Day 2 (oops!)

I told you I would skips like 10 days!! I’m back :)
Today I am grateful for a healthy body. In school I hear about so many conditions and sicknesses that people can have and every single time I think, “wow I’m blessed!” Sometimes I complain about my body, or how I look, or how my teeth aren’t perfect..I always thought they were until I started Dental Hygiene school :) But in reality, I love my body. I am so grateful that I have a healthy body that allows me to do what I love to do.
Yesterday I ran my third half marathon. It was the toughest one for me, mostly because I only ran once a week to train for it without working out at all throughout the week. I am secretly very competitive. I have a hard time when girls my age are flying by me during races! I pushed myself very hard even though I know my body was not as in shape as it was in my last two races. I ended up finishing in 1:47 which was exactly between my other two race times! So I was happy with it! Sometimes I wish I would just run to enjoy the race. But nope, my competitive self tells me to run till my legs feel like they’re going to fall off. I ran my very hardest and about passed out at the finish line (not really but it felt like I was going to!) Maddix slept at my parent’s house so that she could watch him in the morning. We took advantage of it and went to Cheesecake Factory. You’re probably thinking that I loaded up on carbs right? Close. I ate delicious greasy onion rings! And a big salad that had about 10 pieces of lettuce in it and lots and lots of dressing :) I’m so smart. Brig was a trooper and came early with me to the race to be there the whole time. My dad surprised me and showed up at the half way mark with his video camera. I just figured that that was the only time I would see him, but nope! He showed up at about every 2 miles to video tape me! It was so nice to have someone (especially my dad) cheering me on the whole time! I have the best family.
That being said, I’m so grateful to have a body that allows me to push myself and achieve my goals.
Next up, TURKEY TROT!

i just had to add how hilarious/difficult it is to try to get a decent picture with this little boy. Just about every pic, his face was blurry and mine was not, which means he can’t stand still for 1 sec! Or he would say cheese and then hurry and turn away. Finally we got one!!
 

triathlon & mothers day

On Saturday Brig had his triathlon at Tempe Town Lake. He did SO good. Especially considering he was the only one NOT wearing a wetsuit and the only one that didnt have a fancy road bike {he used a mountain bike…there is a huge difference incase you didnt know}. Luckily he’s a fast runner so that helped! It was so fun to go out and watch him. Such a stud. Awesome job Brig!!

   

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sunday morning brig woke up with maddix and let me get some more rest. he made me waffles and then we just relaxed and enjoyed the day! i wasnt feeling super well so brig was such an awesome help to take care of maddix so i could just rest. for mothers day brig got me a lay out bed for the pool {so i dont have to lay out on the floor :)} and some of my very favorite chick flicks EVER. he is the best at gift giving. he always gets me stuff that i would never buy myself but that i would love to have. thanks so much for everything brig!! i love you! after church we went to my parents for dinner and had a little program and got a sweet gift from my mom :) then we went to his parents and had dessert and just visited. what a great day. {saturday brigs dad paid for all the girls to get pedicures for mothers day. so nice!} 

happy late mothers day to my mom!! she is so kind, loving, thoughtful, spiritual, happy, beautiful, always serving, and thinking of others, so helpful with maddix, talented, amazing voice, and so incredible in every way! we love you mom!

happy late mothers day to my mother in law! she is hilarious, fun to talk to, stylish, always willing to help with maddix, kind, fun to be around, smart, dedicated, always serving, loves her family, and just plain awesome! we love you gaylene!

i just love moms. arent they just the best thing ever?? and im so happy to be a mom. i wouldnt change it for the world. i never understood how much a parent could love a child until i had my own. being a mom equals pure happiness. it is so hard sometimes, but that just makes it more worth it. i have learned so much as a mom. i love that maddix can now say mama and wants to be around me, and loves when i sing and read books to him. i love that he brings  us the ensign so that we can flip through the pages and point to pictures of Jesus with him.  I love that he can now recognize when he sees pictures of us or of Jesus. I love that he wants to feed himself and wants to do what we do. I love that i’m learning patience and forgiveness and just really how innocent children how. I love that i get to be the one to get maddix out of bed every morning and have him greet me with a big smile or with his arms reaching for me to hold him. I love how he picks up his “silky blanky”, pulls at my leg, then walks over to the rocking chair so i can just hold him and cuddle with him. I could go on and on…

 

motherhood is such a special role that we as women have. i am so grateful for the opportunity to be a mom and to raise my precious boy. i am so grateful for my Savior that gives me the strength and guidance everyday to be the mom he wants me to be. i am not perfect, but i sure am trying to be a better mom everyday! luckily i have such awesome examples to follow.

i hope everyone had a wonderful mothers day :)