I talked to my oldest sister on the phone yesterday. We talked for nearly an hour. That is pretty impressive considering we rarely talk or keep in touch. She sent me a little package for my b-day (which was so nice and sweet) and I called to thank her. I love it when I have a QUALITY conversation with someone and feel like I connect with them... I get so irritated when it feels like the conversation is just on the surface... So it was really good to talk to her - We talked about family history, because I'm just getting started and had questions. Budgets. I'm still really interested in what people spend - and she has a family of 9, so I thought I'd ask what she spends and what they eat...and to get new ideas for dinner. We talked about food storage. We talked about life. We shared our testimonies of certain principles of the gospel. It was really nice.

Mid-week I was at a Church activity - and I found out a couple that has been trying to get pregnant is expecting! I gave the mother-to-be a big hug and totally started crying... like really crying. I had to excuse myself and get out of there asap. How embarrassing! She asked me if I was the pregnant one. You'd think! Driving home I tried to figure out my reaction. I was just so happy for them. And I love being a Mom, and am happy that others can experience it. And I was happy that they don't have to wait any longer and are out of the 'wishing and hoping' stage. And I am baby hungry...Every new little baby I see. I would be sad if I didn't experience it all again. Jess is on the "DONE-ZO" meter currently, which I can't blame him. He had 3 crazy boys in the short span of THREE years. But I am being patient and figure I can wait another year before really trying to persuade him. Hmm. It is a topic that is on my mind. A lot.

I am the Nursery Leader at church and I am really enjoying my calling. We have a new little girl, Jennifer, who I want to take home with me. She has blond hair and big blue eyes and a petite little frame. And a little pacifier that she is never without. She had a really hard time the previous week, and just cried and wanted n o t h i n g to do with me. This week she cried a bit when her dad left, but she let me hold her and rock her and she settled down...and was close by me the whole time. I loved holding her. We have another boy who has separation anxiety, but he is getting better and it makes me so happy! All I want is for the kiddos to look forward to nursery time! We also have a little boy and girl who are neighbors and they are a riot!! When we were sitting down for snack she leaned over and gave him a kiss on the cheek. He acted like it happens all the time. I was dying. Later I took them both for a potty break and the boy looks at her and says, "I love you" and she replied "Me too." :) Cute.

My goals for this week:
-Staying on top of household tasks...I'm certain one day my weaknesses will become my strengths!
-Getting to yoga at least once.
-Getting a food order in to my provident living specialist.
-Learn more about family history. L O T S to search for and explore. I'm really excited about this. I'm feeling the "Spirit of Elijah"
-Drink more water
-Take the boys to the park
-Be in bed by 10 pm

Looking forward to:
Dierks Bently concert on Thursday!!!!!