FUN NIGHT

THE ZERMATT RESORT

I had to tell about the fun little outing we took last night. Jason called yesterday from the Zermatt Resort in Midway where he is facilitating and major off-site for Wells Faro and invited me to bring the kids up to go swimming in the heated pool. I decided I would go, but after talking to Jason again and listening to his schedule - I realized it would be ME and 6 kids at a really nice resort and I didn't know if I wanted to tackle that kind of a situation by myself after having had play group at my house all day. So I decided not to go. After crying and sobbing, begging and pleading - not by Jason - the trip was back on.

We drove to Midway and like a parade we made our way through the lobby of the hotel. We got a tour of Jason's amazing room at the base of the mountain, complete with jetted tub, fire place, four-poster bed, and full blown kitchen with stainless steel appliance (where is the justice) and then we went swimming.

(No - this is not Jason and Gabbi)

We then went back to Jason's room for baths in the spa tub and cookies from Jason's personal stash; watched a little Disney channel and drove home in our p.j.'s for a good night sleep. And bless their little hearts - they all went to bed - (except for Rigdon) and I got to sit on my new couches and watch my recorded American Idol - DAVID ARCHILETTA ROCKS!

It really was a night to remember. Thanks Jason - we love you and miss you!

MY NEW COUCHES

Well, my new couches arrived yesterday. They are beautiful. I am not sure if they are what I ordered, but that is another story. I have to take a couch cushion down and see if it matches the model in the store because that is what I really wanted. Maybe it just looks different in the store.

Anyway, last night I had a meeting here at the house. There were several primary children among the group and some rowdy boys. They were sitting on my couch and being kind of crazy, so I went over to them to warn them to settle down and keep their feet off the cushions and to my horror and dismay they had ripped my new pillows. They had put holes in two of my brand new pillows. Well, I RIPPED them a new one and told them that they were going to have to pay for those pillows and that they were brand new and didn't they have any respect for people's property.

I ran out of the room crying and sobbing that here I had waited all this time for a new couch and it was already ruined. And then . . . I woke up. Yes, it was only a dream - or should I say nightmare. I remembered it this morning and started to laugh. Luckily it really WAS only a dream or those kids would have PAID.

CRAZY MAY DAYS

Well, it is here - the end of the school year. I couldn't be more excited to have it all over with. I am sure I will be thrilled to have them go back once we hit the beginning of August, but I can't WAIT for school to be done. I am counting the days right along with my kids. Today - I woke Kenzie up and said - Only 16 more days.

Upcoming events:
1) Orchestra Concert
2) Regards to Broadway Program
3) Father's & Sons
4) Kindergarten Graduation
5) Field Day

Just to name a few. I am will be sure and blog all these special moments for you - if I remember my camera that is. :0)

The question of the day - Do you miss being in school? And what do you miss about it?

NO WHINING ZONE

I just wanted to publically apologize to everyone that has to listen to me on a daily and weekly basis. I realized as I just hung up the phone with a friend that I might be a tad depressing at times. I am trying really hard to stay up-beat and positive about my life, but sometimes, it gets the better of me. Who am I kidding - the marjority of the time it gets the better of me. I have a lot to be grateful for - I know. So many blessings, so many things to be thankful for . . . 6 gorgeous children and a loving, hard-working husband - what more could I ask for. I don't know why I just don't focus on those things. The natural man in me gets so weary of being alone and without my dear friends and family in AZ. I really appreciate your long talks and listening to me - supporting me and crying with me. It really means a lot to me. Thank you, thank you to each one of you - you know who you are. The sun will come out tomorrow - I pray :0). Please know I love each one of you! Have a RIP ROARIN' WEEKEND!

A THOUGHTFUL TWO YEAR OLD

I am posting this because I thought it was absoultely darling, not because I am bragging - okay maybe I am a little.

Rigdon went to the bathroom earlier this morning and needed to be wiped. I used the last of the toliet paper up doing so.

A couple hours later I was holding Rigdon on the couch and I said (he's been especially clingy today) "Hey bud, I have to get up and go to the potty."

I got up and remembered that there was no toliet paper in the bathroom and so I got in front of Gannon and the T.V. (so he would hear me) and said - "Gannon will you go get me some more toliet paper for this bathroom down here."

"I did it mom, I did it." came a cry from the couch. "Oh - you want to do it" I said to Rigdon. He has been extremely helpful lately and get's very upset if he doesn't get to go be my little gopher.

He said - "No, mom - I did it."

I went into the bathroom and he had already re-placed the toliet paper. I am assuming he did it right after the potty break and I just hadn't realized it. WOW - he went and got it and actually put it on the roll. Looks like he won't lose this battle with his wife. :0) The old roll and the wrapper were on the floor but hey - that's the next lesson. :0)

Kindness - It does a mother good.

LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY ME

Guess what everyone - I went to bed at 8:30 p.m. last night and slept till 6:30 a.m. the next morning. I am here to testify that early to bed and early to rise does make a man happy and healthy and wise. I felt like a new woman all day. I got my house clean, made whole wheat bread and cookies for my kids and we all snuggled up tonight and watched a movie. It's amazing what sleep does for you. I haven't had a full night sleep like that in 6 months. It was awesome!

Is it May 1st or December 1st? This is completely ridiculous. That is all I have to say.