Have I seen the hand of God in my life today?
Click on the above link to watch a video that a friend shared on facebook today. It changed the way I viewed my Sunday. Here's my answer to the question:
Yes, I saw the hand of God today...
When a dear friend came into the church foyer to help me with my kids (I was just about to turn around, give up on church, and go home).
When a violinist played "Where Can I Turn for Peace" during the sacrament service.
When the kids and I sat around the kitchen table and laughed.
When Baby C smiled and cooed.
When my heart was softened during a lesson at church.
When I talked to my dear husband and he expressed his love to me and the kids.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Day 42
Today I learned that I cannot do it all.
The day started out well. Madi and Leasie decorated their bikes so they could be in the town's annual parade. While they attached pinwheels (left over from the unfinished science fair project) and laced streamers through their wheels, I fed Baby C and got ready for the day. We loaded the bikes and five kids into the truck and took the girls to the firestation. Once I got the two big girls settled, I drove the twins and baby back to our house so we could watch from a shady spot.
The parade was pure home-town bliss. Firetrucks, boy scout troops, a fifth grade float, tractors, dogs, a goat, and of course, my bike-riding girls.
After the parade, we walked to the park and bought hot dogs for lunch. We didn't stay long because...we had to rush to Madi's soccer game! AND I was the snack provider (which I didn't remember until I was half way through lunch). Slight panic. Mad rush to get home, find soccer gear, collect water bottles, get Baby C fed & diapered, and stop at Giant for soccer snacks.
Madi made it with ten minutes to spare.
At five o'clock tonight I started getting the kids ready for the 4H meeting which I thought started at seven o'clock - like it has been all year long. I just happened to check my email where there was a reminder about the four o'clock meeting! Four o'clock! Huge panic. Mad rush to get shoes on (T-man ended up wearing his Sunday shoes), load kids, and drive to club meeting. We arrived and realized we'd left the rabbits at home. We got there just as they were dismissing everyone for the refreshments. We completely missed the meeting. I felt quite flustered, flaky, and embarrassed. The EXTREMELY nice leaders gave us the condensed version of the meeting.
We got home. Tub time. Family Prayer. And now, I am so grateful that this long day is done.
The day started out well. Madi and Leasie decorated their bikes so they could be in the town's annual parade. While they attached pinwheels (left over from the unfinished science fair project) and laced streamers through their wheels, I fed Baby C and got ready for the day. We loaded the bikes and five kids into the truck and took the girls to the firestation. Once I got the two big girls settled, I drove the twins and baby back to our house so we could watch from a shady spot.
The parade was pure home-town bliss. Firetrucks, boy scout troops, a fifth grade float, tractors, dogs, a goat, and of course, my bike-riding girls.
After the parade, we walked to the park and bought hot dogs for lunch. We didn't stay long because...we had to rush to Madi's soccer game! AND I was the snack provider (which I didn't remember until I was half way through lunch). Slight panic. Mad rush to get home, find soccer gear, collect water bottles, get Baby C fed & diapered, and stop at Giant for soccer snacks.
Madi made it with ten minutes to spare.
At five o'clock tonight I started getting the kids ready for the 4H meeting which I thought started at seven o'clock - like it has been all year long. I just happened to check my email where there was a reminder about the four o'clock meeting! Four o'clock! Huge panic. Mad rush to get shoes on (T-man ended up wearing his Sunday shoes), load kids, and drive to club meeting. We arrived and realized we'd left the rabbits at home. We got there just as they were dismissing everyone for the refreshments. We completely missed the meeting. I felt quite flustered, flaky, and embarrassed. The EXTREMELY nice leaders gave us the condensed version of the meeting.
We got home. Tub time. Family Prayer. And now, I am so grateful that this long day is done.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Day 39 Haircut!
Got my haircut today. LOVE the highlights, but the cut is going to take some getting used to. I haven't had it this short for two years. The good thing about hair: it grows! :)Other sad news...my sister's trip to visit us got canceled. Her husband's grandma died last night, and the funeral is this weekend. So I'll just have to do without the adult conversation, extra help, shopping extravaganzas, late-night movies, and spa pedicure that I was looking forward to.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Day 38
"AAHHH! Let me out!"I put up the baby gate today...much to Baby C's frustration. When the twins were this age, we fondly referred to the baby gate as "baby jail." In this picture, C is protesting loudly.
