Happy Columbus Day!

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Life Lessons

So yesterday I was planning a Family Home Evening lesson on Priorities and Time Management. My sister gave me the fantastic idea to use an object lesson. Using a quart jar, blocks, and black beans I demonstrated how sometimes it is a challenge to fit all the necessary things into our lives.



HOWEVER, if we plan and put the most important things FIRST, then everything else will fall into place.

(Yes, that is the same amount of beans in both pictures.)

I felt it was effective. This morning I was reminded of another important thing I need to fit into my life: To put objects away after I use them.

Want to guess where the beans are now?
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My New Look for Fall

Hope you like it.

(Fall leaves image courtesy of Rune T through Flickr.com)

Quote of the Day

Pointing to a jar in the refrigerator, "Mom, is that poisonberry jam?"


Really! What kind of mother does he think I am?

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They're back!

Just a little something I enjoy about the fall. A few of my favorite changes--a chill in the air, hot chocolate at night, hunting for fall leaves (and I do mean hunting--autumn is not obvious here in the southwest), planning for the holidays, and school supplies. I love new crayons and glue!!! What are you looking forward to?

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4 Regrets:

1. Not learning younger to be disciplined
2. That it took me so long to realize how important sleep is
3. That I haven't been better at correspondence
4. Those doughnuts (yes, that's plural) I ate today.

4 Things I Wish I Could Do More Often:

1. Visit family
2. Enjoy rain
3. Go to cooking class
4. Get my house clean

4 Things That I Never Would Have Imagined Would Happen to Me:

1. I learned how to get places early (with seven kids in tow)
2. I have a blog and sometimes people read it
3. I decided to wear bangs again after that "experiment" in the late 1980's
4. I would be brave enough to sing in a small group

Now you're it!

Whoops!

Looks like I completely missed August. Here's a quick update: I have a new calling: Primary President. I guess I'm going to be a bit busier than usual. I'm a little nervous, but very excited. I LOVE Primary and I think serving in this organization will be satisfying. I do like kids and I enjoy teaching. I expect it to be challenging and fun.

My husband taught his first day of seminary today and tomorrow is my kids' first day of school. If I want to survive/thrive, I'm going to have to be organized and have a routine that allows all of us to get enough sleep. Wish me luck as this is a weak area of mine.

Now for your reading pleasure, I will respond to this tag from my friend Darlene.

Four Places I’d Love to Visit:

1. The East coast
2. London
3. Seattle
4. My bed

Four Things I Covet:

1. Melanie's discipline
2. Jen H's healthy habits and spunk
3. A clean home
4. Alex's accent and wit

4 Goals I Have:

1. Learn to retire and rise early
2. Organize my home/routine
3. Increase patience
4. Floss daily

4 Fads I Wish Would Pass:

1. Low-waisted pants
2. Snotty/vulgar sayings on t-shirts
3. Chocolate-flavored gum
4. Body piercing

4 Delights:

1. Toddler hugs
2. When chores get done without complaining
3. Dates with my hubby
4. Good chocolate

To Be Continued . . .