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wow, we can see how bad i really am at this! i have a little excuse of a pinched nerve in my back last weekend- so...... yeah- i am just so bad at this.
right now it is 25 degrees outside. and for us that is really cold. and for our little house that is really cold because there are so many exposed areas. so my poor kids. and naturally jerra thinks that to be naked is ideal. so is she constantly stripping, yes. are her little limbs purple, yes. do we have constant fights over her wearing clothes, yes. the joys of a two year old. at least claysen is walking more. so now his poor little hands aren't popsicles. i just hope they don't get sick. again.
so joseph is planning my birthday present. and last night when we were home/visiting teaching i think that i guessed it. i feel kinda bad about that. joseph is just such a bad liar! its cute. i think that he is getting me a little puppy pom. which to be honest. i am not sure how i feel about that. i think that i am really excited. but then i don't know how Lady the dog will feel about it. but it will all work out. tis really cute cuz he knows how bad i want a little dog.
so i am getting released as the 2nd counselor in the rs presidency to be made the 2nd counselor in the yw. i am really excited. but i think that i am really going to miss those sisters. i never thought that i would be able to get the 'hang of it'. but i did and i was starting to look forward to planning another enrichment- but i guess that is why i am getting released right? i was starting to enjoy it! :) i hope i can relate better. that definately was a huge trial. but i really have learned a lot. so i guess that i am grateful. i remember when i was called i said something to the effect of 'you're joking right?' i hope the sweet sisters have gotten as much from it as i have.
so i almost have a utility room. we are about 1/3 or 1/4 of the way there. we have the plumbing , electrical, the window, the taping and mudding, the floor, and the paint. i am really, really really excited. he is working so hard to get it done. he knows how frustrating it is for me. that and i think that he is tired of doing the dishes, cuz on tuesday and wednesday when i go to mabeys to do laundry he has to do them. :) whatever the reasons, i really don't care as long as i get this house finished! yikes. i have to be more patient.
well, i am hungery i am going to round up the kids and feed them so i can eat.
oh! jerra is potty training! on friday we went to longview, and she said that she needed to go stinky. i told her that we were going home and she could either wait or go in her diaper. and she waited! an hour and a half! so yeah. we are full fledged potty training now. good luck me eh?

loves!