I am a PET-PEEVER

I have come to the conclusion that I am a BIG "pet-peever".

I reached this conclusion the other night while awaiting some friends for our monthly GNO.

They were late, and I was bored. So I sat down and started a list.

Here's what I came up with, I'm sure there are more.... but here is a start.

1. tardiness
2. clutter
3. chewing loudly at meals.... my kids do this on purpose because they know it bugs me.
4. indecisiveness - even in myself
5. backward toilet paper. It should always be pulled from the top.
6. non-use of the turning lane when there is traffic
7. cell phones and driving
8. stinky smells
9. chairs that are not pushed in after use
10. wrinkles in my bedding after it has been made
11. throw pillows that are not organized
12. when my towels get folded the wrong way
13. when my dishwasher gets loaded the wrong way
14. downer - type people
15. tangled necklaces
16. toilet lids up
17. un-flushed toilets
18. people who don't wash their hands in public restrooms
19. little girls (Lilli) who flick their retainers
20. finding gum on the floor

That's it for now!

My pet-peeves made me realize why I have a hard time letting people do stuff for me.

If it isn't done my way, it isn't the right way! Sick, right?

Child Quote of the Day

Emily

The pizza is FIDDLEADATING!

That means that nothing is shrunking!

Thank you Emily for giving us an explanation of your made-up word!

RUN!

A few days ago, I was walking Maggie to the bus.
I usually don't walk the kids to the bus because they have each other. This year, however, Lilli is in choir. I get the opportunity to take her to school early once a week, which means Maggie is forced to walk to the bus alone! Yeah right, I would be worrying for hours if I didn't see her get on the bus. Hence, I was walking Maggie to the bus.....
After I kissed her good-bye, and she got on the bus, I was walking slowly home. ( I should mention the younger two were still at home sleeping)(Also, the bus stops on a main road)
Okay, back to the story.....
As I was walking slowly home, facing traffic, a car came up on me from behind, sort of weirdly. It slowed down as it got closer to me, but it kept going, and the male driver kept looking in his rear view mirror as he passed.
I heard a loud, forcefully yell in my head......RUN!!! NOW!!!
As I started to run, I saw the car turn down the next street, as though it was going to come up my street, to be off the main road and easier to pull right up to me.
I didn't give myself a chance to find out what was really going to be the outcome. I RAN as fast as could, faster than I have in a LONG time....all the way home, into my house, and locked the door behind me.
I went to the living room and fell to my knees.
In tears I thanked the Lord for the Holy Ghost! I am so thankful that I have this wonderful gift!
And I am so Thankful that my daughters will all be blessed with this wonderful gift in this terrible, and only getting worst world!
How blessed are we all that we belong to The Church of Jesus christ of Letter Day Saints!

STRESS

I have been under a lot of stress this last couple of days.

I HATE stress.

It gives me pimples!!!!!

Since I have been off my Zoloft, this is the 1st time I have experienced stress beyond my capability to handle.

I have been praying a lot! Sometimes 5 times a day for strength, guidance, and above all to keep my cool with my children.

The Lord hears and answers my prayers each time.

What a blessing, to place a call to God, and recieve you medication instantly!

Peace fills my heart and I can actually hug my child who is screaming at an octave that makes my ear drums want to burst!

What a gracious, merciful Heavenly Father we have!

No matter how big the stress is, He is there! Waiting to answer our call for help!

Child Quote of the Day

Featured child~ Katie


Katie~Momma, I wanna call someone!
Mom~ Who do you want to call?
Katie~ I call MY Dad.
Mom~Ok, you want to call your dad?
Katie~ NO! I call MY Daddy!
Mom~ Ok, we'll call your Daddy!
Katie~ NO!!! I call MY Daddy, you know, at work!
Mom~ Oh, ok, Kate. You want to call Daddy at work.
Katie~ Yes!!!!!!

Emily's Prayer

Tonight, it was Emily's turn to say Family Prayer.

This is what she asked for.....

"Please bless that the LAST DAY will come."

PROFOUND!!!!

She had said something similar to this at dinner tonight.

She said...."On the Last Day, we are going to die."

Now, I don't know if she was taught this in church, or something similar to this, and is getting her 4 year old head wrapped around the 2nd coming, but it was very honest, and sincere!

She also told Katie that Jesus was going to come down from Heaven and be with us!

Katie was thrilled at this idea, "My Jesus!!!! He come to MY house?"

Oh, how I love to hear them talk about things close to the spirit.

While at my sisters house last weekend, I saw a saying about Christ that I REALLY liked, but can't remember now..... but it something to the effect of,

Christ is a guest at every meal,

A listener to every conversation!

He is smiling at my children, I know!!!

We need to listen to them, and follow their example.

We should be praying for that LAST DAY!

I am so grateful that I learn sweet lessons from the spirits God has entrusted to me!

The idea of Ownership

The other night, I was helping Katie say her prayers.
A ritual that is performed every night as she gets ready to relax.
Well, on this particular night, as we were wrapping up her prayer....

Me,"In the name..."
Katie,"In the name...."
Me, "of Jesus Christ...."
Katie, "That MY Jesus?"
Me, "Yes, of Jesus Christ...."
Katie, "OHHHHH, I Love MY Jesus, HE help me..."
Me, "Yes, Kate, say....of Jesus Christ, Amen....!"
Katie, "Ok, Momma, Jesus Christ, Amen"

What a sweet spirit was felt, I tried not to cry....but I drink these moments in!
The warmth and power of Christ's Love can not be denied when a child testifies of Him!

I Testify of Him as well!
He lives, and he Loves us ALL.
He knows all of us, even by name. He knows are sorrows!
He wants to fill our hearts with His love and peace....
Seek and ye shall find, Knock and it shall be opened unto you!


Thank you, Katie-Bug!