Not Yer Typical Tuesday

I had a few errands today and so I wrote them down and slipped the list in my phone cover so I could make sure I did everything.  I had an appointment to go visiting teaching.  I had a little bit of time before I had to leave and since the kids bathroom needed cleaning and my child that I asked to clean it wasn't doing it, I decided to.  My child came down while I was cleaning and starting speaking very loudly that I was using their shower loofah. I spoke very loudly back saying it wasn't theirs.  The loud talking continued from my child until they finally checked where they keep the loofah and found it right there.  Geez Louise! Good Morning....You're Welcome!  I left with my list and wasn't in a hurry to get back home.

I visited with my neighbor and felt the spirit.  Thank goodness since the wrong spirit was pretty dominating at my house.  We shared our struggles and I felt her love and support.  I was glad I was able to visit with this sister today.  It was a nice boost.

I went and picked up Carla to run errands with me.  Roger is out of town this week and she wants to stay busy.  Being my shadow will keep you busy!☺  Before leaving we sat down in her nice, cool, quiet house and I did a little venting.  I was feeling terrible at my reactions.  I kept wishing I could have stayed calm.  Carla told me that maybe I needed to react the way I did so my child would know that I was hurt and that kind of behavior was not acceptable.  It made me think back to the time I had spoke in church about the Christ Child and then went home and ended up threatening to beat each of my two younger children. That day I had tried "nice" so many times. I had asked them each politely to behave.  I had gave them time outs. I had sent them outside and instructed them to come in when they could be nice. I was calm and in control as I tried finding the "right" method of discipline.  Larry even got involved and those two just would not behave.  After being woke up from a nap, I was through.  I went into the kitchen where they were still fighting and I chose my words.  The things I let come out of my mouth didn't just escape.  No, they were selected.  My children's eyes got bigger than I have ever seen them.  They were shocked and they knew I was serious.  They didn't have to be told again.  I got their attention.

I'm not proud of the fact that I lose my patience.  It bugs me. I repented and prayed a lot today.  I really am pretty calm these days but every now and then someone finds a button that gets a reaction.

My main thing to do today was get a screensaver for my phone.  Carla suggested we go to the phone store first but I thought we could go to Walmart and then the phone store since it was in between Walmart and Swigs.  We had planned on getting some cookies from Swigs to take home.  Carla got her a snow cone machine and some treats at the store.  We decided that we would go to my house and make some syrup for the snow cones and have them for a treat, along with her licorice.  You know what that means right?  It means we didn't need to go to Swigs and so we didn't drive pass T-Mobile and I forgot to get my screensaver.  Man, I have a hard time remembering things even when I write them down.

We went to my house and made some grape and cherry syrup.  While it was cooling we popped some popcorn in my new bowl.

I love this bowl.  I just got it and it's awesome.  It's so wonderful that Carla and I are going to Walmart tomorrow after getting my screensaver so that she can get her one.  We relaxed a little and ate snow cones while we chomped on popcorn.  My grands had come to play and so we enjoyed them too.  (Zaden and Behr)  

Zaden had a baseball game and so we went and watched him.  A little guy got a line drive to his face and I almost cried.  I felt so bad for him.  Zaden made some good plays and was able to get a few kids out.  I am impressed with the progress of little kids.  They learn quick.  

Behr enjoyed a oreo cookie stick and was pretty much black when we all left to go home.  He even had black between his cute, little toes. haha...so funny and cute!

I made a spaghetti salad when we got home. Oh my word it was so good.  I had left over veggies cut up and added some spaghetti and Italian dressing to them and it was yummy.  I made a huge bowl of it and there wasn't any left.  I think my family and Carla liked it too!

Opposite from yesterday.  My day started out "crappy" but ended pretty wonderfully.

Game Day

I really like starting the week off by playing games with friends first thing Monday morning.  We have such a good time.  Today we played on Carla's nice screened in deck.  It's so pretty outside and was pretty nice. I was sitting directly in front of a fan though and so I quite enjoyed it.  Debbie and Julie thought it was a little warm so we might move inside next week if it's still this warm.  Our weather jumped from a little too cold to play outside to a little too hot.  We didn't get much in between.

It's clear who the "Lucky Ducks" were!  Today we played Rummikub and Five Crowns.  I have lots of other fun games but I forget them so quickly.  I even write down how to play games so I can remember them and forget where the instructions are when I want them.  That's why we play a lot of the same games.  We like the same games though it's okay.

