My happy today was taking the kids to seven peaks' North Pole tonight. It was a busy day and a mad dash to make it happen, but it was the last night we could take advantage of a free ticket. So we arrived with about two hours to play and the kids were delighted. It was so busy and full of people that we didn't get to do much but had a good time. I took the girls on a bike ride through scenes from the Nutcracker and husband took the girls on a boat ride through the winter wonderland. We got a snack and admired the light displays.
My sad is that we were trading off because of the ridiculously long lines and misjudged how long the boat ride line was. So I was waiting in the Santa line and the girls didn't make it in time before he had to leave for the night. I was the very last person and realizing they weren't going to make it, I almost set just baby Z onto his lap but Z took one look at that guy and burst into tears. It was the only time I've ever seen him react like that. Poor guy. So we sent Santa home and cuddled instead.
Overall a fun night and glad we went but must plan much more ahead if we were to go again and go earlier in the season.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
12-13
aaaaaaaaaaand one week all rolled into one...
happy: watching L and E dance in the Nucracker! E danced in the preshow wearing an adorable blue sparkling costume and skipping around and beaming and just oh so cute. L was a mouse this year and had such a blast. The time commitment has been huge but she has loved it so much. She got to dance in both the matinee and evening show and she was so cute.
sad: A did not get to dance in the show this year. She didn't want to audition for the nutcracker and I didn't push thinking her class would be in the preshow. but i misunderstood and the studio changed policies this year, so she wasn't in it after all. it was pretty rough when we figured it out and again on saturday when she had a good time watching, but really wanted to be dancing.
happy: we attended husband's company Christmas party with great food and catching up with friends. we did fun introductions around the room, a fantastic door prize raffle and husband and his dad both offered remarks about the growth and success of the company that remind me how important the work is that they are doing. They also went around to recognize the military service members that we work with and it was impressive when I realized how many of them are military.
sad: we weren't able to attend my work party because they were at the same time. I was really disappointed, but really wanted to be with husband.
happy: our christmas decorations are awesome! The living room is crowded up so bright and beautiful. and I absolutely love my Christmas village. This year we tackled the exterior and after stealing an idea from Pinterest, we have a Grinch! He's creeping through the yard stealing lights from the house and he turned out so great! It took longer than I hoped to make it because it required so many layers of paint but he looks fantastic!
sad: my dryer is broken again. or still. depending how you want to look at it. And we generate way too much laundry to be without it.
happy: Sunday was an especially sweet day. We had no commitments after church so we had a long lazy evening with just us and the kids. We laid out an assortment of finger foods for dinner while we watched a movie and had a special Christmas meeting. We talked about the family we are adopting for Christmas and talked more about our new service project. The girls are so good and sweet and SO excited to help.
sad: I don't particularly enjoy my calling. It's so horrible to admit. And I'm trying harder to be more creative, to put more thought and prep into my lessons and to get to know my kids better. It's okay. I just don't enjoy it anymore, I don't feeling like I'm growing or lifted in any way. Class is exhausting, especially because I have my own child which is fun but increasingly difficult. I've been in junior primary for 10 of the 11.5 years we've been married. It's easy but not really satisfying or enjoyable.
happy: my children are SO wonderful. I love my beautiful girls, I love their imagination and games and getting to watch them grow and develop their talents. I love my sweet baby Z and his tight cuddles and beaming grins, constant babble and squeals and watching him edge closer and closer to crawling. He has the cutest laugh and is so happy and easy going.
sad: He's growing too fast!!!!
happy: watching L and E dance in the Nucracker! E danced in the preshow wearing an adorable blue sparkling costume and skipping around and beaming and just oh so cute. L was a mouse this year and had such a blast. The time commitment has been huge but she has loved it so much. She got to dance in both the matinee and evening show and she was so cute.
sad: A did not get to dance in the show this year. She didn't want to audition for the nutcracker and I didn't push thinking her class would be in the preshow. but i misunderstood and the studio changed policies this year, so she wasn't in it after all. it was pretty rough when we figured it out and again on saturday when she had a good time watching, but really wanted to be dancing.
happy: we attended husband's company Christmas party with great food and catching up with friends. we did fun introductions around the room, a fantastic door prize raffle and husband and his dad both offered remarks about the growth and success of the company that remind me how important the work is that they are doing. They also went around to recognize the military service members that we work with and it was impressive when I realized how many of them are military.
sad: we weren't able to attend my work party because they were at the same time. I was really disappointed, but really wanted to be with husband.
