Hello, remember me?

Apparently I have not updated this blog as often as I should. So I will try and repent of that now. But honestly this has been a busy week. I can't wait for school to end tomorrow or for Saturday to come. As some of you may know my cute daughter Munchkin is getting baptized on Saturday! (and of course you are all invited) We are so excited for her and glad she has made this choice. And yes she did make this choice and was not brainwashed into it. She has a real testimony though small it may be. I'm really impressed with my kids because it seems to me that they are more aware of what is happening around them and what it means. I've always heard the statement that kids today know so much more than we did at their age, and I always thought "Well yeah, you forgot most of it and much of the stuff I know didn't exist when you were growing up." I was a very arrogant child. But it really is true, it's like their brain can process more info than we can or could. I'm so happy to see Munchkin make this step in her life and I can't wait to be a part of it. (Or can I since she asked me to talk about the Holy Ghost, Yikes)

Anyway my family is doing well and happy and I hope all of you are too!

A Pretty Lame Job of Songwriting but hey, that's how I am.

Yesterday was a really bad day for me. My daughter was driving me crazy so I got in the car a drove away. While in the car the song "She Drives Me Crazy" by Fine Young Cannabils came on and it gave the song new meaning. Here is the words to the song (and my two cents on every verse).

I cant stop
The way I feel (This sounds like what a teenager would say)

Things you
Dont seem real (What a parent says back to the teen)

Tell you what I got in mind
cause were runnin out of time (Sounds like homework time to me)

Wont you ever set me free?
This waitin rounds killin me ("Mom and Dad don't understand me")

She drives me crazy (How I felt yesterday about Chicka)
Like no one else
She drives me crazy
And I cant help myself

I cant get
Any rest (Again with the parents line)
People say
Im obsessed (More like... Children say, their oppressed)

Everything thats serious lasts
(Everytime I hear her groan)

But to me theres no surprise
(Makes me want to brake her phone)

What I have, I knew was true
(What I have, I truly love)

Things go wrong, they always do
(But she lost, my other glove)

She drives me crazy.....

I wont make it,
On my own (Why we need prayer in our lives)

No on likes,
To be alone (Lets try... I just like, to bathe alone)

She drives me crazy
Like no one else
She drives me crazy
And I cant help myself

When we're helping we're happy....

I was outside the other day when the weather was gorgeous and I was feeling pretty good so I went and weeded my garden and rock bed. Laura thought this looked fun and decided to help. I pulled weeds out and she pulled out dirt. At least she was trying to help, right?(I would have posted this the same day as the picture was taken but please remember I have camera issues)

Yeah for Blessings!

As you have all read before, I have been struggling with how to do everything and still balance my home life. Well as I was reading the Church News this weekend I came across a talk Pres. Monson gave at Womens Conference, this is a part of his talk...

Into the tapestry of life are also woven threads of service, love and kindness to others, President Monson said. "Sometimes, my dear sisters, you feel inadequate and ineffective because you can't do all that you feel you should. Rather than continually dwelling on what still needs to be done, pause occasionally and reflect on all that you do and have done. It is most significant.

That really cheered me up, plus I later read (as someone has commented) Mosiah Chapter 4 which talks about only doing as much as you can. And on top of that we had some great Mother's Day talks in Church. I felt really great Sunday. Then today I read the great comments that you sweethearts had left. Thank you so much. It's great to have friends like you who are willing to buoy me up when I need it.

Stay happy and Cute!--ME

Please, we're talking serious

On a deeper note;

I want to write today about something I've been pondering about for a while. I'm hope that putting these thoughts down into words might help me figure out what I'm trying to learn here.

For a couple of months I felt like I had things under control. Nothing was perfect but I felt nothing was getting away from me. Laundry was doing okay, housework was doing well, not ever done, but I never felt overwhelmed and the kids' homework was being worked on most nights, I felt like I had a good hand on my life.

But then my friend Jane needed some help, so being the person that I am, I dropped everything to help her out. For three days I was over at Jane's house helping her with what ever she needed help with. Hubby even tagged along to help. But now here's the catcher, my house completely fell apart during that time. Not all my time was being spent at Jane's, I had other things come up that also needed my attention but
I spent most of my time there. Not that I blame Jane for any of this. It was my choice and I'm more than happy to live with it. Plus it taught me a very valuable lesson that I need to learn. Which I'm still trying to figure out.

