Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Busy week ahead
Today, being Sunday, I have taken a much needed break from laundry, and all of the other stuff going on here.
Tomorrow, however, begins the Big Move.
I have felt very strongly that we WILL be moving. And through blessings and prayer, I feel that I am correct. Therefore, after reveling in the Lord's day, tomorrow begins a very full week of laundry, organizing, and packing.
Then on Saturday is Elizabeth's Birthday Party for her Friends here in Wyoming. On the 20th of March, we are planning on having a Birthday Party for her with Family, and Friends in Utah.
Wish me luck. LOTS to do, and I have always hated packing and moving for the reason that it takes sooo much STUFF to raise a family! And it just keeps piling up. However, I am grateful for all the "Stuff" because it means we are being VERY WELL provided for, and that is such a blessing!
Tomorrow, however, begins the Big Move.
I have felt very strongly that we WILL be moving. And through blessings and prayer, I feel that I am correct. Therefore, after reveling in the Lord's day, tomorrow begins a very full week of laundry, organizing, and packing.
Then on Saturday is Elizabeth's Birthday Party for her Friends here in Wyoming. On the 20th of March, we are planning on having a Birthday Party for her with Family, and Friends in Utah.
Wish me luck. LOTS to do, and I have always hated packing and moving for the reason that it takes sooo much STUFF to raise a family! And it just keeps piling up. However, I am grateful for all the "Stuff" because it means we are being VERY WELL provided for, and that is such a blessing!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Positive Attitude
We're getting our house, we're getting our house, we're getting our house, we're getting our house, we're getting our house,we're getting our house, we're getting our house!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is how I'm going to WILL it into being!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is how I'm going to WILL it into being!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Finally
I think this dam of hardship is about to break, and I am so grateful!
The relief has been coming in trickles and spurts. Line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little, there a little.
Our taxes helped sooo much. We are payed ahead on all of our BIG things, and have at least a month or two of supplies built up.
When some relief by way of getting our W2 was about to come, there was that little tremor in the air that fortold the possibilty of some give in the barrier of stress.
Then when we went to Salt Lake, and when I went to the Temple last week, I felt it once again.... that things were changing, and it was time for us to start serving more vs always being served.
It's here again. Our children fit physically in the amount of space we have. But not emotionally or spiritually. Our Family has grown so much spiritually and emotionally. And I truly believe Heavenly Father sees our growth. We just can't grow any more in the space we have.
We've pulled Elizabeth out of School. She was struggling too much between home and school to keep her there. When she'd be home for a few days, we had to transition too ,uch, and the beginning was a nightmare. The same thing would happen when she would go back to school. We seem to be making SOME progress after having her home for almost 3 weeks.
We've also always had a hard time with Elizabeth sharing a room. She doesn't do well. I'm sorry to actually say this, but she isn't a very good influence on the other two when it comes to doing what we ask, and she can really get Abby going. She needs her own space.
And then, of course, Jacob can't share with his sisters forever.
So, bring on the changes. I truly believe the dam wall is weakening, and will give shortly. Thank HEAVEN!
The relief has been coming in trickles and spurts. Line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little, there a little.
Our taxes helped sooo much. We are payed ahead on all of our BIG things, and have at least a month or two of supplies built up.
When some relief by way of getting our W2 was about to come, there was that little tremor in the air that fortold the possibilty of some give in the barrier of stress.
Then when we went to Salt Lake, and when I went to the Temple last week, I felt it once again.... that things were changing, and it was time for us to start serving more vs always being served.
It's here again. Our children fit physically in the amount of space we have. But not emotionally or spiritually. Our Family has grown so much spiritually and emotionally. And I truly believe Heavenly Father sees our growth. We just can't grow any more in the space we have.
We've pulled Elizabeth out of School. She was struggling too much between home and school to keep her there. When she'd be home for a few days, we had to transition too ,uch, and the beginning was a nightmare. The same thing would happen when she would go back to school. We seem to be making SOME progress after having her home for almost 3 weeks.
We've also always had a hard time with Elizabeth sharing a room. She doesn't do well. I'm sorry to actually say this, but she isn't a very good influence on the other two when it comes to doing what we ask, and she can really get Abby going. She needs her own space.