I really thought we'd have more ladies join us but it doesn't look like it's going to happen.  I had at least three others that sounded interested but I guess they were responding how they thought I wanted them to.  Regardless of the numbers of people we have fun.

Carla, Julie and I went to Sam's to get a vacuum but it wasn't on sale any longer and so we left it.  We went to lunch at Jeremiah's and I ordered exactly what I had on Friday.  I love their turkey sandwich!  We took Julie home and I went to the grocery store with Carla.  I only bought chocolate bars and filled my stash box completely full. (it's a nice feeling)

Kimleighel, Carla and I went to the movie.  We saw "You Before Me".  It was really good but I was bugged by the ending.  I had to imagine what might have been if the movie would have continued to feel better about it.  It was a pretty fun, filled day!

I might add that for as wonderful of a day as it had been it sure ended "crappy."  I went to the store with my child and some how I must of ticked this child off, because I was verbally attacked.  I was so caught off guard and released a few of my own thoughts.  I was so bummed because I wasn't prepared  for the attack at all.  Gotta love being a parent sometimes.  I've heard that kids will attack the parent/person they feel "safe" with.  Yippee, Skippy...I'm the chosen one!

Memories

These pictures showed up on FB again and they made me smile.  A fun day helping Davaleen make a movie.  My girls were good sports.  They spent hours with us and might have been in the movie for a split second.  I think I have some beautiful daughters!

The Rest of the Week

I didn't have a whole lot on my calendar this week but I sure kept busy.  I planned on working on Jared's book and that did happen a little but not as much as I had planned.  I went to the Temple Wednesday and was so happy to be there.  I'm addicted to going and missed a few weeks and was having withdrawals.  There were some interesting names.  A guy named Love Brewster who named his son Wrestling.  There was also a lady name America.  ☺

I did have Zaden's ball game on the calendar and forgot to go. waaaaa!  I think I remember better when I have a lot to remember.  I felt so bad and was going to go up to his house so he could tell me about his game but he surprised me and came to my house.  I heard the door and then his cute voice.  He was excited to come to our house.  I love when the kids love coming to our house. Sadie had a good drop off  too.  She was all smiles and giggles. Kimleighel was watching Sadie on Thursday and so I got to enjoy her too, before and after errands.  When I came home from running errands Sadie came running and tripped because she was running so fast to get to me.  Behr even likes coming to our house.  He crawls all over and usually comes over to me to get a hug and love.  I love having the grands over.  I love that they love coming over.

Kevin had mentioned earlier this week that they might need help with the girls when they took the twins to their check-up.  I didn't know when but he texted me Friday morning asking me if it was still okay if the girls came over.  On the calendar I did have down that The Hooper Honey's were taking Crystal to lunch for her birthday but was still able to have them over because Kimleighel is between jobs.  Kimi is such a life-saver when it comes to the grands.  We went and picked up the girls and loved on the twins before they had to leave.  The girls are so cute and we set up a little picnic in the front room for them before I left.  I invited them back that night to play with Justin's kids since they were coming over.

Crystal chose to go to Jeremiahs.  I got a turkey sandwich and it was so good.  I was so happy to be with these cute friends.  It seemed like it has been awhile.  These ladies are all so wonderful. I admire them all so much.  It's fun laughing and sharing with them.  Today we were able to visit and just enjoy each other.  Lorraine and Crystal's girls have been on their missions for a year and they are both eager to get them home.  I love hearing about their missionaries and remembering how wonderful and hard it is to have one.  Tammy has a son getting married and Kari has a daughter that got engaged.  Lots of good things happening.  Kellie is going to have a few grands come live with her while her daughter and son in law fix up their new home they just bought.  Life is good in the sisterhood. ☺

I came home from lunch and went to work on Jared's book.  You'd think it would be easy since I have everything written down.  It's not though.  In everyone's story a lot of things are repeated and I am trying to sort them so the same thing isn't repeated over and over.  (it might be anyway)  It's coming together slowly but surely.  I keep reminding myself it's for our family but I am also aware that others will want to read it.  It's a little stressful but I think it will be worth it at least for our family.

Justin's cuties came over.  They run in so excited and always run to give me a big hug.  The grands seriously light up my life.  They brought some magic tricks to share and had fun getting things set up for a magic show.  Kamryn and Jordyn did come back just in time for the magic show.  The magic show was cute and Mya and Parker shared their "secrets" afterwards.  I couldn't help but smile.

