Saturday

We are so blessed to have a prophet on the Earth, and the wonderful organization of Christ's gospel on the Earth.  I love General Conference.  Yes, sometimes I fall asleep and miss some great talks.  I didn't today.  Today I was so overwhelmed by emotion.  I can't blame it all on hormones, my feelings for my family are very near the surface.  Before any talks I looked round the room at my children and husband and was deeply touched by how I feel for them.  I started tearing a little.  Then president Monson spoke briefly and a few things he said hit me.  There are a few things I wrote down that I am going to personally practice to better the tone in our home.  The two talks following his just made me a blubbering mess.  I had no control over the tears and quivering chin (which I hate).  The talks were on family, and parental obligation.  Everything said enforced what I was already feeling and more.  Steve asked if I was OK and I just started laughing.  I told him that I was just a little overwhelmed.  He laughed at me.

Shortly after I was brought back to the reality of motherhood.  Burke was crying and Alexis was yelling for me, then Amy started to cry.  I waddled to the bathroom where they were now doing each other's hair, and saw a huge puddle of vomit on the floor.  Gross. Amy had thrown up, and Burke saw it happen and was freaking out.  Alexis wouldn't move because she had some on her leg and arm.  It was actually pretty funny.  Unfortunately, Amy is pretty sick and hasn't been able to eat anything, and hasn't been able to keep her fluids down.  She doesn't have a fever but I'm keeping my eye out.

The boys did some weed weed pulling for me in between sessions, and Alexis and I worked on some projects.  I sewed a few blocks for Lia's quilt, and she started working on decorating her journal for her Personal Progress.  Yes it's a long time from now, but she is very excited.

I made enchiladas for dinner with bacon green beans.  It was tasty.

38 Days Until Summer Vacation

I finally did some deep cleaning.  Steve said the kitchen hasn't looked this good in three months.  I don't think that's true, exactly.  It does look good, and the reason I bothered is...

Tonight we had Tommy's 10th birthday party.  He invited  some friends from church and school.  We had pizza, an ice cream bar with a lot of toppings, and a 3D movie on our TV.  Pretty fun.  Little boys are pretty funny.

39 Days Until Summer Vacation

I can't wait, although that doesn't seem right.

Amelia's estimated arrival date is in 30 actual days.  I am really excited.  Today I made her four swaddling blankets, and washed her "home from the hospital" outfit.  I have washed most of her newborn to 3 month clothes, and her burp cloths.  Her room is ready.  I still have a lot of projects to make.  Her quilt (started today), a car seat canopy, a nursing cover-up, a nursing pillow, and embellishing burp cloths.  I am happy to have her swaddling blankets done.  I hope I have the energy to finish all of them.  As it stands, I was really lucky today to feel up to doing anything.  I can't wait to meet this sweet baby.

Today during lunch, Burke and I pulled a chair up to the window watched two lizards defend their territory.  Both of them wanted to go into the garden, but only one of them could.  It was so fun to sit with him while he watched them and talked to them.  I really enjoyed that time with him.  No distractions, no TV on, no laundry calling me, nothing but Burke.  It was something great.  He is so fun.

The kids are awesome.  I am so happy with who they are, each of them. They are all so unique, and amazing.  I love seeing their interests develop.  I love seeing their creativity grow.  I love who they are.

Tomorrow is Tommy's 10th birthday celebration.  I'll have to post on Monday about 10 years with Tommy.  That boy keeps me on my toes!

I'm debating on posting a picture of my belly.  It is pretty big.

I am going to post pictures of my garden's progress.  It is so fun to watch.