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Blogggggggging… didn’t so much happen this week. But each day I wrote a mini summary. Looks like I was a grouch most of the week – nice. Luckily there were lots of helpers to cheer things up for the tots. The week sure ended better than in started.

Sunday… Hot… and swollen. Yes, swollen. Yummy roast dinner. Pioneer day. Abe dressed up as a missionary. His tag said, “Elder Smith – Going to Italy.” He likes his new belt that he says is like a grown up’s. Isn’t Hannah cute? She decided to dress up like a pioneer for church.

Monday… Way too Long Non-Stress Test. Discouraged. Strict Bedrest. Bleh. Grouchy mom to all. Bleh.

Tuesday… Hopeful. Different doctor. Moderate Bedrest. It rained. Loved that. Help from mom, sis-in-law, and then dinner from a friend…. angels among us!

Wednesday… Tired. a 3-year-old was scared of monsters on the wall during the night. Little boys up at 6 a.m. makes for cranky tots. Incompetent mother who blew a fuse and hollered at everyone at lunchtime. Thunderstorms in the afternoon that excited/scared the kids. Yummy Tomato/Almond Pesto dinner with Zucchini from our garden… made by Jimmy.

Thursday… Max is sick. Poor kiddo. Just a fever and a rash. Cranky mom who is tired of trying to rest with 4 little ones. Cleaned off my dresser… I’m glad to see the surface once again.

Friday… Wonderful nurse at non-stress test. Quick and mild. Cheerful flowers from a friend. Visit with neighbors. Why is it that we never see our neighbors? It is nice to chat with others.

Saturday… Pleasant baby shower with gals in the ward. Nice gals! Attempt to rest… with 4 tots supposedly in quiet time, you’d think this could happen… not so much.

Some of the girlies in our fam headed up to Sundance to see the Sound of Music. It’s the last hurrah of the summer before wee babe arrives. I even got permission from my doc to go. It was my mother’s birthday (yay!). It rained, rained, rained during the Liesel/Rolf gazebo scene… and the “Favorite things” thunderstorm song. How awesome that it was mostly just during those parts. The scenery was beautiful. It really was a great production (not sure about the boy nuns though. too funny!). The little girlies had fun being silly and running around while we were waiting in line. A fun summer outing in nature! Thanks mom!

Onto 36 weeks! 2. MORE. WEEKS.

This week was full of ups and downs.

My heart has been super sad about the news of some friends from Florida – devastating divorce & the death of a teenager in an accident with the mom and kids. Satan is such a booger. It’s just way too bad when he breaks up families. It’s so tragic when righteous young ones die … but it’s beyond sad when a parent sins and ruins their happy eternal family. Sigh….

Tru was slightly feverish with a rash this week and wanted to be held all day long… which meant I didn’t get anything done around the house. I loved the snuggles … but the wriggling, elbowing, climbing, and whining made me physically and emotionally weary.

My sister Amy is in town this week and staying with my parents. My kids just love having them over even though all her kids are older than mine. Swimming at the Legacy Center was the favorite activity for the kids. Amy and I got our hairs cut. Mine is chopped and will take about 2 seconds to do. This is just what I needed for this summer.

On that note: morning conversation…
Abe: “Mom, I had a really weird and scary dream last night.”
Hannah: “Was it about how mom got her hair cut as short as a boy’s?”
Just what I needed to feel cute… not.

Pretty much love Fresca this week. And dark chocolate covered pomegranate bites.

I keep trying really hard to be a nice mom who teaches & trains with patience, love, & wisdom … instead of lecturing & yelling. I don’t know that this was my most successful week for this.

Can I just hibernate for the next 7 weeks until this babe arrives? Perhaps my house will magically become organized and decluttered. If I hibernate will my back and belly muscles finally relax?

Loving Hawaiian Coconut lotion from Bath and Body Works. It’s like I’m really in Hawaii – or not. But it’s summery and fun.

Favorite dinner of the week: french toast with fresh/frozen peaches and buttermilk syrup.

Disappointed that I can’t share quiet books anymore. I mostly make them for my little fam… but I know so many loved them too. Sigh…

Looking for some cleaning motivation and energy. Last night about 11, I had this crazy desire to clean my house. It drives me bonkers all day every day – my messy house, that is. Alas… bedtime ruled. I hope that motivation continues this weekend and that I can actually get stuff done with tots around.

Got snowcones today after errands to the doc, library, and bank. The kids were good for a time so I treated them to it. Tru and I shared… only really Tru hogged the whole thing and screamed at anyone who tried to swipe his snowcone. He is not very skilled at using snowcone straws… hence my entire white shirt is spotted with Rootbeer Float Snowcone. Max got root beer. Hannah got Superman flavor. Abe got blueberry and cotton candy. I love snow cones.

I’m wondering why my kids fight all summer long. They’ve never been this bad – never. Perhaps their grouchy mother isn’t helping. And I’m wondering why it takes Max at least an hour to say please for something. He’s my most stubborn child about asking nicely. And I’m stickin’ to my guns on this one. Then at dinner Abe prayed that “mom would have more patience…” I less-than-mildly reminded the kids that if they wouldn’t fight so much, I wouldn’t have reason to have to be more patient. I don’t know if Jimmy was laughing because I was being ridiculous or because it’s true.

2nd favorite dinner of the week: waffles with blueberries and buttermilk syrup.

Some of my summer plans with the kids are going well. Others – not so well:
My fabulous dish plan = no bueno.
Chore Charts = so-so.
Morning devotional = though not perfect, it’s my favorite thing ever.
Workbooks, reading, creative writing = about as expected … but good.
Doing any big outings solo with tots = pretty much not happening.
Enjoying the nice weather = excellent.

Tomorrow is a new day… and a new month. I think we need a recharge around here for that occasion.

We’ll start with this new theme … and see how it goes. Heaven knows each soul in this house can do better at being kind (well, except Jimmy… he’s endured his wife pretty well). (Thanks to 1825 for the cute house… and ilovecuteblogs.com for the cute heart)

it might be in heaven… if there is time for such things… but someday I want to play the cello. Not that I’d be as awesome or clever as Steven Sharp Nelson… but it is a lovely instrument.

I have become a meanie… At least when it comes to dealing with summer sales people. I’ve been semi-patient for 10+ years… But no more.  I don’t have time or patience to say “NO” (like 10 times) to a stranger at the door…. especially during the hours of 4-8 p.m.

Even the nicest, cutest kid came by to sell food storage and he asked if he could arrange to come back when “I didn’t have my hands so full.” Honestly – I laughed.  I just had to.  I told him I always had my hands this full (all 4 kids ran to the door and were staring at him… Truman with chocolate chip cookie ALLLLLL over his hands and face and clothes).  Poor post-mission guy trying to do a summer job… I felt bad for him.  So – I finally had it after only 4-5 guys stopping by this summer… and put this sign up by the doorbell.
I know it’s mean. It really is true though – I have never bought anything from a salesperson at the door…. ok – except pumpkins and girl scout cookies. I even asked Abe what he thought… “Well, it’s a little mean, mom.” Hannah said, “Oh, mom… that is life. Everyone is mean sometimes.” Maybe tomorrow I’ll rethink my door sign… but for now, I’ll appreciate the peace and be glad I don’t have to tell one more person no, no, no.