Man, it's been a long while since I updated this little online journal of mine. (For the record, my personal journal that sits by my bed has an inch of dust on it too;) A lot has happened since the beginning of September, yet I actually can hardly remember any thing to share. Weird.
I'll do my best:
* The kids have been in school for over a month already and it still seems like a new routine to me. The kids seem to be experiencing a little bit of shock as well, gauging from the number of times they hurriedly rush out the door each morning leaving agendas, lunches and school supplies behind;) I keep telling them that if they forget their stuff, I will NOT bail them out and bring it to them, but gosh darn it, I always cave. I'm such a softy;)
* Nate started preschool this year and attends twice a week and he LOVES it! His good friend Gray is in his class and he gets snack time, so really, precious little else matters. He starts each day by crawling into my bed and cautiously asking, "Mom? Is today a church day? Or a school day?" There is always a palpable tension in the air as he awaits my response. Luckily, we have 4 other days of the week that are completely neutral to him;) I'm enjoying having Nate at school as well, though I imagined myself being much more productive then I have been. Don't tell John (because I desperately want him to think I'm "wonder woman") but more often than not, as soon as Nate goes to school I find myself sucked into aimlessly perusing facebook, or watching some lame movie on Netflix.) It seriously makes me sad to think of all the time I've wasted, and I've determined that it is the result of having no sense of purpose. Without my kids around, what is there to do?
Sigh....I may have to consider getting myself a job of sorts;)
* John is in full Volleyball mode. He has practices Monday-Thursday evenings and then attends tournaments most Friday and Saturdays. And by "most" I mean that there are three weekends between September and mid November when he doesn't. I use to think that should warrant a little sympathy for me, but sadly I've found that when I do start to whine about this - few people actually ever give a care! haha. The season is going well though and he's learning lots about coaching in the process. We're hoping for some wins!
* I've been kept busy the last little while taking pictures. I've been approached by a couple families lately to take their family photos, and though it has been enjoyable, it definitely stresses me out. It's a challenge to orchestrate groups of people and I'm always reminded in these moments of how little I actually know. It's much much easier to stick to photographing inanimate objects. Like Rocks...and trees;) I've tried to gather a few photos during trips to Waterton as well. Jessica and I drove out there last weekend for the Wildlife festival and had the most perfect day EVER! We took pictures, painted with watercolors up by the hotel overlooking the park, ate dinner together at sums, and attended a presentation on the cougar at Falls Theatre. It was pretty glorious, and this little doll was such a fun buddy to have along!
* This past Sunday I received a huge shock, when as soon as I walked in the church, my Bishop informed me that my brother in law Kendall had just been called to be a Bishop of another ward. Well...let me correct that. I wasn't "shocked' as in I wondered how that could happen, because really Kendall is one of the wisest and most thoughtful people I know, but I was just really really surprised.
I was so surprised, it was all I could think about during my own Sunday meetings, and by the time Sunday school rolled around, I'd managed to connect with them to try and take a few family photos. You know- to commemorate just one last Sunday TOGETHER!! haha.
They are such a great family!
Well, that is pretty much it!
There is an upcoming plebiscite in which all town members will be asked our opinion on four important questions pertaining to some town bylaws, one of which being whether or not we think Alcohol should be allowed to be sold within the town. (Did you know that currently it can not be sold here? Well, it can't.) The debate and conversation around this plebiscite has been very charged, and at times quite rude and unproductive as both sides have tried to convince others of their view point. Our little town has even made the news a couple of times! John and I have generally stayed out of the conversation, though I find myself staying up way to late reading all of the nasty arguments that ensue on Facebook over this. It's like a bad movie I can't seem to walk out of. I'm glad the election is on Monday, because really, following the whole debate is going to lead me to drink if I'm not careful!!! (disclaimer: just kidding. It won't. I was just attempting to be funny;) I love this little town, and really I am hoping and praying that we'll all be able to focus on the wonderful things about it again sometime very soon.
Okay, NOW that is pretty much it.
Let's hope it's not another 5 weeks before I update again.
(Please don't be surprised though if it is;)
Happy October!!!
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