Things I Love

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Watching kids' TV with Brekken. When the show says something like, "Say Oh, Toodles!" he shouts it out enthusiastically, complete with any needed hand motions. He sings the songs. He plays along with the games. Completely adorable to watch him.

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Watching Aaron play with the kids when they're all in a goofy mood.

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Seeing Haley's new gap-tooth smile. She lost her front tooth in the hospital cafeteria while we were waiting for Rylen's lab tests.

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Preston's funny comments. He always has an interesting view of life and a great way of phrasing things. I love the chance to use this blog capture the sayings I would otherwise quickly forget with the Quick Funny from Preston posts.

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Friends. Michelle threw a little shower for me with some of the sisters from the ward. It was so nice to have a chance to see people and chat for a couple of hours - especially after being so shut away from everyone for so long (or at least it FELT really long) on bed rest.

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Family. Aaron has done so much to take care of everyone for the last couple of months - he has been working hard. My kids are wonderful, even if they are also frustrating and exhausting at times. My mom and sister came out for 2 weeks to help us with everything around the house and the kids while I was on bed rest. And my dad and my brother-in-law were willing to give up having them home for all that time while they were here to help. Aaron's mom and dad came out to stay with the kids and help out at the house while we were in the hospital. I'm blessed with such a wonderful family!

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And of course, the newest thing I love...