If I Could Save Time in a Bottle?

It has been crazy busy here...and I have to say, I like things a little slower. But, I guess if I don't get to pick and choose, I may as well enjoy it while I can.

I did a little bit of babysitting this week. And, aside from naked babies and spilt milk, it wasn't all too bad. At least I got to be of service to someone.

Now, for a little photo catch up. Still doing great taking my photos every day, but posting...if only there were a few more hours in the day!

13/365 On The Road Again



As we have become more and more busy, and there are so many things that fill our day, my kids spend more and more time in the car. Where Mikayla used to hate to ride in car, because she really didn't do it very often, these younger kids have all spent a considerable amount of time strapped into car seats running errands with me. Sigh. I miss being at home more.

14/365 Young Women Spa Night



I was worried about being in Young Women's, since it is a calling I have never had before. And I am grateful that my primary responsibility is the lesson on Sunday. But I am really enjoying the activities, and I am really enjoying the girls. They are the best. I am so lucky.

15/365 Burn, Baby, Burn



We read Farenheit 451 for book group and it was so great to be able to reread this book that I really loved when I was young. I still really enjoyed the book, and while I still felt I gained new insight in this reading, I remember worlds opening as concepts were learned for the very FIRST time. I don't have that same wide-eyed wonder, but I remember it fondly.

16/365 Baby, It's Cold Outside



Holy crap it's cold! I know that my friends in Minnesota and New Hampshire would tell me I have nothing to complain about...but I don't live there!!! I live here. And it should not be NEGATIVE 5 degrees (with wind chill) here. It's just wrong.

Great Minds

So, last night was the first meeting of our new book group (It was Anne, Andrea, Emily, and Shaunae). I am SO glad that I went. It is hard for me to spend time reading, just for pleasure, right now. I have so much to squeeze in that if I haven't even read my scriptures, I can't justify reading something else.

But I love the idea of a book group. Getting to talk about things that are intellectually stimulating. Being challenged, and discussing things with people whose opinions might not be the same as mine. Maybe learning something. Maybe just escaping with a good book.

We read Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. It was an interesting read. I can't say that I loved it, but much of what she said resonated with me. Having purpose and direction all my own has been hard. I am more than just the sum total of the roles that I play.

I've taken some guff for my "blog addiction", but I don't feel badly at all about it. It is my creative outlet. I have always enjoyed writing and this has been my chance to express myself and be creative. I LOVE that! And I am making a lasting record for my family at the same time.

I guess what I got from the book was that she felt like we needed to take the time to do something for ourselves that helps us to be complete. For her, she needed to be alone to find what that was. I don't need to be alone. But I do need time to create and be expressive. And I am better in all my other roles when I take that time!

And look at the spread that Emily made. Good friends, good conversation, good food. All excellent reasons to go to book group!