March

 My little green machines.   

I can't claim the cute little girl but we love babysitting her.  Remi has met his match.  She doesn't put up with his naughtiness.

Sometimes I have those bad mom moments.   This is one of them.  Jon was out of town for

St. Patrick's Day.  Judd had gone straight from school to a friend's house to play.   When I picked him up his backpack was empty so he forgot his work binder and take home reading book.   Of course I was angry at him.  He is constantly forgetting things at school and has lost 2 coats so my patience is growing thin.  Needless to say I had planned on pizza and slurpees but instead went home and fed them hotdogs and then told him he needed to go in his room for timeout to think of 3 things he needs to have before he leaves his class.  So I thought after time out we would head to 7-11, but when I went to his room he was out cold. I could tell he had been crying.  I wanted to wake him up and tell him I am a dumb mom, hug him, and buy him lots of treats at the store.  Instead I tickled his back, whispered how bad I felt for overreacting,  and watched him sleep.  I know kids need consequences but really I wish I would have not been such a freak that night.

He has been out of town for work. Sometimes it is nice to have a break but after one day I am ready for him to be back. I miss him!

My Father in Laws Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?n=nathaniel-c-bowen&pid=170062592&

Peace

Nat's services were Saturday.  I learned so many new things about mt father in law.  It is crazy how much I miss him and how my mind goes to him often.  Jon did such an amazing job honoring his father. I am so proud of him.  I am thankful I know I will see Nat again. Meanwhile I am going to enjoy these butt stinks!

This last weekend my father-in-law passed away.  Boy it has been a rough start to the year. I can't tell you how many times I have gone to call him. You see, I spoke to him almost everyday.  At the end of our conversations he always told me how much he appreciated our phone calls and how much he loved my boys.  I sure miss these calls. He was a jovial man. We bonded over watching The Office together .  He loved his grandkids.  He always wanted to have a cousin party so he could have them over.  Grandma Inga always made it happen.  He always loved a feisty grandkid and I would watch him be in awe of every single one of them.  I am so thankful we named Remington after him...Remington Nathan.  He always loved hearing us call him Remington Nathan, especially when we were scolding him for being naughty. Nat would laugh and say Remi takes after his Grandpa. He loved Jon and always told me how proud he was of him.   He would enjoy telling me stories about Jon as a little boy.  I could go on. If Nat were still here I would tell him thank you for being so good to me.  Not only were you my father-in-law but you were my friend.  I am so blessed to have you in my life. Thank you for loving the snot out of my family.  You will always have a special place in my heart.