The public eye

This weekend we were out sightseeing with my sister's family. It's always fun to get out and explore, which with having a new baby, we haven't done much of lately. One of the consequences of carting a new baby around in public, however, is that they need to eat and when they're meal literally comes from Mom, it's a chore to figure out the best place to commence feeding.

Let me just say that nursing in public is not my favorite thing. However, I am of the belief that between the choice of starving my baby or enduring public scrutiny, I will always chooose the ladder. Let me also say that when I nurse in public, I am VERY covered. I am not one of those women that proudly presents their "ladies" to the world; I even have the aptly named "hooter hider" to keep myself completely modest.

So, once I'm covered and baby is happily eating, I get to sit back and watch. The way people react to a woman breastfeeding is both fascinating and hilarious. The range of reactions is something to behold. Here are the types I've observed:

* The complete oblivious (love 'em)

* Those that look at you with complete understanding (also love 'em)

* Those, usually women, that just beam at you. (They make me smile, even though sometimes I worry they may run over, throw off my cover and start tickling Kennedy).

*Those that look at me in disgust (not a huge fan)

*Those that say, "I will NEVER do that in public!" (famous last words)

*And those, usually men, who take a minute to figure out what you're doing, and once realization hits, look anywhere but at you. It's as if they are thinking, "don't look directly at it". This cracks me up! What do they think is going to happen if they look at us? Do they think they are going to turn into superman and develop x ray vision in that very moment? (these are the most fun to watch).

But too all types I say thank you, for letting me nurse my child in public, no matter how uncomfortable it makes you. KK thanks you and so do all the people that won't have to listen to her cry because she got a good meal in. :)

Top 10!

June 9th marks Randy and my 10 year wedding anniversary and to honor this special occassion I came up with some "Top 10 Lists" of things I've learned about marriage, my hubby, and things remembered. Here goes:

Top 10....things I remember about our wedding day:

1. I was late arriving at the temple making Randy sweat if I was going to back out (he has never let me live that down).

2. During the wedding ceremony, I couldn't stop smiling.

3. Taking pictures got old, fast.

4. A piggyback ride in a wedding dress is a complicated maneuver.

5. I LOVED my wedding dress.

6. The reception line. I honestly loved being able to visit with everybody!

7. Shoving cake in Randy's face.

8. Having to throw the wedding bouquet twice (because my mother missed the first throw). I also remember Becky Youkstetter knocking the ladies out of the way trying to catch it. :)

9. Being pelted with pounds of rice as we headed for the getaway car (I think we still found rice in the car a couple of years later).

10. The very long drive to Deer Valley. It seemed long, anyway...

Top 10 things.... I've learned about my husband in the last 10 years:

1. He is a clean freak.

2. He has 2 mistresses: college football and his xbox

3. He is very, VERY smart.

4. He gets better looking with age.

5. He is an AMAZING father.

6. He is a homebody.

7. He has a great sense of humor; he can always make me laugh.

8. He is, at heart, a family man.

9. He is great at his job.

10. He still seems to love me.

Top 10....amazing moments we've shared together in the last decade:

1. Having children.

2. Watching each other graduate from college.

3. Our trip to Hawaii.

4. Our trip to France.

5. Learning all we need is each other and our kids to be happy, no matter where we live.

6. Witnessing Randy's career successes.

7. Our trip to San Francisco.

8. Learning to cherish date nights.

9. Learning to appreciate nights in.

10. Realizing we're still in love, 10 years later.

Top 10...bits of advice to a happy marriage:

1. Don't sweat the small stuff.

2. Don't act your age.

3. Kiss...a lot.

4. Find things to do together but also enjoy doing your own thing.

5. Keep your priorities straight.

6. Don't live with the in-laws.

7. Fight naked.

8. Laugh when you want to cry.

9. Flowers and chocolate, while cliche, are important.

10. Saying "I'm sorry" can go a long way.

Thanks, Mr. Player, for an amazing ride thus far. I can't wait to see what the next 10 years will bring!