Friday, January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
anonymous
From 4:30 pm until 7:30 pm, those 3 hours were a rollercoaster of emotions. From wanting to leave one of my children locked away in his/her respective bedroom, to figuring out we could afford to go to Norway to visit my parents in May!!?! :) More on that later. There was one, more subtle act of kindness and a tender mercy on my behalf. I received an "anonymous" thank you note from another sister in my ward. I was touched for several reasons: 1 - I always think of doing that and never do for anyone else. 2 - someone thought it was important enough to tell me 3 - although I don't always (okay NEVER) enjoy being the center of attention and having my name mentioned publicly, I appreciated her noticing whatever it is I did and her taking the time to write and mail me a thank you card. It was very sweet and I will hold on to that probably forever. So a humbled thank you to whomever sent it - greatly appreciated and much needed. :)
ps: Jeff was impressed and grateful too. it was sweet. :) THANK YOU!
ps: Jeff was impressed and grateful too. it was sweet. :) THANK YOU!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Addiction
I need it, I crave it, I have to have it, can't live without it. Cranky beyond belief and I feel completely helpless and lost without it.......I think it's safe to say I have an addiction.
Hi, my name is Alison and my computer is my addiction.
We had this crazy, huge storm blow through the last couple days. We have a rod-iron fence in our backyard and literally NOTHING for MILES. So to say a storm came, would be an understatement. A storm landed on us, did a little dance, left ALOT of rain, felt like I was in the Wizard of Oz twister - waiting for the wicked witch to ride her bike past.... and then left today.
In the process, our power went out at least 6 times - great if it's daylight, horrible when it's night and my kids are freaking out because there is no power. Which means we can hear EVERYTHING outside - no white noise inside to drowned out the great outdoors.
So today 1/22/2010, I survived an entire day (only because it happened last night around 10:20pm on 1/21/2010) without the internet - the power surges wiped out the info for our wireless router. I think I have a headache from actual thinking.
I depend on the computer to do the following things:
search for phone numbers
send email
read email
facebook
check my bank accounts
pay bills
pay bills
find an address
get directions to the said address
search for good deals at any store
recipes
and I JUST NEED IT!
recipes
and I JUST NEED IT!
I honestly considered bringing out the phone book to look up a number. NO! I couldn't do it because it would take too long. The longest part would be actually figuring out how to use it again. Instead I sent Jeff a text for the phone number to our car dealership and waited probably 4-5 hours for a response because he was at work. MUCH EASIER! :)
I'm a computer addict and proud of it! Thank goodness my husband took pity on me and fixed it - I can sleep safe and sound tonight.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
preschool
Lucas had his first day of preschool - he was so excited!!! He'll only be going once a week until the end of the regular school year, but still so thrilled to be 'grown-up' like his sister. He asked me about 8 times in 20 minutes this morning if he was going to preschool. Yes, Lucas. Then he would run to tell Lea: Lea, I'm going to preschool. :)
We got to the Meadows home and as he was getting out of the car said "I'm gonna be a good boy." GREAT! :)
He had a wonderful time and was even more thrilled to have "homework" to show for it and a folder with stars and his name on it. Awww, the excitement of learning....isn't it contagiuos!?
We got to the Meadows home and as he was getting out of the car said "I'm gonna be a good boy." GREAT! :)
He had a wonderful time and was even more thrilled to have "homework" to show for it and a folder with stars and his name on it. Awww, the excitement of learning....isn't it contagiuos!?
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Songs of the heart
Angels Among Us by Alabama
Holes in the floor of Heaven by Steve Wariner
Find out who your friends are by Tracy Lawrence
Last week, I was feeling pretty homesick. My parents are serving a mission for our church and are no longer a phone call away. Most of my family lives in Washington State and I was really missing all the time they get to spend together. I do have a brother and his family in Wickenburg, but even that seemed too far away and a brother in Florida - I can only imagine his homesickness. I listened to all these songs and realized I have a pretty great family here in Laveen. Friends that are as close as family who I depend on and trust on a daily basis.
Our hearts and prayers are with the Palfreemans as they deal with the loss of Candace's mom. We love you and know we are here for you. I couldn't be more grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ at a time like this. Without it, I wouldn't have such wonderful friends with the same values and be able to find peace in a time of trial and stress. We love you Candace and Scott.
And to another friend who is undergoing surgery on her eye somewhere back east. A couple different families had her kids and I was amazed - although I shouldn't have been - by everyone's attitude. Noone complained to help out, we'd drop everything to help out and so did these families by adding more kids to their house for a few days. They took the kids to church and were happy to serve, although it probably didn't feel like service - it's just what you do. :) Much love Britt!
Holes in the floor of Heaven by Steve Wariner
Find out who your friends are by Tracy Lawrence
Last week, I was feeling pretty homesick. My parents are serving a mission for our church and are no longer a phone call away. Most of my family lives in Washington State and I was really missing all the time they get to spend together. I do have a brother and his family in Wickenburg, but even that seemed too far away and a brother in Florida - I can only imagine his homesickness. I listened to all these songs and realized I have a pretty great family here in Laveen. Friends that are as close as family who I depend on and trust on a daily basis.
Our hearts and prayers are with the Palfreemans as they deal with the loss of Candace's mom. We love you and know we are here for you. I couldn't be more grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ at a time like this. Without it, I wouldn't have such wonderful friends with the same values and be able to find peace in a time of trial and stress. We love you Candace and Scott.
