Life

Well, lots of goings on. Lots of busy busy days. Between preschool, my family, and my calling there have been lots of stressful days and big events. Now life is going to slow down. That should be a good thing, right? One would think so, but I have spent a lot of time in tears. I was released on Thursday (an publicly today) from the BEST calling in the world. I call this my "have your cake and eat it too" calling. As the second counselor in the stake Young Women I got to have so many incredible experiences, see the inner workings of things, be with the yw, and still attend my ward, sit in RS, etc. I wasn't shouldering the main burdens (those are for the president), but I had enough to keep me busy, motivated, and excited. Most of all, I got to gain a really incredible testimony for Heavenly Father's love for each of us, and his desire to support and care for the youth. I am so sad that I will no longer be the one that gets the opportunity to share those messages with the young people in the Arapahoe Stake, but I am at peace knowing that the women that replaced us today will work hard to share the Lord's light with his youth. I am so thankful for the last 27 months and all that I have learned. I am thankful for the wonderful leaders that I have had the chance to work with, and the incredible youth I have had the chance to get to know. I hope that they will all know how much they were loved by us, and how much love and support they will always have!

Now the scary part...what comes next? Cub Scouts? Nursery? Yikes, have I jinxed myself just by mentioning them? Only time will tell.

I almost forgot to add what a sweet princess I have. As I sat silently crying in my row, Lizzie looked up at me and said:
L: "Mommy, why are you crying?"
M: "Remember how Mommy works with the young women?"
L: "Yeah."
M: "Well, they said that they don't need Mommy to do that anymore. Now it is somebody else's turn. Heavenly Father wanted me to be finished with that job."
L: "Well, that's ok Mommy. Next time it will be your turn again, and Heavenly Father will say that you can do that job again (cocking her head slightly) someday."

Yup...someday! I sure hope she's right! She is such a good comforter. She sat and held me for several minutes after that! SUCH A SWEETIE!

Statistics

Last week we took Owen and Lizzie to the doctor. Owen was retested for RTA. We were hoping that they would tell us that there was no need for medication anymore. Unfortunately he has actually gotten worse. So sad! More medicine it is. He is 22.7 (10%) pounds...yup...that's it. Not even 22 1/2, but so close! He is 30 3/4 inches tall (25%), and his head is averaging out a little to 47 1/2 (50%). That's my big head baby!

Lizzie is up to the 50% mark in weight at 30.2 lbs. Way to go Liz! Her height is 37 3/4 (60%). Where did this average sized child come from anyway? I know you are all bored by this info, but hey--I am a terrible record keeper, so this is for me.

Mommy's First Day of Preschool

Mommy's first day of preschool looked something like this...

(Trying to hide as many faces from public view as possible...)

We had a great time! It is so different to be a teacher in this setting! I've taught in public elementary school, in a private preschool, and now in my OWN preschool. This is by FAR my favorite! This year is going to be FABULOUS! I can't believe that we are already starting to register for next year?!?

Lizzie's First Day of Preschool

Pretty pumped to be wearing her new back pack and purple polka dots! She is all about purple right now!

She has a really great teacher!

Lizzie had a great first day of school. She was pretty excited to start at Smarty Pants Preschool...well, actually, I think she just likes to say "Smawty Pants Pweschool!" The best part is the drive time! HA!

Standing next to the same door as her sister did...let's see how they measure up next year...

First day of school 'do. It's all about the big purple flower!