I have felt so stressed out lately that it has really affected my mood. It seems that it is constantly pouring at our house. Every time I think things are going to be ok with the pregnancy then we find out about something new. For instance we just got good news that I had quit hemorrhaging in the placenta, but then found out that I was borderline with gestational diabetes. The kids don't let me sleep. Scott's working on his last CPA test , and the list can go on and on. There are so many days when I just want to scream and make it all stop. But then I got on the blog last night and saw Emily's blog about being grateful, and realized that I needed to focus on my blessings. So here is my list.
1) My kids - with all the trials and miscarriages I have had, I am really grateful that I have the kids I do. I love them so much and am glad that Heavenly Father let me keep them.
2) My Husband- he works so hard and even though we struggle, he has always made it so that I could stay home with the kids. I am really grateful for that.
3) My Friends- you all seem to always know exactly what I need when I need it. Like the other day when Ann brought crafts and bread over. Thank you, it was wonderful. I know that you guys will pick me up when I need the extra help.
4) My Calling - I am grateful that at least once a week I can go to Church and focus on all those kids and what they have to offer me. And for three hours everything else seems to disappear.
5) My family - I love phones and e-mail. I am so grateful that even though I live away from most my family, I can pick up the phone and they are there.
6) I am grateful I am not alone. I am grateful that there is always someone there for me, to help me and guide me and teach me all the time.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Let's just say sleep deprivation. The last two weeks seem to have rolled into one day. That's how little sleep I got. It was great though. We did mostly homemade gifts this year, which I always think are more fun, and more stressful : ). The kids loved them. The next great thing was that my sister and her family came from Idaho to visit. They went 35mph the whole way, but finally made it. We played lots of games and ate lots of snacks. I swear I have gained all my required 20-40 pregnancy pounds in the last two weeks. My goals for the new year are:
1) Make it through the month of January and first week of February without having the baby.
2) Have my baby. (no duh right)
3) Get to the point where I can finally play with my kids again.
4) Play, Play, and Play lots with my kids.
5) And ultimately just have a good year.
1) Make it through the month of January and first week of February without having the baby.
2) Have my baby. (no duh right)
3) Get to the point where I can finally play with my kids again.
4) Play, Play, and Play lots with my kids.
5) And ultimately just have a good year.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Gift Certificate
Scott won a gift certificate at work for a free 30 minute massage. It is at a chiropractic center in Sandy. I am not going to use it. If there is anyone who would like to take it off my hands please let me know.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
They're Home
After 3 months Emma and Jordan are back home. (Hopefully to stay) We celebrated by putting up the Christmas tree. My home was once quiet, but not anymore. It was amazing how quickly the noise level changed. Hannah is so happy to have them back. I am happy, but very tired. I quickly forgot how much energy three kids required. It also amazes me how much the kids have grown and changed.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
We Are Having...
We had an ultrasound and it looks like Jordan is still going to need a brother. We are having a girl. We are all very excited though, especially Hannah. She has been wanting a girl from the begining. And she has also decided that she wants to name our baby. We'll see.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Marshmallow Temptation
I saw this on my sister-in-law's blog and thaught that I would share this on my blog. I hope she doesn't mind.
I came across this guys photography blog who said that he had stumbled across this little video clip (which he included on his site) and he loved it. I watched it out of curiosity - and I have to tell you all about it. It's really made me think - not only about each of my kids, but as us as adults also. The video was called The Marshmallow Temptation. Now, I've never gone out seeking other Christian teachings outside our church - but it was done by a preacher of another religion, but I think it's message was good.In the video, there are children in a room with a hidden camera. A man comes in and brings them a marshmallow and tells them, "you can eat this now if you want, but if you can wait till I come back then I will give you 2." Then the man left the room. Each child responded differently and it was interesting to see how each one handled "the temptation." Each child sat for at least a short moment and looked at the marshmallow intently. One just licked the top of it a few times. One picked off tiny little pieces from the back side so you couldn't see he had done it. (and ate them) Another just stuffed the whole thing in his mouth. One took a little bite, then put it back down, then another little bite, and put it back down, etc. Another one just pushed the marshmallow all the way across the table and turned and looked the other way. (Soon the man returned and gave each child who had not eaten theirs yet a second marshmallow.)This made me think about the ways that each of us react to temptations. Each person handles things in their own unique way - each person has a harder time with some things and an easier time with other things. But how do we react when temptation is facing us - are we like the kid who quickly snatches up the chance without even thinking, do we pick at it just a little at a time and before we realize it we're right in the middle of it, or do we push it away and look in the other direction? Each of these kids showed us how we could respond to temptations via a marshmallow - how do you think you'd respond if it were a temptation of something else?
I came across this guys photography blog who said that he had stumbled across this little video clip (which he included on his site) and he loved it. I watched it out of curiosity - and I have to tell you all about it. It's really made me think - not only about each of my kids, but as us as adults also. The video was called The Marshmallow Temptation. Now, I've never gone out seeking other Christian teachings outside our church - but it was done by a preacher of another religion, but I think it's message was good.In the video, there are children in a room with a hidden camera. A man comes in and brings them a marshmallow and tells them, "you can eat this now if you want, but if you can wait till I come back then I will give you 2." Then the man left the room. Each child responded differently and it was interesting to see how each one handled "the temptation." Each child sat for at least a short moment and looked at the marshmallow intently. One just licked the top of it a few times. One picked off tiny little pieces from the back side so you couldn't see he had done it. (and ate them) Another just stuffed the whole thing in his mouth. One took a little bite, then put it back down, then another little bite, and put it back down, etc. Another one just pushed the marshmallow all the way across the table and turned and looked the other way. (Soon the man returned and gave each child who had not eaten theirs yet a second marshmallow.)This made me think about the ways that each of us react to temptations. Each person handles things in their own unique way - each person has a harder time with some things and an easier time with other things. But how do we react when temptation is facing us - are we like the kid who quickly snatches up the chance without even thinking, do we pick at it just a little at a time and before we realize it we're right in the middle of it, or do we push it away and look in the other direction? Each of these kids showed us how we could respond to temptations via a marshmallow - how do you think you'd respond if it were a temptation of something else?
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