It's been a while since I posted anything...I'm just busy, busy , busy folks! That's what happens when you move!!!
Anywho...I saw this great message for Father's Day. I wanted to share it.
I feel so blessed to have an amazing Father. My dad is amazing in every way. There's nothing like a father's love. Thanks Dad...I love you! I also am so blessed to have married an amazing man and feel so grateful that he is the father of my children. Dr D is a phenomenal father - watching him be a daddy makes me fall in love with him again every day. I wish I had more time to talk about all of the great things that are in my heart on Father's Day...but it will have to wait for another day.
Happy Father's Day!!
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
A Quick & Short Post
Just to answer the question...why are we moving and where...
Why?: My husband - who will now be known as Dr. D - is graduating! He has actually been on leave from his job for the last 2 years to pursue his doctorate.
Where?: Back to Idaho! Dr. D's position is on the music faculty at BYU-Idaho.
We'll be sad to leave our lovely and beloved Arizona but are looking forward to a cooler summer! ;)
Why?: My husband - who will now be known as Dr. D - is graduating! He has actually been on leave from his job for the last 2 years to pursue his doctorate.
Where?: Back to Idaho! Dr. D's position is on the music faculty at BYU-Idaho.
We'll be sad to leave our lovely and beloved Arizona but are looking forward to a cooler summer! ;)
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The First of the Lasts
So...at dinner last night, Jewel gave me some food for thought:
Jewel: "Did you know that I only have 4 weeks of Kindergarten left?"
Me: "Can you believe that?"
Jewel: "I don't want to only have 4 weeks left in Kindergarten."
Me: "Why not?"
Jewel: "I want to have 100 weeks of Kindergarten left. Actually, I want 143 weeks of Kindergarten left."
I'm not sure the significance of the number 143, but I think that's not really the point. The point is, Jewel knows that her time in Kindergarten is coming to a close and while she's excited for 1st grade, she's has such a wonderful time in Kindergarten that she doesn't really want it to end. This has been an answer to my prayers. When we moved to AZ, I knew that she would only be in school here for 1 year and I truly did pray that she would love that 1st year so the foundation for the rest of her education would be set.
This week the last book order came home. I have no idea why, but it got me feeling a little panick-y. Maybe it's because earlier in the week at our Primary Presidency meeting, we were going over the next several months and discussing who would be conducting Sunday primary for each month...I will be conducting in May - for the last time. I'm sure that there will be other times I will fill in after May, but that's not the point. The point is...the "lasts" are beginning.
We're moving in July.
I woke up at 5:30 this morning worrying about it...I will probably wake up at 5:30 (or earlier) every day until we move...it's what I do. And everyone of the lasts just gets me feeling more anxious. The good thing is that we're moving back to a place I know and people I love. We'll be in a different ward and stake (LDS congregation and regional designation) then we were in before - and so that will be a new beginning, but I know how to live there...so it's good. Yet...I'm still anxious and nervous.
This time around...I think I just need to embrace what is coming next. I've just got to find a way to enjoy every minute we have here in this place I love and at the same time look forward to what is ahead without fearing it. That should be easy to do...right???
Jewel: "Did you know that I only have 4 weeks of Kindergarten left?"
Me: "Can you believe that?"
Jewel: "I don't want to only have 4 weeks left in Kindergarten."
Me: "Why not?"
Jewel: "I want to have 100 weeks of Kindergarten left. Actually, I want 143 weeks of Kindergarten left."
I'm not sure the significance of the number 143, but I think that's not really the point. The point is, Jewel knows that her time in Kindergarten is coming to a close and while she's excited for 1st grade, she's has such a wonderful time in Kindergarten that she doesn't really want it to end. This has been an answer to my prayers. When we moved to AZ, I knew that she would only be in school here for 1 year and I truly did pray that she would love that 1st year so the foundation for the rest of her education would be set.
