Dear Children, I'm glad it's Friday. We need a day off tomorrow. Dear Church, I'm not the best at giving a talk. I get nervous up there. As I sat down a lizard ran across the the shoe of the bishopric who was at the pulpit and that made me more uneasy. As the youth spoke it ran back across his shoe and down the stairs! I'm like a deer in headlights up there, but made it through, no crying or tripping! A first for me. I may have read in a monotone voice. eh. Will's talk on the other hand was wonderful. I love him. Dear 9/11, I think of my brother and his family every year on this day. I'm glad the Lord protected you Conrad, I love you! I'm also glad I live in a town that takes the time to get together and remember this day. Dear Picture Day, for the little girls, I forced you to wear what I wanted. Although I gave a little with Avary. Hopefully they smiled "naturally" Avary said she didn't show her cute teeth. Darn. Dear IEP's, 2 hrs long! But I got two for one. It is such a change to be with leaders who want to help even at their own expense, and are worried about my child's emotional needs as well. So blessed to be in this district. The principal even goes to the lunch room and makes sure Hazel eats something for lunch. And watches her on the playground to make sure she plays. So So Awesome. Dear Hazel, you have had a rough week after school. My little Hazelnut, I hope things get better. Dear Kade, I had to drag you out of the car for football practice. After a meltdown you went out there and tackled and did great. You came home with a better attitude. You are a strong boy. Dear D, I enjoyed out conversation this week. I hope that we can put the kids first and make things the best possible way they can be for them. Thank you for being willing. Dear B, It was so nice talking with you. I miss you! Dear Headache, I almost died. I had to check out to a dark room and my bed. I even offered my friend $20 to take Kade to the high school football game for me. She is too nice to say no so I always hate asking. I made them late when I didn't answer the phone. So Sorry! But Thank You! Dear Will, I love that wee get to go to the Temple every week together. We got a date night too! And that's not counting the night we stayed up laughing till we were crying or the night that I was picking on you and you retaliated. Thank You for listening to me every single day this week and loving me. Thank You for putting all of my kids to bed and making their lunches when my head was going to explode. And for so much more. I love you. Even though you are weird sometimes. Haha. Dear Self, be patient with Me. It is so hard. I want to cry thinking of how blessed I am even in the midst of trials. My Heavenly Father loves me. And He loves my children.
