Today's Accomplishment

I finished a class today!
I feel pretty good about that.

Now I can focus some attention on practice for the Praxis (say that 5 times fast) on saturday.

Confession: I have not been a dutiful Praxis practicer...this may not end well. Some would say I'll be fine, and others would pronounce doom and gloom on my head...which might be deserved.

I'm crossing my fingers anyway!

The Story of Jesse's Life: Coloring Contests

Jesse had to help judge a children's coloring contest today at work...

He wanted to give them all credit for doing their best and being creative, but alas, there could only be one winner...

He felt a little bit horrible when he was done. He wanted to pick them all.

The Bug

Yesterday I had the flu...or something like unto it because, if you'll remember, I did get a flu shot.

It was awful.

Caring for a baby while I'm sick is my worst nightmare...just the thought of it terrifies me...so you can imagine how I felt when I woke up feeling ill and realized that Jesse was headed to work.

I had no energy, I was so nauseous, and every time I threw up, I had to rub Oliver's belly because he was so disturbed by it. Luckily, Ollivander kept his manners about him, took both naps, and didn't get into too much trouble when I fell asleep on the couch. Jesse fed him breakfast and lunch, and I watched movies all day.

I have so much respect for any woman who has ever felt the way I did yesterday and managed motherhood with any sort of grace.

Sometimes There Are No Words to Describe Him...

These Boys Make Lazy Look Good!

Welcome December!

Now we are free to listen to all the holiday music we can find and sport our festive Christmas attire!

I do love the Holiday Season! I can't get enough of the lights twinkling on my tree. I love to read stories about this time of year (my favorite has always been The Gift of the Magi...for obvious reasons). I la la la love to sing Christmas songs while I'm cooking in my kitchen. I find peace in the quiet that the snow brings when it transforms the world into a winter wonderland...I'm excited to see Malad all covered in white. I love to celebrate the birth of my Savior.

Mostly I just love to get all wrapped up in the magic and excitement of the season.

And yes, I still believe in Santa Clause.