Can We Talk?

Sometimes I think we have forgotten the beauty of the spoken word. I love to hear the rush of words coming from a child's mouth in excitement, the tender cry of someone in pain, the hushed tones of a mother to her child, the random phone call to a loved one or long lost friend, the loving hug of a friend or family member. I think that the spoken word is such a sincere thing. In the world of social net*working, e-mail and texting we have forgotten that value. I am guilty of sending a quick e-mail to someone I am thinking of, but, wouldn't a phone call with a quick 'hello' tell you so much more about that person or stopping by when the spirit is prompting you that someone is in need? In the rush to be more efficient we have forgotten the meaning of true communication. I thought this quote says it better than I can:

"Electric communication will never be a substitute for the face of someone who with their soul encourages another person to be brave and true."
Charles Dickens

I plan to be better keeping in touch with those I care about, more than with an e-mail...please hold me to it!

Feel Better

My entire family has been sick except for my husband, he is the only one who got the flu shot, the rest of us got the flu or strep. It really stinks because we have a long weekend and I had some fun things planned. It is also Daniel's birthday and we had to cancel the family party (actually postpone 2 weeks) because our extended family is sick also.

Yesterday my daughter and I took Allen to work. On the way home I was complaining about how bad I felt. I told her that I really just needed to rest. Her response was 'Mom we should get donuts, Donuts make us feel better!' I succumbed, of course, but to make myself feel less guilty we bought some orange juice to go with them!

Parents

I sat eating lunch with my Dad and Mom today and thought about how quickly life passes. They are such wonderful people. Each of them has unique talents and characteristics that I hope I have inherited. I am so thankful for them. They have provided me with so many life's experiences, wisdom listened to me ramble on about everything.

I read this quote today and thought of Allen's parents and mine.

"Your parents, with their maturity of years and the experience you have not had, can provide wisdom, knowledge, and blessings to help you over life's pitfalls. You may find . . . that life's sweetest experiences come when you go to Mom and Dad for help."
President Ezra Taft Benson

I don't think I will ever be 'to old' to need my parents, and I hope that they know I will always be there when they need me. Love you Mom & Dad!

Being Left Out...SAD!

My neice was so sad....All the kids were on the trampoline so I wouldn't let her get on to play. Look at her sad face...I love this little girl!

StAy aT HoME mOm!

What does stay at home mom mean? I always thought it meant, have a clean house, reading, volunteering, a little ME time, being organized etc.etc.etc.....
Well, I have yet to find time for all the things above..my house is still a mess, laundry still not caught up, reading? ME time? But I have to say I have a new found respect for Mom's who stay at home and Mom's who work. How I ever got anything done before I came home is amazing. I now know how organized working Mom's are, making the best life for their families while still being successful a work..finding balance never an option! But perseverance and hard work a must! Stay at home Mom's are the same. I have learned to organize my time in a different way. To be productive, remembering to play with my children more (I have more time now), and be successful in my other responsibilites, and still no balance! I don't know how I ever did it before but HATS OFF to Mothers wherever you are!

Day 4...a little catch up!

I thought since here I am on day 4 of being unemployed (still trying to figure out what to do BESIDES clean), I would try to catch up on my blog, a little. We have had a lot of fun activites since I posted last (September?), I thought I would share a couple. Allen ran the Provo Half Marathon. Anna and Matthew both performed in their School Talent Show and wowed the crowds. Matthew's piano secret is out...and the ladies could not get enough of Anna's singing. Daniel is 'rippin it up' on the soccer field. We have had a lot of fun!


Daniel is ready to finish Kindergarten, field trips are the only thing keeping him going!



Anna had an awsome choir concert...her solo was the first verse of Edelweiss, made me cry!



Matthew earned his Star rank advancement and is working on Life Scout! Way to go!

ME

It is done! As of yesterday I am not employed. It is the weirdest feeling. I did not choose to leave my job at this time but due to consolidation of offices someone had to go and I did not accept the fulltime position they offered me, so here I am. I am excited to be home this summer with my children, the days are filling up quickly. I am nervous about finances, we will be tight. I am going to miss my good friends I have worked with for the last 16 years, fabulous women. But, I know that everything happens for a reason. I have always wanted to be home by the time my children went to Junior High, Matthew starts in August. I have felt the need to be more available to my husband and children, I am now available. I know Heavenly Father is aware of me and my family and I am thankful to be HOME! And now the new journey begins!