A concoction of Rotini noodles, cut up chicken breast, canned cheese sauce, a little bit of milk and a side of peas. Boring huh? My family LOVED it!!!! You can't get more simple than that.
Today has been a good day! I have realized though that I am getting old. I have aches and pains when waking and more when going to bed. I pulled a muscle in my neck and back last week and it is STILL sore! The body takes longer to heal - that's for sure.
Well, I need to hurry and go. Bret has been playing with the kids out front and they are starting to come in. I don't want Bret to see me on the computer AGAIN today!! :)
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
What Kind of Sandwich Are You?!
| You Are a Ham Sandwich |
 You are quiet, understated, and a great comfort to all of your friends. Over time, you have proven yourself as loyal and steadfast. And you are by no means boring. You do well in any situation - from fancy to laid back. Your best friend: The Turkey Sandwich Your mortal enemy: The Grilled Cheese Sandwich |
OLD Blogs
Nov. 29th
Well, I'm not exactly how to use a blog. My inexperience is showing! But that is ok. I guess for me it will be a way for my friends and family to know how I am and what I'm all about. Right now is a quiet part of my evening. Its 7:16pm and the kids are doing their reading for the night. They read for 20 minutes. Sometimes I read to them, and other times (like tonight) I like to let them do it by themselves. I was hoping for a little bit of quiet - not really happening!
I guess I better go and discipline and put them to bed.
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December 2 - BIG mouth kids!
Well, my boys are playing their Star Wars video game right now and my girls are playing Barbies. Bret had a long weekend at work. He was putting on a seminar at the College and he's pretty beat. I think he's expecting a foot rub. Wonder where he'll go for that!
I have had a pretty good day. BUT I had a little incident this morning. I went to a lady's house to look at some clothes to buy (looking on Craigslist). Well, I had to take the kiddos and she lived in a cramped, dirty, tiny apartment. I was real nervous about my kids. You never know what comments end up coming out of their mouths! And sure enough - Jake happened to be standing by the front door (not much room anywhere else) and their kitchen was right next to the door. It was a MESS! It was stinky too. And he says quite loud, "Yuck, what stinks!"
I've tried so hard teach my kids to be kind and sweet even in situations like that. We've gone through this before. But they ALWAYS have to make you wanna disappear huh?
Needless to say, we had a nice talk in the car on the way home.
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Dec. 5th
How my Mom handled 5 kids I'll never know! I have had my brothers' girls for a few hours now and I am exhausted. Maybe I'm just getting old. But its probably because I am on my second day without any soda! Yeah me!
Anyway, the kids have been bouncing off the walls! There are my 4 kids and his 2. They are all really close and very excited to be having a slumber party! I think my biggest frustrations is that I've been trying to get them to clean up the house before Bret gets home so that it isn't completely destroyed and I keep finding more and more mess. It never ends!
I think I'm just getting frustrated about a few things right now. No soda, naughty kids, messy house, and also things with my little charity group aren't coming together very well. I have a meeting with all my coordinators tonight to try and get some things straightened out.
But on the happy side, I had a great grocery shopping day! I got a whole lot of stuff for really cheap. I'm kindof rotten though. I make my mom play a game with my shopping. I call and tell her everything I've gotten and then I ask her how much she thinks I spent for everything. It probably drives her crazy, but it a little something I NEED!!
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March 9th - Sickness
Well, sickness abounds in our home and it isn't pretty. Livvy was sick on Sunday puking all over the house. And now she has it coming out the other end.
I have been fighting a nasty cold for over a week now too! I don't sleep well at night and I have a lot going on in my life right now. I think I'm ready to just lay down and crash!
On a different note, Elizabeth has her first sleep over tonight! She is VERY excited! I hope all goes well. I remember my first sleep-overs. I missed Mom and had to go home in the middle of the night.
Its a little sad to have your first child making steps to becoming more independant. I'm really not ready to have her grow up. I was looking at some old pictures of the kids when they were little and I really miss my time with Elizabeth back then. We'd take naps together (I was pregnant with either Elijah or Jake at times) and we'd cuddle and have "Jammy Day." It all makes me sad. I guess I really have to cling to our times now - pretty soon that will be gone too!
