happy anniversary.... :)

3 years.... it feels a lot longer than that (in a good way!). I absolutely love my Quenton! Last year he was working in Weyburn, so we didn't get to celebrate together until later. This year he was working late, so even though we were planning on going out for dinner (thanks Theron and Renee for offering to watch Hazel!), we ended up staying in and watching a movie. We had yummy alfredo noodles with ham, and brownies with ice cream. I had to be careful of the brownies (poor Hazel), but it was a good night. :) Quenton had flowers delivered (my favourites) and it was nice to just spend a relatively quiet evening together. This year has been so wonderful together! A trip to Costa Rica, family get togethers, and most importantly, our little Hazel. Quenton is the best husband I could have asked for. What a support he has been to me, and seeing him as a father has made me love him even more. He's the kind of dad I always wanted for my kids. Hazel is pretty lucky!
We watched "Hereafter" last night. What a good movie! I don't remember seeing any previews for it, but I'm glad we rented it. Funny, for being a movie that questions what happens after we die, it had me thinking a lot about how I want to live my life. Even today, after talking with my friend, I started to think about what was really important. Here are some things I've come up with:

1. You are responsible for you. Everyone is accountable for their own actions and decisions, so don't feel guilty for their mistakes.

2. Do what makes you happy. Life isn't about pleasing others. You need to do what is best for you, and what will bring you closer to the Savior, even if that goes against what others think.

3. Eat cake. or brownies. or whatever you feel like indulging in. Just be smart about it.

4. Love everyone, and make sure your children know it. Your love will help to shape their tomorrows.

5. It's ok to hold your kids often. They might not always want you to.

6. It's ok to take time for yourself. I say that as a woman and as a mother, because I hear that a lot from other mothers.

I don't know a lot, but I know about wasting time worrying about what I can't change. Spring is here, and getting rid of the old doesn't just apply to my storage room anymore. The last 3 years have been amazing with my husband, the last 5 months with Hazel have been some of the happiest in my life, and I look forward to the best that is yet to come. :)