Quick Bits

*I love early fall weather.

*Living with kids who dress up is awesome!

*I just finished Daughter's in My Kingdom.  Ahhh.   Such a feel-good motivator.  So much inspiration.  I will definitely be revisiting often.

* I'm so sick of cooking and eating pasta.  Caleb has been having us eat it twice a week in preparation for races.  (But I've become a cross-country-loving mom, so I deal with it!)

* You know it's time to update your recipe blog when your 11 year old reminds you of your lack of love for that blog (and asks why certain favorite recipes are not there). I've just had a very busy spell.  I'm working on it. We've had a few good recipes lately, so I'm slowly getting them added.

*I guess when you are two, you can get away with eating breakfast in only a tutu.

* Chan has not liked the new education model his school adopted this year (having the same teacher all day).  I keep telling him it is good for him.

*I've been boosting 72 hour kits.  I've also rotated 3 closet's contents to get those supplies closer to an exit.  (They've been about as far away from an exit as possible in my house.)

*Tessa has been wanting to grow her hair out (we'll see how that goes. . .her hair makes a piece of paper seem bulky). But the extra few inches has caused her to need 'air conditioner', as she calls it.

*When the Primary kids memorize their Primary Program part, they get to come and get a sparkly golden key to put on their scripture reading block.  (see here)

*Dear microfiber dishrags, where have you been all my life?

*Just because I miss him. (A college-this-and-that post coming soon.)  This photo is from his Elder ordination day.

*I have a new computer and have lost bookmarks---if I have access to your private blog, can you send me your blog address? (pretty please?)

*I ordered the 'fruit lovers' option this week at Bountiful Baskets.  I'm hoping it covers my fruit buying for the week.  (I usually have to buy more than comes in a basket to keep stocked.)

*Tessa had a time out the other day before dinner but we told her we would give it to her after the prayer.  She offered to pray.  It went something like this:  I'm thankful for the food.  But I'M NOT THANKFUL THAT I HAVE TO HAVE A TIME OUT AND I HATE TIME OUTS AND I'M SO MAD AT MOM AND DAD FOR GIVING ME A TIME OUT!!!!  We tried not to laugh. (didn't work though)  

*Greta is turning into quite the talker.  However, you still have to know her language to understand her.  For example, she calls carrots 'care guts'. She says a big one is a 'bib none'.  She's got a few other gems, I'm just not thinking of them now.

* Next year, if Cache didn't go on a mission, I'd have a child in college, high school, Jr. High, Elementary and Preschool. (gulp)

*Yay!  It's the weekend!