1. On Friday night at our Ward Christmas Party, there were about 5 or 6 women who came and sat by us during the program to "ooooh" and "ahhhh" all over Erika. It was THE cutest thing ever. And maybe it's because I've actually tried to keep her inside and away from large groups of people more than I have with my other babies, and there haven't been much chances for her to get that much attention, but it felt like a much needed moment for her :). I love it when my babies get that. They just couldn't stop talking about how beautiful she is, and they all just got so into her.... I loved it. It's fun to be in a ward where everyone is older and done having kids.... then they just can't get enough of the babies :)
2. On Sunday Charity and Bradley bore their testimonies. It was so neat for us. Charity got the idea and went up there all on her own. Then Brad saw her and wanted to go up, so he headed up there. Charity got up and bore her testimony and did a really nice job, and then Brad got up. He said the first part and then got a little nervous, so Charity, being the awesome big sister that she is ran back up there (and I mean "ran") and prompted him on the rest of it.... It was great. I was slightly nervous to be letting them go up there on their own, Nate and I both had sleeping babies on us, but they did awesome. What a neat thing.
3. Also on Sunday, I did my third Sharing Time and it went well. I cannot believe how nervous I still get. It's gotten so bad I think it could be considered a disorder. But I'm totally going to overcome it.... it's just ridiculous to be like that for the Primary..... I did better this month.
4. Erika slept for 4 hours straight Sunday night.... I loved it.
5. We took Brad in for his 5 year well child check up on Tuesday. He did so good!! He is now 50 lbs, and 46 inches tall. I seriously can't believe how big this kid is. He has passed up Kelly in height and weight, and is not far from passing up Charity. He hasn't even started Kindergarten yet.... he's totally going to tower over those kids! He had to get 3 shots and we almost made it out of there with no tears at all, but I screwed up on the knock-knock joke, and he remembered what was going on.... it was really all my fault ;).... but he did great otherwise. He even passed his eye test which I was curious about. No glasses for him yet. I just love a good well-child visit.... very uneventful.
6. Thursday morning on the way to school I got the optimist bug, and we had a nice cheerful HAPPY drive to school!! This may frighten some of you to know that this is something that would stand out and be mentionable, but honestly, it's been a while since I was able to feel anything but "I'm cold, I'm tired, or I don't feel good" so this was fabulous. The kids totally caught on and we turned the freezing cold- below 0, whatever it was- into a nice cozy day. I loved it. And for the first hour or so that we were home Bradley went around doing nice things for people. Making beds and leaving treats under pillows and stuff.... way cute. I'm going to give my good attitude the credit for this one.... and try to have it more often!
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