As I was getting ready for our Activity Days Mother/Daughter night, I came across this quote and loved it. I'm posting it here so that I can hopefully remember it.
President Spencer W. Kimball said, “Let us remember, too, that greatness is not always a matter of the scale of one’s life, but of the quality of one’s life. True greatness is not always tied to the scope of our tasks, but to the quality of how we carry out our tasks whatever they are. In that attitude, let us give our time, ourselves, and our talents to the things that really matter now, things which will still matter a thousand years from now.”
And this:
“‘How carefully [our parents] nurtured our tender feelings about ourselves! When the early years of striving to master musical instruments brought discouragement and possible failure into view, we were reinforced regularly by the positive, firm assurance that our Daddy and Mother thought we made the most beautiful music this side of heaven. When those awkward adolescent years were upon us, with their insecurities and daily threats to self-esteem, we were constantly reminded that Mother and Daddy loved us and that they were convinced that we were the loveliest, most charming young women they had ever seen. Wise parents that they were, they must have known that if they placed those images before us, we would strive to be what they wanted us to be, and what they knew we could become’”- Helen Lee Goates, daughter of President and Sister Harold B. Lee
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
A few things to consider about owning a dog
In case any of you are considering getting a dog, I feel it my duty to warn you:
It will be YOU who has to clean up poop, puke, and any other mess in the house from the dog.
It will be YOU who has to pick dog hair off all your clothes, dishes, couches.
It will be YOU vacuuming 5 times a week to get rid of said dog hair.
It will be YOU who gets woken up from a nap because your dog is barking at the birds outside. Or the neighbor kids. Or the wind. Or nothing at all.
It will be YOU who can't get flowers to grow outside because your dog digs them up.
It will be YOU chasing your dog all over the neighborhood.
It will be YOU who drives an hour each time you go out of town so that your dog can have a babysitter.
It will be YOU who forsakes getting your own hair cut so that instead you can spend the money on a bark collar, dog food, or grooming.
It will be YOU cleaning up muddy paw prints off the kitchen floor, scratch marks off your walls, and doggy nose wipes off your car windows.
It will be YOU who exhausts herself cleaning the carpets on Tuesday only to come down Wednesday and see that the dog has, yet again, pooped inside.
It will be YOU who threatens to give the dog away, only to watch your children collapse in crying. Why, Mommy, why, would you give away the dog?
It will be YOU who has to clean up poop, puke, and any other mess in the house from the dog.
It will be YOU who has to pick dog hair off all your clothes, dishes, couches.
It will be YOU vacuuming 5 times a week to get rid of said dog hair.
It will be YOU who gets woken up from a nap because your dog is barking at the birds outside. Or the neighbor kids. Or the wind. Or nothing at all.
It will be YOU who can't get flowers to grow outside because your dog digs them up.
It will be YOU chasing your dog all over the neighborhood.
It will be YOU who drives an hour each time you go out of town so that your dog can have a babysitter.
It will be YOU who forsakes getting your own hair cut so that instead you can spend the money on a bark collar, dog food, or grooming.
It will be YOU cleaning up muddy paw prints off the kitchen floor, scratch marks off your walls, and doggy nose wipes off your car windows.
It will be YOU who exhausts herself cleaning the carpets on Tuesday only to come down Wednesday and see that the dog has, yet again, pooped inside.
It will be YOU who threatens to give the dog away, only to watch your children collapse in crying. Why, Mommy, why, would you give away the dog?
