This will be short but sweet. I don't know what I would do without my mother-in-law. She is an amazing person and knows just when to call. I can call her when I need her, even crawl into her bed and cry to her. She is one of my rocks and I am so grateful for her.
I LOVE YOU!!!!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Day 3: Monkey
So I hope to get better at this posting everyday thing. I am trying but not succeeding so over time I hope to get better at it. I have lots of things to be thankful for, but have been so busy.
Last night I was putting Nathan down to bed. I have been failing as a mom in reading to him at night. I used to do so well but then it completely stopped. When Rich was down in Idaho last he brought back from my parents house some books on the Book of Mormon. They are for kids and they make them a little easier to understand and they have pictures in them. So I decided I would read a couple of verse to Nathan at night. So last night was our first night, everything was going well, we were in about 4 verses when I asked who as certain person was. I knew and I told him this is Lehi, Nephi's father. Nathan's reply was, "No this is a monkey!" I kind of giggled and said. "No it is Lehi." Again the reply was, "No a monkey!"
Now we all know that Lehi was not a monkey, he wasn't mischievous, or silly he was a honest and strong man. It did get me thinking though the honesty from a child would be a rich gift to have. They are not ashamed of what they think something is, or what it may appear to be. They are not scared to tell you what they think. They tell you the truth! So I am glad my little boy showed me, no matter how silly you look or crazy it sounds don't be afraid to tell it how you see it. I believe that in this world so many people lie to each other just to get out of a sticky situation, to get what they want, or hurt. We need to be more like little children, tell the truth and take what comes with it.
So last night Nathan thank you for telling me that the picture of Lehi looked like a monkey.
Last night I was putting Nathan down to bed. I have been failing as a mom in reading to him at night. I used to do so well but then it completely stopped. When Rich was down in Idaho last he brought back from my parents house some books on the Book of Mormon. They are for kids and they make them a little easier to understand and they have pictures in them. So I decided I would read a couple of verse to Nathan at night. So last night was our first night, everything was going well, we were in about 4 verses when I asked who as certain person was. I knew and I told him this is Lehi, Nephi's father. Nathan's reply was, "No this is a monkey!" I kind of giggled and said. "No it is Lehi." Again the reply was, "No a monkey!"
Now we all know that Lehi was not a monkey, he wasn't mischievous, or silly he was a honest and strong man. It did get me thinking though the honesty from a child would be a rich gift to have. They are not ashamed of what they think something is, or what it may appear to be. They are not scared to tell you what they think. They tell you the truth! So I am glad my little boy showed me, no matter how silly you look or crazy it sounds don't be afraid to tell it how you see it. I believe that in this world so many people lie to each other just to get out of a sticky situation, to get what they want, or hurt. We need to be more like little children, tell the truth and take what comes with it.
So last night Nathan thank you for telling me that the picture of Lehi looked like a monkey.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Day 2: Pioneers
So yesterday was the 24th of July, the day members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrate their pioneer heritage. We had a wonderful gathering at Scootney Reservoir with a BBQ and playing in the water. Before we enjoyed the activities we went through out daily activities and then some problems. I'll go through and give you a little recap.
- Woke up with Rich at 5 to get him off to work
- Nathan woke up at 5:30
- By 8 I was filling a little crappy and just wanted to sleep all morning. Thank goodness Oomi Zoomi was on and occupied Nathan for 30 min's so I could lay down.
- Did laundry and cleaned up house.
- Put Nathan down for a nap.
- I took a much needed nap. It seems all I want to do is sleep lately. Oh the joys of being pregnant.
- Got up made a cake for BBQ.
- Did dishes, finished laundry.
- Nathan got up, not the happiest little boy right then. Cried to get dressed, cried because I made him go potty, threw a fit to get his shoes on so we could head to the Reservoir.
- Cried the whole way to the reservoir. 15 min.
- Get a call from Rich, blew a gasket in the pickup doesn't know if he will make it home.
- Rich makes it home, burns 3/4 of a tank of fuel to get home.
- Pick Rich up and head to the Reservoir.
- Nathan cries the whole what there, Rich and I trying not to lose our patience.
- Get there eat, relax and jet ski with friends for awhile.
- Get home baths, feed Nathan Mac N' Cheese at 9:30 and we are all in bed by 10:30 pm.
Now what a long day, sorry quite a few events nothing out of the ordinary except for the pickup. When laying in bed I was thinking wow what a day. Then I remembered I didn't write on my blog today and decided it had to wait until tomorrow. Also the thought came to me what was it like for the Pioneers today compared to your day.
- Well I had AC the whole day in my home to stay cool! In the 90's today, plus being 8 months pregnant.
- I had the TV to occupy my little boy so I could take a little nap.
- Washed cloths in washer, not in the river or stream. Plus I have multiple pairs which they didn't.
- Put my little boy down for nap in a soft bed, with AC.
- I got to take another nap.
- Finished the dish's in a sink with hot water I probably changed 3 times before actually doing them.
