Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Pregnant and Pregnant!

Well, I guess I am far enough along in this joy of a pregnancy to announce that yes, in fact, I am pregnant. I am 8 weeks along, and the last 2 weeks have been a bit rough. I am trying to focus on the positive side of things, but the reality is, mentally I am trapped on a rollercoaster of nausea, and am grateful to get my kids teeth brushed these days. We went on a trip last week, and I tried to have fun! It was spring break for Mary and we went down to Kingman, Arizona, and Lake Havasu City, Arizona. You may ask yourself why these 2 cities of no consequence? They are a part of Justin's territory, and we visited them last fall. They are fun little towns and we like to swim in the hotel pool, and go out to eat! Where are the pictures you might ask? Well, the camera is in Justin's car, and he drove himself to the airport yesterday morning, as I was not getting out of bed in my morning sickness state to drive him. At this time there are no happy Easter pictures, and spring happiness. We are in sheer survival mode. I do feel blessed because my March schedule was very full and after the company left this weekend(we had some of Justin's family in town) my schedule is wide open for me to just put my head down, breath in and out for the next 5 weeks until I can possibly function again. I knew this was coming! It is no surprise, and I am just trying to remember the bigger picture here. It is fun to read others' blogs and see life go on. It honestly helps me. I like to watch the discovery channel, and the travel channel, and think of far off places and future dreams. I probably sound so dramatic, which I am prone to from time to time, but pregnancies are probably the biggest test of my faith. I know Heavenly Father just wants to know how important it is to me to have these little spirits. So I'll hope to see you all in May or so when I come out of the fog!

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Stale Blog??

My blog is officially stale. You know like week old chicken that needs to be taken out of the refrigerator! It's OK, it's OK I'm still alive, and kicking. I have just been doing way more than I possibly have time for. I love having a full life, and would never complain about enjoying projects, kids, and all that we have to do. The ward Relief Society dinner has kept me especially busy, and all I can say is my friend Heather is a jewel. She has been helping me a ton! She has many talents and resources at her finger tips, all of which she is never stingy about sharing. I just am sitting here so grateful for her help, on the eve of the big event. I hope it will turn out to be a special time for all who come. The church is amazing in that we all have to flex our muscles and use our talents to help create, rather than to sit passively by and watch others do for us. We all are such better people because we have to contribute. We have to be the leaders, as well as followers, and we learn so much more this way. I am grateful for this time to be in charge, and I will be equally grateful to be able to follow next time.
I also want to say that my little son James is the sweetest kid. He has been melting my heart lately with all of his new words, and his fun sense of humor. He is an amazing little spirit, and I am so grateful he is in our family. With all he put me through in my pregnancy, I am happy to say he is worth it. Loves to my baby!!

Monday, March 3, 2008

My life in a nutshell!

So, I'm just sitting here on Monday morning. So worn out I can barely function. Most think Monday morning is just time to get up and go go go! To start the week. Sometimes, for me, Monday is a big let down from a crazy weekend. It started Thursday night with Justin heading up the stake basketball activity, where he played in the first game and refereed the next two. He was wiped out to say the least, but he was really happy because they had a great turn out. Next was Saturday morning 7am when the painters showed up! and yes! My spanish isn't totally worthless!. By the end of the day I was speaking spanish to my kids. The best thing was that Scott kept going up to the painters, making conversation, and he counldn't figure out why they weren't saying anything back! They would just smile at him. "What's your name?" no answer, "Are you painting?" again no answer. Finally I explained the deal, and he started saying "Hola!" "Gracias!". It was awesome! Scott is alot like me, in that he loves to talk to anyone! He approaches the world like everyone is his friend. I understand him for that, because I have always been that way. I see the people in my world, over the tasks that need to be done. Sometimes this drives me crazy, but most of the time I enjoy my perspective, and use it as a gift, that I've been given. None of us can function alone. We all need love, support, and friendship. I can't survive without good friends. Speaking of good friends, it is Betty Taylor's birthday today! So everyone who reads this and knows how genuine, kind, and just awesome Betty is... give her a call today!
Anyway, James also got sick this weekend, and for 2 nights he has been restlessly sleepinig on top of my head! Justin finally found more rest in the guest bedroom. Justin's Mom and her husband also stopped in and stayed the night Saturday eve on their way home from helping Monica get packed up to move from California to Maryland. They came to sacrament with us, Justin took James home who had a high high fever, and I stayed with the kids. I had a meeting Sunday eve. Monday morning has come and it's not pretty! It is 11:00 am and I am still in my pjs, of course now James is sound asleep, and I am fighting to stay alive, with Scott and my day! Love being a Mom!!!