This week the last book order came home. I have no idea why, but it got me feeling a little panick-y. Maybe it's because earlier in the week at our Primary Presidency meeting, we were going over the next several months and discussing who would be conducting Sunday primary for each month...I will be conducting in May - for the last time. I'm sure that there will be other times I will fill in after May, but that's not the point. The point is...the "lasts" are beginning.
We're moving in July.
I woke up at 5:30 this morning worrying about it...I will probably wake up at 5:30 (or earlier) every day until we move...it's what I do. And everyone of the lasts just gets me feeling more anxious. The good thing is that we're moving back to a place I know and people I love. We'll be in a different ward and stake (LDS congregation and regional designation) then we were in before - and so that will be a new beginning, but I know how to live there...so it's good. Yet...I'm still anxious and nervous.
This time around...I think I just need to embrace what is coming next. I've just got to find a way to enjoy every minute we have here in this place I love and at the same time look forward to what is ahead without fearing it. That should be easy to do...right???
Monday, April 20, 2009
Lunchtime with Alfredo
So...the other day I was sitting down to a lovely lunch with Alfredo. I realized as we were sitting there having a great time together that I hadn't had the chance to enjoy a child at this stage of life before.
See...when Jewel was Alfredo's age, I was pregnant with Alfredo, which for me means that I was totally non-functional. Poor little Jewel was consigned to a life watching Disney movies at the foot of my bed while I was either in the bathroom dry heaving, or laying in bed hooked to an IV. This set-up doesn't really lend itself to enjoying that particular age and stage of your child.
But I do get to enjoy it this time with Alfredo. And he's one cute little guy. As we sat having some little conversation, a feeling of contentment and happiness washed over me. I looked over at his sweet little face, stuffed full of crackers I said, "You know what, Alfredo?" He just stared at me. I went on, "Mommy loves having lunch with you."
Alfredo swallowed his nicely masticated food and said. "You know what I yuve?" - "What?" I responded eager to hear him echo my sentiments. "Buzz" - that would be, Buzz Lightyear for those of you who don't live a life full of Buzz and Lightening. Ah...music to a mother's ears.
You just gotta love lunchtime with Alfredo.
See...when Jewel was Alfredo's age, I was pregnant with Alfredo, which for me means that I was totally non-functional. Poor little Jewel was consigned to a life watching Disney movies at the foot of my bed while I was either in the bathroom dry heaving, or laying in bed hooked to an IV. This set-up doesn't really lend itself to enjoying that particular age and stage of your child.
But I do get to enjoy it this time with Alfredo. And he's one cute little guy. As we sat having some little conversation, a feeling of contentment and happiness washed over me. I looked over at his sweet little face, stuffed full of crackers I said, "You know what, Alfredo?" He just stared at me. I went on, "Mommy loves having lunch with you."
Alfredo swallowed his nicely masticated food and said. "You know what I yuve?" - "What?" I responded eager to hear him echo my sentiments. "Buzz" - that would be, Buzz Lightyear for those of you who don't live a life full of Buzz and Lightening. Ah...music to a mother's ears.
You just gotta love lunchtime with Alfredo.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Summer Wedding! :)
So...my cute SIL got engaged last weekend. She will be the last of my husband's siblings to get married. I was the second to last to get married in my family so no more weddings until my nieces and nephews...which I don't even want to think about but which is totally freaky because 3 of them will be Seniors in high school next year (YIKES!!!). Anywho...my SIL will be getting married in July. I can't believe how quickly she has grown up. I mean, she was 11 (I'm thinking...correct me if I'm wrong, those of you who would know) when I got married. And now she's planning her own wedding??? I can still picture her swishing her cute dress at our wedding...and now she's looking for her own wedding gown??? Am I turning into one of those old people, who get all nostalgic about the old days??? Sheesh!!!!
