Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Mother's Day
I started writing this a few months ago, and completely forgot about it. I truly am blessed to be your mother. It's not always easy, and a lot of the time I feel like I am failing, and am not living up to my potential. But there are so many moments that I feel and know I am a good mom. I want you to always know how much I love you, and that you and Gavin and your Dad come first in this life after your Heavenly Father. Being your mother makes me want to be better each day. I am continually praying to my Heavenly Father to help me and guide me so that I can be the mom that you and Gavin need. I pray for patience daily, and pray that I can remember to not lose focus on the things that are most important in this life. You are so special to me Ruby, and I am so grateful Heavenly Father sent your little spirit to me. I am honored to be your mother.
Remembering The Little Things
I feel like my head is going to explode right now if I don't write everything down about you. You are changing so fast, and I keep meaning to write in here, and then time gets away from me. Ruby, you are seriously the. cutest. thing. ever. You walk around with your little pig-tail on top of your head and usually two in back with a cute little smile pasted across your face. You are still missing four teeth; two on top and two on bottom, both in the same place. You have little gaps on both sides of your mouth. So cute when you smile. You have lots of spunk, and think that meal time means making the biggest mess possible, and sometimes eating a little too.
For a while whenever we would ask you a yes or no question and you would answer yes you would say, "huh" in the cutest little tiny voice. Just recently though you have switched over to the big girl way of saying it..."yeah, or yes." Still cute, but we were sad when you left the "huh" behind.
Forever you called Gavin, "Ga-gee," and now you've mastered the "Gavin" or "Gav". I'm sure Gavin is happy about that since a couple times when you called him "Ga-gee" he got a little mad and stated, "it's not Ga-gee Rubes, it's Gavin."
You love to color, and pay attention to the little details. I love watching you when you are in the zone coloring. You aren't much of a movie watcher, and are so squirmy still when we go to movies. You sing the ABC's in the cutest voice ever. Tonight while I was laying with Gavin before bed, you were on the floor looking at books and singing the ABC's to yourself. I often hear you sing them and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" at night in your bed before you go to sleep.
You love to be naked, and if I haven't seen you for a while, I usually find you naked somewhere. Something about being so free I guess. ;)
I love it when you are trying to tell me something. I know there is so much going on in your little head, and it's so cute to hear you explain whatever it is you are trying to say, or show your excitement.
We recently got back from Medford, Oregon. We were visiting Grandma and Grandpa Merrill. You had so much fun swimming in their pool. You love Grandma and Grandpa, and for the longest time you called both of them, "grandma and grandma" or "grandpa and grandpa."
We were gone from home for three weeks, while Daddy was here working away. When he picked us up at the airport both you and Gavin ran as fast as you could and jumped into his arms. You love your dad, and he adores you.
I wish all the time I could bottle up this stage of your life. You change so quickly and are always saying and doing the cutest things. I know these moments are short, and I have to always remember to cherish them, and to take life slowly so that I can be in the moment with you and Gavin.
You also love gum, and are always trying to get in my bag to steal it. A couple times I'm pretty sure I have caught you with at least 3-4 pieces in your mouth. Little stinker.
You love to ride your bike, and be outside. I love watching you. You are the sweetest little girl, and make me smile every single day.
For a while whenever we would ask you a yes or no question and you would answer yes you would say, "huh" in the cutest little tiny voice. Just recently though you have switched over to the big girl way of saying it..."yeah, or yes." Still cute, but we were sad when you left the "huh" behind.
Forever you called Gavin, "Ga-gee," and now you've mastered the "Gavin" or "Gav". I'm sure Gavin is happy about that since a couple times when you called him "Ga-gee" he got a little mad and stated, "it's not Ga-gee Rubes, it's Gavin."
You love to color, and pay attention to the little details. I love watching you when you are in the zone coloring. You aren't much of a movie watcher, and are so squirmy still when we go to movies. You sing the ABC's in the cutest voice ever. Tonight while I was laying with Gavin before bed, you were on the floor looking at books and singing the ABC's to yourself. I often hear you sing them and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" at night in your bed before you go to sleep.
You love to be naked, and if I haven't seen you for a while, I usually find you naked somewhere. Something about being so free I guess. ;)
I love it when you are trying to tell me something. I know there is so much going on in your little head, and it's so cute to hear you explain whatever it is you are trying to say, or show your excitement.
We recently got back from Medford, Oregon. We were visiting Grandma and Grandpa Merrill. You had so much fun swimming in their pool. You love Grandma and Grandpa, and for the longest time you called both of them, "grandma and grandma" or "grandpa and grandpa."
We were gone from home for three weeks, while Daddy was here working away. When he picked us up at the airport both you and Gavin ran as fast as you could and jumped into his arms. You love your dad, and he adores you.
I wish all the time I could bottle up this stage of your life. You change so quickly and are always saying and doing the cutest things. I know these moments are short, and I have to always remember to cherish them, and to take life slowly so that I can be in the moment with you and Gavin.
You also love gum, and are always trying to get in my bag to steal it. A couple times I'm pretty sure I have caught you with at least 3-4 pieces in your mouth. Little stinker.
You love to ride your bike, and be outside. I love watching you. You are the sweetest little girl, and make me smile every single day.
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