Well, I now need to go and get Jake from school!
Love to all my family and friends! I wish you all were a lot closer so we could hang out and have fun!
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March 11th - Mindless Thoughts and Wonderings
Serve Selflessly at Home
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"In these preparatory years, you young women spend much of your time in schools or jobs where you receive accolades, honors, awards, ribbons, or trophies. When you move from that stage to young motherhood, there is a dramatic drop-off in outside commendation. Yet in no other capacity is there more opportunity to serve selflessly as Christ would do by taking care of hundreds of daily physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. You will bring the light of the gospel into your homes--not to be seen of others, but to build others--men and women of strength and light."
-Susan W. Tanner
Sometimes I have THOSE days! The days when you have fixed and cleaned the 10th "meal" of the day; wiped noses for the 13th time; referred the 31st fight; walked the stairs for the 20th time; and cuddled the fussy child for (how many times is it now?). You lose track of how often you've heard "Mooooooommy" in that earsplitting, screaming voice and all you want to do is stay locked in the bathroom for the rest of the week. All the soda, chocolate, or ice cream in the world can't make up for feeling so dead! Then suddenly you find something that touches your heart and heals the frustration of "Mommyness."
This quote did that for me today (Thanks Mom). Today I've had 6 kids again - grumpy kids. I have spent all day doing laundry and picking up toys. I've really fixed 6 meals and cleaned up after them all. I stayed at home when I really wanted to be at Church because my baby is still "runny butt." Not to be confused with "Runny Babbit! " I've changed so many diapers I lost count. And there is so much more...
But it's nice to think that I am serving much like Christ did. He didn't receive awards and recognition. No pay raises for a job well done. And the work that I do day in and day out DOES make a difference. Not in grand ways, but in small and simple ways. And its nice to be reminded of that...
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March 16th - I Love My Kids!!
This week has been a busy one for us. It has been Spring Break for the kids (Bret too) and its hasn't been that fun for them. We've been busy getting all the things done that we haven't had the time or the money to do. Repairs on the car; repairs on the van; work in the yard...
My kids are Sweet though! They've been real troopers with all this stuff to do. We've had fun planting in the garden and laying flagstone. They even thought that it was fun to cram into the car and take the van to the mechanic's. The simple joys in life!
This evening they went to Soccer practice, and then went right over to our friends' house afterward. Bret and I had a nice date and when we picked up the kids it just made my heart skip a beat to see my babies. They are VERY good kids! Sure, they have their moments, but I am so proud of the people they are growing up to be. They are mindful of others! They are respectful and kind! And they have a deep love for the Savior! I tell Bret that little Livvy is our "Prayer Nazi!" She is always reminding us of when we need to say prayers and she gets real upset if we forget.
I sure do love my kids! At least for tonight!
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Slap in the Face! (or Blessing) ?!
Well, as you all know - or maybe not. I've been sick again. There are a few different illnesses I have that will be with me the rest of my life. I have to really watch my body and take care of it and deal with the flare ups as they happen. I don't want to delve into my sicknesses, but rather I'd like to tell of my blessings!
My Savior - I am learning again and again how to place all my tribulations into His hands and ask for an understanding heart. To trust in His plan - not mine.
My Crazy Nut - He has loved me unconditionally for 10 years and still thinks I'm cute (after 4 kids and more gray in my hair than I'd like to admit). He challenges me to have a strong mind. He makes me believe in me!
My Freaks - All 4 of them! Yes, ALL 4 - even Jake. They teach me SO much! They make me BE so much. I've gotten to see the real yucky parts of myself and been able to change them. (Lack of Patience is top of the list). They are the ones who get to see my core! I can be silly with them, or dorky (never happens), or cranky and tired. They like me either way. They have shown me how to love myself even with my faults. They have allowed me to love them in the hardest ways possible. Giving myself over completely to their needs and wants.
My Material Things - Yes, I'm a material girl! But not in the way that Madonna meant. I have been SO blessed with "things" in my life. I'm grateful for that. I've also been blessed with a desire to want to be a good steward to what I have. I'm not the best at it, but a work in progress.
