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What a weekend, I’m sad to see it go! I’d love for all my weekends to involve eating gobs of sushi and peaceful shopping at the mall. I confess I was dreading some of the typical mothers-are-awesome! type of talks at church today, but a friend hit the ball out the park with an amazing, beautiful talk celebrating and recognizing women throughout history. Citing numerous heroines from the scriptures, she spoke of the divinity women possess and how we can use that divinity to do good. I’d love to quote more, but would have to wait until I get my hands on her talk.

There are many avenues, many ways to being a woman, and I am loathe to believe there is a singular, prescribed way of a fulfilling existence. The path I chose to embark on involves motherhood and I feel so humbled and grateful to be trusted with those three little souls above!

My mildly funny/mildly sad story from the weekend: I picked up a new top yesterday, only to realize (at home) there were some gems along the neckline that looked too ice-skater-outfit for my taste. So I cut them out, thinking nothing of the scissors I left in the boys’ bathroom. Fast-forward to Sunday morning, we realize Kai had cut out a sizable chunk from his bangs. Ryan did his best to fix it up, but Kai was now sporting forehead curtains. Or maybe forehead valance is a better descriptor. Anyways, during sacrament meeting, Kai was too embarrassed to get up and sing with the Primary kids. Inspired by big bro, Dax lost any little motivation to participate as well. So during the musical numbers, my boys were curled up on the ground, crying under our pew (poor boys) while Ryan paced the foyer, trying to get fussy Mara to fall asleep. Because I’m such a pro at being a mother (heavy on the sarcasm here), I had predicted this very scenario would play out. I knew it, I knew it. Anyways, the reason I share this story is because even though Kai had felt bad about not singing (yes, I was a little sad the boys didn’t go up), he pretty much got this mother’s day and all future ones covered because of this treasure of a book he made for me at school.

To all you mothers, I wish you a beautiful and happy mother’s day!

For the months of April and May, I am partnering with Carter’s as an Official Carter’s Mommy Blogger. As part of this program, I will be sharing stories about my family and the things we enjoy together along with Carter’s products, promotions and events.

With school soon to be out, we’re looking forward to one of our favorite family activities of exploring museums in the state. Summer is right around the corner, so plan ahead to make sure you have everything you need for fun family adventures.

Now is the time to save! From April 25 – May 15, Carter’s is celebrating their Fun in the Sun Sale! Shopping for a girl? Select summer essentials including tees, shorts, rompers, bodysuits, pj’s, sets & swimsuits are $6 and up online and in-stores. Tees & shorts for your little boy are the perfect summer staples, and bodysuits featuring fun designs and slogans are essential for babies. Sets are the perfect pulled together looks that can be worn as an outfit or mix and match for variety.

Baby boy and girl sets make great gifts for expecting or new mothers and our summer PJs are nice and light for those warm summer nights. Visit Carter’s today to shop adorable prints and graphics that can make bed time so much fun!

A paper insect comes to life when it is attached to some flexible wire and bounces from a stick. This toy can be assembled in just a few steps and is made easy with a printable coloring page. My kids had a little too much fun “bugging” each other with their insects, so you may want to take the finished product outdoors.

You will need:
printout or drawing of insect
long wooden dowl
washi or other colored tape
copper jewelry wire, medium/light thickness
clear tape
popsicle stick
spray paint (optional)

Step 1: Draw a favorite insect (butterfly, dragonfly, ladybug, etc.) or print out from template. Click to download the Butterfly (PDF) or Dragonfly (PDF). Color and cut out. I like how Dax petered out halfway with his green dragonfly and called it quits to play with Legos instead.

Optional step: Spray paint dowl and let dry. I used a lime green color.

Step 2: Cut off an 18″ piece of wire.

Step 3: Poke a small hole about 1/4″ down from the top of the butterfly/dragonfly head. Thread wire through hole and tape down.

Step 4: Tape a popsicle stick to the backside of paper insect to weigh it down. The butterfly body is shorter, so using scissors, cut off a 1.5″ piece from a popsicle stick and tape to backside. Fold insect wings up along popsicle stick. Adjust the wire by bending it where it meets the top of insect.

Step 5: Wrap wire end near the end tip of dowl and secure with washi tape.

Our doctor predicted that she will be walking around 9 months. Not excited to have my baby become a child (or wannabe-child) in a matter of months but I can always get behind the idea of shoe shopping for her.

Carter’s, the most trusted brand in young children’s clothing, is featured in the movie What to Expect When You’re Expecting, due in theaters May 18! You can get two free tickets to the movie when you spend $60 or more in a Carter’s retail location between May 3 – 6, 2012. Find a Carter’s store near you – Carter’s Store Locator. Hurry – tickets are available while supplies last.

Who are/were the people you went to for advice and insight throughout your pregnancy’s thrills and surprises? You and they both will find plenty to relate to in this spring’s film What to Expect When You’re Expecting, due in theaters May 18! Keep an eye out for adorable baby clothing essentials from Carter’s, the premiere children’s clothing featured in the movie!

And congrats to Stephanie, comment #14 for being the winner of the $100 Carter’s gift card giveaway!

Carter’s partnered with bloggers such as me as an Official Carter’s Mommy Blogger.  As part of the program, I received product or gift cards. Carter’s believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words, and therefore did not tell me what to purchase or what to say about the products I used.  Carter’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations. The winner of any giveaways in this program will be randomly chosen and gift card fulfillment will be handled by a third party.

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