happy: our christmas decorations are awesome! The living room is crowded up so bright and beautiful. and I absolutely love my Christmas village. This year we tackled the exterior and after stealing an idea from Pinterest, we have a Grinch! He's creeping through the yard stealing lights from the house and he turned out so great! It took longer than I hoped to make it because it required so many layers of paint but he looks fantastic!
sad: my dryer is broken again. or still. depending how you want to look at it. And we generate way too much laundry to be without it.
happy: Sunday was an especially sweet day. We had no commitments after church so we had a long lazy evening with just us and the kids. We laid out an assortment of finger foods for dinner while we watched a movie and had a special Christmas meeting. We talked about the family we are adopting for Christmas and talked more about our new service project. The girls are so good and sweet and SO excited to help.
sad: I don't particularly enjoy my calling. It's so horrible to admit. And I'm trying harder to be more creative, to put more thought and prep into my lessons and to get to know my kids better. It's okay. I just don't enjoy it anymore, I don't feeling like I'm growing or lifted in any way. Class is exhausting, especially because I have my own child which is fun but increasingly difficult. I've been in junior primary for 10 of the 11.5 years we've been married. It's easy but not really satisfying or enjoyable.
happy: my children are SO wonderful. I love my beautiful girls, I love their imagination and games and getting to watch them grow and develop their talents. I love my sweet baby Z and his tight cuddles and beaming grins, constant babble and squeals and watching him edge closer and closer to crawling. He has the cutest laugh and is so happy and easy going.
sad: He's growing too fast!!!!
Sunday, December 4, 2016
12-2
my happy today was watching my daughter dance. We arrived at the Cottages for Children festival early so we could wander the booths and admire the gingerbread displays. They are so incredible every year and the girls dashed around declaring their favorites. And then L joined the other dancers and waited their turn for the stage. My parents joined us and we had a fantastic night together.
Once upon a time I danced, I sang, I did theatre. And I loved all of it. I loved that passion of throwing myself into it and getting lost in the energy and flow and letting the music and moment take over. It's thrilling and powerful and feels so incredible free. Dancing made me feel graceful and beautiful and expressive. And as a high school senior, I was not as good as my 8 year old is already. She has talent and passion and excellent instruction. I watched her onstage, how she lit up and knew exactly how that felt. And I am SO grateful she is getting to experience that. She's amazing! The sass and rhythms and expressions and extensions and everything else my tiny little daughter was beaming in delight. I loved it and I love her.
And then we took the kids to a movie to see Moana. And they loved it. And I loved it. And we are so incredibly blessed.
Once upon a time I danced, I sang, I did theatre. And I loved all of it. I loved that passion of throwing myself into it and getting lost in the energy and flow and letting the music and moment take over. It's thrilling and powerful and feels so incredible free. Dancing made me feel graceful and beautiful and expressive. And as a high school senior, I was not as good as my 8 year old is already. She has talent and passion and excellent instruction. I watched her onstage, how she lit up and knew exactly how that felt. And I am SO grateful she is getting to experience that. She's amazing! The sass and rhythms and expressions and extensions and everything else my tiny little daughter was beaming in delight. I loved it and I love her.
And then we took the kids to a movie to see Moana. And they loved it. And I loved it. And we are so incredibly blessed.
12-1
quote of the day:
me: "hey you're pretty cute. So cute I think I might kiss you."
E: "well, in that case...do you want a fruit snack?"
me: "uh, no thanks. just the kiss please."
E: "aw, you're so adorable."
my happy today: Christmas shenanigans! the Christmas village is all assembled and glowing with light. And I finished assembling, wrapping and mailing my kid sister's 12 days of Christmas with ample help from little E and lots of sound effects from baby Z. And we decorated our tree! I absolutely love how our home looks all dressed up for Christmas. And it is SO fun to have the girls help and see their delight over every ornament and decoration.
my sad today: the endless battle of clutter. particularly today, in the office.
me: "hey you're pretty cute. So cute I think I might kiss you."
E: "well, in that case...do you want a fruit snack?"
me: "uh, no thanks. just the kiss please."
E: "aw, you're so adorable."
my happy today: Christmas shenanigans! the Christmas village is all assembled and glowing with light. And I finished assembling, wrapping and mailing my kid sister's 12 days of Christmas with ample help from little E and lots of sound effects from baby Z. And we decorated our tree! I absolutely love how our home looks all dressed up for Christmas. And it is SO fun to have the girls help and see their delight over every ornament and decoration.
my sad today: the endless battle of clutter. particularly today, in the office.
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