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Let me take a minute to brag.

My brothers, I love them.
I will admit sometimes they drive me batty, I get exhausted from "mothering" them, but then they have these shining star moments and I realize that they really are good kids.
For example today Brody spent the morning at a deacon/beehive (his age group at church) etiquette lunch, then sold Boy Scout cards out front of the local Publix, THEN went and mowed someone's yard.  He just got home and proudly brought me the money he had made mowing the yard.  I love him.  He makes me happy with all the good choices he makes.  He even checks his grades online himself.  Now if we can just keep him from talking in class, drumming incessantly on everything, not rushing through his school work, and not being so forgetful we'd be all set.
Beau is making MAJOR progress in school.  He has learned so much responsibility in making sure he turns in his assignments.  That was a big road block, him forgetting and losing assignments.  Now his grades show his effort!  He has a big research paper due on Monday and he has worked hard on it with Jake.  Tonight he is at a Stake Dance (church dance for youth) and I could not be more proud with the choices he is making daily and for his future.  He helps me so much!  He does like to pick on me for looking SO PREGNANT but I know it is all in fun.  If we could just get him to not leave his stuff lying around we'd be A-OK.
I'm so grateful for me brothers and the opportunity I've had and am having to "raise" them and have them live with us.  I admit it isn't always easy but I know it has taught us all so much.  I love you boys!

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  1. L3March 12, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    You forgot to mention how handsome they are!

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  2. ChristinaMarch 13, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    You're doing a great job raising them. I am constantly impressed that you guys are keeping it together with three little ones and the two older ones. The needs and frustrations are so different and yet you balance it all with grace.

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  3. ChristinaMarch 13, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    And wisdom!
    ...with grace and wisdom.
    :)

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  4. MarrianMarch 13, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    You amaze me! I think you are doing such a great job with ALL your kids, brothers included. You are such a big influence for good in their lives and they need that, especially at this time in their lives. They are lucky to have you as a sister!

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  5. BrittanyMarch 13, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Agreed with the others- I even said this to friends of mine today that it's inspiring how you handle it all!

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