And then, of course, Jacob can't share with his sisters forever.
So, bring on the changes. I truly believe the dam wall is weakening, and will give shortly. Thank HEAVEN!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
I just want to enjoy it
Someone made a comment over the Holidays that they don't tell some people when they get things, or are investing in things, because they don't like the "keeping up with the Jones"crap. Amen. I hate having a "dream" that I want to share with people, but can't because I'm afraid it'll turn into competition. I'm not really talking about any specific "dream" at the moment because quite frankly, all of mine are kind of out on the table right now. None of them are really at a secret level. All of the details may not be 100% known to everyone, but for the most part, they're there for most to see.
Anyhow, I don't care to "one up" anyone. Just because X person has a 5 bedroom house, doesn't mean I'm trying to out do them by getting a 7 bedroom house. We just need that amount of space. 3 or 4 bedrooms is just not practical for us at this stage of the game. It used to be perfect for us. But there are already 6 of us, and will hopefully be closer to 8 or more when we are done. So, 4 bedrooms is still cramped for us if you think about it. We'd have to buy something now, and upgrade again later. So, yeah, I guess 5 bedrooms would be ok.... but why go with the 5 bedrooms, when we WANT 7?
PLUS if David is going to be gone a lot, I want space to move around....we'll be spending a lot of time at home.
Also, vehicles. We told someone that our next level on vehicles is an Armada. I think this person thought we were trying to one up. But we have a 7 passenger van, and only have one seat available. An Armada holds 8. I like the look and the build of the Armada vs the Suburban or vehicles similar that hold 9. Obviously, we may have to go with something more like a 12 pax van at some point. However, the Armada is more like a need for space than trying to have the "bigger" car. And if we have 6 kids.... an 8 pax vehicle is the bare minimum space we would need.
Then there are the "toys" we buy. Those too are purchased more on need than extravagance.
We just don't care to compete. We buy what we want or need based on our Family. Not the bigger better model to one up anyone.
I just wish some people would give it a rest. Life if hectic enough without MAKING it that way with everything having to be a competition!
So to the person who said over the holidays that they don't share their joys because they don't like the competiotion they feel it creates, I say "I HEAR you!" and "I agree 10000%." It's too bad that's how you've been made to feel, and I will never try to out do you...... if mine's bigger, it's because I don't fit in the smaller version ;-).
Anyhow, I don't care to "one up" anyone. Just because X person has a 5 bedroom house, doesn't mean I'm trying to out do them by getting a 7 bedroom house. We just need that amount of space. 3 or 4 bedrooms is just not practical for us at this stage of the game. It used to be perfect for us. But there are already 6 of us, and will hopefully be closer to 8 or more when we are done. So, 4 bedrooms is still cramped for us if you think about it. We'd have to buy something now, and upgrade again later. So, yeah, I guess 5 bedrooms would be ok.... but why go with the 5 bedrooms, when we WANT 7?
PLUS if David is going to be gone a lot, I want space to move around....we'll be spending a lot of time at home.
Also, vehicles. We told someone that our next level on vehicles is an Armada. I think this person thought we were trying to one up. But we have a 7 passenger van, and only have one seat available. An Armada holds 8. I like the look and the build of the Armada vs the Suburban or vehicles similar that hold 9. Obviously, we may have to go with something more like a 12 pax van at some point. However, the Armada is more like a need for space than trying to have the "bigger" car. And if we have 6 kids.... an 8 pax vehicle is the bare minimum space we would need.
Then there are the "toys" we buy. Those too are purchased more on need than extravagance.
We just don't care to compete. We buy what we want or need based on our Family. Not the bigger better model to one up anyone.
I just wish some people would give it a rest. Life if hectic enough without MAKING it that way with everything having to be a competition!
So to the person who said over the holidays that they don't share their joys because they don't like the competiotion they feel it creates, I say "I HEAR you!" and "I agree 10000%." It's too bad that's how you've been made to feel, and I will never try to out do you...... if mine's bigger, it's because I don't fit in the smaller version ;-).
