Top Ten Kid

Sam turned ten yesterday. I honestly cannot believe it. It seems like just yesterday we were making forts together and decorating cookies. I decided that the days of motherhood are long but somehow the years go by fast. I am so sad to see how fast time is slipping away from me. Is it too late to put them all in a bottle? Anyway, Sam had such a busy day that we couldn't even fit in a party (thanks to excessive amounts of homework...seriously a subject for another post). We are officially celebrating on Saturday with his friends. We did a "top ten" list for his birthday invitation. I think it turned out kind of cute.

Top Ten Reasons to Come to Sam Larson's Birthday Party

1. Sam will be 10!

2. There will be pizza

3. There will be cake and ice cream

4. We are going to Nicklecade

5. We will play games

6. There will be prizes

7. There will be friends

8. There will be presents

9. There will be sugary beverages

10. There will be adult supervision!

Happy Birthday Sam! You are the best son a mother could ask for!

Unexpected Enlightenment

I was at my kids' elementary school to accompany Sam's class on a field trip. On my way downstairs, I read this quote. Seriously, I am finding the best stuff lately.

"It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."

That one is a zinger for me lately. To any of you who thought it sounded familiar (like me). Yes, it is indeed Professor Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Gotta love JK Rowlings!

Favorite Quote

I heard this one on the radio and ran home to right it down. I think I got it right, or am at least close: "Survey wide fields and cultivate small ones." - President Hinckley

A Boy After My Own Heart

Much to his dismay, the bag of chocolate chips was empty. Ben's favorite foods include chocolate, candy, and cookies. He is a very stubborn eater and now can climb to get anything he wants. I am very relieved that he is talking and walking more every day. His favorite word is "no" but it is adorable in his little voice. Anyway, things are looking up at the Larson home and February promises to be a better month than January. Does anyone else hate January?

Jordan has a new job and he is under much less stress. We should have health insurance again in March, so pray with us that nothing catastrophic happens, or we will be in the poor house. We are contemplating COBRA coverage, but it is a fat $1000 for our family per month. Luckily, if something does happen we can reinstate coverage by making the premium payment. I'm sure you were all wondering about that. Overall life is looking up. Attitude is everything, right?