Poor C. She watched all day as her siblings unlatched the gate and walked right through. She would get excited, crawl as fast as she could with her head down, only to arrive at the gate and have it locked again.
But happy me! I made dinner tonight without tripping over C. I did finances on the computer without worrying about C biting the computer cords. And I picked up the front room without having to monitor C's daredevil attempts at climbing the stairs.
My sanity and C's safety is well worth her frustration (sorry sweetie).
Successes: Followed directions that might as well have been written in Chinese (I stuck to the pictures), used a screwdriver, and put up the baby gate.
Casualties: Baby C's freedom to roam.
Day 37: Memorial Day
Somehow I lost count of the days! I looked at a calendar today and was thrilled to see that Monday was day 37. We are now beyond the half way point.
Our family had some wonderful moments this holiday weekend. We had the treat of talking to Owen twice. He is doing well - working hard. He told us that he has grown a beard. His mustache is so long that it got really messy when he tried to eat an ice cream cone. The girls thought it was funny. T-man was less enthusiastic. He kept telling Owen, "PLEASE shave!"
On Memorial Day morning we caught some of the Washington DC festivities on PBS. Madi realized the significance of our family's situation, and she and I had a lovely discussion about freedom and sacrifice. I am honored to be a tiny part of the great work done by faithful men and women who have sacrificed so much for our great country. I felt a kinship with the military families who support their loved ones who are serving overseas. I love America.
We attended the annual Memorial Day picnic sponsored by our ward. The good people in our church chipped in to help me with the kids. Richard helped Meya get food. Ashley Baird and Sarah Barker took the kids on the hay ride. And Baby C was passed from one person to the next so that my arms and hands were free to load up on all the yummy food. Perhaps the most touching part for me was that I never had to ask for help - people just stepped in.
About two hours into the picnic, we watched a huge storm roll in. We had our own natural fireworks display with lightening and thunder. The kids played in the rain while Baby C and I enjoyed the storm from the shelter of the pavilion.
Happy Memorial Day!
Our family had some wonderful moments this holiday weekend. We had the treat of talking to Owen twice. He is doing well - working hard. He told us that he has grown a beard. His mustache is so long that it got really messy when he tried to eat an ice cream cone. The girls thought it was funny. T-man was less enthusiastic. He kept telling Owen, "PLEASE shave!"
On Memorial Day morning we caught some of the Washington DC festivities on PBS. Madi realized the significance of our family's situation, and she and I had a lovely discussion about freedom and sacrifice. I am honored to be a tiny part of the great work done by faithful men and women who have sacrificed so much for our great country. I felt a kinship with the military families who support their loved ones who are serving overseas. I love America.
We attended the annual Memorial Day picnic sponsored by our ward. The good people in our church chipped in to help me with the kids. Richard helped Meya get food. Ashley Baird and Sarah Barker took the kids on the hay ride. And Baby C was passed from one person to the next so that my arms and hands were free to load up on all the yummy food. Perhaps the most touching part for me was that I never had to ask for help - people just stepped in.
About two hours into the picnic, we watched a huge storm roll in. We had our own natural fireworks display with lightening and thunder. The kids played in the rain while Baby C and I enjoyed the storm from the shelter of the pavilion.
Happy Memorial Day!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Extra
My photographer friend, Corinne, just email this picture to me. It was taken mid-April, when Corinne and her family came up for a visit.Madi is normally a very fiery, vivacious girl. Always on the go. Pulling funny faces or tackling a project. So to capture her in a calm, even serene, moment is worth saving. There are two past-times that cause Madi to slow down. The first, is when she's lost in a book. The second, as shown here, is when she's holding her beloved rabbit, Flash.
Day 33&34
The three girls went to the beauty salon this week. And everyone (even Madi!) wanted short hair. This is the first time Madi has cut her hair above her shoulders...ever. Meya said she wanted her hair cut up to her ears. We didn't go quite that short, but close.
Who are these grown-up girls??
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