PRIMARY SOLO
Well, I can't believe it, but Barbara let me handle Primary all by my lonesome. It took some talking into. Once she found out Natalie and Terrie weren't going to be there, she panicked a little. I was actually REALLY pleased with how it all went! I remember a little panic when I realized I needed to get down to the Primary room a little early (as Barbara usually does) to set up the chairs the way we like them, get the chair covers on, get the opening exercises stuff all ready and people assigned to them... a few other things. But I left a little early and got it all done! I was pretty proud of myself actually. I think Junior Primary could have gone more smoothly and I think I put too much pressure on Bro. Thaxton to fill the time, but all was well. It was funny that Shalane had almost called in sick that morning because she was under the weather. Now that would have been funny for me to have to fill in for her too! But really, I just did what I normally would have done, conducting and a few little maintenance things. Senior Primary I had a minute to share with them what I had read in the Doctrine and Covenants that morning about how satan gets his power and that it's through our disobedience. It was cool to witness them listening intently to me!! It's been a while since they did that. I had a brief little "you are saying what I want you to say" moment when words were coming out of my mouth that I hadn't really planned out and making sense. And I don't know if it was what I said, but the kids were awesome today!! Even the boys in the back and the girls on the side!! EVEN MASON!! It was amazing. I was pretty happy with how Senior Primary went. It was a successful day in Primary. Surprisingly. 5-27-18
NOT MY FAVORITE DAY
Today was supposed to be my day to get things done and all under control before I ditch my house for two days to do Field Day and Sixth Grade Dance. But of course, the planets just couldn't align. It was annoying. As I was trying to talk Jack into getting out of the tub (he'd wet the bed and NEEDED a bath), Charity comes in with the bad news that her car wouldn't start. Which happened to be at the WORST POSSIBLE TIME because RIGHT THEN Mitch shows up with the produce and I hadn't moved the car, or opened the garage or even gotten the clipboard and check book ready. So I threw in the towel (literally) at Jack, so telling him he just needed to get out. Ran outside, moved the car, got the clipboard/check, opened the garage, paid Mitch, hurried and ran Charity up to school, got back in time to see Luke off- he was riding his bike for a field trip. And then frantically got Jack ready for school. This was difficult as well. We needed to be on time because I needed to pick up Otter Pops from Mrs. Turnbow (she needed last minute help because another mom couldn't do it) for their field trip today too! I didn't even check to make sure Noah had a swim suit or anything for HIS field trip! It was a big day for field trips! So anyway. The morning was CHAOTIC to say the least. I was glad I'd gotten up on time and had my ME time. So Molly and I got some laundry done, ate some bacon, and did produce. Then ran over to the park to deliver the Otter Pops. It was a nice time, I just sat and talked to Becky for a few minutes. Molly followed Erika around. It was short, but kind of broke up our day in a weird way. We came home, weeded the garden and then it was time to go get the Kindergarteners. Lunch, then Molly's nap and I hit a brick wall!! Jack had gone off to play with his friends so I did the unthinkable and took a nap too!! It was so needed! I don't know what's happened these last few weeks, I just have zero energy. This really goes along with my low iron theory and why my hair is falling out, which reminds me- I finally made an appointment to go figure that out- but man, I was just exhausted! I slept for quite a while, waking up to pretend like I wasn't napping when Jack came in with his friends for a few minutes to get food and then go back out and play. Kinda nuts. But THEN as the school day was coming to an end, another "storm" hit. Charity needed a ride home from the Elementary school, but Molly was still sleeping and Jack was off playing so I made her walk. Natalie called and her kids needed rides home, so I was waiting for Charity to walk in so that I could go pick up Elementary kids. I got there, took them home, but Natalie wasn't home yet, so I waited a little while for her. Then Charity called, needing a ride to work! She was going to be late, so I rushed home to get her and take her up to work, which was cramping my plans to get Noah up to the eye doctor with his broken glasses to get them fixed. This was all a little hectic at the time, as I'm typing it up, I'm realizing it may have just been the tiredness I was feeling. We did get up to the eye doctor before they closed, thankfully! But much to Noah's dismay, they couldn't fix them. We have to wait for replacements, unfortunately. He was sad about that. We got home in time for me to start on dinner. I was trying to think of reasons to miss Pack meeting because I just wasn't feeling it tonight, so I came up with random tasks. I did help Kelly with her resume so she could apply to Gnarly's, and Erika and I picked out my baby picture for our Mother/Daughter dinner. So that was fun. Cathie Nybo called just before Pack Meeting asking if we could take Tony and Molly with us and so there it was- the reason to go. Kind of a bummer, but probably for the best. It was a great Pack Meeting. Bro. Gines does a good job, it's so nice that he does it so well. Noah got a few awards! We came home to the Produce drama- I had three ladies who forgot their baskets, one who had opted out too late, but I wasn't aware, one who underpaid, and one who didn't do the venmo payment they checked off doing. So that was nuts! Luckily Lisa bought the extra basket. I picked up Charity from work, took Luke to the store to get his auction item(s) (she lets them sell ONE THING, but he always breaks the rules and sells a bunch of things AS ONE item... such a stinker). And it was time to see Nate off to the mid. WHAT A DAY!! And it wasn't even supposed to be a busy day!! When it started I had almost nothing on my schedule!! So weird. 5-29-18 (I just realized I put the wrong date on the check for Produce this morning)
FIELD DAY!
