Day 11

Today I was told some VERY exciting news but I was sworn to secrecy. I am a really good at keeping secrets, unless they're exciting, then it's really hard to not shout it with my loudest, happiest voice. Hopefully it'll come out in the next couple of days because I don't know if I can handle this!

Husband and I made breakfast for dinner last night. It was so good. We found leftover Eggos' in our freezer and that sparked the idea. Unfortunately the Eggos' were not tasty so we resorted to eggs and toast. It was heaven. I wish we could have breakfast every night. I could go for some french toast right now. Tonight it's back to the routine of chicken and potatoes. Blah. 

Today at the after-school program we read about animals who help us. We talked about chickens because they give us eggs, cows because they give us milk, bees because they give us honey. and so on and so on. It ended with "You have a horse. We like you." We talked about how horses can help people by letting people ride them in the mountains where it's hard to walk. One boy asked if the horses got cold in the mountains. Another boy answered with, "No, they don't, because they have all the feathers that cover them." I wonder if he was thinking of a hippogriff?

Happy Tuesday!

Day 10

If you don't live in Utah, this story might not affect you as badly. It still has made national news and is so tragic that I'm sure it will make you feel something. 

Click HERE for the main story

I literally gasped when I saw the headline yesterday afternoon. I wanted to cry for the family who lost their daughter 2 years ago and have now lost their 2 grandsons. I can't imagine the sorrow they must be feeling. Many are saying that the truth behind Susan's disappearance died with Josh, but I have faith in the WVC police department. I know they want justice brought just as much as everyone else. 

I am so grateful that I have the knowledge of families being together after death. I believe that we will see our loved ones again. We can and will be together forever. If you want to know more about the blessing of being with family forever, please visit this WEBSITE

Day 9

Are you going to watch the Super Bowl today? Who are you rooting for?

I like watching football but I haven't been following the NFL so I don't have a team right now. I'm mostly going to be eating my heart out this afternoon.

Happy Super Bowl commercial watching!

Day 8

I loved today.

I woke up early and went to the gym where I spent my time on the elliptical. It was rough but I felt so good afterwards. I then got some errands done because I had somewhere I needed to be. The train show. I have a certain nephew who loves trains. This obsession was born because my dad also loves trains and is constantly watching train videos online. Sounds boring but it was really fun. Little nephew had so much fun. He got to ride on Thomas the Tank Engine, saw lots of trains going over bridges and into tunnels, plus he got a free toy train. We then went to Guadalahonky's for lunch where I had a delicious, greasy, quesadilla. Oh so good. 

On an exciting note, husband and I bought plane tickets last night for Disneyland! They had gone up in price since last week so I'm not too happy about that. But in my mind, since the tickets are paid for, we have to go no matter what. So if you're wondering what I'll be doing on May 15, I'll be playing at the happiest place on earth.

Day 7

I almost got into an accident on my way to work this morning. I think I can honestly say it was the scariest thing I've dealt with in the past 5 years. I instantly started to cry and didn't stop until an hour or so later. It really rattled me. As I kept replaying everything in my head, I soon realized that my crying wasn't from my fear, but from how I had reacted. When the car to my right suddenly came into my lane next to me, I reacted by swerving into the lane to my left. Luckily, thankfully, words can't describe, no one was there when I swerved. I didn't even look, I just turned the steering wheel. Hard. 

What if someone had been there?

What if I had hit them? 

What if I had really hurt them?

I know it's not wise to dwell on the "what ifs" but each time I did, a new wave of tears would come. I am so so grateful that my Heavenly Father was watching over me this morning. I am grateful that I saw the car coming to my lane. I'm grateful that no one was to my left when I swerved. I'm grateful that I have a sweet man to call while sobbing who won't judge me but tell me it's all alright. To the person who pulled in my lane, I'm not mad at you. You taught me a valuable lesson today. Next time, which hopefully there won't be, I will stay in my lane and let you hit me.

Day 6

I had two kids hug me today when I got to the after-school program. It was just what  I needed. I felt like a zombie who had been struck by lightning today. I should probably plan on feeling this way every Thursday until the semester ends. Here's to tomorrow being Friday.

To help me get through the next few months of pure craziness, I have some items that I'm looking forward to. It's good to constantly write them down because then it reminds me that I am one day closer. 

1. Super Bowl Sunday

2. Date night with my man at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Park City

3. Hunger Games Movie

4. Graduation Fair

5. Spring Break

6. St. George 1/2 Marathon (not running, just tagging along)

7. Graduation

8. Disneyland

I would say I have a lot to look forward to, wouldn't you?

Day 5

Incredibly busy day so this post will be super short.

Here is how my day will have played out by the time I get to bed: work (7-4), after-school program (4:15-5:30), home (5:35-5:45), library, gym(6-6:30), home (6:30-7:30), class (8-10:30), and finally home again. Seems worse when I write it down. The best part is that I wouldn't change it right now.

And now to leave you with a very important anti-bullying message from a middle school student