I have been BUSY getting things ready for girls camp. I found a quote that really made me think about all of our work with the girls.
"Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved." ~T.S. Monson
I have to say - I LOVE these YCL's!!! They are truly amazing! My heart goes out to them though for all the things they have to go through. It's a lot harder than when I was a teen. A LOT!!!! I often feel that we should love them and that should be the focus. Rather than the "problem" that needs to be solved. Because if you leave out the love - they feel like a problem!
Anywho, I really enjoyed that quote. Just thought I'd share. :)
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Where's the Vodka?!
I had to throw the "Vodka" in the title of this post. It's not very often at all that a devout Mormon talks about Vodka. :) And I will talk more of that in a minute.
But first, there are a few things that I have decided I cannot do without during summertime. Here is my list:
A Pool - where else can you send your kids to get some much needed exercise, and to be out of the house for a couple of hours?
Bologna, cheese, and chips - the staples of every lunch at home. Sometimes I'll even have some salami, tomatoes, or ham to put on the bologna sandwiches. Jake thinks sandwiches at home are the best thing in the world because he can have all the extras - mulitiple meats, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.
And along the food lines, it is also most important to have some sort of freezing/popsicle type of substance. Sometimes it's kool-aid, sometimes it's capri-sun. Either way, we throw it in the freezer and they can eat it outside.
Legos - my kids have drawerfuls and drawerfuls of legos and they LOVE them!!!! Many hours of entertainment (until they fight over certain pieces of course).
A Library - we love the reading program and I love having books on hand for all of us to read. I have read 3 books in the past month. I LOVE LOVE LOVE to read!!!
Mt. Dew - need I say more!!
On other bits of news - the vodka we have been using here at home. E's got an ear infection and it works great for that. :)
Bret is gone till Saturday - I REALLY REALLY REALLY miss him!! But I have to admit that our new kingsize bed is just as fun (or funner) than our queensize bed was without him in it. (evil grin)
Suzi and I have started our long hours of Camp work. Just last night we were up till almost midnight. I feel bad for keeping her so long, but I had fun just being with her. We have such a awesome bond. She's one of the few people I can truly be myself around. Thanks for going Suz - I know you really didn't want to. :) Maybe I'll bake you a cake - one egg or two?!!!
But first, there are a few things that I have decided I cannot do without during summertime. Here is my list:
A Pool - where else can you send your kids to get some much needed exercise, and to be out of the house for a couple of hours?
Bologna, cheese, and chips - the staples of every lunch at home. Sometimes I'll even have some salami, tomatoes, or ham to put on the bologna sandwiches. Jake thinks sandwiches at home are the best thing in the world because he can have all the extras - mulitiple meats, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.
And along the food lines, it is also most important to have some sort of freezing/popsicle type of substance. Sometimes it's kool-aid, sometimes it's capri-sun. Either way, we throw it in the freezer and they can eat it outside.
Legos - my kids have drawerfuls and drawerfuls of legos and they LOVE them!!!! Many hours of entertainment (until they fight over certain pieces of course).
A Library - we love the reading program and I love having books on hand for all of us to read. I have read 3 books in the past month. I LOVE LOVE LOVE to read!!!
Mt. Dew - need I say more!!
On other bits of news - the vodka we have been using here at home. E's got an ear infection and it works great for that. :)
Bret is gone till Saturday - I REALLY REALLY REALLY miss him!! But I have to admit that our new kingsize bed is just as fun (or funner) than our queensize bed was without him in it. (evil grin)
Suzi and I have started our long hours of Camp work. Just last night we were up till almost midnight. I feel bad for keeping her so long, but I had fun just being with her. We have such a awesome bond. She's one of the few people I can truly be myself around. Thanks for going Suz - I know you really didn't want to. :) Maybe I'll bake you a cake - one egg or two?!!!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thoughts
I've been very "thoughtful" the past couple of days. It has been triggered by 2 things. I was scanning old pictures of the kids and really started to get heart sick for those old days. I miss the times of holding my babies and chasing toddlers. I miss no school and having cuddly jammie days - just 'cause! Life was so sweet and simple then, but I was so confused and muddled that I couldn't enjoy it. Why is it that during the most precious times of your children's lives you are at the hardest personal struggles as well. What's that saying? "You can't enjoy the forest for the trees." It's so true. As Young Mommy's we are only staring at the tree and trying to figure out how to help that little sapling grow. *sigh* I wish I could go back and savor those moments.
Now, the second thing that triggered my thoughtful state came from a friend that is going through some difficult things with her tiny, tiny bundle of joy. I have been amazed at how this little family gathers around this little one's "nest" to just be with him. To just gaze and wonder at the little warrior that he is! It's a tough road for all of them - but my advice is what EVERY older mom gives young ones: CHERISH the NOW!!!! Natalie, look for the quiet joys. And let all the unessential things take a back seat. :) Truly cherish this time and learn from it. You'll blink and next thing you know Duncan is headed to 5th grade dealing with girls and trying to be cool. Of course you'll be hoping for a good teacher for him (but she won't be as totally wonderful as my daughter's 5th grade teacher). :)
Now, the second thing that triggered my thoughtful state came from a friend that is going through some difficult things with her tiny, tiny bundle of joy. I have been amazed at how this little family gathers around this little one's "nest" to just be with him. To just gaze and wonder at the little warrior that he is! It's a tough road for all of them - but my advice is what EVERY older mom gives young ones: CHERISH the NOW!!!! Natalie, look for the quiet joys. And let all the unessential things take a back seat. :) Truly cherish this time and learn from it. You'll blink and next thing you know Duncan is headed to 5th grade dealing with girls and trying to be cool. Of course you'll be hoping for a good teacher for him (but she won't be as totally wonderful as my daughter's 5th grade teacher). :)
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