Top 10 as a Mother and Wife - June 2011

I was never one of those girls who dreamt of the perfect wedding or how many kids I would have.  I guess I just knew I had no control over it.  There were times that I wonder if I would ever find someone.  As you know, Eustace, Texas is not the metropolis of fine, upstanding men.  I did have a few tiny facinations of marrying Brett Hull.  I mean, let's face it - how stinking cool would it be to sign your Christmas cards: With Love, Brett and Brett Hull or BH2.
On to the topic at hand, I was lucky enough to marry a wonderful man on March 15, 2003.  Chris has not only been a great friend and partner to me, but a fabulous father to Brandt and Cate.  I have already been blessed beyond measure with everything Chris has brought into my life.  Of course marrying Chris gave me the opportunity to have the blessings of Brandt and Cate.  This summer has been so much fun for us as a family.  Cate is up and active and in to EVERYTHING!!  Brandt's vocabulary is developing and he is becoming more and more interested in some many different things.  So in honor of these 3 blessings in my life, I am leaving you with my Top 10 as a Mother and Wife.

10.  Being married to a coach does have some advantages - like getting to go on a trip to Round Rock / Austin to see an outstanding player play in the All Star Game!  Congrats Braden!! Thanks for the opportunity for a mini vacay!
9.  There isn't much difference in a 20 month old and a 21 month old as far as listening skills are concerned.
8.  There is a huge difference in a 20 month old and a 21 month old as far as speaking skills are concerned.
7.  Little hands that pat you and little teeth that show through on a grin can erase ALL traces of bad from a day / mood / week / month / year - well you get it!
6.  Golf is a stress reliever for some.  By the way, that "some" is not me.  Chris loves to golf and has been very successful this year winning 2 of the 3 tournaments he has been in.
5.  A locust could be the toughest insect ever. If you are wondering about this one, just ask "Blue Boy", Brandt's locust that Papa had for him in a jar when we left for our trip to Round Rock.  Blue Boy made the 3 day, 2 night trip in the car, stayed in a hotel room, was tortured by a 4 year old and then made it home to Payne Springs, Texas and was released and flew away STILL ALIVE!!!!!
4.  A 4 year old views going to the carnival with the family and Mammy just the same as going to Target and riding in Mammy's basket.
3.  Sometimes in public it is worth ignoring what you know is a fit coming on just so it doesn't happen no matter how bad of a parent it makes you look like - because unlike the others watching you know how much worse you will look once the fit occurs :)!!
2.  Daddy has a different definition of getting the kids dressed that Mommy does.
1. Patting hands and little, grinning teeth are pretty close to the best thing I have ever experienced!!

More to come later!!  Enjoy these wonderful summer days!

~Brett