I was just going to do some thought wandering today, because I don't have anything specific to talk about, but even my thoughts seem to be blocked. I'm having bad attitude blockage. That's never a good thing.
I've successfully brainwashed Tessa into thinking that if she listens to classical music at bedtime, she will go to sleep faster. Personally, I think that is true, but none of my other kids bought into that. She faithfully puts in her "bedtime music" CD every night, convinced it will help her sleep. Unfortunately, she has insomnia, just like most of her siblings. Why couldn't they all take after me, the one that could sleep in a corner, standing up, if I had to. I love my sleep.
I made a really yummy treat today, Sour Cream Apple Bars. Does anyone see a reoccurring theme here? I'm using a lot of sour cream lately! But they are sooooo yummy! I'll go back through my post, and if I haven't posted that recipe already, I'll do it. Cuz they are yummy.
Today I had something really startling happen. I went to pay a bill, and the cashier was someone from my home town, closer to my sister's age than me, but recognized me all the same. The startling thing is that she asked me how Cathy was. It took me aback, and I couldn't answer for a few minutes. Finally, I was able to get out that she had died almost 7 years ago. It was just really surreal to have someone that lives so close to home not know that she had died so many years ago. Weird.
We are waiting, anxiously, for my nephew Hank's mission call to get here!! We are all very excited to see where the last Ellis boy will be spending the next two years. I'm not guessing at all. I know he will go where he is needed, and that wherever that is, he will be great. I know it.
I was soooo hoping that I could go to Utah this month to visit the kiddies, but it isn't to be. We didn't get the money in that we were hoping for, so it will have to wait for a couple months now. Bummer.
Yesterday was a beautiful day, lots of sunshine, and pretty mild temperature. I got a lot done. Today was cloudy, not too cold though. I didn't do anything. Stupid SAD.
I'm still listening to Christmas music.
Terry started the new job, and so far, two days in, he's liking it. He has been able to seamlessly fall right into the routine, and even got some business done today. He has done this kind of stuff before so doesn't really need the training. A plus on both sides, I guess.
I've been thinking alot about sending kids to college, and the danger to them if they haven't cultivated a testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The world is a harsh environment, with people telling you on every side that your belief is wrong, because they don't happen to believe the way you do. But heaven help you, if you happen to suggest that perhaps they are wrong in their beliefs. The world is a hard taskmaster. I'm hoping that my children have been prepared enough by me to be able to withstand the buffetting winds of the social climate.
I did a little crafting the other day, and it made me realize how much I love it, but how little time I have to do it. Not fair.
But Fair is where you take your hog to get a blue ribbon.
My kids hate that saying. They rarely, if ever, said "that's not fair."
Because of the remodel of the chapel in our church building, we will now have church at 8:30. I know I said that I love early church, but that is a little too early. That's almost as bad as the time I have to get up now! Not really. I'm just being a whiner.
I went to Big Lots the other day. I walked up and down every aisle. I found several great bargains and totally enjoyed my time there. I know people were a little disillusioned with it, but I happen to enjoy Big Lots. I love that if I went in there next week, it will be a totally different store. Love that.
Hey! A new bright spot in our little M-town is the new frozen yogurt place, Blue Palm. Totally yummy!! I love this new place. It has about 10 kinds of yogurt, and 48 toppings (the owner was proud to tell us that) and you pay by the ounce. I love that part! I just like to get a little bit, so now I'm only paying for exactly what I will eat. Perfect! Love it!! Go there people!!! Encourage new businesses!!!!
And while I have been to Blue Palm too many times in the last few days since it opened, I haven't been to the movies in a really long time, and I miss it. Maybe with the new job and paycheck I can go once a month or so. Remember the days when I would go every week. I miss that. I miss that bad.
Well, for someone that didn't have a thought in my head, I sure got a long post out of it, didn't I?
See you tomorrow!
Great thoughts today Susan. I love yogurt shops like that. Yum. I understand your trip to UT. I really, really want to go to Disney ths year but it is definitely not to be.
Love the 'fair' comeback. Growing up if Milo said, 'yeah but.....' his dad came back with.....'a yeahbut is a cousin to a rabbit'. Funny stuff.
Posted by: Melanie | February 08, 2012 at 08:55 PM