Lastly (for now) - my health. It could be worse! Hey, it might get worse. But I am glad for what I do have! I can walk, run and play with my kids. I have my vision and hearing. Sure, I could stand to tone my blubber body - but at least I CAN exercise!
My blessings are MANY - but those are the top of the list right now. Have you counted your blessings today?!
Well, I'm not exactly how to use a blog. My inexperience is showing! But that is ok. I guess for me it will be a way for my friends and family to know how I am and what I'm all about. Right now is a quiet part of my evening. Its 7:16pm and the kids are doing their reading for the night. They read for 20 minutes. Sometimes I read to them, and other times (like tonight) I like to let them do it by themselves. I was hoping for a little bit of quiet - not really happening!
I guess I better go and discipline and put them to bed.
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December 2 - BIG mouth kids!
Well, my boys are playing their Star Wars video game right now and my girls are playing Barbies. Bret had a long weekend at work. He was putting on a seminar at the College and he's pretty beat. I think he's expecting a foot rub. Wonder where he'll go for that!
I have had a pretty good day. BUT I had a little incident this morning. I went to a lady's house to look at some clothes to buy (looking on Craigslist). Well, I had to take the kiddos and she lived in a cramped, dirty, tiny apartment. I was real nervous about my kids. You never know what comments end up coming out of their mouths! And sure enough - Jake happened to be standing by the front door (not much room anywhere else) and their kitchen was right next to the door. It was a MESS! It was stinky too. And he says quite loud, "Yuck, what stinks!"
Needless to say, we had a nice talk in the car on the way home.
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Dec. 5th
How my Mom handled 5 kids I'll never know! I have had my brothers' girls for a few hours now and I am exhausted. Maybe I'm just getting old. But its probably because I am on my second day without any soda! Yeah me!
Anyway, the kids have been bouncing off the walls! There are my 4 kids and his 2. They are all really close and very excited to be having a slumber party! I think my biggest frustrations is that I've been trying to get them to clean up the house before Bret gets home so that it isn't completely destroyed and I keep finding more and more mess. It never ends!
I think I'm just getting frustrated about a few things right now. No soda, naughty kids, messy house, and also things with my little charity group aren't coming together very well. I have a meeting with all my coordinators tonight to try and get some things straightened out.
But on the happy side, I had a great grocery shopping day! I got a whole lot of stuff for really cheap. I'm kindof rotten though. I make my mom play a game with my shopping. I call and tell her everything I've gotten and then I ask her how much she thinks I spent for everything. It probably drives her crazy, but it a little something I NEED!!
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March 9th - Sickness
Well, sickness abounds in our home and it isn't pretty. Livvy was sick on Sunday puking all over the house. And now she has it coming out the other end.
I have been fighting a nasty cold for over a week now too! I don't sleep well at night and I have a lot going on in my life right now. I think I'm ready to just lay down and crash!
On a different note, Elizabeth has her first sleep over tonight! She is VERY excited! I hope all goes well. I remember my first sleep-overs. I missed Mom and had to go home in the middle of the night.
Its a little sad to have your first child making steps to becoming more independant. I'm really not ready to have her grow up. I was looking at some old pictures of the kids when they were little and I really miss my time with Elizabeth back then. We'd take naps together (I was pregnant with either Elijah or Jake at times) and we'd cuddle and have "Jammy Day." It all makes me sad. I guess I really have to cling to our times now - pretty soon that will be gone too!
Well, I now need to go and get Jake from school!
Love to all my family and friends! I wish you all were a lot closer so we could hang out and have fun!
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March 11th - Mindless Thoughts and Wonderings
Serve Selflessly at Home
---------------------------------------------------
"In these preparatory years, you young women spend much of your time in schools or jobs where you receive accolades, honors, awards, ribbons, or trophies. When you move from that stage to young motherhood, there is a dramatic drop-off in outside commendation. Yet in no other capacity is there more opportunity to serve selflessly as Christ would do by taking care of hundreds of daily physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. You will bring the light of the gospel into your homes--not to be seen of others, but to build others--men and women of strength and light."
