So, Noah had been throwing up the night before, so we decided that he should stay home from church. Since Nate had to teach the first hour, I was the one who stayed home first. I was so excited to get the text from Nate that said, "You won!!! Bishop and Stake agree that you need girls camp"! Then he proceeded to tell me that a lot of the Bishops in the Stake were getting heat from their YW leaders about no girls camp this year, so the Stake reconsidered. There's more to the story, but it was such good news! I couldn't way to get to church and talk to Jami about it! After Sacrament meeting the Bishop came over and gave me a hug and thanked me for "pushing so hard". I know it wasn't because of me, but I am so glad that it was the Spirit prompting me to talk to someone. So later on that day at the kids' Lamb of God practice, I was sitting in the foyer and President Taylor walked in. He came right over to me and asked how I was doing and why I had cancelled my appointment with him that day. I told him, I was just going to ask about Girls Camp but since I'd heard that we were going to get it afterall, I figured I'd not waste his time :). He sat down by me and proceeded to tell me how it all went down. It was so cool to me that Heavenly Father was already working on them. I had started to feel like I wasn't sustaining our Bishop by talking to the Stake President after he had already said no. It was a blessing to not have to do that. And I really loved that our Bishop had texted President Taylor regarding the whole matter even though he had given me a resounding, "No". Made me feel like he understood and didn't think I was so amusing afterall. It's so cool that it had been planned as part of the agenda for their Bishop training even before Bishop McGrath asked. This is so the Lord's work. My testimony just grew a whole bunch. Pretty cool. So yeah, we get Girls Camp!!! Every year! Only three days this year, but I can live with that. So anyway :). Life just got a little less stressful. It really was eating away at me. 3-1-15
NO FUN
I got Noah's bug on Sunday night, I could feel it coming on pretty strong. It felt a lot like morning sickness but didn't go away when I ate, so I knew it was going to be trouble. Luckily I didn't throw up (I REALLY HATE throwing up), but it did end up taking quite a while to make it's way out of my system. It was a pretty painful stomach ache for most of the night and Monday morning. Nate stayed home to help me thank goodness. I felt like garbage ALL DAY though. I think I'm still trying to recover from it even days later. Kind of crazy. We did get our "new" piano though!! I'm thrilled about that! It was free, so it's a bit of a fixer-upper, but we're going to make it work :). I might even paint it blue if I get a minute :). I can't wait to have it tuned and up and running smoothly. It's so exciting! 3-2-15
JUNIOR HIGH TAKE 2!
Kelly's registration information for KJH arrived in the mail! We're all very excited for her!! I can't believe she is going to have 10 classes!! Seems like a lot for a little 7th grader to keep track of! I'm sparing you all my thoughts on my baby girl growing up because I'm afraid it will annoy her. But seriously, my baby Kelly is growing up!!!! Can't believe it!
BIG EAR.... CANALS
Took Luke in to find out about his hearing loss. Turns out his ear drums looked fine but because his ear canals are so big the doctor had a hard time testing to find out anything else. He thinks it might be some congestion built up behind his ear drums, but we're not sure. He told us to give him some Sudafed for a week or so. If that doesn't help we have to see an audiologist, so I'm hoping for the congestion. Poor little guy. I had to tease him about his big ear (canal) problem. 3-2-15
SNOWMAN
We got dumped on with a whole lotta snow on Tuesday morning. I mean a LOT of snow! It was a little crazy. Good of course, but a little crazy. In the evening, while I was making dinner, Bradley took Jack outside to play in the snow with him. They built a cute little snowman! It was so cute! I need a picture of it before it melts, but it sure melted my heart to hear them bonding and getting all excited to show it to everyone. Cute boys. 3-2-15
DINNER
While Nate was out getting new shoes with Noah he thought of me and was going to pick up some dinner to make my life easier- such a sweetheart- so he texted me to let me know, "I'm bringing home some dinner". Luckily he did though because I had thought of him and wanted to make sure he had something yummy to eat before the mid that night and not have to stress about buying anything- so I texted him back, a happy, "It's already in the oven!" Kind of fun when we're both thinking of each other :).
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ERIKA'S TURN
Erika got sick last night. Didn't feel good all night, finally threw up around 4:00 this morning. Kind of a bummer since it was play group day, but what can ya do. I starved her and made her not drink for most of the morning, but her begging got to be too much so I let her eat. She was fine. Hasn't had any other explosions! Amazingly. How am I ever supposed to know when I need to starve them or not! Glad she's okay though. And that it was short lived. This bug doesn't seem to be too bad for anyone- thank goodness! 3-4-15
LUNCH
Two days in a row now, Bradley has gotten up early and made everyone's lunches for me. What a sweetheart. 3-4-15
SLEEPING
The other night, Jack was being difficult and not going to sleep. I got pretty frustrated. When he finally fell asleep though, I looked down at him for a second and this peace just swept over me. Not just because I'd gotten that crazy little monkey to settle down long enough to trick him into going to sleep, but just the thought that that cute little chubby faced kid was mine. He looked so sweet and so innocent. Almost like a little baby again. It was so fun to snuggle up with him and kiss his soft little face. I love those moments. Feels like it's been a while since I let myself have one of those. Then it happened again last night, only this time with Luke. He fell asleep in the chair with Nate and the look on his little face took me back 9 years. These kids are mine. Well, for now... I'm borrowing them... and it's so cool that I get to have them and watch them grow (even if it does happen way too fast) into little people. I feel so blessed. I'm so glad I am a mom. 3-4-15
DATE NIGHT
Nate and I went to a really late showing of Unbroken on Friday night. What a cool show. Made me so grateful for all that I have. That poor guy- just when you think things can't get any worse... Cool movie. I think my favorite part of the night was our "dessert". We weren't sure where to go, but ended up at Olive Garden by the theater. So many things looked good on the menu and I wasn't in the dessert mood, so we ended up eating breadsticks and alfredo sauce, the little appetizer shrimp (mmmmm), and zeppolis :). Kind of strange, but it was a lot of fun to just eat what we felt like eating :). Not healthy in the least, but it was too late for anything to be healthy :). I loved it. I want to do it again sometime. 3-6-15
FUNNEST GAME EVER!!
Brad and Luke's game was SO much fun. They all played so good! Luke made his second shot!! Bradley made a few shots as well and made a "Gobert" block :). It was so much fun to watch. We only wished Heidi and John could have been there to see it. 3-7-15
PEACE
Our Stake Women's Conference was Saturday. I decided to squeeze it in at the last minute, in between the boys' game and taking Heidi and John to the airport. It was a really nice meeting. The theme this year is "Where Can I Turn For Peace". I love that theme. Something I realized while sitting there listening to some pretty amazing talks was that my life is full of peace. It may not be quiet or calm, but I have so much peace in it. So many things are right right now and the things that aren't are in Heavenly Father's hands. It's just such a blessing. I have felt so strongly that I need to recognize this blessing in my life and be grateful for it. I have such a good life. I have an awesome family, good friends, comfort... I could go on. It's just nice to recognize it and thank my Heavenly Father. 3-7-15
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