Tis the Season!

December-

-"I'm pretty sure my walls feel heavy with all the decorations."
I love Christmas decorations, but I really love when it comes down and it makes my house automatically feel lighter.

-"Ah, the fairytale of Christmas!"

-"I believe that leftovers should have less calories, and other peoples food has less calories. Why else would I really want the first bite of every bowl of cereal made in the morning?"

-"Just because the downstairs is clean means nothing for the upstairs."

-"I do love the color red. It makes me feel warm, and glowy, and happy."
It is not normally my favorite color, but definitely wonderful at Christmas.

-"love love love falling asleep holding my 3 year olds hand.:)"

-"Snow and sunshine are a fabulous combination!"
After a day of sledding :)

New Music I love

Mumford and Sons
Mindy Gledhill
The Frames
Joy Williams
Tristian Prettyman
Fun
Brett Dennan
Ingrid Mickelson
Lenka

and there are songs by each of these that speak to me, but for now this is all I will share. :)

Roles in Mothers Life-

This is by no means all inclusive-

-Cook,
Dietitian,
Snack decider,
Cleaner,
Food Shopper,
Accessory Shopper,
Genealogist,
Picture taker,
Album maker,
Decorator for Holidays,
Dresser for Dress ups,
Party Planner,
Party Goer,
Dancer,
Happy Maker,
Sad Consoler,
Dental Supervisor,
Clothes Changer,
Movie Picker,
Taxi for Dance,
Taxi for Guitar,
Taxi for friends,
Taxi for Basketball,
Taxi for Football,
Advocate for eyes,
Advocate
Teacher of the Gospel,
Listener,
Teacher of Math,
Teacher of Spelling,
Teacher of English and Reading,
Room re-cleaner,
Laundry professional,
Juggler,
Hair Washer,
Elbow, armpits, ears, and bum washer,
Beautician,
Clothing Consultant,
Detective for lost everything,
Owie Kisser,
Hand holder,
Rocket builder,
Surprise maker,
Fairness Creator,
Present Wrapper,
Leftover eater,
Oil applier,
Friend maker

Life is Good

November-

-"Cutest kids ever! Fridays are spirit day, My older 3 tromping out in the fog, yellow leaves, and decked out in their red, so so cute."

-"Love when we get scriptures and prayers done before school, makes such a difference."

-"Fog=:)"

-"Being dark at 5:45 makes me want to go to bed at 5:45."
Amazing how the sun makes such a difference in my energy levels.

-"My left arm has so much respect for my right arm now. And my right arm has so much respect for my left arm for taking the brunt of everything now. - And my shoulders are mad at both arms for making them work more."
6 weeks in a sling and I should be officially ambidextrous.

-".74 cents, yep, that's how much gas I put in the car. And the last .14 were pennies."
I forgot my purse, and was afraid I wouldn't make it to the bank before running out of gas.... ahh, my life. ;)

-"I know the clock says 9:33 p.m. but it's lying, I know it is like 12 or 2 or I'm sure it's almost 3 a.m."

-"Cookies and almond milk= yum!"

And on our way back to early nights.

October-
-"Creed- 'Mom, you can say "you rock" to me.
  me- 'Creed, you rock'
  Creed- 'I believe that.'"
This kid saves me on a daily basis.

-"Sometimes it would be nice to have good news."

-"Company coming and dryer breaks=not good timing."
But, the good news was that between staying up all night to fix it, and a super smart husband, it only cost us less than $10! Sweet!

-"I truly believe that the dark makes me depressed."
I should live on the equator.

-"I am the 'Redneck' in Robyn's life."
Robyn is my friend, old mission companion, and girl from the 'City' - But, I sure do make her laugh and really that is good for the soul. :)

-"The Best part of changing music genres mid life is that it's like all these really great new songs. Songs that were old 10 years ago are totally new to me!"
Yes, very true.

-"And along with that is, Coming onto a t.v. series 5 yrs in means new shows for months, even at 3 or 4 a night!"
This is my admitting to becoming enchanted with Big Bang Theory.

-"DIS-NEY! DIS-NEY! DIS-NEY!"

-"VA-CA-SHUN!"
Yes, we went to Disneyland, and yes, I know vacation is spelled, with tion, but it sounds better with shun. :)

-"A parent has so many responsibilities; jackets, shoes, food, smiles, BIG JOB"

Harvest

This is what I did in terms of canning this year-

Peas,
Applesauce
Apple Pie Filling
Peach Jam
Peaches
Salsa
Corn
Tomatoes
Pear/Plum Sauce
Plum Syrup
Plum Meat Sauce


Pretty good huh?

And with Fall, comes a slow down of life...

September-

-"Oh Yes, I did. Kids went out to the bus, and I went back to bed! :)"
hee hee :)

-"Homemade bread and homemade peach jam= mmmm. tasty fall!

-"Oh how I love Sunflowers!"

-"And Rainstorms!"

-"How, after having 4 kids, does a pee spot (from my 3 year old) in your sheets still bug me. You would think that I'd be used to it. Mmm, nope."
 Although, it is better than puke, and much better than poop.

-"Is it wrong to wish away the blue sky because the thunderstorm going on is so fabulous?"
I guess it's all perspective.

-"Harvesting your very own pumpkins that we grew from seeds is SO FUN!"

-"I know what you're thinking, It takes a lot for me to look this  crazy. Nope, it comes natural."
I actually use this line almost daily.

-"I got to 37 1/2 without knowing that I have a physical deformity. My shoulders have a capish thing that people (at physical therapy) are speaking in hushed tones about!
 when I started having so many problems with my shoulder I had to start baring them to all sorts of doctors etc.  I had no idea that my 'bump' was not normal.

-"me-'how are you all?' to my clients 3 year old granddaughter, she replied, 'pretty'- I love it!"
we should all be able to answer like that.

-"ACCEPTANCE LETTER" -wow! At 37 that means so much more, or different.
I applied and got into the Masters of Social Work Program at the  Walla Walla exchange in Missoula.

-"It's amazing how crazy my short hair can be in the morning."