-Susan W. Tanner
Sometimes I have THOSE days! The days when you have fixed and cleaned the 10th "meal" of the day; wiped noses for the 13th time; referred the 31st fight; walked the stairs for the 20th time; and cuddled the fussy child for (how many times is it now?). You lose track of how often you've heard "Mooooooommy" in that earsplitting, screaming voice and all you want to do is stay locked in the bathroom for the rest of the week. All the soda, chocolate, or ice cream in the world can't make up for feeling so dead! Then suddenly you find something that touches your heart and heals the frustration of "Mommyness."
This quote did that for me today (Thanks Mom). Today I've had 6 kids again - grumpy kids. I have spent all day doing laundry and picking up toys. I've really fixed 6 meals and cleaned up after them all. I stayed at home when I really wanted to be at Church because my baby is still "runny butt." Not to be confused with "Runny Babbit! " I've changed so many diapers I lost count. And there is so much more...
But it's nice to think that I am serving much like Christ did. He didn't receive awards and recognition. No pay raises for a job well done. And the work that I do day in and day out DOES make a difference. Not in grand ways, but in small and simple ways. And its nice to be reminded of that...
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March 16th - I Love My Kids!!
This week has been a busy one for us. It has been Spring Break for the kids (Bret too) and its hasn't been that fun for them. We've been busy getting all the things done that we haven't had the time or the money to do. Repairs on the car; repairs on the van; work in the yard...
My kids are Sweet though! They've been real troopers with all this stuff to do. We've had fun planting in the garden and laying flagstone. They even thought that it was fun to cram into the car and take the van to the mechanic's. The simple joys in life!
This evening they went to Soccer practice, and then went right over to our friends' house afterward. Bret and I had a nice date and when we picked up the kids it just made my heart skip a beat to see my babies. They are VERY good kids! Sure, they have their moments, but I am so proud of the people they are growing up to be. They are mindful of others! They are respectful and kind! And they have a deep love for the Savior! I tell Bret that little Livvy is our "Prayer Nazi!" She is always reminding us of when we need to say prayers and she gets real upset if we forget.
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Slap in the Face! (or Blessing) ?!
Well, as you all know - or maybe not. I've been sick again. There are a few different illnesses I have that will be with me the rest of my life. I have to really watch my body and take care of it and deal with the flare ups as they happen. I don't want to delve into my sicknesses, but rather I'd like to tell of my blessings!
My Savior - I am learning again and again how to place all my tribulations into His hands and ask for an understanding heart. To trust in His plan - not mine.
My Crazy Nut - He has loved me unconditionally for 10 years and still thinks I'm cute (after 4 kids and more gray in my hair than I'd like to admit). He challenges me to have a strong mind. He makes me believe in me!
My Freaks - All 4 of them! Yes, ALL 4 - even Jake. They teach me SO much! They make me BE so much. I've gotten to see the real yucky parts of myself and been able to change them. (Lack of Patience is top of the list). They are the ones who get to see my core! I can be silly with them, or dorky (never happens), or cranky and tired. They like me either way. They have shown me how to love myself even with my faults. They have allowed me to love them in the hardest ways possible. Giving myself over completely to their needs and wants.
My Material Things - Yes, I'm a material girl! But not in the way that Madonna meant. I have been SO blessed with "things" in my life. I'm grateful for that. I've also been blessed with a desire to want to be a good steward to what I have. I'm not the best at it, but a work in progress.
Lastly (for now) - my health. It could be worse! Hey, it might get worse. But I am glad for what I do have! I can walk, run and play with my kids. I have my vision and hearing. Sure, I could stand to tone my blubber body - but at least I CAN exercise!
My blessings are MANY - but those are the top of the list right now. Have you counted your blessings today?!
New Blog
OK, I promise that this will be the last new website for me - at least for now! :) Thank you Heidi for the site! I've been looking for something that has what I want but still VERY simple to use. I think I found it. In fact, I'm going to copy and post my old blogs on this new site. Those will follow next!
Everyone, come and visit often! Post things for me and have fun!
Everyone, come and visit often! Post things for me and have fun!
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