Dates are compelling

Man, I don't know how people find time to blog every day. I've kept a journal faithfully my whole life, but I don't think I've ever written every day except for a month or two when I received my first lockable diary in like, 7th grade. Even then it was because the pages were dated and I felt obligated to write something. Sheesh.

Nonsense aside, this weekend Lennon is getting baptized. He's pretty excited, I think. He says he is. It's been fun discussing with him what it means, and what promises he's making, etc. He also started Scouts this month, and has been doing a great job.

I don't have anything clever or brilliant to write at this time (Ha, some of you may say, you never do!). Sorry.

I went to a muscle conditioning class Wednesday and I'm STILL sore as can be. I haven't been this sore in a long time. Apparently I have not worked my arms enough recently, because my biceps feel like they have a fever. My legs and glutes are doing better, and I attribute that to the epsom salt soak I took the night of the class. Wonders!

Anyway, like I said, nothing clever or brilliant. Just trying to get more than one post on this month, for whatever reason. It's not like these pages are dated. :)

God loves Legos

I feel like one big sigh today. What is it that happens while you're trying to live your life? I like the quote that says (and pardon me if I mis-quote), "Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans." No idea who said it, but they're thinking is right up my alley.

Not to sound ungrateful or even depressed, mind you. I have a wonderful life, it just is such a juggling act. I guess the best thing about it is that we're all in it together. None of us is exempt. And don't worry- you'll see why my blog is titled as it is in a bit.

One of the best things to happen to me today was that our network crashed here at work. No, seriously. I would not be writing in my blog if that hadn't happened. It's caused me to be creative in my work today, as I can't really use my computer much. Everything, and I mean everything is on our network. So it's been a good exercise.

I don't have much to say today. Or maybe it's that I have so much to say, but not enough time to say it. There are so many thoughts and emotions that I'm experiencing today; it's crazy. I have an opportunity at work to present to a "boss" of mine some concerns staff is having with one of our consultants. I'm thrilled just to have the opening. We've dealt with this consultant for over seven years, and staff has not been happy with them from almost the beginning. I'm just glad the door has been opened, and that this boss is willing to discuss it. With the consultant, no less. I think he's afraid Jackie and I will quit if he doesn't do something.

Enough of that. Lennon started Scouts this week, and will be baptized next month. We've asked Grandpa to do the honors. He had his golden birthday (8 on the 8th) and had a small 'late-over' party. It was hilarious to watch these three boys getting into the Pokemon movie, dancing around the living room. It cracked me up.

Riley still tries to weasel his way out of piano. I've made three conditions under which he may quit: he learns 10 hymns, chooses another instrument, or chooses a sport he can participate in year-round. Hmmm. He hasn't done any of those things, but still thinks he can talk his way out of piano. I keep reminding him he has all the control in the world, he just has to make his choice. ;)

A couple of mornings ago I was discussing the power of prayer with the boys. I think we were reading from Jacob. The part where he talks about if we have enough faith our prayers will be answered in the affirmative.

Riley said, "So if I have enough faith, I could pray for all the Pokemons in the world and I'd get them?"

I asked him if he really thought that was in line with God's will. After a brief pause he asked, "Do you think it would work with Legos?"