A Mother's Instinct

Oh what a week! It all started last Thursday when Kimi asked if she could go to "H"'s house. I told her No....I don't have a good feeling about "H". There's just something about the girl I don't like or trust. I have told Kimi to be nice at school but we were done letting her go over there. Thursday was not good from that point on. In fact when Larry got home I left for a few hours. I couldn't handle Kimi or her attitude another minute. Even after scriptures and prayers that night instead of Kimi giving us hugs she walked out of our room. I said "Kimi?" and she turned around and said "Dawn?" So not acceptable! (I so wanted to smack my child)

Friday was as if nothing had even happened. We even let Kimi have her friend "K" over and even spend the night. The girls laughed and played all night. Saturday morning Kimi comes and tells me that they had been texting "H" the night before. She said that "K" had told "H" that she needed to leave Kimi alone or "K" would take care of her. "H"'s mom responded because the texts weren't nice apparently. The mom said if the girls didn't stop she would involve the police. They shut off their phones and left it at that.

Monday morning "K" and Kimi are both called into the office at school. "H" had went in and told on them hoping to get them in trouble. Well it worked...."K" was suspended. I was upset when I found out because as far as I was concerned "H"'s mom had taken care of it. Later that night I found more things out about "H" that made me sick! She had touched Kimi innappropriately at times and done things girls just shouldn't be doing. Ummmm no wander I had that "feeling" about her! Kimi understood now and I think she realized that even if I don't really know all that is going on the Lord does and he lets the moms know by giving them a "feeling". Man......I kept thinking I hope the next 6 years go as fast as the last 6 have. I am tired of this crap.

Wednesday I get another call from the school. This time I am told that Kimi is crying and upset and that a boy "D" has touched her where he shouldn't. GEEZE!!! This boy got in trouble for touching Kimi last year and I had no idea he was even around her anymore. He harrassed Kimi all morning. They had assemblies or something and he kept following the girls to their different areas and was not being nice at all to Kimi. He had put his hand down the back of her shirt and even undid her bra along with undoing her shirt and reaching up it. YA I'm ticked! Kimi told us that another time he had grabbed her and put his hand down her top onto her bare breast. I asked Kimi why she even let the kid close to her and she said that he just comes up behind her and grabs her and she can't get away. I guess "D" talks nasty to the girls too. The kid has major problems......my kid probably does now too.

I'm so mad and frustrated and plain sick. I called the school to ask how they handled it and they said they couldn't tell me. I went and checked on Kimi and she seemed okay...thank goodness she has friends that care about her. I have thought about this over night and plan on going to the school and talking to the Police Officer that works there. My daughter has been violated and the kid should be punished. His behavior is not appropriate at all and needs to be stopped.

I feel sick for Kimi. She will turn 16 tomorrow and has experienced more than necessary. I think of how I would have reacted at that age and I would have been a mess. Kimi's struggles are so different than mine. She is a good kid though. I am proud of her for telling us all that has happened......that alone is a great step. She doesn't mind others knowing. I think she hopes it will help us to understand her and help her more. As a mom I feel like I have let her down. No parent wants their child to be mistreated ever and we can't stop that from happening. :( DANG IT!

I am just so thankful that I have a huge support group. I am so thankful that I have a loving Father in Heaven that I can pour my heart out to. I am so thankful to know that He is in charge and things will work out! I will trust in Him! I believe all things happen for a reason and we learn from all experiences. I am going to be such a scholar by the time this life is over!

PS I did go to the school and talk to the officer and decided to press charges! I hope in doing so it will scare "D" enough to think about his actions. His actions are not appropriate for school! (not appropriate for anywhere in my oppinion) I didn't do it to cause problems but to stop them! The kid was warned last year but chose to do it again.....If he hurt someone else I would feel sick for not pressing charges. I feel like it was the right decision.

Happy St Patricks Day

I love Holidays and Fun Traditions! I still wear green on St. Patricks Day and still pinch those who don't. Today was busy but we still had a bit of a green dinner! I didn't do as much as I usually do but honestly I don't think anyone else cares quite like I do! We had cream of brocolli soup in green soup bowls and green kool aid. I had more planned but didn't get any more done so that was it for this year!
I like that I could "livin" up Jared's picture by making it green. (I think it's funny) All day I kept thinking about the saying "Kiss Me I'm Irish" but I added "Who cares that I'm Not....Kiss me anyway". I didn't express those thoughts out loud but smiled all day thinking them!

