Everyday is a Special Occasion

I read a quote yesterday on a blog that was by President Thomas S. Monson. It said,

"Don't save something for a special occasion. Everyday of your life is a special occasion."
-Thomas S. Monson

Ironically, the past couple of days, I'd been thinking about that. Just in the last little while Jacob has seemed to grow up SO much! He is becoming a little boy and is completely out of the toddler stage. It makes me sad, but also makes me want to savor everything he is doing and learning. It makes me want to teach him all that I can everyday so that he doesn't miss out on anything!

Also, for my birthday one of my favorite ladies, Yvonne Smith, sent me a crocheted bookmark that is BEAUTIFUL! I got it and immediately wanted to keep it in a safe place so that it didn't get ruined. And right after thinking that, I made up my mind that I will use that book mark everyday! That isn't why she made it and sent it. She didn't want it to be sitting there gathering dust and not being used. It is a special occasion bookmark, and everyday is a special occasion.

It is funny how fast time goes by. It really seems like yesterday Joe and I were getting married, or that Jacob was born. Now we have been married for 4 wonderful years and have an amazing child! Enjoy the little things and savor the special occasions everyday. Because before you know it, this will become

this! And it is fantastic!