- Didn't have to worry about pee soaked sheets or wet cloths do to pull-ups.
- My little boy cried for 30 because he wanted to go home, probably not for days.
- Had communication with my husband while he drove home to make sure he made it safely.
- Making Mac N' cheese at 9:30 at night because my little boy was hungry, plus everyone getting clean and sleeping in nice comfortable beds.
I can only imagine how many pioneers would have loved to have one of these events in their lives while crossing the plains. How lucky we are, and most of the time we don't even know it.
While sitting at the party someone asked me, "Did I brave it and stay the night at the Reservoir?" I laughed and said, "No way I am not camping in the heat, I have AC in my house why would I be miserable all night?" I wish for one day that I could take the place of a pioneer and give them my bed for night and sleep in the heat or cold for them one night. What strong individuals they are, and how I wish I was more like them.
May we all remember how much we have, and how much we COULD live without.
Brittney
- Woke up with Rich at 5 to get him off to work
- Nathan woke up at 5:30
- By 8 I was filling a little crappy and just wanted to sleep all morning. Thank goodness Oomi Zoomi was on and occupied Nathan for 30 min's so I could lay down.
- Did laundry and cleaned up house.
- Put Nathan down for a nap.
- I took a much needed nap. It seems all I want to do is sleep lately. Oh the joys of being pregnant.
- Got up made a cake for BBQ.
- Did dishes, finished laundry.
- Nathan got up, not the happiest little boy right then. Cried to get dressed, cried because I made him go potty, threw a fit to get his shoes on so we could head to the Reservoir.
- Cried the whole way to the reservoir. 15 min.
- Get a call from Rich, blew a gasket in the pickup doesn't know if he will make it home.
- Rich makes it home, burns 3/4 of a tank of fuel to get home.
- Pick Rich up and head to the Reservoir.
- Nathan cries the whole what there, Rich and I trying not to lose our patience.
- Get there eat, relax and jet ski with friends for awhile.
- Get home baths, feed Nathan Mac N' Cheese at 9:30 and we are all in bed by 10:30 pm.
Now what a long day, sorry quite a few events nothing out of the ordinary except for the pickup. When laying in bed I was thinking wow what a day. Then I remembered I didn't write on my blog today and decided it had to wait until tomorrow. Also the thought came to me what was it like for the Pioneers today compared to your day.
- Well I had AC the whole day in my home to stay cool! In the 90's today, plus being 8 months pregnant.
- I had the TV to occupy my little boy so I could take a little nap.
- Washed cloths in washer, not in the river or stream. Plus I have multiple pairs which they didn't.
- Put my little boy down for nap in a soft bed, with AC.
- I got to take another nap.
- Finished the dish's in a sink with hot water I probably changed 3 times before actually doing them.
- Didn't have to worry about pee soaked sheets or wet cloths do to pull-ups.
- My little boy cried for 30 because he wanted to go home, probably not for days.
- Had communication with my husband while he drove home to make sure he made it safely.
- Making Mac N' cheese at 9:30 at night because my little boy was hungry, plus everyone getting clean and sleeping in nice comfortable beds.
I can only imagine how many pioneers would have loved to have one of these events in their lives while crossing the plains. How lucky we are, and most of the time we don't even know it.
While sitting at the party someone asked me, "Did I brave it and stay the night at the Reservoir?" I laughed and said, "No way I am not camping in the heat, I have AC in my house why would I be miserable all night?" I wish for one day that I could take the place of a pioneer and give them my bed for night and sleep in the heat or cold for them one night. What strong individuals they are, and how I wish I was more like them.
May we all remember how much we have, and how much we COULD live without.
Brittney
Friday, July 23, 2010
Day 1: Thankful
So I have a friend that is so amazing she has been through some tough trials in her life and has brought much hope and joy to those around her.
She has challenged people that ready her blog to have 40 days of recording something that they are thankful for. I thought to myself I should do this and then let it slip from my mind. Until today when I saw her Day 1: show up on her blog. So I decided I really need to do this, for me so I can see all that I am thankful for, and the blessings that I am receiving. So today is:
Day 1:
I am thankful for Hillary. She has given me that extra nudge to do something for myself that will benefit not only me but my family. If anyone wants to read my thoughts great, if not, it wont hurt me. Thank you Hillary for getting me on the track to see all that I am grateful for and blessed with.
Check out Hillary's blog and see what an amazing person she is!
Brittney
She has challenged people that ready her blog to have 40 days of recording something that they are thankful for. I thought to myself I should do this and then let it slip from my mind. Until today when I saw her Day 1: show up on her blog. So I decided I really need to do this, for me so I can see all that I am thankful for, and the blessings that I am receiving. So today is:
Day 1:
I am thankful for Hillary. She has given me that extra nudge to do something for myself that will benefit not only me but my family. If anyone wants to read my thoughts great, if not, it wont hurt me. Thank you Hillary for getting me on the track to see all that I am grateful for and blessed with.
Check out Hillary's blog and see what an amazing person she is!
Brittney
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