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The Little Red Hen
Once upon a time, there was a little red hen who lived on a farm. She was friends with a lazy dog, a sleepy cat, and a noisy yellow duck.
One day the little red hen found some seeds on the ground. The little red hen had an idea. She would plant the seeds. The little red hen asked her friends, "Who will help me plant these seeds?"
"Not I," barked the dog.
"Not I," purred the sleepy cat.
"Not I," quacked the duck.
"Then I will," said the little red hen. And she planted the seeds all by herself.
When the seeds had grown, the little red hen asked her friends, "Who will help me cut the wheat?"
"Not I," barked the dog.
"Not I ," purred the cat.
"Not I," quacked the duck.
"Then I will," said the little red hen. And she cut the wheat all by herself.
When all the wheat was cut, the little red hen asked her friends, "Who will help me take the wheat to the mill and grind it into flour?"
"Not I," barked the dog.
"Not I," purred the cat.
"Not I," quacked the duck.
"Then I will," said the little red hen. And she took the wheat to the mill all by herself, ground the wheat into flour, and carried the heavy sack back to the farm.
The tired little red hen asked her friends, "Who will help me bake the bread?"
"Not I," barked the dog.
"Not I," purred the cat.
"Not I," quacked the duck.
"Then I will," said the little red hen. And she baked the bread all by herself.
When the bread was done, the tired little red hen asked her friends, "Who will help me eat the bread?"
"I will," barked the dog.
"I will," purred the cat.
"I will," quacked the duck.
"No," said the little red hen. "I will!" And she ate the bread all by herself.
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Now just to save any hurt feelings, I can guarantee that any of you who are reading this post, are NOT the friends I am referring to. I just often feel like the little red hen in situations, and wanted to write it down. :-)
One day the little red hen found some seeds on the ground. The little red hen had an idea. She would plant the seeds. The little red hen asked her friends, "Who will help me plant these seeds?"
"Not I," barked the dog.
"Not I," purred the sleepy cat.
"Not I," quacked the duck.
"Then I will," said the little red hen. And she planted the seeds all by herself.
When the seeds had grown, the little red hen asked her friends, "Who will help me cut the wheat?"
"Not I," barked the dog.
"Not I ," purred the cat.
"Not I," quacked the duck.
"Then I will," said the little red hen. And she cut the wheat all by herself.
When all the wheat was cut, the little red hen asked her friends, "Who will help me take the wheat to the mill and grind it into flour?"
"Not I," barked the dog.
"Not I," purred the cat.
"Not I," quacked the duck.
"Then I will," said the little red hen. And she took the wheat to the mill all by herself, ground the wheat into flour, and carried the heavy sack back to the farm.
The tired little red hen asked her friends, "Who will help me bake the bread?"
"Not I," barked the dog.
"Not I," purred the cat.
"Not I," quacked the duck.
"Then I will," said the little red hen. And she baked the bread all by herself.
When the bread was done, the tired little red hen asked her friends, "Who will help me eat the bread?"
"I will," barked the dog.
"I will," purred the cat.
"I will," quacked the duck.
"No," said the little red hen. "I will!" And she ate the bread all by herself.
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Now just to save any hurt feelings, I can guarantee that any of you who are reading this post, are NOT the friends I am referring to. I just often feel like the little red hen in situations, and wanted to write it down. :-)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
6 week program
We went and looked at the house in Tooele on Mon. We left Elizabeth and Abby with my Mom, and took Elysia and Jacob with us. We LOVED it at first sight. It's like it was built just for us. It isn't really all that extravagant. And with us already having 4 children, it's not all that much extra room either. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, where we would take the master, then have Elizabeth and Jacob. Dounstairs, there are 4.... 3 together, and then one way on the other side of the house. We would put Elysia and Abby in 2 of the 3, and when Jacob is older, he will move into the 3rd. That leaves one upstairs for another baby, and then a guest bedroom or den (the one off by itself). The kitchen is amazing. And I LOVE the way the house is layed out. The outside is very "story book" and I just over all LOVE the house. Elysia danced her way through it. And I think she belongs there.
