Thoughtful Thursday

Okay. So I am missing blogging. I decided to try and post more often. So today being thoughtful Thursday, I will post my thought for the day. (This could be a little scarry)

The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.
-- William James

I think it is pretty self explanitory. Sometimes I think this is the hardest thing to do. I guess that is where the Lord comes in.

Today was the first day of school. Notice their excitement on their face. Marlie does not start until next week. She cried all day today saying, "I don't have anybody to play with." Poor girl, she forgot what it was like to be home alone.

Caden is going into the accelerated 6th grade class. He said that he loved it. He said that it is going to be a lot of fun. I am a little nervous about the homework aspect. His teacher told him he would have at least 1 hour of homework each night as well as reading time. Since he gets home from school at 4:oo and football starts at 6:00, I am wondering where it is going to fit in.

Hailee is going into the 4th grade. Her teacher is Mr.Partridge. She is a little nervous because she has never had a male teacher before. I told her she would be just fine. She wanted me to trim her hair. Of course I put if off until this morning.(The morning school starts) She wanted me to cut it to her shoulders. I told her I would not. So we compromised. I cut off about 6 inches. After she looked in the mirror she wished she had not cut it. She told me after school that she is getting used to it. I think aunt Jody may need to fix the layers I tried to put in it.

Kale is going into the 2nd grade. He was nervous about school because he is afraid he is going to get made fun of. When I asked him how it went today he said it was GREAT!! He really loves his teacher. She seems to have the energy to keep up with him. He was sad that neither of his 2 good friends were in his class with him. I found out today that they purposely separated all 3 of them. This came from the suggestion of their teacher last year. I guess it was a little rough on her. She was great with them but they keep their class "lively."

ABC's of ME!

A - Age: 33
B - Bed size: Queen. I would not mind upgrading!
C - Chore you hate: Luandry and paying bills if that counts.
D – Dessert: Anything deep rich chocolate.
E - Essential to start your day: Sleep. I do not do well without sleep!
F - Favorite flower: Gerber Daisys
G- Gold or Silver: Silver
H - Height: 5'6"
I - Instruments you play(ed): Piano and Flute.
J - Job you had in high school: Waitress, Hotel maid, Bank teller.
K - Kid(s): Caden, Hailee, Kale, Marlie
L - Lunch spots: I am not too picky. Unless you ask me!!
M - Mom's Name: Janice
N - Newest item bought: I have no idea. I guess that is good! Wait I filled my card with gas a couple of days ago.
O - Overnight hospital stay: Well.. I have had everything removed that can come out volentary, then throw in 4 kids and a couple of pulmonary embolism.Too many to count.
P - Pet Peeve: Not sure.
Q - Quote from a movie: I am not to big of a movie buff.
R - Right or left handed: Right.
S - Siblings: Four Awesome sisters.
T- 7:15. I have to work at 7:30
U - Underarm deodorant?: What a stupid questions.
V - Very surprising fact: I am pretty boring or eveyone know everything about me already. Probablly a little of both.
W - Ways you run late: I always underestamate how long it will take me to get out the door. I am really sorry Garry!!
X - X-rays you've had: Several It would be easier to write what has not been x-rayed.
Y - Yummy food you make: Fettucine Alfredo. Chicken Rolls ups, I can cook.
Z - Zoo animal: What ever is actually active.

Tag you are it!!

A day to remember!

So yesterday was one of those days that don't come around too often and I am certainly thankful for that.

It started with a dear friend being REALLY sick. Her doctor lives here by me but she lives 45 minutes away. She could not drive because she was so sick. So I INSISTED that I take her. She really did not want to go but she needed to desperately! I was trying to arrange that around my work when my neighbor brought over our baby kitten that had been hit by a car and not dead. I was still working and could do absolutely nothing. After work, I went and picked my friend and took her to the doctor. After the doctor I took her home. (It was a very good thing she went) It was like a 5 hour trip) On my way back home I got a call from my kids that told me Kale had poured hot water on his hand and foot. I could not believe it. I finally got home around 5:00 and still had visiting teaching, going to the store and a birthday party. As I was getting ready to go visiting teaching I hear sirens. I look out the window and see a fire truck and an ambulance coming up my hill. I was sure one of my kids was dead. I started to cry before they even got here. It was just one of those days!! BUT they were not for me. Visiting teaching was great and the party was fun. I crawled into bed around 10:30 when Hailee asked me what we were doing for her class party tomorrow. WHAT!!! Apparently, Hailee forgot to tell me that I was in charge of a party for her entire class of 35 kids. I could not deal with it. I sent her to bed and started at the clock till it hit 12:00 so I could be assured a new day would come!

Oh by the way, this is after 3 hours of sleep the night before.

Mission Call

Well, the call finally came. Garry's parents have been planning on going on a mission for sometime now. They submitted their paperwork a few weeks ago and have been anxiously awaiting their call. Because of general conference and paperwork it took a little while to get. It came yesterday!!! They called us to let us know they were going to be opening it at 6:45 that night. I had bunco at my house and knew that I could not swing both. I was able to cancel bunco for another week! (Thanks girls for being understanding)

We all made made guesses as to where they would go. My guess was NY. My kids guessed California, Nevada, and Michigan. Needless to say, we were all wrong.

