tanner to Tony's Sushi and it was his first time at the Hibachi Grill Table. We then went to the mommy and son dance. Our 4th year. I am so glad I have that time with him. I am intentional about it. Sunday was church and lunch with Billy and the kids. Like every Sunday. I love our church and so do the kids. After lunch I took my 2 baby boys to the beach for several hours so Billy could study. HOW AWESOME we live just one hour from the ocean. The boys and I love the beach. The sand, the surf, and the sky!! It was so fun taking them over to the beach for a couple hours and then getting ice cream. Tanner loves oreo ice cream and Holden wants anything  "pink" these days with ice cream being no exception.  Although he didn't eat it. But it sure was a fun afternoon.  We had a great weekend. I can not wait to hit the beach this summer, the pool, and the Lake. I am also looking forward to Magic Kingdom with Meme and Grampy on Mother's day. I sure love being a mommy!!