Almost 2 weeks ago, we were told that if all goes well, those going to Libya should be on a plane by the 12th of March. That was 6 weeks. So, I mapped out a 6 week program to get us ready to move. The thing I like about the way it worked out, is that the first 3 weeks, which we are right in the middle of right now, are basic plans so that should this fall through, and we are staying put for now, it gives us more room and makes life easier in this space. The plans that get us moved don't come until the 4th-6th week. But that way we aren't scrambling if it works out.
Meanwhile, carrying through on the plans I've layed out and written down has proven to be easier to do than I thought it might. We are currently on track and I have found it easier than anticipated to stay motivated.
Yesterday, I made it to the Temple. What an amazing experience. One of the best ones I've ever had. I feel like I was very much in direct communication with My Heavenly Father, and it was so reassuring. My test now is to remember the things I was told, and the feelings I had and not let the noise of the world interfere.
Almost 2 weeks ago, we were told that if all goes well, those going to Libya should be on a plane by the 12th of March. That was 6 weeks. So, I mapped out a 6 week program to get us ready to move. The thing I like about the way it worked out, is that the first 3 weeks, which we are right in the middle of right now, are basic plans so that should this fall through, and we are staying put for now, it gives us more room and makes life easier in this space. The plans that get us moved don't come until the 4th-6th week. But that way we aren't scrambling if it works out.
Meanwhile, carrying through on the plans I've layed out and written down has proven to be easier to do than I thought it might. We are currently on track and I have found it easier than anticipated to stay motivated.
Yesterday, I made it to the Temple. What an amazing experience. One of the best ones I've ever had. I feel like I was very much in direct communication with My Heavenly Father, and it was so reassuring. My test now is to remember the things I was told, and the feelings I had and not let the noise of the world interfere.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Mommy bonding
I got together with the Moms from the playgroup I attend.... we attend as a Family is more like it. We did a "Mom's Night In" since it is RARE that all of us can coordinate a time when we can go out without the Kids. This was a FANTASTIC idea. If you could come "kidless," then GREAT. If not, come and bring the Kids. It was a lot of fun.
And I got to see once again how Moms bond. It's quite a fascinating thing to observe. Some of the Moms there tonight, I have just met, seen once before, or know REALLY well. Yet, we have the "Mommy thing" in common. I may have just met Ashley, but I know her Labor and Delivery story. I've only hung out with Roxy a handful of times, but know all about her potty training woes. This is just how we do it. This is what sets us apart. I've noticed it over time, and just barely have been able to actually organize my thoughts on exactly what it is that bonds us Moms together. It's a very interesting thing. To meet a Woman for the first time, and have words like stitches, squirt bottle, pushing, etc come up. But it's so natural for us. It's what joins us. You may be 10 years older, or 10 years younger than I am, but it doesn't even matter. Because we've both given birth, and potty trained; driven a sick child to the ER, and said something outrageous that we never imagined EVER saying to another person.... this is what being a Mom is about.
And I got to see once again how Moms bond. It's quite a fascinating thing to observe. Some of the Moms there tonight, I have just met, seen once before, or know REALLY well. Yet, we have the "Mommy thing" in common. I may have just met Ashley, but I know her Labor and Delivery story. I've only hung out with Roxy a handful of times, but know all about her potty training woes. This is just how we do it. This is what sets us apart. I've noticed it over time, and just barely have been able to actually organize my thoughts on exactly what it is that bonds us Moms together. It's a very interesting thing. To meet a Woman for the first time, and have words like stitches, squirt bottle, pushing, etc come up. But it's so natural for us. It's what joins us. You may be 10 years older, or 10 years younger than I am, but it doesn't even matter. Because we've both given birth, and potty trained; driven a sick child to the ER, and said something outrageous that we never imagined EVER saying to another person.... this is what being a Mom is about.
Friday, February 5, 2010
"Our" House
This house seems almost built "just for us." It has 7 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, a playroom, food storage room, 2 laundry rooms, 2 3/4 bathrooms, 3 car garage, hardwood floors upstairs, and a good sized deck and back yard. Hardwood floors upstairs. A food storage room. 2 3/4 bathrooms.
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