The girls painted their nails and Parker made me a picture.  They have such a good time.  The girls also got creative and made some crazy concoctions for me to try.  I'm not sure everything that was smashed up and covered with strawberry and chocolate syrup but it didn't taste too bad.  Heck, Macie even tried some.  The only thing gross was the salt water they tricked me with.  The girls made quite the mess with their projects but they are really good about cleaning everything up.  I enjoy having them over to play.  When I was getting Macie ready for bed she insisted on taking a bath at my house first.  The older kids chose to bath in the morning. ☺ Justin's mouth is healing good but I can't help but laugh at his toothless smile. He reminds me of a 7 year old...one permanent tooth in and one missing.  It will still be awhile before he gets a permanent one.

I love this picture that Parker made of me and him.  I was wearing a navy and white striped shirt and white pants  just like the picture.  I also thought he nailed my shape.  I am pretty much built like a box.☺  Short and square, just like the picture.  He did a great job on himself too.  I love children's art!  I can't help but smile just looking at this cute picture.  Parker really likes me!

In Memory

I didn't go to the Hooper Cemetery on Saturday because I know Larry always likes to go and leave his sister some flowers.  We decided to go today and do that.  I love the Hooper Cemetery because I could walk around and have a little party of memories.  There are so many people here that have touched my life.  I love how decorated the cemeteries are at this time of year.  It makes my heart smile.  We went back up to Mountain Green and left a Brick at Dave's.  Since we were up there we decided to stop by and see if Vicky was home.  She was and she took time to sit and visit with us for a while.  I could visit with Vicky all day.  She is such a wonderful friend and person.  We sure miss Dave but we know that he is watching out for us.  He might have even thrown a pillow at Larry the other night.  Larry was sitting at our table doing bills.  I have a curio cabinet in the corner with a vase of dried roses, a pillow and a wood sign on top of it.  The pillow is more than 3/4 on the cabinet with the wood sign in front of it and for some reason the pillow "fell" off  towards Larry.  We laughed and knew that we had a visitor.  Larry right away thought of Dave.  There is no way the pillow would have just fell off.  It's been on the shelf for over 10 years and actually leans towards the wall.  It should have made the sign fall off if it would have fallen forward but the sign didn't move. Ironically, the pillow said: "Friends are like Angels.  You don't have to see them to know they are there."  I'm glad we have angels watching over us.  I'm so thankful for all our friends and loved ones...living and gone.  I'm also so thankful for our memories.

The Darling Twins!

Larry and I went to visit the twins after Church.  Larry's mom  was there and Julie and Kevin were on their way.  We all went up together to the room.  Larry stayed out and got a little nap while the rest of us went in.  (only 4 in the room)  It was time for the babies to eat.  They don't have feeding tubes anymore (YIPPEE) and will likely go home tomorrow.  I got to feed Briggs and he started off really good and then went to sleep.  The nurse told us she wouldn't let them get so comfortable while feeding them so they are more likely to stay awake and finish their bottles.  I unwrapped Briggs and got him to wake up and he was a good boy and finished as much as he needed to.  The nurses keep track of how much the twins eat.  They have to eat a certain amount on their own for 12 hours before they can come home.  They are truly little miracles.  I love them to pieces.  I'm really glad they live close and I think I just might show up for morning feedings to help out.  Julie told me that around 7 she is more tired than during the night and so I'd like to go help out and snuggle these cuties.

Babies are so precious.  As I snuggle and hold them and look at what little miracle they truly are, I can't think of anything better in this world.  Babies are the Biggest Miracles and Blessings!

Jane Eyre

I ended my Saturday by "Playing" with my friends.  We saw Jane Eyre at the Hale Theater in Orem.  It wasn't my favorite play but there was a lot of things I liked about it.  I like the faith that Jane had in our Heavenly Father.  She relied on Him to answer her prayers and direct her life.  Jane had a childhood friend that taught her the importance of forgiveness.

In this play they sang instead of talking.  Sometimes that can be annoying.  However, it also makes the ride home hilarious as we tend to sing what we have to say. ☺  There was a little mystery in this play and had us all thinking and wondering.  I bet I would really enjoy the book.

Cari and Carol met us since they were running late.  The rest of us enjoyed a nice meal at the Macaroni Grill.

One of the Actors took our picture for us and I asked him if he took a selfie as well...so he did!  I love the selfie he took!

I really, really enjoy going to the plays with Barbie and her girls and friends.  I look forward to every one.  I feel blessed to get to "Play" with them.