is it just me?

IS it just me or is or government taking control of EVERYTHING? I am no economist, or politician, I don't usually understand super complex agreements, but it sure seems like the government is making a lot of them. Every time I check the news the government has taken control of another something. I don't necessarily want to go to a national banking system or get a government issued car, I don't want to worry about them being able to re-write contracts I write with others if things go weird. But all these thing seem to be becoming more and more a possibility every morning I wake up and check the news. So is it just me or are we headed down a weird path that is going to forever change The United States of America as we know it?

ON a side note, Jackson has a weird habit of licking his hands and chewing his nails whenever he is sitting still. It's such a strange habit to me and I am not sure if I should be worried about it or how to stop it. any one know anything about this?

ha ha....

One of my friends posted this on her blog and I thought it was funny. so here it is for you to enjoy!

any ideas?

We are doing a summer desserts class next month. I already looked on all recipes, but I only found a few things that got me excited. Any one have any ideas on great summer treat recipes? I would LOVE to know...

new respect

Today I helped in Olivias class room for the whole day today! Joey went with me and of course was wonderful. But I really admire Olivias teacher more then ever. she did hair, buttoned pants, wiped tears, disciplined, and made smile after smile appear on twenty children s faces- all while staying sane in a crazy environment. she is a wonderful person and I am so glad there are people out there like her. It makes me feel o.k with sending my precious gift away because I know she is in a good safe place. I have no Idea how she has the energy to do all she does and then go home and do everything I know she does with her family. wow. some people are just amazing. thank you for being you!

when it gets late..

when it gets late at night you do strange things. So last night ( right now) I just started a new blog. I don't expect any one to read it because its not my "fun" blog. But if you ever need a lift maybe it will be a place to go.

spring cleaning

I haven't posted as much as I would like this week, but, some where in the first half of the week before st. patricks day parties and Enrichment nights, I thought it would be a great Idea to start my spring cleaning. Turns out it was a good Idea. My house is feeling fresh and organized almost all closets are safe to be opened by any one who might choose to, and of course the base boards are dust free again! I love to de-junk. I think I could do it as a living! I love to organize and have a room feel totally diffrent when your done. So I bought three more bins today and baby clothes will all be organized and put away, maternity clothes are put away! even my scrapbook stuff has found a better home then before! AHHHH, I love spring.

EEWW!

Every week when we go shopping at the store, I let Olivia pick a snack for her lunches at school, this week she wanted tapioca pudding. While mike loves the stuff, Olivia had never tried it before; but, I figured it was good to let her try something new and I knew it wouldn't go to waste.

Today both Olivia and Jack wanted to have pudding for a snack, after eating it for a few minutes Jackson exclaimed " MOM! THIS PUDDING HAS BOOGERS IN IT!!"

EWW! I Told him it wasn't boogers, but apparently he didn't believe me because I just looked over at the table and there the pudding sits, hardly anything eaten from it..

free by me...

FREE SOMETHING!!

I signed up for this on my friend B.J blog and of course part of the deal is to then post it on my own... (which is ok because I thought it sounded like a lot of fun for both parties involved..).

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. You must, however, post this offer on your own blog if your signing up on mine... This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. It’ll be done this year. (I won't take the whole year...don't worry)
4. You have no clue what it’s going to be. It may be a story. It may be poetry or maybe even some creation I haven’t even invented yet. I may draw or paint something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that’s for sure!
5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me!
* * *Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!

The Chair

We have a chair in our home that contains many memories. My first memory of this chair is not pleasant. I remember after my Grandma Omer passed away the family moved her to this chair. I arrived just after her death and mourned her passing by the side of this chair. After my Grandpa passed away, I some how inherited this chair. For several Months Every time I would walk down stairs, I hated the chair. My memory of A lifeless loved one was so strongly connected with the thing, I didn't even want to sit in it. Obviously over time, as my pain eased, so did my dislike for the rocking chair. I have had two children since then, both have spent countless hours being rocked in this chair.
The other night after Jackson's Birthday party I rocked my sweet Joey to sleep. I could smell his sweet smell, hear his loud breathing, and felt the warmth of his tiny body. His is ever calm sweet spirit brought peace to my soul. After I laid him down, my oldest Angel came with a blanket and sat in my lap. We talked, and rocked in the chair. I ran my fingers through her thick hair and stroked her soft cheeks like I did when she was a baby. I felt my deep bond with her and couldn't help but reflect on the amazing five years she has been in my life. She also fell asleep in my arms. After I carried her back to her bed. I felt overwhelmed with gratitude for my children, but my night was not over. I went back and sat in the chair and called my little Jack over. He came with magic string blanket in tow. We talked about his birthday and all the fun he had. We rocked and cuddled because he is, and will always be my original cuddle bug. His energy and zest for life were not quieted until he feel asleep with his head rested on my chest, tucked under my chin. I could not help smiling as I watched him sleep, Little jack with the joy he finds in every thing we do, he is my child with endless hours of stories and an imagination the has no boundaries.
I realized I had been given a rare opportunity that night. I was able to love and enjoy each of my children in a way that is sometimes hard to do in this crazy life we live. its funny how in just one night I have new feelings for the chair. Now, instead of remembering the image of my Grandma whom I miss so often, I see the three angelic faces of my children. With out them I would not be even close to the person I am, they make my better, stronger and braver then I ever could be one my own. I am grateful for Friday night. I am very grateful for the chair, the chair that gave me the opportunity to rock three of the most amazing people on earth to sleep.

