Paytons Blessing

Payton is such a sweet chub a roo. We decided to bless him on March 4th, hoping that we had surpassed most of the RSV scare. It was finally time to bring him out! And boy was I ready, being trapped inside all the time is something I just do not enjoy. And I think poor Dylan is about to burst- that kid has SO much energy! We were so excited getting everything ready, my grandma insisted that we do the luncheon upstairs although I felt some guilt putting that stress on her. She is seriously the nicest most giving person I've ever met, and she would never tell me if she felt stressed one tincy wincy bit. So the big day arrived, and to my surprise everything was turning out and we were on time. What? The place was set up, food was ready, and Payton didn't even have his morning blowout! So we got us all to church, five minutes early that is! That doesn't even happen on the same old regular sabbath mornings. I was feeling pretty good, and Todd gave such a beautiful blessing! I was feeling so fortunate to have a husband that could bless our boys and have such amazing family and friends surrounding us, but as good as I was feeling- I had already decided that I was not going to go bear my testimony. I know thats kind of stupid to decide that before even getting to church- and there is this pressure for the parents to get up and say a few words, but everytime I do I just get so nervous and make a complete fool out of myself and I don't say anything I was meaning to say! So I was willing to spare myself and all those that know me the embarrassment right.................Not!

So what do I do- I marched right up there with about 5 minutes left in the meeting. What the heck was I doing!! When you are on your way up to the pulpit, there is no turning back! (although I should have) So I got up there and my voice was SO shaky that it was making me want to laugh. Sometimes when I feel awkward- I laugh and it is a terrible characteristic. I also have a weird personality for those of you that know me well- I'm always joking around but sometimes you can't tell I'm joking.

So I said a few things feeling like a sheep up there with my shaky voice about how much I love my boys etc. and then it just came out. I claimed our swinger status with our friends right up there at the pulpit! I was saying how much we love our friends and how grateful we were for them, and that we have seen each other through so much and are now having kids together. I could have left it at that but my sarcasm snuck out and said... "well not together but at the same time as eachother." I got this sudden pit in my stomach, and by the blank looks on everyones face in the congregation- nobody else thought it was that funny. I'm sure my face was as red as a tomato. Oh well I guess, life goes on. I just made an idiot of myself once again.

Later that night after we had cleaned up the luncheon and Todd and I were just chattin, I mentioned how embarassed I was that I said that, and even he said he was surprised I said that. At least Payton is too young to be embarassed by me!

Life has been so busy! Going from one to two kids has been quite the change. Dylan is talking SO much (and repeating everything.....gulp). He can be the funniest kid ever, and then be so dramatic! We recently got rid of his binki that he was absolutely obsessed with (by telling him my grandmas dog ate it) and he has done way better than I expected! Payton is seriously as sweet as can be! He is so chubby and snuggly and fun to kiss, I just can't get enough of him. He is starting to talk and smile and gets so excited when you go to pick him up. Todd just took his boards early. He actually had to go to Colorado to take them, so we are waiting for his results. He has studied and worked so hard- and is so close to graduating! We are looking forward to Easter this weekend and our 7 yr anniversary on monday!