Count Down

Two weeks and counting!! I know I am not supposed to wish my life away, but this semester has been quite grueling. Since my last post, I have sent a missionary to Canada. He is doing really well and is having is first baptism with another in the wings. Josh has turned 16 and is playing high school baseball. I finished a bathroom mini-makeover. Helped with a few family crisis'. Written a few paper, done a lot of math problems, read hundreds of pages. Made a blanket, cleaned a closet, forgot how to do dishes, remembered that if you don't go to the grocery store food does not show up in your house. Enough with the complaining!!! I am very glad for my life, I have a lovely and lively family. Bart has been great, this semester, but moaned out loud when he found out I would need to take a Physics class as well as Statistics soon. Adrienne graduates from college on May 7, she is amazing. She has done college all on her own and will graduate with a bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Finance.

In approximately two weeks: I will weed my flowers, plant my garden boxes. Buy my text-books, do my dishes every day. I hope to sleep until I wake without an alarm and not see a word document for 10 days.

Sitting in the Dark

Sittin' in the dark, just sittin' in the dark, lookin like a fool just sittin' in the dark. I am thinking if I keep it dark my body will do that thing called sleep. Unfortunately my mind won't quit. I tend to make lists, or go over my day or memorize math facts lately. Hayden has 16 days until he enters the MTC and I do not have all the shopping done. Josh is trying out for baseball, Adrienne is applying for jobs and Jessica is trying to transfer to a new University. My bathroom is almost done and looks so cute, I will post pictures soon. Sunday I taught all of the youth in our ward and the funniest thing happened. I asked a young man to give the closing prayer, he did, but during it he said "help us to practice the stuff we learned today", well the "stuff" they learned was Prayer. Maybe next week I will work on the main idea a little harder. I think I have looked pretty bad lately because 2 different times people have brought over some dinner for me and the family. I am so thankful, but on the flip side quite embarrassed. I am going to sing at Hayden's sacrament meeting formally known as a farewell. I'm still not sure what yet, but I will figure it out.

Sorry about the rambling, but my mom is supposed to be getting her internet and Bart is sure she needs to read a current post from me. I hope I don't give her anymore stress. She has plenty of her own and Janalee tell the family doc, the sinus infection did NOT leave this body.

Sleep anyone?

Why is it when you are tired and want to sleep, Sleep is the last thing that comes your way. The experts say try a cool dark room, check; with the exception of my spouse's habit of channel surfing. Quiet your mind, I have one question on this suggestion, HOW???? Get into a regular routine "they" say, do "they" have children, pets, a spouse, parents, jobs, school, homes...(you get the idea). Never oversleep, not a real option when you take medication to get you some sleep and you can't hear the alarm the next day. Don't NAP, but what about all the effort to get us to take a power nap? The only suggestion I found that seems to have some merit is this one, if you find you are only sleeping about 6 hours and getting up at 7 don't go to bed before 1 in the morning and this is supposed to help with the frustration of tossing and turning.

Sorry to vent, but I am getting cranky after several restless nights.

Mom = Can you take care of this?

When did the title mom equal how do you spell this, or do you know where this or that is? Can you tell me how to?... or Is there something to eat?.... or is there any chocolate around here? I don't remember the time when I only had to think for only myself. Now it seems I need to think not only for myself but for every other person in my family. I have tried to help my children find their own shoes, by replying to their question with the answer I am sorry I have not worn them lately. They hate that answer, in fact they now preface every question with don't say you haven't worn them, but do you know where my shoes are? The funny thing about this mom phenomenon is that even in college, younger students come up to me for help. It even happens in stores, more often than not, I have to help others find something they are looking for.

Am I the only one that has this happen to them?

Happy New Year

2009 has come and gone and we are beginning a new decade. I am excited about all the possibilities a new year brings. Hayden will leave on his mission, Adrienne will graduate from college and Joshua will start driving and I never know where Jessica will be, her life is always in motion. I will finish my first year back at college and I am sure we will never be bored!!! Christmas was a sweet one this year. I enjoyed having my funny family together for 10 days. I don't think anyone slept much, but we ate well and played hard and laughed a lot. Hayden turned 19 January 2. I can't believe my little baby boy has grown into a fine young man. I am excited for him and all that is headed his way.

My friend Leisa came over Saturday and took some pictures of my silly family and I wish I could say they were all picture perfect, but if you have met my family that is not a reality. Most of the pics are silly and usually someone has funny eyes, but here is one of my favorites.

Christmas is Coming ... ready or not

My tree is up and decorated but the rest of the house is still getting decked out for the holidays. December has been filled with school projects and finals. I had 2 tests today and let's just say A's may be a thing of the past for now --- I have just gone through the freshman adjustment semester, but only one more test to go and then no more school for a month. I am looking forward for the family to gather this year. The girls will be home on Christmas Eve and we will giggle for about a week straight. I haven't been to the grocery store and I have no idea if Santa will find us this year, but maybe a miracle will visit. The best part of Christmas for me is the quiet times reading by the tree, and of course the all out game playing with the family!!!

I love my tree and I thought I would share one part of my Christmas with you and you might smile a little at Mr. Santa. He is handmade and has 3 more brothers floating around the family, someday Janalee yours will get done.







Love to all!!!

It happened!!

Hayden received his mission call today!!! Drum roll please .....

He will be serving in the Canada Edmonton Mission.

I am a little over-whelmed, excited, and I am trying to get the image of my baby
boy with the big brown eyes leaving me for two whole years, out of my head. I know he will be fine, in fact I am sure he is more than ready to get out of here. I love all of my children, but I have to admit they are all growing and leaving sooner than I am ready for them to.

With finals, projects and holidays looming about, you could say I feel quite a bit over-whelmed!!!