This & That

1. I didn't realize how dependent I am on the computer until ours died a few weeks ago. (It was barely a year old, which was very frustrating. But that's another story.) So many times I needed to come to the computer to do something and then remembered that it was dead. I use the computer to check the weather, check the school lunch menu, get help with FHE lessons, pay bills, look at store ads, shopping, get ideas for cakes, crafts, and other projects, and most importantly blogging. Aaron went and bought us another one, and I immediately needed to use it. You know.....for important stuff like paying the bills...........and blogging. Thank goodness for my blog or else I would have lost all of John David's baby pictures. We did actually lose a few that were not on the blog, but the best ones are, so I can live with that.

2. I really, REALLY don't know how much longer I can stay in nursery with John David. It's been over six months now. I rarely get to sit through sacrament meeting, and going to nursery for two hours after that is getting old. Luckily, just when I thought I was about to go crazy on Sunday after having a really hard time with John during sacrament, a night in shining armor came in to rescue me. Okay, so his armor wasn't that shiny, but my thoughtful husband came to nursery and told me I could go to Relief Society and he would stay with John. That meant so much to me to know that he was thinking about me without me even telling him how I was feeling that day. I am so grateful for him. However, I do realize that it may not happen again since he is so busy at church on Sundays. But at least maybe I can make it a little while longer without losing my sanity.

3. I am so enjoying this beautiful weather we have had all week. John David and I have been playing outside everyday and soaking it all up. Aaron made a sandbox last week for John David to play in with his trucks and he is lovin' it! So are the girls! Love, love, LOVE our new fence!

4. I am finally on a new medication for my hypothyroidism. I am very hopeful that it can help me feel better than I have in the past months, and maybe even make losing weight a little easier too. *fingers crossed* I had no idea all of the things that were affected by thyroid issues, many of which I have experienced, but the worst is feeling so tired ALL the time. I feel like I can never get enough sleep these days. Hopefully it'll get better soon.

5. Have I mentioned how great my husband is? This week we found out that both of our girls are reading below grade. This was extremely disheartening for me to hear. I really, REALLY want my kids to be good readers and enjoy reading. I have read to the girls since they were babies. I take them to the library and we always participate in the summer reading program. However, despite my push to get them to love books and reading, Katie told Aaron in 2nd (or maybe 3rd) grade that she hated reading. So I haven't pushed Sarah to read as much as I did Katie. But that is obviously not working either. So while talking to Aaron about my concerns, he helped me to realize that this is not as horrible as I was feeling like it was. Yes, we need to work with them to help them improve, but it will be okay. I am so grateful for him helping me to put things into perspective.

6. I am taking a photography class with my friend Stephanie at Sowella. Our first class was last Tuesday night. I thought I understood a little of what he was saying, but I came home to practice and realized that I didn't have a clue. I think I can..........I think I can............I think I can understand shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. I'm sure it'll come with time and practice.....lots of time and practice.