Randomisms

I haven't posted in, ummm, 2 weeks so I thought I should. I've wanted to a few time bcse I have so much swirling through my brain. But I haven't had the time or preferred watching foreign films from the library.

** I LOVED the General Relief Society meeting. I was able to see it live w/2 friends, Megan and Anita, from the ward. It was fantastic! I especially loved Elder Uchtdorf's talk about creativity and compassion. SO helpful! Oh, I could gush but I won't. Just know this, women, that we are ALL creators. If you are a mother or not a mother. He did not just refer to creating babies. Or even people who are gifted with a paintbrush, their voice or an instrument. He described those who keep a nice home or pretty yard. Those who are good at writing letters, or anyone who "brings sunshine to others" because they cannot keep it from themselves; this is creativity. He said to not let the fear of failure discourage you. What we create does not have to be perfect. But embrace and use it. Learn a new skill. You are always creative! Loved it!

**I am planning a trip for Tyler and I. We are celebrating our 6th year anniversary by using our frequent flier miles and heading back east. We leave next Friday. We get to visit my best friend, Heather and her little family in Boston!!!!! And we get to stop in NYC for a few days. I am soooooooo excited for this much needed vacation away from my kids. (Thanks Stoehr's for watching them--and Heather for letting us crash at your place!) And I love NYC and we get to spend exorbitant amounts of money on the hotel and shows and greasy food.

**Tyler and I wake Melanie and Eliott up with our new work-out/health regime. It's called P90x and I've lost 5 lbs because of it so far! It really helps to eat and exercise w/a partner, and it's even better w/my husband. I feel great and am loving feeling healthy.

**Samuel still poops in his underwear. In fact, 4 out of the last 6 days he's done so. Except last night. When Melanie was watching the kids, he pooped in her potty! What's the deal!!! I am seriously thinking of paying her to potty train him for us. He wore diapers today.

**I am tired bcse I stay up until midnight every night planning our vacay. My house is also unusually messy from 9am-8pm. Don't stop by b/w those hours if you want to be attacked by things growing on the table. Well, maybe it's not quite that bad.

**Result from poopy underwear=laundry every day this week. Still unfolded. ugh.

**I can't wait for Conference!!!! Yipee! I may be crazy but I am thinking of pseudo potty training Joc. Do you think I'm crazy. Melissa told me it was the best time to do bcse you have to home all day anyway. We'll see.

**Samuel's 4th, and final, birthday party is this weekend w/his cousin who shares a birthday week. You know your kid is spoiled when his birthday lasts for weeks. He's almost forgotten the last one was over and now he gets another one. Silly mom for getting a little over-zealous. Poor Jocleyn, only gets one, and it's 2 days after Christmas. BUT she doesn't know the difference yet.

That's all, folks.