Big Plans

I finished reading the Gospel of Mark this morning. I finally made it through the Old Testament (18 months after starting, sheesh), and decided to power through the New Testament before the baby comes. I have 320 pages to go, and 31 days. It helps that this is an activity I can do lying down.

I have plenty of other goals for the next month as well. I want to get Christmas gifts done and wrapped for everyone. I want Guy's birthday to be planned. I want to freeze several meals for post-baby time. I wanted to finish reading Jesus the Christ, but that's a bit of a stretch I think. I just need to resume my one chapter every Sunday habit.

That's the big stuff, really. It's not totally out of the realm of possibility, either. Especially if I don't expect much more out of myself than those things.

Wish me luck!

And Now It's Time For Guy!

Here are some of my latest favorite pics of my favorite Guy!

Josh and Guy playing some of his favorite game--known in our house as "Wheeeees!"

Guy breaking in the car seat for the new baby

My new hobby!

I promised Shauna a new blog post on my latest greatest hobby. Amigurumi!

I've been really enjoying crochet lately, and these are my latest creations. What you see are a flat gecko (intended for use as a bookmark), a stuffed carrot, and a stuffed oreo cookie. Aren't they cute? I'm hoping to make more play food for Guy to use as toys.

If you're interested in Amigurumi, there are a lot of really cute patterns on the Lion Brand Yarn website. You need to register, and then you can search for patterns.

DIY Definitions: Amigurumi

Ami List

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/foods.php

Note to my Californian friends and family

I wish I could still vote as a California resident, because I feel so strongly about Proposition 8. It is not about "tolerance" and "equal rights". It WILL have a profound effect on California, and the rest of the country.

If you want your children indoctrinated that same-sex marriage is great! The best thing ever! So normal! So natural! then you are welcome to vote accordingly. Me? I'd rather not have to worry that my child being sent to a state school is going to learn all about homosexual behavior in first grade.

Check out this story. FIRST GRADERS taken on a field trip to see the same-sex wedding of their teacher. Do you think any first graders ever went on a field trip to a traditional wedding on state money and school time? I'm extremely doubtful.

Already in Massachusetts parents have lost their rights to opt-out of same-sex indoctrination in the name of "tolerance". One of the most awful words in the English language to me now. In the name of "tolerance" we have to accept as equally viable lifestyles that are morally unacceptable.

So, don't fall for the trap that homosexuals deserve to be married. Because you know what? They do not have that right. And if you give them an inch, their lobbying groups will take you to the moon.

Seriously?

I was doing so well today. I made pancakes, did the dishes, showered, found a baby-sitter so Josh and I can go catch a movie tonight, and did three loads of laundry. I brought the laundry back up from the laundromat, fed Guy lunch, and put him down for a nap.

Five minutes later I hear crying and "Yuckies!" in a very sad voice. I go in to see Guy standing against the wall in his crib, having thrown up down the side of the crib and the wall. Of course it made its way down to the carpet.

And I just did laundry. Oh, well. What's one more load to fold when I already have three? I just don't feel particularly inclined to hit the laundromat again today. But I don't relish the smell of vomit clinging to my house, either.

Ugh.

It's always better in the morning

Or at least less emotional, right?

Guy NAPPED TODAY! And had to be woken up in time for church, the poor kid. Where he didn't have to be taken out of sacrament meeting for fussing! But did have to leave after he slammed his head into the pew in front of us and bit through his lip, which started bleeding on his white shirt.

He's a good boy, and we love him, and he was very chipper even with the wound he kept sucking on. And the nursery teachers? Totally rock my socks.

Lemon bars also rock my socks. I love that our ward has a break-the-fast, but just asks people to bring desserts. No worries about not enough food (because it's dessert) and you get lots of variety. Delightful!

At any rate, the nap gives me hope. Thanks for the advice, Mom. I just need to remember to stick it out for the good of the family :-D

Saturday Night Musings

I'm really tired today. I feel over-needed.

The weaning plan? Not going so well. Apparently Guy won't take naps without the nursings. I'm going to read a sleep book or two, and maybe call a pediatrician. Or just pray for the best and keep going.

I really enjoyed what I caught of the RS Broadcast. Because I was home to put Guy to bed, I only caught the first and last talks. But what President Uchtdorf said really struck me.

Two of God's loves are creation and compassion. We should therefore also create and be compassionate. Lots to think about.

Did I mention I'm feeling tired today? I'm also tired of worrying about money. And I've had a few moments today when I've simply felt inadequate. Not smart enough, not fast enough, not good enough, not nice enough.

I also had a few great moments connecting with friends. And then I'd come back home and just feel like I wanted to cry. The emotions? Seriously getting to me.