And to another friend who is undergoing surgery on her eye somewhere back east. A couple different families had her kids and I was amazed - although I shouldn't have been - by everyone's attitude. Noone complained to help out, we'd drop everything to help out and so did these families by adding more kids to their house for a few days. They took the kids to church and were happy to serve, although it probably didn't feel like service - it's just what you do. :) Much love Britt!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Flu - round 2
Monday Jan 11, Lea woke up at 12:30 am and said "mom, I have to throw up...." uh great, move to the bathroom and don't throw up on me! :) None this time, so we grabbed the designated throw up bowl and sent her back to bed. An hour later, CRYING from the girls room - both girls up, Lea covered in throw up (ewww......!), but luckily none on the carpet. Jeff - WAKE UP, I need help. Toss those in the laundry, Jeff, help Lea to the shower and calm down Abbey while I clean up the rest of Lea's bed.
After setting up the "puke" zone in our room. Which includes courtesy towel on the ground and barf bowl. Small kid's couch to lay on and blankets to sleep. Sounds like a night at the Hilton right?! Everything but the mint on the pillow because that would cause more sickness. hehe :) Lea continued to dry-heave the rest of the night, day and into the next evening. She was unable to keep any liquids down or even popsicles. She had a 102 fever, but I couldn't even give her medicine for that - it would come right back. Around 5 pm, she finally finished dry-heaving and was ready for bed. Erin came to my rescue and rode with us to Fry's so I could pick up a redbox movie.
Day 2, Tuesday, no school and note from her teacher wondering where she was - I am usually on top of contact with the teacher, but Monday was a LONG, LONG, day. No throwing up, just the fever to which I was awakened by Jeff cursing at our broken thermometer.....nice timing. Although he did get one reading and it was 105!!! Not only is this going on, but we had an appointment to take our van in for a broken seat belt. Jeff went to Walgreens - no digital thermometers, CVS - score! Back he came and more temps were taken and for everyone because it's just so much FUN! :) Zapped of energy, Lea slept most of the day and at one point - all 3 kids were napping - sweet relief. Erin was nice enough again to follow Jeff in with the van and bring him back so he could go to work. To which she took me and Lea later to pick up the van, her Geoff had a momentary lapse of judgment and watched Abbey and Lucas for me.
More of the Beckers: Lea's fever was not going anywhere - it was still 102 and she was miserable! Jeff and Geoff gave her a blessing with oil from Geoff's dad - he purchased and consecrated the oil in the Garden of Gethsemane when he was visiting Jerusalem. (I hope I got that right.....) Pretty special oil. Thanks Geoff.
Day 3, Wednesday, still no school and the first day of soccer practice. Lea was finally up and I made her shower, get dressed and we fixed her hair. There's nothing better than a good shower after being sick for a couple days. She started feeling better and was wanting to play with friends at the park during practice. She opted out of practice - not feeling that great yet. She ate dinner - first thing she ate since Sunday.
Day 4, off to school and sort of unhappy about it, but she's good now and back to life! :) Happy to have survived another mild round of the flu. Phew.
After setting up the "puke" zone in our room. Which includes courtesy towel on the ground and barf bowl. Small kid's couch to lay on and blankets to sleep. Sounds like a night at the Hilton right?! Everything but the mint on the pillow because that would cause more sickness. hehe :) Lea continued to dry-heave the rest of the night, day and into the next evening. She was unable to keep any liquids down or even popsicles. She had a 102 fever, but I couldn't even give her medicine for that - it would come right back. Around 5 pm, she finally finished dry-heaving and was ready for bed. Erin came to my rescue and rode with us to Fry's so I could pick up a redbox movie.
Day 2, Tuesday, no school and note from her teacher wondering where she was - I am usually on top of contact with the teacher, but Monday was a LONG, LONG, day. No throwing up, just the fever to which I was awakened by Jeff cursing at our broken thermometer.....nice timing. Although he did get one reading and it was 105!!! Not only is this going on, but we had an appointment to take our van in for a broken seat belt. Jeff went to Walgreens - no digital thermometers, CVS - score! Back he came and more temps were taken and for everyone because it's just so much FUN! :) Zapped of energy, Lea slept most of the day and at one point - all 3 kids were napping - sweet relief. Erin was nice enough again to follow Jeff in with the van and bring him back so he could go to work. To which she took me and Lea later to pick up the van, her Geoff had a momentary lapse of judgment and watched Abbey and Lucas for me.
More of the Beckers: Lea's fever was not going anywhere - it was still 102 and she was miserable! Jeff and Geoff gave her a blessing with oil from Geoff's dad - he purchased and consecrated the oil in the Garden of Gethsemane when he was visiting Jerusalem. (I hope I got that right.....) Pretty special oil. Thanks Geoff.
Day 3, Wednesday, still no school and the first day of soccer practice. Lea was finally up and I made her shower, get dressed and we fixed her hair. There's nothing better than a good shower after being sick for a couple days. She started feeling better and was wanting to play with friends at the park during practice. She opted out of practice - not feeling that great yet. She ate dinner - first thing she ate since Sunday.
Day 4, off to school and sort of unhappy about it, but she's good now and back to life! :) Happy to have survived another mild round of the flu. Phew.
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