Dear Children, you all took turns crying and throwing fits this week. And one of you folded your arms glared right at me and said "NO" when I said it was time to go home. This was very unlike you, but you stood your ground through my patience until I took a step toward you and then you ran for the car. Ha it made me laugh because you were forcing yourself to be naughty. I only laugh about that stuff when you aren't looking. Dear Hazel, trying to remove your band aid for a bath was like trying to fight off a crazy cat screaming at the top of it's lungs. You went NUTS! And I would like you to explain how your 34 pounds can be strong enough to keep my hands away from your band aided knee. I am always amazed at the screams that can come from your tiny body. For real...it was scary. Dear Dad, thank you for taking Hailey to the stake Daddy/Papa-Daughter night. I heard the dancing was...fun.ha. Dear B&D, thanks for having us over for good old Home Evening and teaching us "Come what may and Love it". I'm working on that. My kids seem to go nuts at your house, thanks for loving us anyway. Dear VT, you are so sweet and I know the Lord knew I would need you around about now, thank you for all you do and for the home made bread your dropped off.(that your husband made? whaaat?) It didn't last long cause it was yummy. Dear Avary, you have officially earned the longest prayer giver award in our family, that is proof of how thoughtful you are. I love it, it makes me laugh cause you always receive a very enthusiastic AMEN from us all. Ha Kade said "wow mom I didn't think I was going to make it I almost gave up" But he loves it when you pray for him. Dear Sleep, trouble again, or still. Being woken up an hour after falling asleep to Hazel's reflux acting up means a whole night of trying to stay awake because she can tell if you are keeping a look out for her even when her eyes are closed. Dear Awkward, when the taco bell drive through guy looks you straight in the eyes and says in a serious way "are those your real eyes or do you wear contacts" I couldn't help laughing and said "these babies are real" and then he sticks out his fist, he wanted props. Dear Kade, you have had an emotional week, and despite being as active as any 8yr old boy can be your incisions are healing anyway. Dear David Glass, I am sorry you had to leave your family and this world and all of us who loved you. You were such a wonderful example to all who knew you, thank you for always loving us and being so concerned with how we are even when you were in so much pain. It meant so much to us. To think of all the lives you have touched and so many that you loved shows what a great man you were. My prayers are with your wonderful wife and your family. Dear Self, some days I know exactly where I am and where I am going and others I feel completely lost. Still working on my first goal for the year.
