As I was driving Michael to school this morning, we were talking about snow days and making up school when it goes beyond the designated number of snow days built into the system. Anyway, I was trying to remember what happened my senior year of high school because we had so much snow that year and they were not going to let us graduate, yet the place we always graduated in was not available at any later dates. I know the story, but was somewhat sketchy on the details and find my memory can often fail me. For the year or so I have written on here, as I look back I read things I completely would have forgotten ... so I am grateful.
Erin got her first training bra this week and that was a very big deal for her. She giggled and laughed the whole time while putting it on. Oh, the joys of youth.
Michael is off today for his all west band. I can't believe it has been an entire year since he was there last year. We feel much better equipped this time around. One of the things that was strange last year is that there were 3 people in his room and only 2 double beds. I shared beds with people all the time when young and on school trips, etc. but today is just different. The thought of my son getting into a double bed with some boy I don't even know is not a thought that would leave me untroubled. So I called the hotel and they said if there are 2 beds in the room they will not give them a cot, so I sent Michael with his camping cot. I told him to sleep there 1 night and tell the other kid he had to sleep there one night. Last year he had 3 kids in his room also, and one of them said, I'm sleeping on the chair because I'm not sharing a bed with either of you. Poor kid did sleep on a chair for 2 nights. What do you think? Is that being neurotic to send your child with a camping cot ... how do you feel about your child sharing small beds with others these days?
My mom and dad are coming out today and Jonathan's parents are coming at the end of February. I think they all know I'm kind of at the end of my rope! Primary has been a huge struggle for me lately as in I'm just ready to be released, and I don't really understand why I have not been because right now I am a single parent with five NEEDY children (can I stress needy enough?!!!). Obviously, it will be sometime soon since we will only be here for a few more months, but it takes so much time and I just don't have it right now. In addition, I need to start painting our rooms and getting things ready to either rent or sell our house and I really just need a break!
That's it for today, just my random thoughts.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Grateful for Blogging
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I am sending you hugs...from one stressed out Ward Wife to another.
It hardly seems like Erin is old enough for a training bra...time flies.
Good Luck with everything!!! We wish we were there to help, we could set up a padded room for all the need children. I hope Michael has fun:)
I don't think you're neurotic at all, I think I would do the same thing!
I remember when you guys were moving from San Diego and David and I came over one day so David could help with the carpet shampooing. You had all the air mattresses out and the kids were pretty excited. You were getting ready to leave when we got there, and I thought, geesh how can she leave when all this is going on? And you told us you had to go do your visiting teaching because you weren't going to move without seeing your sisters that month. I will never forget that, you are such an example to me of service and love, and dilligence! ....I'm not saying you should be primary president until you move, you deserve a break! :)
Hi Cindi-- I really enjoyed reading through your blogs- I just want to give you a big hug:)-- Just a reminder-- I am Jonathan's Aunt Helen and Uncle Richard's daughter, Catherine.... It's been years since I've seen you-- I think I was in jr. High when we came to your bridal shower-- I thought you were so cool and pretty* I am happy for you guys- you have a special family* Makes life just way more interesting* Well it's late and I can't remember if I have tracked you down yet for family pictures.... I want to make a cousin book-- the short of it-- email me a picture of your family and individual pictures of the kids-- don't worry-- not everyone has to have a smile on their faces-ha ha... You can send it to my email: stancat95@msn.com or cmakaafi@gmail.com-- either one. This is a project I have been wanting to get going on for awhile since there are so many Ward cousins and we are all so spread out. Well hopefully we'll be in touch soon & any other cousins that venture this way too-- email me as well* Take care and say hi to Jonathan and the kids from our family. Love, Catherine
I'm Cat's sister--Melissa Ward Sorenson. Hope you don't mind me adding your blog to my family blog list. This has been so great to find all of Joy Golden's kids!!Tell Jonathon hi.
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