1. I don't know if it's Global Warming or what, but we've been having rain instead of snow this month and it's weird! It's nice not to have to drive on slick roads and such, but it's not supposed to be 47 degrees in Utah in December! (I'm not complaining, just observing and marveling a bit.)
2. My visiting teaching companion of 4 years just moved out of the ward, and I'm bummed out about it. She moved nearby, but won't be my partner anymore. Getting to know her over these years has been fun in so many ways and taught me that I was hasty in making some assumptions about her in the beginning, but that even though our perspectives and habits are very different, we both share a love for and great faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and were united in purpose through it.
3. Landon had a Christmas band concert this week at school, and it was so amazing to hear the progression of all those beginning band students. He has only been playing since this summer, but does really well. I always get emotional at events like these because they seem like such a fundamental part of one's childhood (at least I think that's why). I remember learning the theme from "The Greatest American Hero" and "Africa" (by Toto) for one of my 6th grade choir concerts, those two songs are burned on my brain! I guess I'm so in touch with my younger self that I get excited for the things Landon gets to do now. Also, adding to my emotion level were the "Special Needs" kids who got to play the bongos for the band.
4. My mom needed me to pick Andrew up from "work" yesterday, and after picking him up we went to Petsmart (he loves that place) to look at the birds, the cats, the dogs, the Guinea Pigs, the hamsters, and the fish (in that order plus skipping the reptiles), then we went to McDonald's for a large Sprite and some fries for him, then picked up Whitney from school, then went to our house where he immediately chose to watch our VHS tape (which is so grainy-looking now) of The Little Mermaid while eating popcorn. My dad showed up to get him just as the credits were rolling, which was a good thing because Andrew isn't usually keen to stay here for very long.
5. Whitney brought this worksheet home from school and I got a kick out of the sentences she wrote using her vocabulary words (and the pictures she drew as well).
6. Car update: We dropped our car off at our trusty mechanic late Wednesday night, and it turns out it's the Power Steering Pump that's bad. I was trying to mentally prepare for a low total and a devastating total at the same time, so I was actually okay when I was told it will be $280 to fix. When I gave Randy the news he told me that he had just barely sent an invoice for some free lance work for $300! Blessings anyone? Also a blessing is that since Robyn's husband Jared is in Australia for awhile they have an extra car I can use while mine is in the shop.
**Is your weather odd this year?
What's the longest you've
ever been with a VT partner?
Do you get emotional at school events/concerts?
Do you like pet stores?
What do you think of Whitney's sentences?
Can you name the reference from my title?**
What's the longest you've
ever been with a VT partner?
Do you get emotional at school events/concerts?
Do you like pet stores?
What do you think of Whitney's sentences?
Can you name the reference from my title?**
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10 comments:
I'm loving the warmer weather.
Your visiting teaching friend doesn't even look familiar and I've met her? Is her hair "extended" or has it been that many years. I feel off...
Diane and I were partners for 5 years. (A little longer I think...)
I wish our school would have done our concert earlier. I am always emotional at those sorts of things too.
That's nice you spent real time with Andrew when your home time is limited.
"I guess I'm so in touch with my younger self that I get excited for the things Landon gets to do now." Did you see the latest episode of "Modern Family?" This quote from your post immediately reminded me of that episode's theme. It was actually a poignant ending commentary.
Also:
"Also a blessing is that since Robyn's husband Jared is in Australia for awhile..."
Heehee! I was laughing while reading that, until I finished the sentence and it made sense. Funny, tho!
I love Whitney's sentences. They are very funny. Actually, she's very funny.
We had -20 degrees two weeks ago and +30 this week, which means it rained on our snow. Which means there are frozen lakes in the tire tracks. Which means, yes, our weather is crazy, too.
I'm so glad the in-come, outgo dollar amounts matched.
Yes, yes, events like that leave me feeling the same, except your words are more eloquent in describing it.
Yes, my weather is odd this year - this is all new to me daily because of my move! :-)
I haven't had a vt companion that long - ever. That is fantastic and what I love about the program. We get to know people that we wouldn't normally get to know. Longest comp was 2 years .. she is know one of my best friends!
I get emotional all the time! So, getting emotional at a school concert would be the norm for me. The special needs kids on bongos would have done me in for sure!
Whitney is one creative gal and I venture to think that she is entertaining for her teacher! How fun to have drawings on homework!
Enjoy your weekend. One day, I will post more than my Missionary Mondays. Sigh!
I was just marveling at our warm weather as well, it's just weird! Especially since we had that super-cold snap just recently.
I haven't had a companion for that long, though I think I would enjoy that. I think my longest was 2 years. As you know, my companions usually teach me that I am hasty in making assumptions about people. There is something really great about being united in purpose.
I love that you're in touch with your younger self. I had so much fun being in concerts, and it is cool to see how quickly they can learn. Just a few months ago they couldn't play at all, and now they can play real songs??
That is one cute picture of Andrew!
Whitney's sentences are awesome. I love that it tells a story, and her last sentence made me laugh out loud!
Hooray for Christmas miracles! What a blessing that your car repair isn't more expensive and that you have the money to cover it.
I love it whenever you post about Andrew. I love how sweet your family is too him and I love hearing about the things you do together.
It's in the 40's and it's warm? Oh no! I always forget just how cold Utah gets.
You have great perspective to see the miracle in your car situation. I think most of us would say "Are you kidding me, I just made $300 and I have to spend it all on car repairs!?!" I love the way you look at life and I think you see more than the rest of us. Your blog makes me want to see more.
Whitneys sentences are pretty funny. I love seeing what kids come up with.
I think the logest companion I have had Is a year. Im so over mine right now. I don't need to be called a loser during our visits.
I want snow for Christmas. This weather is throwing me off.
*G A S P*
No Saturday post?????
"BOOM! I admit I am a criminal!"
Love it.
Whitney reminds me so much of Maria when she's still at the abbey. How do you solve a problem like Whitney? How do you catch a cloud and pin it down? She's got a great personality, for sure.
I guess that answers where Jared is- too bad I wasn't current on your blog.
You are a good sister to go in to a pet store. The thought makes my skin crawl.
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