Oh a bit of a funny! When I pinched Larry and reminded him to wear green he said something along the lines....."I didn't know that today was St. Patricks Day.....I thought it was on a Tuesday or Something." Ummmmm Honey......it's always on March 17th! hahaha (I have had kids say similar things and now I know where they get it)

A Little Girl is Here!

Just need to start by saying that Alaiya made my day! I went to Davaleen's girls bridal showers today with Kathy. When we got there Alaiya went into to her mom and said: "a little girl is here". Her mom told her to go greet her and Alaiya said she was too shy. Then Kathy and I went in and Jaymie told us the story. Alaiya had thought that I was a little girl! She was kind of embarrassed when she heard us talking about it but then I asked her who she thought was the little girl and she pointed right at me! (Woot~Woot) Sweet, darling Alaiya!

When us girls get together we always have fun! (especially when a camera is close by) I so love these friends that I can act like "a little girl" around. They are so fun!

We got into the cleaning closed and used the brooms for rides and instruments! We have great imaginations!

Davaleen's son and daughter got married with no time for showers or receptions. Davaleen was upset because she wanted to celebrate with them so she had this shower for her two daughters and it was fun. Davaleen cares about everyone and so I make it a priority to be there for her today. I even brought "bubble wrap" for everyone to add to the fun! (talk about bringing the kid out in a person)

This was our girl get together for this month. It was fun as always. I miss the gals that don't make it though. I have really grown attached to all the fun ladies I have been reacquainted with.

I love President Hinckley's quote: "Life is to be Enjoyed, not just endured!" It's easy to do that with family and friends! I am so thankful for the ones I have!

Awesome Youth!

I can't believe how awesome the kids are today! Larry challenged the kids to read the Book of Mormon in just 60 days and there were 28 kids that did it! He told them that he would reward them by taking them out to dinner. (ouch to the wallet) I don't think that he really believed this many kids would take him up on the challenge though since the last time he made the challenge to a group of youth only 2 completed it. That challenge was made about 10 years ago and the kids had 90 days to read the Book of Mormon. There were only two young ladies that finished that time. This time though families got involved and so did the leaders. It was so awesome to see and hear everyone talk about the challenge.

It was a great experience of our little family. Every night Larry, Kimi, Jared and I would read together. It was nice spending that time together. It was incredible to see the change in our kids reading and the spirit of our home. We do read scriptures together every morning but this was different and so rewarding. Since the challenge we have continued reading together and we are now reading the D&C. So we read in the morning together and at night and our home is a much happier place.

By reading the scriptures and attending the Temple regularly it is easier to feel "the spirit" and choose the right. It makes a huge difference and I know that is why Bishop Ropelato is always encouraging the ward to do these things. I have noticed a change in myself and quite like it!

98 Birthdays

How many people get to celebrate 98 birthdays? Not many that is for sure. Our sweet Lorell just celebrated her 98th birthday today! WOW what a gal! Lorell is my visiting teacher and still likes to come to my house to visit. She's a trooper. I love that she still sings in the ward choir and comes to church every week. I bet she will live to see 100. Lorell is incredible and such a smartie. She knows all the answers in Church. Her mind is still as sharp as a tack. (not sure that expression gets used much these days but I am talking about Lorell and I bet she's used it over the years)

Her family gave her a big birthday party at the Hooper City Building. She called me this morning to make sure I knew about the Party and so Larry, Jared and I ran over to wish her a Happy Birthday. It was fun seeing so many of her family. I know it meant the world to Lorell. She is so proud of her family and loves them all so much!

What an incredible woman! Happy Birthday my Friend!

Wiggle Wiggle

Today was a nice day and so we enjoyed it just a little. (ok....more than a little) I got to watch Zaden for awhile today and when Trichelle came to pick him up I got to enjoy her. I miss not seeing and chatting with them all the time and so it was extra nice.

We played with the wiggle cars and laughed a bunch. These cars are fun! I have some fun ideas in mind for these cars. (I think I will be taking them with me to lunch once in awhile)

Zaden was loving that his mom and gramma were outside playing with him. It was just very enjoyable. Not sure why Zaden chose his little bike instead of his wiggle car.

I love spring time weather. This week it was so cold but today was wonderful and enjoyed. As we rode around and laughed Jared shot his BB gun.

The nice thing about wiggle cars is you can talk on the phone and even text while driving them.