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A Merry Little Christmas

Last Day of School & Last Day of Work

We thought we'd get an early start on our summer.

Mia had her last day of school this week. Her teacher seemed sincerely sad to see her go. We are cutting her preschool career short for a few reasons. She is sad to leave but I reminded her that her good buddies will be over our house more. I will be starting at home preschool in January. I am actually really excited for this because I know what Mia is capable of and she needs a challenge. She had her evaluation a couple of months ago and we have a few things to work on but for the most part she is ready for Kindie. I feel good about my decision. I'll teach her at home, make an effort to have more play dates and continue with ballet. By the way! this little missy has graduated to level 2 ballet. She is stinking excited and called almost every relative to tell them. And today is my last day of full time daycare. WOO HOO. I am taking a breather from it and will resume in March. I am still doing part time but we will have a few free days! I feel like I can be a Mom again. The Mom that I want to be. We are free to visit grandmas, costa vida, libraries, zoos, parks and have friends over!!! When Mia asks me what we are doing today there will be days where I can say whatever we want instead of saying day care. We'll stay in our jammies all day, we'll make forts and I will have time to actually play inside, and the stress oh that extra stress will just melt away. And my kids, my patient kids will have me all to themselves no sharing at least for a couple days out of the week.

God Bless you sisters out there doing Day Care, it is work. hard. work. Hang in there.

Let me just get out one last WOO HOO. ok I'm done.

Good Idea

Last Christmas Santa brought the kids 1 gift each. This year I think know I purchased too many and if I had the receipts I would take half of them back. Next year we are going to do Want, Need, Wear, Read. So each child gets 4 presents that fall under those categories. I found the idea here and I wish I found it sooner. I think it will help make Christmas simple, and help us focus on what Christmas really means.


photo: dandee designs

Have you met my friend Jacob?

Love it!
thanks for the idea coo!

My answer

I went to the gym last night with my brother. We ran into a mutual friend and started talking a bit. He and my brother were talking about muscles and I tuned out for awhile. The old friend then looks over to me and says accusingly "why are you so dang happy, every time I see you are smiling and happy. Don't you know this world sucks what are you so happy for!" I was taken back by such a compliment. It was better than someone telling me I looked thinner. Happiness is my ultimate goal. I just smiled and shook my head. I have been thinking about that exchange since it happened and something is really bothering me. I should have answered him. I need to answer him.

My Answer: I am happy because of my family. Because I love them and they love me and because of the sacred promises made in the temple I can be with them forever. There is no end, isn't that a wonderful promise, to be with the ones you love for always. I am happy because I am no longer a lost sheep. I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am happy because we have a modern day prophet here on earth today! Right now! He leads and guides us and loves us. He receives real Revelation from our Father in Heaven. Isn't that amazing! I am happy because I know my Heavenly Father loves me and blesses me everyday. I am so thankful for Him and I see his hand in my life. He blesses my family abundantly and I don't deserve all that he gives me, I am in complete debt to him. I am happy because of my sweet Savior Jesus Christ. Because he gives me hope that I can always do better, He is there for me and listens to me and when I have gone through hardships I feel him all around me. I am happy because I know he is real and I know he loves me. And you can know this too old friend. You can feel what I feel. You can know with all your heart that this is true and you can have peace and comfort. I cannot guarantee happiness all the time but what I can guarantee is a loving heavenly Father and Compassionate Savior that will be with you and never leave your side. Now that alone is enough to keep a smile on my face. I hope that answered your question.
And this website will help answer more questions www.mormon.org

Jace is really getting into it this year

just hair

I have a hair appointment at lunch time tomorrow. I do not belong in a salon and should be banned. I go to cheapy places and get a cheapy cuts. My expensive lady that I like going to hasn't seen me in two years, she is expensive. I don't get my hair done often but when I do I typically do 3 things. 1. I chop most of my hair off, just under the chin. I haven't done that in a while, I feel my face is just too round for that. 2. I get blond orange hi-lights, my hair doesn't like any color besides brown and I'm OK with that. As of recent I am really liking brunette. I've embraced it. 3. I do a 1/2 inch trim no big deal. There is no middle ground when it comes to my hair. ever. I'm either crazy drastic or I do very little. weird huh. So tomorrow I will have no hair at all, striped orange hair or no real change....which one will it be? So many awesome choices....shoot me now.