Really???? stories

Well, I want to write everyday, and my kids definitely give me something to write about. I have to start out with all of the "really?" stories- those things that my kids do that I just can't believe. I learned a while ago to check the oven before I heat it up- even if I didn't see Wes put anything in, so I checked it, but when I went to put my food in, the tray wouldn't go in- shoved at the back were two bunt pans (one tucked inside the other) and there was a golf ball sitting on top. I guess the bunt pans were serving as the tee. The golf ball was melted- well at least the outside, the inside was an not melted - so now I know what a golf ball looks like inside. I know a picture would help visualize.

Earlier that day, all the kids toothbrushes were missing. Jacki said Wes flushed them down the toilet, which means she watched him do it, but they both had to share the one toothbrush we could find. We've had to move the toothpaste out of their reach. It looks like the toothbrushes will have to go with them.

I'm sure I'll have at least one really???? story a day because unless I have both eyes on Wes, he is up to something. I sent them out to the playground for a few minutes. That was a nice break for the house, and Wes found his Buzz lightyear shoes, which have been missing.

Tommi pants like a little puppy. He is a mommy's boy, which is good and bad. I love it except when I have to get something done or when I need someone else to hold him. He bonked his mouth on jacki's bed today and had the saddest look on his face. He doesn't sleep anymore, and I really miss sleep.

Jacki and Wes play together well but are competitive.They love to race to get ready, which makes them hurry, but one ends up crying when they lose. I try to make them both winners. ("You won getting clothes on, and he won getting shoes on."

Ty did fhe on geneaology, so Jacki prays for "the people who have died."

My hands are definitely full. I heard a quote that describes how I feel, "If you think my hands are full, you should see my heart." Wes has the most contagious laugh. I don't remember what spurred it on today, but I just love it, and Tommi's blue eyes light up when he smiles. He has a toothless, happy smile Jacki is starting to learn to read, she will pretend to read my memorizing, and add in her own few words to the story. I really feel that my kids give me more and teach me more than I give and teach them.

Pres. Eyring gave a talk that really impacted me. He said, "When our children were very small, I started to write down a few things about what happened every day.... I heard in my mind—not in my own voice—these words: “I’m not giving you these experiences for yourself. Write them down.....I was supposed to record for my children to read, someday in the future, how I had seen the hand of God blessing our family." Along, with all of the funny, sweet, and frustrating things we have happen in our little corner, I am going to include the things that happen that touch my heart to realize God is watching over us.

Today's is easy. It's an experience similar to the one he shared. As background, lately I've been feeling less overwhelmed and adjusted to having three kids (although I do miss sleep - Tommi:-).  I wanted to get at the store. On Monday, my mother in law (Paula) watched the kids at last minutes notice and we talked about these great sales going on. Well, today she called me about something and asked if I had made it to the store. I told her know. I had thought about going today but it just overwhelmed me to think of taking all three. She said that she'd be happy to go with me and "had nothing on." We had an outing to WINCO. The kids hadn't been. Jacki especially liked seeing all the treats and the pinatas. Paula just knew how she could help me. It wasn't a big deal. I'm sure there more important things Paula could have been doing, but I just felt heavenly fathers love fore me as she served us, and she really enjoys it. She lives to help one of the family members.

I've been trying to budget and spend only what I have, and getting those on sale items helps with that. Paula also let me use her coupons that she wasn't using. I hope that my kids read this someday that they are overwhelmed to know Heavenly Father will help them too. Along living within a budget, Ty and I decided to not get a loan for a car. We are driving the Ford Taurus on many prayers, which makes me pray harder, but everyday that it takes me where I need to go I am grateful. I remember my grandparents giving it to me upon graduation- my grandpa knew I would need it, and although it's been on it's last wheel for about three years, it keeps going and buying us time to save for a car.