Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh :)

...just what I needed. What a wonderful spring break.

I got to sleep enough, but didn't waste the days away. That felt good. I decided one morning as I was lying lazily in the warmth of the covers that I am going to be the STAR of my own life story instead of a supporting character. So many times I am just trying to keep up with all that is going on around me. But how much better to be the one in control of all the happenings, right?!

This week I got many things done that have been waiting... took my car in for the two recall notices and found out another one is coming. Went for a much needed and deserved walk on the most beautiful day of the week. I organized my dvd's, cd's and got rid of most of my videos. Gave my old cd player-boom box style stereo to the universe (put it out by the trash along with the booklet and remote and it disappeared in less than 30 minutes---someone out there is happy). Took many cluttering items to the DI bin... my home feels better already. And I went through and organized a stack of boxes of scrapbook stuff from one corner of my room. Ahhhhh. That feels so good. And I called my landlords to fix the faucet and garbage disposal in the kitchen. Ended up getting a new disposal, new sink hardware and new pipes under the sink! It is all so wonderful and the water pressure is now increased by about ten times. How wonderful is that.

Due to some very generous people in my life who have given me gift cards, I was able to treat Scott and Diane to dinner twice this week!! They are always so kind and ultra generous with me. I'm glad I could provide for them too.

One day I took Bowman to the park for some alone time fun with him. What a sweetheart he is! We took lot's of pictures. He has the best smile, but he is FAST so it isn't easy to catch him. We also stopped by to visit Didi and Scottie too. I know he liked being able to "go with Beep Beep" while his other siblings stayed at home. He likes being a "big boy" too!

I took Luke to see "How to train your dragon" and to get lunch. Then went to Melissa's to work on some cards while laughing and talking with some more friends. What a TREAT that was. It was so totally relaxing and enjoyable. And they provided some very yummy pizza. Before I knew it, it was 9pm!

Saturday, I had to improvise at a rehearsal that I had not planned on, and got through three songs successfully! Even though I was worried about not being properly prepared, it was quite satisfying to make progress and suprise myself at how well I could think on my feet. Later that day I went to a 50th Anniversary party of Keith and Geri Edwards. I can't believe I have known them for 25 years and even though I don't see them that often it was great to give them a hug and share in their happy day. Also that day I did FOUR loads of laundry and washed my car. It felt great to get into bed before 10 pm.

Today I gave the RS lesson and thankfully got through it. I always read and read the lesson over and over but, I never really know how the lesson is going to go and if people are going to respond or what tangent they will get off on, but everytime it seems to go pretty well and always the time is gone before I know it. I'm always surprised at how much anxiety I feel right before the lesson starts. I know I should feel confident, but usually I do not. Today one person made a comment about Adam and Eve and that they probably had quite a discussion on wheather or not to eat the forbidden fruit... now I know that that probably didn't happen and I know they were completely innocent (as someone thankfully pointed out), but I was unable to knock her opinion down - more because I don't want to discourage people from participating. I think many had so many wonderful things to share and I was glad when the other sister was able to get it right. I always hope that I can share the lessons in a way that they are not boring, but more importantly so that the sisters at least feel like it wasn't a waste of their time. I am always to grateful that the spirit is there. I live in a great ward of many wise and kind people.

I feel ready to jump back into real life and plan on keeping up with all the good cleaning and organizing that I have done! And I plan on hanging onto the ahhhhhhhhh feeling this last week has been for me. AND I am going to try to be a better photographer of my life story... so many fun opportunities lost! But I'll do better, I promise.