Catch Up

My mother-in-law accused us this week of being too busy. (Actually, her exact words were, "too *%&# busy") And she is right, we are a busy family, but I have to take exception to any negative tone. While my car does indeed pull in and out of my driveway at least ten times more than any of my neighbors, we are always on our way to or from something good. Grandma's house, baseball fields, dance performances, church activities, friends' homes, the library (!), and so on. So, while Granny feels like she is living in the eye of a hurricane, we'll pull her on board with us and enjoy the ride.

I had so many thoughts this week I wanted to record but didn't ever make it to the computer long enough to write on this blog, let alone in my hand-written journal. So I'll call this a catch-up and not even bother to make it fit into a clever category called "Top 10" thus and such.

1. Along with baby Hadley's darling birth announcement, this picture is front and center on the fridge this week. I love baseball and I love this kid. For the record, I need to remember that Wilson prefers to play first base. He's really good at it, too.

2. Instead of listening to 80s on 8 for the past couple of weeks, I have been listening to a set of Sheri Dew books-on-CD in the car. I am so inspired by her! She is smart and strong and faithful. I find myself filing away all kinds of spiritual tidbits that I think will help me deal with life's difficulties. But then it hit me that in order to use these principles, I will have to deal with life's difficulties. Easier said than done. But I really do appreciate her love of the gospel, and know that my beliefs are strenghtened by other faithful women. Thanks, Sheri!

3. My sleep-talking husband recently called out for me to "Just SHUT THE DOOR and tell them all to GO AWAY". From a dead sleep. My poor husband. What kind of anxiety is he simmering on the back burner to come up with things like that?

4. I was listening to Eliza practice the piano today and I got weepy as she played a beautiful and pretty challenging piece. I won't spoil the surprise because she is going to be playing it for the recital when school is out, but she is really getting good.

5. Surprises. I know two of them that people in my family will be receiving. I can hardly stand it.

6. I am happy for Prince William and soon-to-be Princess Kate. I hope he doesn't turn out to be a weasel like his dad. Do you think they'll live happily ever after? And, more importantly, do you think Prince Harry will wear a kilt to the wedding?? If he does it will take weeks for my two sisters to compose themselves.

You're welcome

7. Zane got reading glasses. He has needed them for a long time (ever since he couldn't read his book in bed and thought he had a brain tumor) but finally got them. That sounds like an old person thing, but the funny part is, I love them and think he looks handsome with them on. Those sentiments reminded me that we have been married almost sixteen years and made me think of this conversation:

Eunice Burns: I'm not looking for romance, Howard.
Howard Banister: Oh?
Eunice: No, I'm looking for something more important than that. Something stronger. As the years go by, romance fades and something else takes its place. Do you know what that is?
Howard: Senility?
Eunice: Trust!
Howard: That's what I meant.