Just for Today

I haven't blogged in a little bit, honestly I am sick of being on the computer. It seems like such a waste of time sometimes and yet it sucks you in and hours can go by. I have been trying to spend my time with the kids and keeping up on the house. I have been limiting my computer time. I am probably just giving myself a nice break since I begin an online class next week. That will have me on the computer more than I want to be I'm sure. AND it's an algebra class :( So maybe I'm just trying to avoid the unavoidable....

I have been getting pretty wrapped up in Weight Watchers though. I have an incredible leader who has done so much to support us throughout the week. She started a wall on Facebook, and has a blog. So that is what I have been using my time on when I get to the computer. I have also been on WW online, trying to stay focused! I am very excited about this year. My goal is to make lifetime at WW and....hopefully at some point become a leader. (So, what do you want to be when you grow up?? A weight watcher leader. !! Didn't really think that!) Anyway, it is my goal and I hope to achieve it!

My theme for the year is: Just for Today. Just for today I am going to be a little better. Just for today I am going to be more patient. Just for today I am going to stand a little taller, try a little harder. Just for today I am going to do something nice for someone. Just for today I will smile more. Just for today I will stay in my points! Just for today I will draw closer to my Heavenly Father. Just for today, I can do it.

Happy New Year!

New year's is my favorite holiday. I love the renewal. I love goal setting and the anticipation of a new year. Our family had a great Christmas. It was nice to slow down, be at home and enjoy the holidays. I am posting my favorite pictures. Christmas afternoon when everyone had settled in, I took pictures of what they were choosing to do with their time.

I am looking forward to a great year with my family. I hope to grow stronger as we continue to learn and live the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Christmas is Almost here!

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. It's a very exciting time in a house full of children. Although we have one worried child. Tyler found one of his presents and looked at it. The rule has always been if you sneak a peek, I take it back. He is very worried that I will give this cool gift to another little boy. Although he did inform me that I couldn't give it to the neighbor boy because he already has one. I'm sure the other children have all done this, he is just the one who got caught! Of course I don't have the heart, (or the energy) to return it.

Here is a picture of Tyler playing in the little bit of snow we had last week.

Sick Kids

Like I said yesterday, I thought the kids were feeling somewhat better. Now I wonder if it was just the calm before the storm. Tori woke up this morning with a fever still, and now breathing problems. I started her on breathing treatments and hope we can prevent it from developing into something worse. TJ's throat is worse, very red and sore. Not sure if his fever is back yet. I have often had more than one sick child at a time, and it is usually with different things! I guess the sick season has begun for us.

So, today I will hopefully finish wrapping. Enjoy the quiet and maybe get some reading in. I hope to sit with Tori a lot today and comfort her.

The temperature today is 12 degrees! That should not even be allowed! I started a fire (which hopefully will not make Tori worse) and we have blankets out! Oh, and of course hot chocolate! Our poor heater will be working overtime today.

Marcus won Rams tickets at his work picnic this summer and today is the day of the game. Marcus, Troy, and 3 friends are going. Troy seems the most excited! Uncle Mark, we are thinking of you! Wish you could join them!

Facebook

Marcus got me hooked on Facebook. At least this week. It is really fun. I was able to chat with a couple of people from high school. I love seeing and hearing about their lives and where they are now.
As for the family. It has been a quiet day. TJ and Tori were both home sick on Thursday and Friday. They are feeling better but not moving around today so I'm guessing they are not quite feeling great yet. Tyler on the other hand is moving full speed! I sure notice a difference when we don't go to school. Ms. Amy does a wonderful job at keeping him busy and getting him tired! I owe her! When we are at home all day he wears me out! Now he is playing play-doh, Toni is making Christmas gifts and studying for finals. Troy has been playing computer games. Marcus is sending out Christmas cards to the staff at Festus Schools. (That is a big job!) and I have a roast in the oven, have wrapped presents and played around on the computer. Very relaxing day!
I can't believe Christmas is this week though. I'm ready for it, just doesn't seem like it should be that soon!
Time to play play-doh!