How to Get Married

Katelin talking to Seth: And Seth, you HAVE to get a ring, okay?

Me to Katelin: What are you doing?

Katelin: Teaching Seth how to get married.

Katelin continues talking to Seth: Then you get the ring and say, "Will you marry me?" And she puts the ring on her finger, on any finger she wants...

Seth: blank stare

Katelin: Then she wears a white dress... or a purple dress... or whatever color. And you wear something very handsome. Like black. Kind of like this shirt (note: the shirt is actually navy), but without the basketball on it. But you have to look soooo handsome. Okay?

P.S. I'm back in the office and ready to blog again... Happy Wednesday.

Wanting

I'd like to believe that material things don't matter much to me -that all I need is the basic simplicities of life to be happy. But lately, I keep imagining the happiness that would fill my life if I were to wake up each morning and eat a bowl of cereal from a fiestaware cereal bowl. I could choose tangerine or shamrock or sunflower depending on my mood, and I am pretty sure the entire day would be better.

I would use the lunch dishes to teach basic colors -- "Seth, what color is your bowl?" -- and numbers -- "Katelin, how many blue plates are on the table?" And instead of tossing a few plastic dishes on the table at dinner time, I would carefully set a new palette of dishes each night. It would be simple. It would be beautiful. I would be happy. Don't you think??

Creating

I can't say enough how much I loved President Uchtdorf's talk in General Relief Society Meeting (you can find it here) and the emphasis he placed on finding happiness through creating and compassion. So here are a few of the creations from my house that are bringing a little joy to my heart.I've been wanting to make whole wheat pizza (loaded with veggies) for a while now. It felt so good to do it, though it still needs a few improvements.

A few preschool supplies. Prepping for 6 preschoolers is surprisingly fun and flashes me back to my teaching days. There isn't a lot of difference between preschoolers and adolescents.

Katelin's hay "H" was a nice creation, but the big deal was her name written on the bottom of the page! She can write it if I tell her the letters.

I love Katelin's mini-buns! It's a succes when she lets you comb her hair. I love Seth's do too!

Trev created the perfect spot for cuddling and vegging!

More vegging and snuggling.

Seth just does a great job of creating smiles and laughter.

Life is so sweet (especially when you remember the good moments).