Life...

This is a quote I keep in our office/extra bedroom.

"Anyone who imagines that bliss is normal is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that he's been robbed. The fact is that most putts don't drop, most beef is tough, most children grow up to be just people, most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration, most jobs are often more dull than otherwise. Life is like an old-time rail journey: Delays, side tracks, smoke, dust cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas, and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride."
- Gordon B. Hinckley

Someone gave this to us years ago and I have not checked the reference. It may be one of those made up things that someone attached Pres. Hinckley's name to... either way I like the quote.

And I'll add to the quote, finding joy, gratitude and smiling in the rail journey of life makes it all a little more worth it!
Sometimes my job is emotionally draining and I need little reminders. :)
I love my job! I love helping people and listening to their concerns.

Surrender and Release

This was an answer to some prayers of mine...
Card Meaning: Let go and allow God and the angels to help you. Everything that you release will either be replaced by something better or will return to you healed.

When you hold tightly to a part of your life that's not working, it has no room to heal. Whether you're unhappy with your love life, finances, career, home, or health, ask yourself to let go. If you hang on to these aspects of your life because of fears such as "what if I can't find someone or something better?" then the situation will only worsen.

However, if you're willing to open your hands and allow the situation to be freed, one of two situations will occur: either it will be washed away from you and replaced by a better situation, or the situation will heal in a miraculous way. The angels ask you to try not to control the outcome of your troubling situation(s). Let go, and Let God help you!

Cup cakes :)

So I have been eating really well lately,
Fruits and veggies, protein, dairy and little to no sweets.
Until the Sweet Tooth Fairy got new flavors.
This month Peach Cobbler, Peanut Butter n' Jelly, S'mores, & Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm, Peach cobbler is delish!

Fun with boys...

At the mall with my boys before school started.

Darndest things...

Two things.
David came home from school today talking about how he wants to be cool...
He said he wants to get an earring? :)
So here is a quick note,

Dear Parents at Spring Creek Elementary,
Earrings in little boys who attend Elementary school are not cool.
In fact I'd have to say I do not think they are cool in boys at all, but after 18 it is not my choice.
I just wanted to say that for the sake of my children.
Sincerely,

Concerned mother.

Second, David was just in the bathroom and I walked in. He proceeded to say,
"don't you hate it when the poo splashes water all over your bum?"

Being a parent is so fun.
Something new everyday.

In response...

to Mondays post, things are ok.
The results came back and there is nothing to worry about.
I was told to come back in 6 months so they could do another ultrasound and make sure everything still looks fine.

On a lighter note... I made home made pizza today for dinner and I think it was delicious! :)

First day of school

I took pics, but can't figure out how to get them on here right now.
I took David to his first day of second grade, Tuesday.
Before we left the house he said do you have to come in?
Can you just drop me off?
I was like heck no! Why?
He just looked at me.
Are you embarrassed?
He said yes
I said is it because I kiss and hug you?
He said yes
I said what if we kiss and hug at home? Then can I take you inside?
Luckily, he said yes
And luckily because apparently it was just for me to take him inside. Sometimes as mom's we do things "for our kids", but they are really for us. ;)
I wondered, does this ever get any easier?
I started crying again, like last year, after I left his class of course.
My kids are growing up, and it is sad. Happy, but sad too.
Being a mom is a crazy thing.
I love my David.
Joey starts Kindergarten September 7.