Yesterday was a rough day for me because I just wanted to go to bed. The neighbor kids were here playing in the water and running in and out all day with my kids. I can't even believe that I'm now the mom who's always yelling "shut the door, the air conditioning is on!" Apparently that's my favorite thing to say.Our Enrichment Activity last night was up in American Fork Canyon at the Mutual Dell Lodge. We had a great turn out. It was on the Top Ten Tips for a Great Family Reunion. They had 10 different people talk for 5 minutes each about different aspects of planning a reunion, we had dutch over dinner, and lots of great salads. I feel like I'm really getting to know everybody thanks to my many callings. I sat with the young women's leaders and a couple of the girls, but definitely felt comfortable talking to people at all the different tables. I felt like I really fit in for the first time since we've lived here (two and half years). It was great.
As I was driving home and had a couple of women in my car one of them said, "I wish I knew more people and I wish they knew me." It's interesting because I've always thought she was really offish. I've tried to talk to her before and she doesn't really participate much in the conversation. She was a labor and delivery nurse during Jenn's delivery a couple years ago (which I was there for) and she didn't even acknowledge me at all. I still don't know if she did, but it would be weird if she didn't because I'd talked to her a few times at that point. Anyway, I was so glad that she rode with me and that I got to talk to her and get to know her a little bit. I really felt like that Enrichment Activity wasn't the purpose of the night, it's the sisterhood we feel when we participate that's so important. I've felt that before but tend to forget about it, because I often talk myself out of going to certain activities. Apparently that's why I always get called to be on the Enrichment Committee...it forces me to go. I guess I'm a slow learner, but I feel like I'm starting to "get it."
Whitney finally lost her other front tooth yesterday! Thank heaven. She's been walking around with a dangling snaggle tooth for 8 days and it was not pretty. She looked like a hill billy ragamuffin from the back woods or something. Monday night Randy and I were trying to convince her to pull it out. It was so loose that it was spinning around in her mouth. It finally came out yesterday while she was eating. Now she looks goofy, but cute.
So that's my update. Amie told me this morning that "if she clicked on my blog and saw that toilet one more time she was going to scream." Kind of funny.**Do I need to post a question or can you
just comment based on what you read?**
just comment based on what you read?**
15 comments:
Jill, what font is that in your title bar? I love it.
Your enrichment activity sounds awesome. Isn't that strange how we have an idea about someone and then we find out new information and it challenges our schema?
I love the Whitney pics. I can totally remember that feeling of HAVING to run my tongue through that hole where my tooth had been.
Ok-oh, I like the questions, because I like getting feedback personally, but would comment anyway.
Hey Tasha, the font on my banner is called CK Fraternity. It's from Creating Keepsakes--are you familiar with that? I can hook you up if not.
i like the questions.
love the toothless wonder
how many callings do you have. i am counting 3! holy cow.
and i am not familiar with that font hook up. do tell
I teach primary, do activity days, am on the enrichment committee, and am assistant camp director (which may continue for a few years).
Creating Keepsakes is a magazine and has a whole line of products. They have font cds that are sold in scrapbook stores and craft stores. I can get them for a good price. I'll see what I can find for you embroidery queens.
I like the Q but don't feel like I need it.
Whitney is so cute.
I can't believe you have that many callings.
I hope you have tissues left over by the time you feel better.
I can't believe you are still feeling bad though :(
Thanks for the new post. I don't need the question, I hardly ever answer it, except today of course. I usually just ramble. News to you I am sure....
You do have cute tissue boxes, I tend to buy cheap and not cute. Dang.
Hey, thanks for the shout-out- I am glad we are battling allergies together. Yesterday the Leggings Lady offered me a paper towel when I asked her if there were more tissues in the office. I totally thought about you, and I was like, "I am thinking about a woman I have never even met, who lives all the way in Utah, and yet I know all about her nostrils... and feel EXACTLY the same." Blogs are weird.
Whitney looks cute in her new look. I am sure her new favorite thing will be to run her tongue over her toothless area.
Wow! You do have a ton of callings, even though it is hard I think it is cool that you get to meet so many different people. I was just released well, a few months back being enrichment leader so I know how demanding it can be!
Jill,
Do you have to buy the whole CD of fonts or can you download them one by one like on 2Peas? I love it!
Thanks!
I feel the same way about enrichment and I have really been trying to get out of my shell and be friendly. I am always so afraid to go up and just talk to someone I don't know very well, I am afraid they have more important people to talk to etc. Now that I am getting older I am finding that I am not AS shy as I used to be, especially after hearing women (that I look up to as being outgoing and social) say they feel the same way most of the time. It is so wonderful to feel connected in the church and there is so much to learn from every single person! I have really grown to love enrichment, RS, or any gathering of women in the church (something I never thought I would say!)
I love your questions, although I don't think I usually answer them. My mind thinks much faster than I type, so I usually forget by the time I start my comment!!
I think your questions are fun. They draw me in to comment. But if you didn't include one I'd probably still comment now.
Being the Enrichment Counselor in my ward, it is my job to fellowship the sisters during Enrichment. We try to have someone on our committee call me to find out who the new sisters are in the ward so that that person can call them before Enrichment and encourage them to come/see if they need a ride. Then the two of us - along with the rest of the presidency try to focus on fellowshipping that night. It's really fun. I know most of the sisters in the ward and I can tell you every sister's name. The only downer is that it kinda prohibits me from developing friendships at activities. I know everyone pretty well but don't get the bonding time with any one/few people. I tend to like to have a few close friends. But there is a time and season for that and I love fellowshipping.
I love it when you feel like you fit in and feel a true part of your ward. I'm so glad that you are liking it.
Teeth kind of freak me out. The neighborhood kids love to dangle their loose teeth in front of me.
I love the questions, but would comment regardless. I enjoy learning more about the ladies that are your "regulars" and usually a question gives you some insight.
Cute pics of Whitney. Love the giant gap.
Sorry to hear about the allergy wars. I have no insight.
Interesting question about your questions. I feel like I hardly ever answer them. I just jabber on about whatever! They are thought-provoking, though. I love that you had that good enrichment experience. I always love that feeling of being a part of things and fitting into the group. I'd better mend my ways, since I haven't been to enrichment in quite awhile... I'm glad to see that you have more Puffs. Regular tissues just won't do when you're sick and constantly having to wipe your nose.
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