On the other hand...I'm so excited for her to experience the joy of planning her wedding: the fun of picking colors, of choosing menus, of looking at flowers, tablecloths, napkins, dishes for the tables, the excitement of registering, of creating/selecting wedding invitations, of choosing a wedding cake, and so on and on and on and on.....
As I mentioned above, this will be the last of the sibling weddings for me. The last time, until my own children get married that I will be getting all fancied up in a specific color scheme for a wedding. So, now I will ask, plead, BEG! my darling SIL...when you are choosing a color scheme/whatever for your own darling SILs, please, oh, please, oh please! Choose a color scheme/whatever that will look good on your poor SIL Leslie. You must remember...I am now in my mid-thirties. I am a mother of 2. I have a stomach that has been stretched too far twice. Would you consider all black? Black is a slimming color, you know. Just kidding Becs...I will wear whatever you want.
Seriously...congrats to my darling SIL and her awesome fiance. Here's to the next few months of joyful planning and great anticipation! Happy Summer Wedding!!!
On the other hand...I'm so excited for her to experience the joy of planning her wedding: the fun of picking colors, of choosing menus, of looking at flowers, tablecloths, napkins, dishes for the tables, the excitement of registering, of creating/selecting wedding invitations, of choosing a wedding cake, and so on and on and on and on.....
As I mentioned above, this will be the last of the sibling weddings for me. The last time, until my own children get married that I will be getting all fancied up in a specific color scheme for a wedding. So, now I will ask, plead, BEG! my darling SIL...when you are choosing a color scheme/whatever for your own darling SILs, please, oh, please, oh please! Choose a color scheme/whatever that will look good on your poor SIL Leslie. You must remember...I am now in my mid-thirties. I am a mother of 2. I have a stomach that has been stretched too far twice. Would you consider all black? Black is a slimming color, you know. Just kidding Becs...I will wear whatever you want.
Seriously...congrats to my darling SIL and her awesome fiance. Here's to the next few months of joyful planning and great anticipation! Happy Summer Wedding!!!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
What's in a Name???
So, for some time, I have been wanting to rename my kids. No, not in real life, but here on my blog...in cyberworld. I think Big Sis and Baby Boy are OK, but they don't tell you anything about my children...so...Please let me introduce you to my two children...
Jewel...
I choose Jewel because Big Sis (now to be know exclusively as Jewel) loves all things sparkly. When she made her Christmas List last year for Santa, she asked for a jewel. Any old jewel...anything big and sparkly. At the Hobby Lobby near my house, Jewel has found a large piece of cut glass that resembels a large pink diamond. It is now her greatest wish and desire to have said jewel...thus, her new pseudonym could be none other than, Jewel.
And Alfredo...
Baby Boy's favorite treat at the moment is dry fettuccine. Yes...you read that right...he likes DRY fettuccine! Seriously...I have to try so hard not to laugh when Baby Boy/Alfredo sneaks quietly to the pantry, opens the door without a sound and quickly absconds with a nice piece of fettuccine to take to his room. I generally wait a moment or two before I open the closed door of his hiding place. Whereupon, his cute little hand shoots to his mouth to cover up the offending traces of pasta - only to be given away by the distinct crunching emanating from between his teeth. Because I don't want to be typing Fettuccine every time I want to mention him, I decided to go for fettuccine's perfect companion, the yummy sauce known as: Alfredo.
What do you think of my kids new aliases???
Jewel...
I choose Jewel because Big Sis (now to be know exclusively as Jewel) loves all things sparkly. When she made her Christmas List last year for Santa, she asked for a jewel. Any old jewel...anything big and sparkly. At the Hobby Lobby near my house, Jewel has found a large piece of cut glass that resembels a large pink diamond. It is now her greatest wish and desire to have said jewel...thus, her new pseudonym could be none other than, Jewel.
And Alfredo...