So the question I'm asking you (and I do want all of you to answer) is this. Can you give too much and how do you know what too much is? Does that make sense. I honestly believe right now that I probably went too far in helping Jane. I think I should have helped her after I knew my own house was in order. But honestly if I waited for my own house to be in "Order" before I helped someone, I'd never help anyone, which I know is wrong. There have been several times when I have said things like "Sure I can help you and sure I can get this done too" only to not get any of it done, or instead start to work on my commitment at the last hour only to stress my whole family and Hubby to no end. I don't think they deserve that treatment.

So basically what I'm saying is how do you "Control Chaos" and still serve others?

Tagged thingy with Questions

Do you like blue cheese?
Only in certain things, like when it's used as a garnish

Do you own a gun?
Would like to.

What flavor Kool Aid is your favorite?
Mountain Berry, But they don't make that anymore so I'd have to say Black Cherry.

Do you get nervous before doctor appointment?
Only if something is really wrong, otherwise I look forward to them as a chance to learn something new.

What do you think of hot dogs?
Tasty, Hubby just introduced me to steamed buns. Oh now that is GOOD!

Favorite Christmas movie?
So many to choose from, um most anything old (and for any youth who reads this that does not mean movies from the 80's, it means movies that usually don't have color) But "A Christmas Story" is the one that comes to mind right now.

What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Milk, OJ, Or French Hot Chocolate!

Can you do push ups?
Just tried and I can do a pretty whimpy one.

What’s your favorite piece of jewelry?
My Wedding Ring would have to be first, but the one I've loved the longest is my Grandmother's broken watch. Pathetic I know but that's how my card sits.

Favorite hobby?
Movie watching.

Do you have A.D.D.?
Don't know but chances are very high. In fact I took one of those online tests and they said I should see Medical help immediately.

What's your weight?
According to another online source I'm borderline obese. Don't I feel good about myself.

Middle name?
Never given one.

Name three thoughts at this exact moment.
I wish Rita would stop climbing on me, my shoulder hurts, and I should probably go do another load of laundry.

Name three drinks you regularly drink.
Water, milk and Juice of varying kinds.

Current worry?
Will my house ever be clean?

Current hate right now?
LAUNDRY

Favorite place to be?
With Hubby.

How did you bring in the New Year?
Um, I can't remember. Oh wait think I had high school friends over and we played Sequence while the kids watched a movie.

Where would you like to go?
To the Movies and see Iron Man and The Forbidden Kingdom.

Name three people who will complete this.
I don't even know how to tag. Um, NaeNae over to you.

Do you own slippers?
Thanks to nice people, I do.

What color shirt are you wearing right now?
White and Red

Do you like sleeping on satin sheets?
Can't say yes until I try it, although I'm a little afriad to try cause I'm scared I might fall out of bed.

Can you whistle?
Yes and not just Dixie.

Favorite color?
Yellow!

Would you be a pirate?
I'm not so sure I would want to be one. I mean it would be nice to be an extra and maybe see myself on the big screen but unless they are making these movies in the next 10 years then no.

What songs do you sing in the shower?
Just about anything that is stuck in my brain, but usually an odd version on Singing in the Rain.

Favorite girl's Name?
I'd have to go with Jane

Favorite boy's name?
By all means BOB

What's in your pocket right now?
Have you ever tried to put something in cute girl jeans pockets. Not really possible.

Last thing that made you laugh?
Comics this morning.

Best bed sheets as a child?
My "Little Orphan Annie" waterbed sheets. Not as cool as they could have been because instead of pictures they just had words. Leapin Lizards!

Worst injury you’ve ever had?
Cracked Elbow. Thought I had died.

Do you love where you live?
House isn't my favorite but I LOVE the area. Couldn't ask for better!

How many TVs do you have in your house?
I love this answer, NONE!

Who is your loudest friend?
Well everyone has said I was their loudest friend so I don't know who is louder me.

How many dogs do you have?
No dogs until all my kids are potty trained. And maybe not even then. But I do have a dog-niece.

Does someone have a crush on you?
Hubby.

What is your favorite book?
I have to add the word series here because my favorite books are in series. I really like The Lord of the Rings and the Alvinmaker books. But the Ender series could also win.

What is your favorite candy?
Good Chocolate.

Favorite sports team?
Um my hubby isn't in to sports (I know, shouldn't that be a sin or something) and since we don't own a TV its hard to keep up. Jazz always, but I'm not sure who's so great in Football. U of U rules!

What song do you want played at your funeral?
I would probably want something utterly depressing and heart wrenching but since I won't be in charge, it's a mute point.