Honestly...

...I've been in a bit of a funk lately. I'm not feeling so "zen" as Erica likes to call it. I can't really pin point what it is. Anyways, hopefully it will pass soon because it's hard to be "funky".

I'm happy today was pizza day at school because it meant Matt and I got to go to the Temple! It's always the 3rd Thursday of the month that they have pizza day at the school so we always go to the temple that day because then we don't have to feel rushed to get back for Tanner at lunch.

We were able to finally choose carpet for the house. We kept going back and forth and back and forth some more. But now, it's done. We picked our top 3 and hopefully that works. We're pretty organized in what we want. All we have to do now is pick out lighting (super basic and nothing fancy) and door handles and faucets. When did they start digging you ask...they haven't. That's how organized we are. We don't have time to run into Lethbridge a zillion times to pick out stuff so we are planning ahead. We have counters, cabinets, vanity, inside and outside doors, windows, patio door, shingles, siding, trim, paint inside and out, flooring all picked out already. They're suppose to be digging by next week so hopefully that will happen. I'm not holding my breath.

I'm happy that Tanner and I made peanut butter cookies today after school.

I'm happy that I was able to empty 6 tubs of clothes and put them in boxes for 3 different people.

I'm happy that it snowed this week. I like the snow. Not the cold wind but the snow doesn't bother me. Matt said to me the other day "no one is happy with whatever weather we have. If it's summer people complain that it's too hot. If it's raining, people complain that it's so dreary and miserable out. If it's snowing, people complain that it's cold. Can't people just stop murmuring and be happy"?

I was thinking today after reading a blog about a mother losing her baby about how our generation has much heartache like the pioneers. People in my generation seem to be having babies with more...for lack of a better word...defects (downs, facial deformities, general health problem) or babies and/or little children that die so young. It seems more so than my parents generation. It makes me wonder what Tanner's generation will go through. We have been so blessed to live in a time where medicine is around and where there are things that can help some of these things.

We are so lucky to live in the time we do, don't you think?

Happiness is just a tear drop away

If you know what movie that line is from...good for you : )

Today was a pretty rough start to my Tuesday. Tomorrow will be better. But for now I am happy for:

-having a bishop who understands my frustrations and supports me

-matt, who did my dishes this week even though it's my week to do dishes

-matt, for bringing me lunch after we both had to miss it because we were in Lethbridge signing our bazillion page mortgage.

-tanner, for being such a patient and caring individual

-having the best boss EVER!!! he didn't even notice that i was like 10 minutes late because i couldn't find my work keys and had to call the other receptionist to borrow hers and when i apologized for being late he said he didn't even notice and he didn't even say anything about it! how awesome is that??? i don't make it a habit of being late for work so it's kind of a big deal for me (to me) if i am.

-being able to sort through my 6 tubs...yes SIX, of 18-24mth stuff to give away to 2 friends. i am so happy and liberated to be giving this stuff away.

-ohhhh...matt again for ignoring my crankiness at bedtime last night.

-having a washing machine.

-not having to wash tanners sheets every day. we tried for 6 weeks to get him night trained but he literally did not care. so we resorted back to pull ups. i've got a lot of mixed 'opinions' from others on the issue. we're going to try again in the summer one last time...getting him up every couple hours through the night to take him to the bathroom, but after that i feel helpless/clueless/frustrated as to what to do. some people say he still little, some say he's a boy...they take longer, some say they think he should be night trained by now. i feel like he's the only 7 year old that still wears pull ups and that is personally discouraging for me. i don't know what else to do....okay, back to happy thoughts

-the gospel and the importance of it in my life. for the lessons i've been taught on modesty and sunday dress and honesty (i've learned other things but those are the most dominant this week for me). for being punctual and understanding why/how it's important in ALL aspects of life.

-knowing that i am being relieved of a specific stressful thing because of family situations.

-love

Just now...simple things

This is a section of the carpet samples that we have right now to choose. I like it but I don't LOVE it so I'm going back tomorrow to get more samples.

So this picture is so much more artistic and more about the photo than anything else but the next photo is what really made me smile! Tanner had a difficult time getting ready for bed tonight and so we sent him to bed without stories (a BIG deal) and a few minutes later this is what we found...





Tanner halfway out into the hall. He is so cute and sweet and we just love him to bits.

I'm sorry if I broke the rules Rebecca...I just couldn't resist putting the one of Tanner in : )

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Speaking of Carpet...these are our colors and samples for the kitchen counters, walls, cabinets and flooring. We're going with Maple cabinets, laminate counter tops, vinyl hardwood looking flooring and the color is called Honeydew.




Last night Matt and I went to the annual (it was our first time but it's an annual thing) Rotary dinner and dance. It was so much fun and the food was great.




