Our Goodman Family: Family Home Evening

For FHE this week, Mike and I talked about how Heavenly Father wants us to be safe. So we learned about what to do if we had a fire in the house, and then did some fire drills. It really was a lot of fun. They got to get in bed, jump out and run and do all the things they were taught. They will definately have a hard time opening the windows if need be, but they know how to for now. Mike even turned one of the alarms. Poor Sequoia. She freaked and and started crying. She would not do well during a real fire, but Lincoln rocked it. He is getting to be so big.

While we were talking about what to do (before the drill), we told them to get each other and their baby sister if they can, and run out the nearest door away from the fire. Lincoln said, "Ok, I'll get my sisters, grab my toys, and run out the front door!" (I'm so glad he said that!) We told him he wouldn't have time to grab his toys. The only important things to us are our family and that he can only get his sisters and run. It was heart breaking! His sweet little face was so sad for a bit, then just started crying. It was so tender that I started to as well!! We tried to explain to him that we are the only things that matter, not material things. It was an eye opener for him to realize fires are serious and its important to RUN. We also told him we would buy him more toys if our house ever burned down;)

I love having these special moments with our children. I love knowing that we have set aside one night a week to sit down and talk to them about life and gospel topics. We become closer as a family and Mike and I become closer as partners. I love the way the kids just glow as we sing and talk as a family. I'm so grateful for them:)

Aurora giggled for the first time today! It was so stinkin cute. Luckily Mike hadn't left for work yet so we all were together and heard her. She is LOVED in our household. She also has a favorite person now. Her Daddy. She stares at him everywhere he goes. She'll cry and cry in my arms, as soon as she's with him, happy as can be. It's so cute!

Mike has been getting up at 5am every morning to go workout at the rec center in town! I am super impressed that he's done it every single morning since he bought the pass. I wish I had enough in me to get up that early and accomplish some things, but nope! Good job Mikey:)

After about 15-20 pies I've eaten (and sometimes shared with others:), I need to take another break. I went without it for 2 weeks and lost 5 pounds. I need to do it again. It's out of control!! I love them so much. I want to fit in all my old jeans again!

The kids have been playing with their "superheroes" and "girl toys" so good lately. It makes me happy. I was all about barbies and house when I was little. They play so well together. I am so grateful for them. If they do start whining and arguing with each other, I just tell them they don't get to be together for a while and need to separate. Instant hugs and sorries. They don't like to be away from each other.