The Focus

There are never enough hours in a day to fit the things that want to fill each moment. 

There are not even enough hours in a week. 

It is possible that it is my own fault for having so many things that turn up on the list for me to accomplish.  Well, I suppose it is not just possible, but highly likely that it is my fault that there are so many things to do. 

As of late my priorities have been on educating the children, my own physical fitness and personal hygiene (I choose to shower instead of say, blogging - which is good for everyone).   Yet I miss the moments of doing nothing or staring at the computer and reading about other peoples ability to be crafty while simultaneously winning the Mom Of The Year Award.  I would love to read a book just for fun or take nap again this year.  I really do miss those times.  Not to mention that I have thousands upon thousands of photos to sift threw that are taking up an insane amount of memory on this laptop. 

I really want to be snuggling with my new nephew, who is beyond adorable.  But he's in Minnesota and perfectly content to be snuggling with his parents.  I miss him.  I miss them. 

So for now the focus will be to snuggle with my own little bugs and continue to shower and get sleep and exercise - so that we can all have a good day.  These are very good priorities. 

Here are those little ones- ready to go collect some loot last week. 

Number 9

Yesterday was our anniversary.  Number 9. 

We had so much to celebrate on that cold October day in 2002.  God had prepared me for him and him for me.  There we were, ready to dive into the unknown of marriage and family life.  And jump we did. 

He still looks at me in that way.  How blessed am I? 

Number 9 isn't all that significant.  We gave each other cards and laughed about our memories from our fantastic wedding weekend.  9 years of change, change that was highlighted on anniversary number 8 , has been the kind of crazy that you wouldn't change for anything.  This year seems incredibly calm compared to all the others.  Calm is good. 

As an early anniversary celebration I tagged along on a work trip with Jason to Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago.  Not only did we get to have a fantastic time with college friends who live out there, we had some new adventures as a couple. 

I figured that since we've been married for 9 years, pictures of us kissing are allowed while starting our repel off of a mountain in Red Rock Canyon and after our safe arrival at the bottom. 

We had a date night on the town - went to see the show Jersey Boys and out to dinner at an authentic Italian restaurant.  It was there that we ate a huge chocolate dessert and it was amazing.  We took pictures of ourselves because we are often too busy taking pictures of the 3 cute people that live in our house with us. 

Next year's 10 year celebration is already in the planning stages.  We're open to suggestions......