Then today, after church we played "Find Waldo". It was a ton of fun and we all got a turn to hide waldo and then we looked at the Find Waldo books that Melany lent us.






No, Tanner did NOT wear this to church. He changed when he got home so he wouldn't wreck his Sunday clothes.

This week has been pretty good. There was a bump in my personal road today...just something that was "the last straw" for me. Other than that, our weekend has been really fun.

I even sorted through a ton of baby stuff that I'm giving away. If any of you have boys that are 18 months up to 3 years, let me know because I have so much stuff and I would hate for it not to go to someone who could use it or needs it. All the 0-12+ stuff is being given to a lady I clean for and is having a boy. Then the 3+ stuff my Mom is storing for my sister so she can have it when Emerson needs it. I am NOT taking any of it with us when we move. I have a maple crib in super good condition as well as a matching change table. So let me know because otherwise, I'm taking what's left to Value Village.

Have a great week everyone!

when life hand you lemons, make lemonade

Strep Throat is NOT fun! But on the bright side:

We spent the day on Thursday picking out samples of carpet and lino and doors/windows.

We got batteries for the camera so I can take some pictures again

The screaming coming from Tanner at our house on Wednesday morning at 1 was not because someone was in the house kidnapping him (which for a millisecond I thought was happening because the scream was a terrified screaming type)...it was because Matt had scared Tanner by accident in the middle of the night when Tanner was going to the kitchen to get a drink of water and Matt was right there as Tanner turned the corner.

Tanner had a hearing test today and his hearing is perfect...above normal range actually. Hooray!

Tanner tells me everyday how much he loves school and today when he thought he was going to miss his spelling test because of his hearing test in Lethbridge, he told me that missing it made him sad (but they gave it to him anyways when he got there!)

2 Christmas gifts came this week. Both not for me, but both for someone else.

Watching Shelby and Hannah is lots of fun.

A hot shower is always pleasant.

Wearing flip flops today

Finding a fruit that Matt will eat like candy was pretty awesome (Sunkist oranges)

Fixing Tanner's dresser was a treat since it kept falling apart every couple weeks. It was the drawer that kept falling apart.

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I am sick, yet again! I was just sick at Christmas and now I'm sick again. Ever onward.

Happiness is:

advil cold and sinus

cleaning

sorting

not having brain block

babies (no i am not pregnant)

stickers

teeth to brush

a bathroom (outhouses are icky)

light

sunshine


enjoy your day...it may be a day or two before i'm back

Simple Things

I was really bad and did not take my camera most places I went this week and missed out on MANY chances at getting some really good/cute pictures. I guess I'll be more aware of that this week. The one thing that did make me smile this week that I DID get a picture of is my new hair.

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Happiness is:

the rumble strips on the side of the highway that tell you if you're too far over.

appetizers at cheesecake cafe with sharon and susanne

being in the right place at the right time

feeling uplifted by the testimonies of those in your ward

going to the school gym and playing like i did when i was a kid. we had so much fun on our spontaneous family fun day.

helping sew baby blankets

going to bed at 9:30 on a friday night

naps

living in a country where there is no war

matt and tanner

love

friendship

the gospel of jesus christ

truth

the perfect tasting orange

crispy celery

cold water

reading stories with tanner

finding money in your pocket

Dear Melany...remember when????

So as I was randomly "roaming" the Internet today for pointless things, I came across some fun stuff that made me think of my sister, Melany. So here's my happy, nostalgic trip down memory lane today.





How many times did you watch this movie??? It seems to me that it was on a lot...the vhs box was really worn and tattered.





Ahhhh...the incredible teddy rexpun. Classic.






remember how you refused to play Barbies with us unless you were our son (as G.I. Joe)??? and you would basically terrorize our barbies??? That was awesome!





do you remember the glow worm you had??? it was the weirdest thing but you loved it






Remember this awesome car and how Dad made you the coolest home made pack (it has a special name but I can't remember what it's called)???


Oh and the huge tub of Lego that you STILL have stored and won't share?????? HINT HINT!!! LOL

Can I get some cheese with that whine

Yesterday and today I have felt unusually whiny but as a credit to myself I have contained those whiny thoughts/feelings in my head...until at this moment, the 1 thing I will say is that I'm glad I don't live in a bubble and think that God makes certain people better than others.

What I'm NOT whiny about is:

grilled cheese and ham

new beginnings

beef stew

matt doing the laundry without me reminding him

matt being thoughtful

pina colada slurpee/"special drink"

family

valentines day coming up...okay normally i think valentines day is HIGHLY over-rated. it's not even a season but this year i'm kind of looking forward to it.

possibilities

choices

living in raymond

a vehicle