For today.....

Very happy today, and just pretty much thankful for everything. Don't you love those days. Not that our morning has gone perfect, but some days are easier to keep in perspective. I think the big thing for me is making sure I get enough sleep. In my head, if I stay up all night getting all the things done that I "think" I need to do while the kids are sleeping....then I somehow feel ahead of the game. A rational person who has HAD enough sleep knows that this only leaves you behind the next day on your sleep. Anyways just wanted to share this thought that I really enjoyed. I love my uplifting emails every day!

"Stretching our souls in service helps us to rise above our cares,
concerns, and challenges. As we focus our energies on lifting the burdens
of others, something miraculous happens. Our own burdens diminish. We
become happier. There is more substance to our lives."


David S. Baxter, "Faith, Service, Constancy," Ensign, Nov. 2006

This is so true. I hate when I forget this beautiful amazing way to look at life. I hate when I run around thinking ...I have just got to finish my entire to do list today...every little thing. And if I don't ...find Jake a new pair of church pants, and get Colten more socks, and answer a few of those emails that I have been saving in my inbox for over a month now, all those things that seem so important CAN WAIT....it is okay if they aren't done today. But maybe that friend who just needs a phone call from me today, or the friend that just needs my smile TODAY, not tomorrow when I "have more time". It is funny how I "learn" this lesson pretty much once a month in my little world! Hey whatever it takes right? Just thought I would share. Taking a breather this weekend. I am excited. I am headed to my brother in laws wedding in Salt Lake City. I don't even remember what it feels like to be alone, and have ME time...seriously what is that? Derek has eye surgery tomorrow. It will be a long day, but worth it. I have an awesome friend who is watching all the boys...and practically pushing me out the door for my ME time. She is awesome! She is always so encouraging, and always has a smile on her face. (One of my personal goals...to smile more) One of the kids told me I don't laugh very much when Dad is gone. Pres keeps me young with all the teasing, and joking he does. I miss it. Hope yall have an amazing day, and realize how much you are loved!