Ayres Insanity

  Last night I was sitting in bed watching Property Virgins , a show about people who are going through the process of buying their first home. The couple on this episode was looking for a home with a large yard so as not to be too close to their neighbors, and from what I hear, this is an attractive feature for most people. I on the other hand, love being close to my neighbors. For those who don't know, we live in a town home and therefore, share a wall with our neighbors, and although I would love a big back yard and a garage, I  would never give up having close neighbors.   I'm aware that not everyone is lucky enough to live in a neighborhood like mine, but I have been fortunate. This is the kind of place where everyone waves while driving by, and we all gather on the porch in the summer to eat watermelon and watch the kids play. I remember when we bought this house, the series of events that led us here convinced me that this was where we were supposed to be, and 4 years l

  I just read a scripture, Mosiah 3:19. "becometh as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things". I'd like to meet the child he was referring to. My children, and particularly Ryler is most definitely not submissive, meek humble and patient, he is however full of love, although he sometimes has a funny way of showing it. One of my favorite quotes is found in a cute little book I have called " The Wonder of Babies" , it says "I do not love him because he is good, but because he is my little child."   I envy the parents of the child Mosiah speaks of.

  Just last week I had my six week follow up appointment with my wonderful midwife, as we chatted, she asked me how I felt about my birth experience, and if I had any regrets. I didn't even have to think before answering, of course not, I wouldn't change a thing!    That conversation made me start reflecting on the births of all of my children and I wanted to document those feelings so I'll never forget those special moments.   I remember when I had Taevin, there was so so much anticipation, and as a first time mommy, so much I didn't know, so as most people do, I trusted my doctor and hung on to his every word. I wanted him to deliver my baby so at my last appointment with him, I agreed to an induction on January 16th. It was one day after my due date and he was already on call which guaranteed   his presence at my delivery.   Russ and I went to bed the night before, nervous and excited for the next days event. We got up early and went out for breakfast before headi