I absolutely love field day! It's one of my favorite days. Definitely my favorite activity that the PTA puts on. This is funny though, because it's also one of the hardest days! I always drive myself into the ground. It was another set up, work both shifts, clean up year. I kind of just felt like I should this year. Plus, I like field day :). It was a fun year though! Emily and I both met our match with the dunk tank. I think we were a little overzealous picking that for both shifts of the day. Next year, I vote we do water high jump. But we managed to have some fun and didn't kill any of the 6th graders. Almost, but not quite. I love seeing my kids out there and watching them in their space. It's crazy that the year is coming to an end, but really couldn't come soon enough. I'm done!! I got pretty fried. Most of the kids loved the water slide. The illegal water slide :). haha. They all seemed to enjoy the dunk tank too. Noah even got to do it after school which was fun. This is a jumbled mess of information just like my head right now! Good day! 5-30-18
SIXTH GRADE DANCE
This was another much anticipated event, less exciting for some of us, but still anticipated. I had been to the planning meeting and been on the texting/emailing groups for the decorations, etc., and there had been a LOT of opinions and ideas for this, so let's just say I was overwhelmed by it all. I was planning on helping set up, but didn't have anything to contribute really. So anyway. We showed up at 9:00 to set up and there was the awards assembly going on, so we had to come back at 10:30. We basically sat around and watched everyone else set up. Not a lot we could do. I guess we did contribute a few helpful ideas, but yeah, kind of like a bunch of fifth wheels (Kelly was with Nate, Molly and I). About 15 minutes to 1:00 we picked up the balloon columns (latex balloons- eye roll) from Natalie Chamberlain's house and delivered those through a back door in the school. Then it was time for the dance! This dance is really a lot of fun, but it was hard to tell with all the negativity the moms were dishing out! It was a little annoying. Everyone's stressed about how the dance card situation was, and who was feeling left out and who was dancing with who- it was a little weird how much they all cared about it. I mean, it's a system that those sixth grade teachers have been doing for YEARS! It is FINE! But anyway. I loved watching Luke! He is such a fun kid. He really does just have a good time. I found out later that I was embarrassing him by being there which one might assume, but I really had no idea that he was embarrassed at the time. He danced with his crush which was super cute and was super sweet to dance with a lot of other girls that I know he doesn't love. He was in his cute suit so it was extra cute when he was dancing and doing all the line dances. He is just so cute!! I loved it! I loved that he and Clint had their own, little table with all their goodies on it. Whenever I couldn't find him I just looked for his little head, bobbing up and down- he was so jumpy :). Kelly and Charity came to the dance with me and ended up being Mrs. Williams' saints, dancing with the boys who didn't have partners. So fun :). I think they really liked it. And actually, Kelly was extra special that day, going around cheering kids up, helping nervous boys and girls and just being a good little friend to everyone. She is so good at that. I love that about her. Several moms expressed appreciation for her and her attempts to make things fun for everyone. It was a lot of fun! 5-31-18
KELLY'S DITCH DAY
So Kelly was a fun little friend to have around on Thursday. This was supposed to be her ditch day and she ended up hanging out with Nate and I, doing all our errands with us, having lunch together (which she cancelled with her friend to go with us! How cute is that!), and working on the dance stuff with us. It was a lot of fun and I have to admit I was really flattered by the fact that she CHOSE to be with us! Love that girl. 5-31-18
NOAH'S PRINCIPAL'S AWARD
So during the awards ceremony they read the name on the certificate wrong and said, "Noah Clemens" instead. So neither of them went up to receive it. So after the ceremony and while we were all in the gym setting up for the dance, they made the announcement to the moms and we all cheered for him there. It was a little lame how they ended up presenting it to him, but we were still very proud of him! This is like a citizenship award. Something that Noah can earn just by being himself. He really is deserving of this and I'm glad he got some recognition for that. He's a good kid! 5-31-18
CLEANING THE TEMPLE
I signed up to go clean the temple on Thursday night. 9:30-12:00 which is the only thing that makes that a sacrifice for me, since I love it so much. Giving up sleep is a sacrifice though. It was fun to have the Shadowbrook ward there with us and be able to work together a little. Bishop McGrath and the Grays. I ended up on the vacuuming crew which ended up being a lot of fun and not too hard. I got to vacuum endowment rooms, waiting rooms, hallways, sealing rooms, the Celestial room, behind the veil, Bride's dressing room, the women's dressing room, and the stairs! So lots of fun. I just love being in the temple after hours and feeling the Spirit there. It's not creepy like the church buildings can be when they're empty. I always picture Grandma Mottishaw there. I constantly wonder if it's going to count for blessings or if I forfeit those because I love it so much :). 5-31-18
BLOOD TESTS
My hair loss was getting to me this week and I couldn't take it anymore, so I scheduled an appointment and I went to the doctor. I really liked the doctor, his name was Dr. Child. He listened to all my weird symptoms and talked about stress and how that could be a cause. He decided to run several different tests on my blood first and then go from there. Unfortunately, he is supposed to be out of town so I won't even get my results for another week. That bugs, but whatever. I'm not sure what I want or think they'll find out. 6-1-18
PROJECTOR MOVIE
We let the kids invite friends and get some goodies to have an end of school projector movie night. We rented Inside Out, lots of fun! 6-1-18
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