Mom, mom, mom, mom....

Ok, so I totally hate this show. Believe me.
But yesterday's interaction with Shelby reminded me of this little clip.


This seriously happened to me yesterday. No lie.

It was one of those afternoons where 6 hours of that wonderful, adorable, uninterrupted talking was starting to cause a cute little headache...or an incredibly massive one. :) I was totally having "Helga-Mom" moment. You three beautiful women may think I'm a horrible mom for feeling this way. But I promise you--it is just impossible to say "what" every single time your name is called. I really was not a pretty mommy. I was almost tempted to make a trip to K-Mart for some duct tape. Ok, I'm only joking now. Kinda.

What's funny is that Shelby didn't seem to notice. After a trillion "mamma's", I responded with a "WHAT?!" that would've made your hair stand on end. And she responded with a quick, "I love you" and then she smiled sweetly. It was almost sarcastic. Stinker. :)

When 8 o'clock came around and she was in bed, I fell on the couch. I rested, recovered. And then I went back in. I laid next to my beautiful sleeping beauty.

I suddenly understood this concept I often hear among the mom-folk: that some of the best moments spent with kids are when they are quietly sedated.

And yesterday, those quiet moments were absolutely the best part of my day. And actually believe it or not, a good night's sleep got me excited to hear the famous first phrase (the first thing she says when she exits her room in the morning is always incredibly random and quite humorous...this morning it was "Mom? Sugar does not want ketchup for dinner. She doesn't, Mom.").

Emily, you may be battled by 3 year olds who might literally tear down the house...I am battled by a 3 year old who talks. Watch out, Liz and Sar. Watch out. :)

Recipe Call

Ok Sisters and Mom - Because I miss quite a few family get-togethers, I don't have the opportunity to sample your latest culinary creations. So... have you come across any good recipes lately that you wouldn't mind sharing? It can be dinner, breakfast, salad, dessert, etc - but I need something new to try!

My sister-in-law Heather is putting together a recipe book that I am helping her with, and I feel like I have a shortage of contributions. Many of my best recipes have come from you guys, so I am calling on you for help. They can be fancy delicacies or a practical go-to meal, anything to add variety to my waning repertoire of recipes.

Sar, I do have one request - the decadent white coconut cake please?

And Happy Mother's Day to ALL of you! Have fun in St. George!