They are going to Ulbantar (Okay spelling is debatable) Mongolia!! WOW. I did not believe them at first! They will be serving in the CES program. They are not sure what they will be doing exactly but guessing teaching English. The mission is for 18 months.

I am so excited for them but tear up each time I think about it. Being that I grew up in a family of all girls I have never experienced someone leaving on a mission. (My grandparents went to Nauvoo when Caden was a baby. We were able to visit them twice) I think about how fast my kids will grow and what will happen while they are gone. I know that they will be able to touch the lives of so many. I think of the expieriences they will have and the personal growth they will experience and know they are doing the right thing.

Congratulations Mom and Dad. We love you!

A TALE OF KALE

So this little guy keeps us on our toes. We have to keep out eye on him at all times. The following is the reason why:

For his birthday he wanted a BB gun. We decided he was a little to you and a little to "excitable" to let him take up possesion of one. We did however comprimise on a air soft gun. Well from the get go the gun has never really worked that well. But on Friday he was target shooting when it miss fired. The pellet did not come out. So he decided to "see" why. He turned the gun around peered down the barrel of the gun and pulled the trigger. Well, it worked this time and shoot him right in the eye. After I made sure the eye was still there I got a wet rag and had him lay down. A few minutes later, still in a great deal of pain, he asked me, "So how much are glasses going to cost us."

So I learned a few things:

First- Trust your instinct. It may have saved his eye.

Second- The right to bear arms in an important part of our country but maybe it was not meant for a seven year old. (Loren, this is for you. LOL)

Third- Keeping my eye on him was not enough. I might need an all out guard.

Fourth- Common sense has no place in his brain!

He is okay. The red in gone and he is back to normale...Love ya Kale. Glad you are okay.

Baby Tag

This was fun thinking back over it all. Is seems to be so long ago on one had and not on the other.

BABY TAG

1- Where were you when you first found out you were pregnant?
My apartment in Payson.

2- Who was with you?
Me, Myself, and I.

3- How did you find out that you were pregnant?
We had been trying for so long. I was hoping. I am not even sure I was late yet.

4- What was your first reaction to finding out you were pregnant?
I was so EXCITED!

5- Who was the first person you told?
I think it was my mother in law. She stopped by while I was doing this whole "Tell Garry in a fun way."

6-Was everybody happy for you?
Yes they were. We had been married for 2 years.

7- Did you go out and celebrate?
No

8- Did you get morning sickness?
YES. The whole 9 mothes. All day every day.

9- Did you want to find out the sex?
Yes.

10- What was the sex?
Boy

11- Did anyone throw you a baby shower?
Yes My friends throw one at my house and my friends, family, and extended family came.

12- How much weight did you gain?
This is the only time in my life where I lose weight. I lost 20.

13- Did you lose all of the weight that you gained?
Yes I gained all that I lost.

14- Did you get a lot of stretch marks?
Not from #1 but i do have them.

15- What did you crave the most?
TOMATOES! With Montreal steak seasoning or lemon pepper.

16- Did you crave anything crazy?
Just dirt!

17- Who or what got on your nerves the most?
I was working, going to school, and building a house. I did not have time to get irritated.

18- Were you married at the time?
Yep

19- Did you have any complications during your pregnancy?
Just thousands of blood clots in my lungs. 3/4 of my lungs were clotted off. I Spent two weeks in the hospital. Then went back for blood draws ever 12 hours for 3 months. I also had a pump in my stomach that pumped heparin into me 24x7. Then I have to throw in the nausea 24 hours and the daily migraines. Other than that???

20- Where were you when you went into labor?
In the hospital being induced.

21- Did your water break?
nope. Not until the doc helped.

22- Who drove you to the hospital?
Garry.

23- Did you go early or late?
Because of the blood clots my dc told me they were going to take him early as possible. He brought in another doc when I was 34 weeks who said I was fine until I went into labor. They ended up inducing me on my due date.

25- Who was in the room with you when you gave birth?
Garry.

26- Was it video taped?
Nope that would have been to much of a show.

27- Did you have any drugs for the pain?
Not this time. Because of the blood clots they could not give me an epidural. I did have a shot of something or other but whatever...it does not help when you are a 10.

28-Did you go Natural or have a c-section?
Natural.. Although my last I had c-section.

29- If natural, how long did you push?
Two times. It hurt to dang bad to mess around with "Trying"

30- What was your first reaction after giving birth?
That I recognized him. I know that I know him. His appearance was what I dreamed about. I noticed his cow lick on his forehead. He was a cute baby.

31- How big was the baby(s)?
8 lbs. 2 ounces.

32- Did your Husband cry?
I am not sure. I know he was proud.

33- What did you name the baby(s)?
Caden Garry
34- Did the baby(s) have any complications?
NOPE! Made up for the pregnancy!

35- How old is your baby today?
11

36- When is the next one(s) coming?
That would be funny!

37-If you could, would you do it all over again?
I would have more if I could. I decided to raise the ones I have. I count them as blessing almost every day!!

I tag who ever would like to reminisce about that time.

Okay I FINALLY posted

Here is a video. This could be a good thing!!