Baseball practice is in full swing, which was an adventure, since Andy had work nearly every night this week and therefore missed all the practices. It’s not too bad getting all four kids to practice now that they’re a little older, but bedtime is still a struggle when they’ve missed the opportune window. Kids seem …
This week for family night we talked about the miracles of Jesus and watched some short clips from the church of miracles that Christ performed while on the earth. When we were finished talking, we had the kids draw their favorite miracle. Harvey scribbled and when he finished I asked him what his drawing was …
This week, we’ve had to help Max get some additional help in school. He is doing ok academically but had a straight up panic attack before a day full of assessments. His teacher seems to test them more often than not and it has been a constant battle of helping him deal with the stress …
This past week went by quick, so quick, in fact, that I ran out of time on Sunday (and Monday) to write my blog. I was in charge of “Great to be baptized” for our primary. Those who are eligible to be baptized this year were invited. It was cute to see the excitement and …
Some of my annual goals this year are to complete the Book of Mormon (for the umpteenth time), keep up with Come Follow Me, and read the General Conference addresses before the next General Conference. I’ve really enjoyed reading the Book of Mormon this time. Partly because it has been a couple of years. I …
We had a lot of fun celebrating Andy this past week. Last Friday I took him to Dave and Busters and we felt like little kids again (tired greying little kids, but still, it was fun). Tuesday we got to do some online gaming with family, which is Andy’s favorite thing to do, so for …
While I’m a big supporter of intuitive eating, I realized I really need to get my eating under control. One of the pillars of intuitive eating is mindful eating. I am not there. It encourages eating without distraction, focusing on your food and paying attention to how it makes you feel, when you are full, …
This weekend we got to celebrate Maverick! He’s the big ol’ SEVEN. We’re so happy he is ours. He lights out life up with laughter. He’s got a crazy good imagination, a knack for memorization (spelling words, house numbers, etc.), and love to be goofy. He is so sweet and endearing but will also tell …
Sunday evening I met with my new Young Women presidency. I had been in there since August, but we received a new second counselor and president on Sunday. It was a very spirit filled evening and I knew that this was the presidency that was needed at this time for these YW. Then on Friday …
I have been known to make extensive resolutions. I list out categories and use the SMART theory of planning (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely). I have utilized my teaching planning skills by stating what my end goal is and working my way backwards to figure out the daily habits I need to implement to …