September 13, 2010

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So, For Today...Monday, September 13, 2010

Outside my window...it is dark out, Jim is gone to the Temple to work a bit and then he is heading to his chiropractic appointment to see if they can help his hip pain any. Sure hope so. He does seem to be getting slightly better but not fast enough for his liking.

I am thinking...that even though I feel tired I cannot possibly be, as I have gotten a lot of sleep in the past 24 hours.

I am thankful for...an actual plan for our trip (thanks to Laura) finally being in place. We can fine tune it now but at least we have some reservations for the portion of the trip that we will be staying outside Rhode Island. I am thankful the states are relatively small and we can see a lot of fun and interesting things without driving countless hours.


From the learning room...wishing doesn't make it so.

I am reading...The Book Thief with The Help waiting in the wings.

I am wondering...if Jim and I will go on a little outing on Thursday. It will all depend on if he is feeling better. He wants to but we'll see. He is finished with his mom's bathroom so he wants to go play a little.

I am hearing...just the clicking of my keyboard and a small plane overhead. (who gets up at 5:45 am to go flying around in a small aircraft in the dark?) I heard a quote that went something like this. "Half the population spends a lot of time wondering about what the other half of the population finds enjoyable." Think about it, it's true!

Today if I could change one thing...it would be Jim's frustration at his inability to go, go, go! He cannot stand being incapacitated in anyway. It is about the only thing that truly gets him down.

I am quoting..."Grandmothers are a lot like mothers...only with a lot more frosting..." BJ's Blog

I am going...to have three other couples over for dinner and Family Home Evening tonight. Each week on Monday night, members of our church throughout the world have family night. Since all of us have grown children we are getting together to share dinner, a Gospel lesson and some relaxing conversation. It is going to be a simple dinner but I do need to run to the store for a few things this morning.

I am missing...my friend Michelle that lives in Canada with her hubby and sons. I hope things are going well for her and the family. I'd really like to talk with her this week sometime.

And I am missing my friend, Caroline's, daughter's wedding this weekend in Utah. I am so sad to miss it but we just can't go this time as it is too close to when we leave next week. Nicki will be a gorgeous bride.

I am hoping...Our friend, Jeff Adams wins a seat on the school board here. Out my office window I see a huge pile of yard signs ready to roll. Jim is working on his campaign and is in charge of sign distribution.

One of my guilty pleasures....hot chocolate on chilly fall mornings.

Pet Peeves...a certain husband, who shall remain nameless, that gets up every morning when nature calls and then proceeds to throw open very single window and door in the entire house (Ala Julie Andrews in the Sound of Music) so that I am freezing. It is like a wind cave in here this morning and where is he? Gone! Can hardly wait for the dueling thermostat issues when winter sets in. But I guess if that is one's only complaint one should grin and bear it, right?

One of my favorite things...The Farmers' Markets that we have all over the place. I discovered a new one in front of the Century Theatre in Pleasant Hill on Saturday. Worth the drive. That gives us at least three choices on Saturdays along with Tuesdays and Thursdays. Very convenient and they still have fabulous tomatoes.

An enjoyable movie I have watched lately...Must Love Dogs. Cute romantic comedy.

I am curious about...how Hazie will like going to school on a little yellow bus a few times a week? Her individual eduction plan (IEP) will be put in place after her assessment. She has to be three for that to happen and her birthday is next week.

A few plans for the rest of the week...dinner guests tonight, so clean up and shop and cook, a visit from a friend this morning, buy Letters to Juliette when it is released on DVD tomorrow, continue working on trip plans and gathering things to pack, church work, possible day trip Thursday, Room with a Past Outing on Friday after meeting with friends in the morning, date night, possible temple trip on Saturday morning.

A picture and thought I am sharing with you.

Ross, Spencer, Connor, Piper, Aynslee,
Julia in the middle row.
Zach and Chloe in the front row
and Grampa in the back!

These are moldy oldies....taken in 2006 before Hazie and Owen were born!
This was our last family reunion when everyone was there. It's time, right?

Lowell, Jen, Jim, Me,
Robert, Laura, Chris, Melissa