Why no blogging?

Well for those of you who read this blog, you may have noticed it hasn't had much action this week. It will again but between now and wednesday I have afew big things gong on:

Today- Indiana Jacksons Birthday, we have games, a huge cake and we think between 12-25 kids coming.
Tomorrow- I am teaching a class with Tressie for a young Womens thing from 10-12, coming home to see my kids a little bit, then going out on the town with some good friends and my honey.
Next tuesday is St. Patricks and since I am the holiday home room mom, that means I have a lot of calls to make and figure out how I need to help.
Wednesday- Is my first, and our biggest of the year, enrichment. So I have invites to make before sunday, people to call, and things to make and set up.

So in the next five days I have about four MAJOR things to be getting ready for and doing. Right now I am going to go get my scrub on and clean, because if I have 25 kids here and their parents, we are going to be cramming a lot of people in one house! Which also means no corner will be unused. wish me luck! I will try to post some pictures of Jacks Birthday tommorow or sunday.

As a thief in the night...

Last night my husband and I were discussing all the things happening around us. we both agreed that as young energetic teens we never thought the lessons in seminary about the second coming would come true so soon in our lives. it was interesting because we were going over just a small list of "signs" of the second coming, just things we could remember off the top of our head. Changing of the season-check- wars and rumors of wars-check- families turning against each other- check-Have you ever heard of some many terrible things happening in peoples lives as right now? the news can't even begin to cover it all.. I got on-line to check the news as I do many times a day and the headlines were:

• U.S. to Push Global Stimulus

  Washington to urge world leaders to boost emergency spending to lift economy, risking a rift with Europeans
  • Japan's Nikkei Index Closes at 26-Year Low
  • World Bank: Global Economy to Shrink in 2009
  • Obama Backers Ask for Patience on Recovery Efforts
  • Analysts: Stimulus a 'Step Behind' | FIRST 100 DAYS

• Israel: Iran Crossed 'Nuclear Threshold'

  Top military intelligence chief says Iran has the expertise and materials needed to make atomic weapons
  • Iran Test-Fires Missile That Puts Israel in Range

• Americans Are Losing Their Religion

  Study finds percentage of Christians in U.S. declining — and more people say they now have no religion at all

AFP/Reuters

North Korea puts armed forces on standby for war and threatens to 'launch without hesitation a just retaliatory strike' against anyone seeking to stop its 'satellite' launch.
• N. Korean Leader Kim Re-Elected to Parliament

It made me pause, especially the article about Americans turning from God their very creator.

We have always been taught that the second coming would come as a thief in the night, except for those who were waiting and watching. Are we watching? I have to say I think most are not, but maybe, just maybe its time we start.

TOP SECRET!

Next week is Jack b-day, yes, all family is invited; if you want to come give me a call! But when I asked him what kind of Birthday party he wanted, he told me an Indiana Jones Party. Last night we made the invites. On the back side of the map are the date and times for "Indiana Jacksons" party. Its going to be lots of fun I think!

oh no they didn't!

So last night on American Idol was....I don't know. so far, for me, this season has been the worst yet and there have been MANY discussions in this house hold of if this is even worth our time. If we didn't have DVR we would have stopped watching weeks ago! But last night those judges made me not happy..I mean NOT happy. Because tonight I have to in endure watching Tatiana preform and act who knows how AGAIN! the day she left I was singing praises all night. Now she is back- even if only for a night. I mean it bugs me SO bad I felt the need to blog about it. which tell you somthing...sersiously. AHHH!

Legislature approves overturning same-sex marriage ban

what do you think? read here

10 pounds....

So When we started this sugar fast never in a million years did I think I would see major results. After just two weeks I was shocked to weigh my self and realize I had lost 10 POUNDS!!! I am almost back to pre-Joseph weight...crazy.