Baby Boy's favorite treat at the moment is dry fettuccine. Yes...you read that right...he likes DRY fettuccine! Seriously...I have to try so hard not to laugh when Baby Boy/Alfredo sneaks quietly to the pantry, opens the door without a sound and quickly absconds with a nice piece of fettuccine to take to his room. I generally wait a moment or two before I open the closed door of his hiding place. Whereupon, his cute little hand shoots to his mouth to cover up the offending traces of pasta - only to be given away by the distinct crunching emanating from between his teeth. Because I don't want to be typing Fettuccine every time I want to mention him, I decided to go for fettuccine's perfect companion, the yummy sauce known as: Alfredo.
What do you think of my kids new aliases???
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
When I Grow Up...
It's so fun to have a Kindergartener. I am amazed at the way Big Sis is growing and learning. I have loved watching her learn to read and write, to draw actual characters and to watch her developing abilities to draw concrete objects. I love watching her mind expand and grasp difficult concepts. Seeing her grow in her ability to problem solve has been similarly wonderful.
Yesterday, Big Sis brought home a "book" written and illustrated by the children in her class. It was called, Career Day, and each of the children drew a picture and wrote a sentence about what they want to do when they grow up.
Here is Big Sis' page:
In case you can't read the sentence, it says: When I grow up I want to be a teacher and a Mom (the "a" next to "Mom" was cut off...my scanner isn't big enough!).
I was so touched that she added that she wanted to be a Mom. None of the other children said anything about being a parent. I was so pleased that Big Sis would think that being a Mom is a great thing to be and would recognize in her own little 5-year-old-kindergartener kind of way that choosing to be a Mom is a career choice - and I'm so glad that it is the choice I made.
Yesterday, Big Sis brought home a "book" written and illustrated by the children in her class. It was called, Career Day, and each of the children drew a picture and wrote a sentence about what they want to do when they grow up.
Here is Big Sis' page:
In case you can't read the sentence, it says: When I grow up I want to be a teacher and a Mom (the "a" next to "Mom" was cut off...my scanner isn't big enough!).
I was so touched that she added that she wanted to be a Mom. None of the other children said anything about being a parent. I was so pleased that Big Sis would think that being a Mom is a great thing to be and would recognize in her own little 5-year-old-kindergartener kind of way that choosing to be a Mom is a career choice - and I'm so glad that it is the choice I made.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Another Easter Centered Video
Mormon Messages is a YouTube Channel that is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. You will see that at the bottom of my blog page, I have added a little widget that shows previews of messages that are found at that Channel. I love this Message which proclaims that Jesus Christ is at the center of Mormon Theology. Elder Holland (a modern-day apostle) says it so beautifully and hopefully if you have ever wondered if Mormon's are Christians, your question will be put to rest by this wonderful statement.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
The Bread of Life
You can find this video clip and other great clips that will give you insight into what Mormon's believe at Mormon.org
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Snuggle Up to Some Sweet Smelling Clothes
Taking a quick side track from the Easter theme...
I have been contacted by the people at Snuggle who are offering readers of this lovely blog $2 off the newest Snuggle creation!
From the newsrelease:
Seriously...I love fabric softener and fabric softener that makes me feel like I'm taking a nice relaxing bath? What could be nicer???
So...click on the button on the left side bar or the lovely dancing bear below and get yourself a little love.
I have been contacted by the people at Snuggle who are offering readers of this lovely blog $2 off the newest Snuggle creation!
From the newsrelease:
Are you in need of a little 'me' time? Pamper your senses with the luxurious texture and delicate fragrance of new Snuggle Crème. It leaves your clothes feeling smooth, soft, and delightfully fresh to wear. Go ahead, treat yourself and your clothes.
Available in two indulgent scents - Sweet Almond and Jojoba Essence - rich, creamy textures and delicate fragrance designed to leave your clothes feeling smooth.
Seriously...I love fabric softener and fabric softener that makes me feel like I'm taking a nice relaxing bath? What could be nicer???
So...click on the button on the left side bar or the lovely dancing bear below and get yourself a little love.
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