The Good Stuff, Day 32

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 32: FEBRUARY 5, 2017

* I DIDN'T HAVE TO TEACH TODAY

Sometimes I don't mind, but I enjoyed listening to the lesson instead today.

* THE KIDS WERE PRETTY GOOD

* ZACH LOVES BEING IN PRIMARY

He was a major distration for the boys behind me and he was super loud. But he enjoyed all the kids being there. Sadly, I think it was the last time he'll be in Primary for a long while.

* WAS ABLE TO GET A SMALL REST IN

* ZACH TURNED 1

It was a bit bittersweet for me, but life happens anyway. He really enjoyed his day and his gifts. And go figure the less expensive the gift, the more he liked it.

* ZACH LOVES CHOCOLATE CAKE

* ERIC AND I GOT CAUGHT UP ON A FEW OF OUR SHOWS

* ERIC AND I EXERCISED

I've been meaning to do something, but always lack the motivation. Somewhere along the way we came up with the idea of Eric joining me. We finally got off of our butts and did it. I'm hoping it's something we keep up with.

The Good Stuff, Day 25

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 25: JANUARY 29, 2017

* AILEY CHOSE TO GO TO CHURCH WITH ME

We woke up late again and I was in a bad mood. I didn't feel like getting everyone ready, especially since Eric was already staying home. But Ailey said she really wanted to go to church and I couldn't not take her. 

* MY PRIMARY LESSON WENT GREAT

This class is amazing. They were interactive and actually involved and enjoyed answering questions. It was awesome.

* WE WATCHED INFERNO

Eric noticed that Walmart had it while we were out shopping. When he grabbed it I didn't realize what movie it was. While it isn't the best in the movies from the Dan Brown novels, it's still a good show. Eric and I realized that it works to get the attention of the 3 older kids quite well. Lex is all about the action, Shaylyn is into the art and Tanis is into mysteries. Each of them is excited to see the other 2 movies.

* WE WENT TO VISIT MY SISTER AND HER NEW BABY

I was in a bad mood most of the weekend and I needed something to get me out of it. I figured giving snuggles to a baby would work. Plus, the kids hadn't gotten to meet the baby until then. Lex was super excited to meet Alexis. He really likes that they share a name.

* WE TRAVELED TO AND FROM SAFELY

My sister lives about an hour away and it requires the freeway most of the way. I always get nervous when we're on the freeway, but we made it there and home with no incidents..

The Good Stuff, Day 18

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 18: JANUARY 22, 2017

* WE MADE IT TO CHURCH ON TIME

Well, technically we were like 5 minutes late, but we made it to Sacrament Meeting for the first time this year. I count that as a success.

* JACE MADE IT THROUGH ALL OF PRIMARY WITHOUT NEEDING ME
The transition from Nursery to Primary hasn't been easy for him. The first week he wouldn't go to Sharing Time at all, but we got him to go to class and he was fine. The second week, I think he was sick. Last week, he didn't want to go sit in Sharing Time until he was able to go sit with one of his friends (who was really in another class). Halfway through though, he was brought back to my class. But when we swapped over, he saw that his friend was going into that classroom and he went with him. Yesterday, he went to Sharing Time and stayed. When we swapped rooms he got a little nervous when I left, but then he was fine and had a great time.

* DINNER WAS WONDERFUL

I hadn't really planned anything out for lunch/dinner, but decided the soup I made last week sounded good. I was super happy to realize we had enough for me to make it again. Sadly again, there were no leftovers.

* I TOOK A SMALLISH NAP
After getting up at 6:30 and not sleeping well, I was glad for the rest. It helped that Ailey snuggled up with me.

* WE PLAYED A FEW GAMES AS A FAMILY
Shaylyn even joined in, and that's rare.

The Good Stuff, Day 11

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 11: JANUARY 15, 2017

* WE MADE IT TO CHURCH

We were late again, but we made it

* MY LESSON WENT GREAT

My primary lesson went well. I've been blessed with a great class this year and an awesome helper and the kids seemed to really pay attention.

* WE HAD A QUIET DAY AT HOME

* I PLAYED GAMES WITH ALMOST ALL THE KIDS

It started with a dice game, where I lost some and won some. We ended with a version of Love Letter called Adventure Time: Love Letter and I won.

* OUR HOME TEACHERS CAME

One of our best friends is our home teacher and so I find it kind of funny that he actually comes to visit. But, he knows the value of fulfilling this calling correctly and makes sure that we know he cares. They shared a very good lesson and enjoyed the visit. 

The Good Stuff, Day 4

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 4: JANUARY 8, 2017

* We woke up late, but still went to church.

When you have church at 9 and you wake up at 8:15, chances are you'll just forego going to church for that day. But I've wanted to do better this year, so we still got ready and got there as soon as we could. We made it just in time for Primary and Sunday School. Guess I better start setting an alarm.

* I finished my book.

* I took a nap.

* I cleaned the kitchen.

* Shaylyn asked to play a singing game with me.