Entering Summer Mom mode

So as of today I have only class left to finish. With that I have been working on trying to not only finish the paper and presentation for the class but also get ready for the summer. Right now we are having a fence out into our yard along with the fact that we got the kids a sandbox. Along with that Mackenzie has entered the monster phase so this week-end we will be cleaning the house and ridding it of all bad monsters. I love that little girl and her imagination. Hyrum is also growing. He is rolling over onto his stomach all the time now. The only problem is that he wants to crawl but the rest of his body is just not ready. He is growing so fast and so is Mackenzie. I am looking forward to class only in the evening this summer. We will keep you all posted on the fun things we do during the week. On a separate note, Eric starting working full time with the Church last week. He is working four days a week for a little while due to shifts in assignments. He will then be working on the press for the Ensign and Liahona.

 Mackenzie loves to fall asleep in our bed

 She also loves to help daddy get ready to go to the temple with mommy

Hyrum is still his happy little self. This is the most recent photo with more to come.

The joy of life

So, this past week I have been both really ambitious and also really feeling sorry for myself. First, I decided to mow the whole lawn on Thursday! I did it but boy was I sore after words, for no weed or blade of grass was safe from me and our lawn mower. Secondly, I put the whole family to work getting the laundry caught up. Eric calls me the lean, mean folding machine. Poor guy, I apparently fold so fast that he can put the clothes away fast enough.

Now for the pity part, Mackenzie has enter another clingy phase. She cries every time I leave for class. It is so hard to go, because she is so vocal now. She can beg and plead for me to stay home with her. So because of this we are in count down mode. I will be so happy to only have night classes for a while. Even so I still have a hard time leaving the kids. I miss Hyrum's little giggles and smile and Mackenzie's happy personality and desire to help me in everyday. I have to remind myself that I have only a two years of course work and then student teaching. I am so thankful that I am alb to get this degree. It is great to know I can help Eric with the finances of our family. Also i am learning so much about the educational system and what experience I would like our children to have with it. May the Lord guide each of you in your lives as he continually guides me.