The glass is half full......

In an attempt to stay positive during this glorious spring break when my children flock around me and I love every minute of it - I have decided to list a few things I love about each of them, and about motherhood in general.

Emma:

1. She is always seeking my approval.
2. She loves to make everyone laugh.
3. She is a huge help with Mackenna, Spencer, and Dodger.
4. She loves to read and is great at it!
5. She is empathetic and sensitive to the emotions of those around her.
6. I love her chocolate eyes and the tiny golden freckles across her nose & cheeks.

Mackenna:

1. She shows true compassion.
2. She is finally taking Spencer under her wing.
3. She is excited to grow up, go to school, and do everything Emma does.
4. I love her roundish cheeks and her button nose.
5. Her smile melts my insides.
6. She always brings her dishes to the sink without being asked.

Spencer:

1. He gives the best hugs ever when he puts his heart into it.
2. He is a mama's boy and a daddy's boy at the same time.
3. He knows most of his letters AND the sound they make (gotta love Leap Frog DVDs).
4. He says "I yuh you" at least three times a day.
5. He is finally taking Dodger under HIS wing.
6. I love his sqenchy-eyed smile and his button nose.
7. At all times there is an animated character he can be compared to. Candidates in the past have been: Shrek baby, Stitch, Curious George, Jack-Jack, and Koda (brother bear).

Motherhood:

1. I love to quietly watch my kids and see things about them that I love.
2. I love when my girls tell me I'm 'the best baker in all the land' or rave about my cooking.
3. I cherish the gospel teaching moments that come - usually when we are in the car.
4. Motherhood gives me a purpose and keeps me busy.
5. Motherhood has brought out my domestic side - now I cook, decorate cakes, sew, scrapbook, blog, and read. Everyone needs an outlet, right?
6. I love connecting with other mothers who are going as crazy as I am. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE.

Last but not least - you might think I was a single mother if I didn't say a little something about the one who got me into all this!

Sean:

1. He works hard so that I can stay home with the kids and lose my mind.
2. He is empathetic when I have a bad day with the kids.
3. He always puts me first.
4. He never criticizes if the house is a mess.
5. He is always ready and willing to take us out to eat.
6. If he is home and we are cleaning, he will vacuum without being asked, and sometimes he'll even mop the floor.
7. He encourages my hobbies and talents.
8. He goes to extremes sometimes to make me laugh.
9. He is trying to better himself, without any hinting or nagging on my part.
10. For some odd reason, he never lost his rose-colored glasses.
I LOVE YOU, SEAN!