Last week of Seminary

This is ds R's last week in seminary for this school yr. Dh is also very happy about it since he won't have to get up so early till next fall. It's a good program, just too bad we have to get up so early for it. Apparently the class has been counting down since the beginning of May lol. Last Sat they had their scripture bowl and then a dance afterward. it was supposed to start at 5. When it hadn't started 5:30, we choose to leave and let R know. When he got home around 10 that night, he said it had finally started at 5:45. 45 min later than they said. Oh well, at least we'll know for next yr not to go.

This weekend has been full of lots of happenings. Last Fri I came down with the cold R had last week. S also came down with it last Sun, be she also had a bit of a fever. Maybe a degree. So Fri was spent with me trying to get the kids to do school, me trying to rest, and S wanting mommy's attention and anyone else's she could get. Long day. Also, the stick lady called. Guess I'd better explain this. One of our backyard neighbors is an elderly lady around 70 or so. She uses a walker, but still gets around. A few yrs ago she asked if my kids could pick up sticks once a week or so for a few $$ so that the lawn people wouldn't have to. I told her sure. So Fri around noon we went over there and did that. Then back home to more school. Fri evening I told dh I was going to bed early. My throat was feeling a bit swollen and I was tired.

Sat morning we had to get up somewhat early since it was our turn to clean the church. We were supposed to have help of 2 other families. We got there at 9 and shortly there after they showed up. We were done in 45 min compared to 90 min with just us. That was nice. So we headed home to relax for a bit. Dh then told the kids it was time to go Mother's Day shopping. So off they went and left mom home to relax. It was a nice hour or so on my own. They also brought lunch home which was nice.

Later that afternoon we took R to his seminary activity and then came home. Got dinner and the girls played for awhile. Then gave S her bath and the 2 girls then watched some tv before bed. N wanted to stay up for awhile, so dh offered to let her read with him in our room while I put S to bed. I then let N continue reading for awhile. When it became a bit later than normal for her, I told her it was bedtime. She didn't want to go to bed till R came home, so I let her stay up. R called around 9:45 to say he would be home around 10. He was full of excitement so it was hard to get them both to bed, but we finally succeeded.

Sunday was Mother's Day. No early meetings and no after church meetings. Nice morning to spend with family. Dh made pancakes and bacon for breakfast. We all enjoyed. We rarely have cooked breakfast due to our schedule, so this was nice. Went to church and enjoyed in the spirit there. Had spiritural lessons that uplifted and helped myself and others understand things in the gospel better. Very nice afternoon.

We all then headed home for dinner and relaxation. Dh had made Sunday as usual, but made an extra effort to make gravy. YUMM!! LOVE gravy! Then when dinner was over we adjourned into the frontroom for gifts and ice cream cake. It was a nice evening. The highlight was being able to chat with my mom. She was spending time at my grandma's along with other family in Ut. She was struggling to hear me at times, but it's still very nice to chat with mom. I miss her terribly, and hope that she can remain on earth for a while longer. I'm still having heart ache with my dad gone and we weren't as close as my mom and I. But I still miss his mischievous smile and his hugs. Thankfully I was able to get my last one last Sept, but still miss him. So I'm trying to do all I can with my mom while she's still with us. My grandma is also still with us at 93. She was having some health issues in the last month or so and ended up at the same care center as mom for awhile. But apparently is back home now. I'm so glad because she wouldn't be happy there for long. Due to mom's MS and not being able to walk or move much on her own, it's better for mom to be there. That way she has help.

This week we have dr appt for S and R on Tues. S because she is 4 and R because he's going to scout camp this summer and they require physicals each yr. I think I need to make N one soon because she is growing up.

This morning we're having to take dh to work a bit earlier than normal. He has a few meetings at 8 and needs time to prepare for both. So it means leaving at 7ish rather than 7:30. That's fine, it just means we get home sooner and can get things done sooner.

Karie
www.kariesplace.robertcity.com