Thank you, thank you, thank you, Megan! You, too, have answered
my questions, and it was so fun reading your answers! (These things
really help us learn about each other, like a Family Home Evening game
would :).
So your answers reflect a lot of common sense and good
judgement regarding your choices for yourself and your family. Wouldn't
it be interesting if the boys would answer these same questions?!
I
see that you do different things at different times of the year and then
work a little at a time towards larger goals. I like that your
children have to limit their choices and select what they MOST like to
learn. Also, I know they have to earn things by doing something else
much of the time. Those habits are so good for them!
One thing you
excel in is having family activities. And Brooks is great about being
involved with the kids. That's a real blessing.
I would hate to die
when I had small children, but other than that, I think Heaven would be
like everything here x ten, at least, so I look forward to dying. I
used to dream about it a bunch, and I would be going up and up and
everything was wondrous. I love that feeling of enchantment.
I don't
dream of it much anymore, and I am happy with life. Mark and I want to
die at the same time. Even better, the Millenium would come and we
could all be *twinkled*.
In terms of fear for your family being
traumatized, remember that there are mechanisms that can make the
experience easier than it looks. I didn't see or feel anything when my
foot was sliced up when I was nine (I got it caught in some bike spokes
as they were going round - I was riding double). I couldn't figure out
what all the fuss was about. My foot looked normal to me!
I hope
that helps some. The best thing is the Pres. Faust quote about not
taking counsel with your fears. I tend to be fine most of the time,
with little phases of acute anxiety.
Anyway, I was saying about being
happy with life - I especially like the autumn season, and I would love
to visit museums and learn things! I love that we live in the future,
based on what I thought the 2000's would be when I was little. That's
sooo cool! I've lived to the year 2012! That's crazy!
And I want to
fish and ride horses and write more, and just lie down in some flowers and
look at the sky. I want to swing in a big tree swing, preferably up on a
hill. And swim in Bear Lake again, and also go rock-hunting! That's
my bucket list.
Your books sound darling - you should write them! I
started a kid's book which I was illustrating. I like it, too. It's
packed up now, and I have lots of things to do like that. My favorite
is art work.
Thank you for your answers! I'm going to post these comments, since they're so extensive. Then I'll have them in my blog!
xoxoxo
Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Hello! Today Haley and Hunter went with Melinda and kids to the zoo and, afterwards, Melinda watched Hunter while Haley and I went to Kohls. I'd never shopped there before, and I was amazed at their selection and service. I found a number of things I'd been searching for such a long time, including some pjs that are comfy yet pretty. Those are so hard to find!
I found these light blue denim capris (they look way better than they do in the pictures) that will be great for this summer. Also, I found oodles of knee sox, which I really needed (it's hard to find ones that stretch enough, and I want them to be colorful, too). I'm rather hard on my sox, which you wouldn't think, but they don't have shoes to protect them. I just loved finding a good selection! Yay!
Things were on sale, plus Melinda had a 30% off coupon that we used - ka-ching!
After we shopped, we headed to Melinda's to watch her four youngest (doesn't that sound funny?) while she went to a school mtg. Hunter had missed his nap, so he was on mischief watch, and Irelyn was afraid of us, even tho she tried to be really brave. It was so cute.
Haley made some noodles for them and we played the Rotten Egg game before Danny the Cavalry arrived with Subway sandwiches. That was my cue to leave, but we sure had fun adventures together. There are so many details that made our day memorable, like Leto beating us outside by jumping out the window, or Kattie doing manicures while we stopped in and said hello. Or Haley drinking the water from Hunter's sippy cup, out of sheer, desperate thirst. Or us trying to figure out which combination of deals would save us the most moola.
And tonight (Wednesday) we are watching Danny and Melinda's kids (while they are in bed and we watch Idol on their tv) so they can go see a new lds production, being performed for one of the first times by our stake! See? Fun!
I found these light blue denim capris (they look way better than they do in the pictures) that will be great for this summer. Also, I found oodles of knee sox, which I really needed (it's hard to find ones that stretch enough, and I want them to be colorful, too). I'm rather hard on my sox, which you wouldn't think, but they don't have shoes to protect them. I just loved finding a good selection! Yay!
Things were on sale, plus Melinda had a 30% off coupon that we used - ka-ching!
After we shopped, we headed to Melinda's to watch her four youngest (doesn't that sound funny?) while she went to a school mtg. Hunter had missed his nap, so he was on mischief watch, and Irelyn was afraid of us, even tho she tried to be really brave. It was so cute.
Haley made some noodles for them and we played the Rotten Egg game before Danny the Cavalry arrived with Subway sandwiches. That was my cue to leave, but we sure had fun adventures together. There are so many details that made our day memorable, like Leto beating us outside by jumping out the window, or Kattie doing manicures while we stopped in and said hello. Or Haley drinking the water from Hunter's sippy cup, out of sheer, desperate thirst. Or us trying to figure out which combination of deals would save us the most moola.
And tonight (Wednesday) we are watching Danny and Melinda's kids (while they are in bed and we watch Idol on their tv) so they can go see a new lds production, being performed for one of the first times by our stake! See? Fun!
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I was so excited to see this post and I had so much fun reading your answers!
So, I guess the basic word of your life is "Sleep!" That baby must be growing in a hurry, to take so much of your energy (not that Hunter doesn't do his share). You're still in the stage where you have a toddler and no older children to help you in little ways. It's very tiring!
Add to that being pregnant and you have one tired lady!
Also, you are in a limbo right now, job-wise, that keeps dragging out. That would put anyone to sleep!
I will divide this into two comments, ok?
And I hear things after they are said, and I keep hearing it for a while. That's one way I remember things - I listen to the echo. It makes it hard to hear in a group discussion, tho.
And I see numbers around a foot tall in my head, and my sense of touch distorts things too.
Phone numbers and general numbers also have a feeling to them.
I love your autobiography title! (Maybe people would write more of them if that word wasn't so long and intimidating!)
Usually it takes me a while to remember anything when I wake up, but it used to be much worse.
I dream in Technicolor, and I've dreamed the things in my question a bunch!
Many of you kids' fears seem to be trying to keep your kids from experiencing things that you did. That's sad, but at least you've consequently made those areas into strengths, in terms of your children's care. That gives some meaning to my experiences as well.
You're brave to have FHEves. We have just decided that we need them, even for just the two of us, so we'll be working on that. And we are almost perfect about going on dates. Isn't keeping the commandments fun? ;)
Okay, three parts...
Normally, I spend what I spend on gifts and things to keep me busy - basically, things to make or fun things for the grandkids and me to share. :) And pistachios!
I think it is super-important that we take care of our health, especially our teeth. More and more, studies show that our whole body is affected by the condition of our teeth.
I always used to have an active lifestyle, since I loved reading, but also fishing, horses, running, etc. Now I need to figure out new ways to be so active a few times a wk., minimum. My bones make it hard to do, but I know there's something!
I have to have at least the clean slate - grooming and hair and nails well cared for. If I have time, I love to do my makeup and put on some jewelry. (I don't have to worry about shoes, lol.)
Also, I think care of our skin is so good for us. After all, our hands and arms and face are what we and others see, and it reflects back to us how we feel about ourselves.
I don't believe in going the "Housewives of..." route, however. Too much makeup, jewelry, clothing, hair extensions, fake tanning, plastic surgery and Botox, and, expecially, the emphasis on it. I like to think of Pres. Hinckley's admonition to women, to make themselves attractive, put a smile on their face, and walk in the dignity of a daughter of God.
Fix it and forget it!
Thanks again for answering!
xoxoxo