It Does Feel Thankless Sometimes

I got up at 5:45 am to take number 1 child to seminary. Went back to bed and got up at 6:45 to take number 3 child to school. Went to pilates which kicked my butt came home cleaned around the house, ran some errands while talking to number 1 child's math teacher and came home. Left the house 10 minutes later to pick up number 1 child from school at 1:05, came home, picked up number 2 child at 1:45, came home, picked up number 3 child at 2:15, came home, dropped number 2 child off for swim practice at 2:40 and came home. Lots of "How are you, How was your day, Tell me about it, Do your homework, and so on. Took a nap (yay) and then took number 1 child to work at 4:15, watched Oprah and then picked up number 2 child at 5:45. This child drove and for some reason likes to act like he's been driving for years when it's only been a little over a month. Made dinner, pancakes tonight because it's easy. Right....I decide to make wheat ones since the child that tends to be more "outspoken" was at work. I've been making pancakes for this side of 30 years and for some reason out of the whole batch I manage to get 4 that are edible. Number 3 child says "are these wheat?" and I say "yes" and he continues to eat them. Number 2 child comes down and says "what are these?" I say "pancakes" he says "Wheat?" I say "yes" he says "Forget it, I'm not eating!" I say "just try them" he says "No Way! I'll lose my appetite" I say "you know, I'm already upset that I have managed to ruin the whole batch, can you at least try them?" he says "No Way! They're gross!" I say "fine eat what you want". He turns around and goes upstairs and I shed a tear or two and feel guilty that I upset HIM. I'm now off to pick up number 1 child from work. Then instead of doing my budget like I was planning, I'm going to get comfy in my room and watch American Idol.

Just another day in the life of motherhood. Bright side, at least I didn't hit any of my children with the car today. (yes, I've done that) :(

Happy Birthday Cadie!

Today is Cadie's birthday. She is now 15 years old. It's so hard to believe, she was only 6 when I met her. She has grown into a beautiful, extraordinary young woman. She is boisterous, spontaneous, hilarious and all around fun. She is smart, witty and marches to her own tune (we love that about her). We love you Cadie and we hope you have a fantastic birthday!

Clever
Active
Devoted
Imaginative
Exeptional

Beauty
Undeniable
Gift to us all

A Very Quiet Weekend

This weekend was a very quiet weekend for me. Steve was in Utah visiting the kids and after Devynne worked all day Saturday and Dylan's swim meet Saturday morning (Dakota and I went), they all spent the night with their dad. So I was home alone enjoying every second of it. I watched hours of the Twilight extras and the movie itself. I ate chocolate cake for dinner and I had it for breakfast Sunday morning. I know, I totally blew the "healthy" diet I try to maintain. Oh well, it's ok to get a little crazy from time to time. I was good and went to church by myself even though I considered playing hooky. I'm in primary and decided that I needed to be there. That's one reason we have callings I think, to keep us doing the right thing. When Steve came home we had several hours of alone time before the kids came home so it was nice to spend time together and "catch up" with each others weekend. The kids came home and we ate dinner and watched a movie together (can you guess which one? You got it, Twilight!) and then called it a weekend. :)

I found this video clip on another blog I read and wanted to share it on mine. I'm very grateful to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and I know it to be the true church and I feel its blessings each and every day. (Pause my music so you can hear it)

Basketball, Haircuts and Prom Oh My

Let's see, things that have been going on around here. Steve went to the Mountain West Basketball tournament (I think that's what it's called) last Thursday (4 games), Friday (2 games) and Saturday (1 and final game). It was Utah and San Diego, I don't remember who won, oh well. He did have a great time with his parents, his brother Mike and his sister Jenn. This is one of his favorite things to do with his family so I'm glad he was able to go. The boys got haircuts and they both decided to go short (very surprising) and I think they look very handsome. And last but definately not least, Devynne was asked to prom. She's going with a friend of hers from our ward. The "asking" was very cute. Lots of stars were involved (balloons, shiny confetti ones and chocolate ones) with a poem starting with "Star light, Star bright" and ending with "will you be my date on Prom Night". So cute. Now the dress shopping will begin, yay for us.

I wanted pictures of the boys with their new hairdos and Devynne never misses a photo op so here you go. :)

Be Careful

There's a poster at the rec center that caught my eye so I thought I would share it on my blog. I think it's pretty cool.

Watch your thoughts, they become words
Watch your words, they become actions
Watch your actions, they become habits
Watch your habits, they become your character
Watch your character, it becomes your destiny

I think there is truth in this poster, don't you? Good reminder. :)

Miracles Seem to be the Topic

My friend Keri talks about miracles in her blog. How a friend of hers suggested they look for a miracle that day. What a great idea. I told her maybe we should try and do that everyday, she liked that idea. Anyhoo, she writes about it on her blog (Miller Time). When I read it, I right away was reminded of the movie Bruce Almighty. The message in that movie is "instead of looking for a miracle, BE the miracle". We've been given a world of beauty and fascination, we've been given talents and gifts (even if we haven't discovered them all yet), we've been given a new day to try again when we make mistakes, that's cool stuff. So I was thinking that when we aren't sure if we see a miracle on any given day, we should just BE the miracle. hmmmmmmm....good stuff to think about. Thankyou Keri for many, many thought provoking conversations and our great friendship. :)

Chat Time

Dylan: "It's Dr. Suess' birthday and a visitor came to our education class dressed as the Cat in the Hat to celebrate"

Steve: "We don't celebrate birthdays of people who have died"

Dylan: "We celebrate Jesus' birthday...."

Steve: "Can't argue with that"
(laughing)

Pilates Anyone?

It's March so I figured I should do a post. I've been thinking lately about ways I can improve myself. So I decided I would start small. I'm going to say hello to more people while I'm out and about daily. I'm going to walk with my head up instead of watching my feet walk (why do we do that anyway, it's weird). I'm taking a pilates class twice a week so I'll have a strong "core" and better posture (anyone who would like to join me, it's on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the rec center). I'm going to stop saying "I don't like my calling" (except to my husband once in a while, a girl's gotta whine every now and then, it makes us feel better) and I'm going to be a better listener to my husband and my children (I don't always have to give advice or "lecture" as my kids would say). It's the little things, right? Right :)

My pilates goal. :)