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Reasons Why
Reasons Why It Would Be Fun If This Baby Is A Boy:
1. Totally new experience.
2. I think I could score another baby shower out of it. And those are always fun.
3. We've had a boy name chosen since 2002.
4. I like faux-hawks.
5. I like little plaid dress shirts.
6. I like the idea of sending a son on a mission.
7. Trav would love to have a home teaching companion that would actually go with him. In 14 years.
8. I hear there's something special about mother/son relationships. I wouldn't know, but I think it might be true.
9. A little less drama might be good.
10. Anyone else concerned that we'll be paying for 4 weddings in the year 2030?
Reasons Why It Would Be Fun If This Baby Is A Girl:
1. I know how to do girls.
2. I like little girls. I am not convinced that I like little boys. Are they always smelly and wild? Do they cuddle? Do they refuse to wear clothes? Are they beastly to potty train? Do they use bad words?
3. No need to worry about the dreaded C word (circumsion) or peepee teepees.
4. Eve could have a little BFF like Anna and Kate do.
5. I already have a TON of girl stuff.
6. You can be a lot more crafty with girl stuff-- headbands, dresses, flowery things.
7. There are still girl names that I like. I'm sure you can't believe it, but it's true.
8. Most of our family/close friends either just had girls or will be having girls soon.
9. I have figured out that the way to get your kids to let you trim their fingernails is to paint them afterwards. A little boy might get made fun of for that.
10. How great would it be to have 3 sisters? I have ZERO sisters and have always wanted one. I would love it if I always had someone I could call to go shopping, take Zumba with me, have a playdate or girl's night out... Man, my girls are so lucky to have eachother!
Only one week till we know for sure!
1. Totally new experience.
2. I think I could score another baby shower out of it. And those are always fun.
3. We've had a boy name chosen since 2002.
4. I like faux-hawks.
5. I like little plaid dress shirts.
6. I like the idea of sending a son on a mission.
7. Trav would love to have a home teaching companion that would actually go with him. In 14 years.
8. I hear there's something special about mother/son relationships. I wouldn't know, but I think it might be true.
9. A little less drama might be good.
10. Anyone else concerned that we'll be paying for 4 weddings in the year 2030?
Reasons Why It Would Be Fun If This Baby Is A Girl:
1. I know how to do girls.
2. I like little girls. I am not convinced that I like little boys. Are they always smelly and wild? Do they cuddle? Do they refuse to wear clothes? Are they beastly to potty train? Do they use bad words?
3. No need to worry about the dreaded C word (circumsion) or peepee teepees.
4. Eve could have a little BFF like Anna and Kate do.
5. I already have a TON of girl stuff.
6. You can be a lot more crafty with girl stuff-- headbands, dresses, flowery things.
7. There are still girl names that I like. I'm sure you can't believe it, but it's true.
8. Most of our family/close friends either just had girls or will be having girls soon.
9. I have figured out that the way to get your kids to let you trim their fingernails is to paint them afterwards. A little boy might get made fun of for that.
10. How great would it be to have 3 sisters? I have ZERO sisters and have always wanted one. I would love it if I always had someone I could call to go shopping, take Zumba with me, have a playdate or girl's night out... Man, my girls are so lucky to have eachother!
Only one week till we know for sure!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Today's Mama
So I am starting to write for Today'sMama.com. This is my first post. Please check it out, I get paid per page view!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
New Do
Evie got a hair cut! She looks so stinkin' cute! {In spite of the fact that I did the hair cut, and it's not completely straight :) }
Anna the Guard/Peasant
Saturday, March 12, 2011
I'm Broken
Friday morning I was walking through my bedroom and ran into the corner of my bed. It hurt like crazy! I sat down and looked at my foot, and this is what I saw-- see how my one toe is going off in its' own direction? Ugh. It was really gross.
The good news is that I arrived at the InstaCare early and was the first patient of the day. They took X rays and pronounced my toe as broken. There's not much they can do for it-- it's just taped to my other toe and should straighten in the next month or so. But, dang, it sure hurts! Especially when I do anything on the ground, like change a diaper or play with my kids. Getting back up does me in!
Trav and the girls have pampered me today, though, and I'm feeling like I could get used to this. :) They've brought me meals in bed, made cute little cards, and laid down next to me to read stories. What sweethearts!
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