tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79211338592335168172024-03-14T07:35:44.187-07:00A Little Gratitude Goes a Long WayHeffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.comBlogger426125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-61129812866735842612017-03-11T15:41:00.001-08:002017-03-11T15:41:32.757-08:00March 2, 2017Baylee had her 3 month appointment for her back today. It was mostly good news...she is healing well...but she has managed to bend her titanium screws. So...they are kind of in the shape of bananas. How does one bend titanium screws? Only in our little world is that possible...But we are both grateful that she is healing and on the mend!<br />
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Blessing: Even though it isn't perfect...it is moving in the right direction and that is absolutely a blessing! Lesson: No more twist and shout at dances...listen to your mother Baylee.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-39643626454193083892017-03-11T15:38:00.000-08:002017-03-11T15:38:04.212-08:00March 1, 2017Today was quite an adventure...we (the neighborhood, mostly the Paas' and I) have been asking the city since January to fix the leak in our street since January. Today, they finally started working on it! YAY! Unfortunately, while digging for the leak, they managed to break the gas line...woohoo! So, it took forever...firetrucks, ambulance, police and gas company. Took all day. But the water line got fixed.<br />
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I also went in to the back and became a signer on a citizen initiative to make the city look closer at the budget and finance the roads first. But I was so stressed, I didn't sign my name...just filled everything out. But the notary, notarized it...not sure what that means.<br />
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But no one blew up, and we all survived...so it was a good day.<br />
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Blessing: No one blew up. That always makes for a good day in my book! Lesson: Don't wait for the firemen to ask you to leave. Sometimes you just need to go.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-31396983594650915952017-03-11T08:51:00.001-08:002017-03-11T08:51:08.551-08:00February 28, 2017Whoa. Tonight I went to city council meeting and listened to the presentation about the roads. More fees with the city doing very little with the tax dollars to match what they want the citizens to pay. It's very sad to see such a disconnect.<br />
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I approached Councilwoman Anderson after to tell her I would like to talk to her after and offered to help go through numbers and find savings for roads. Nope. I offered to help do negotiations on benefits and find a TPA (Third Party Administrator), to find fresh eyes. Nope, she said it was all someones job and she didn't want to step on anyone's toes. It's frustrating that citizens want to help, but the wall is still there. Then we discussed how she went to the local paper about changing their format or they would lose sponsorship money. I told her I was one of the people that sent an email and I found it wrong that she intervened because the sponsor money was not her money. Our city is out of control. I also told her I knew all about it because I was friends with the person whose job she wanted eliminated at the paper.<br />
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I then went to a late dinner with my friends in the political arena...who are really just my friends. I love being involved, but I am constantly amazed at how just a little bit of power can destroy one's integrity.<br />
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Blessing: Community involvement. Prayer and guidance to keep my own integrity in tact. Lesson: To approach all things with the Lords involvements so I don't lose myself in the process.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-39831853165119980302017-03-11T08:44:00.001-08:002017-03-11T08:44:23.275-08:00February 27, 2017I had a doctor appointment this morning. I knew it wouldn't be great. I guess it was more of a mixed bag...but at least I have a doctor that is completely honest with me. I have to start taking care of myself. I can't keep up with the demands of chronically ill kids if I'm not well. It's pretty simple. At least I started about 6 weeks ago...now I just have to keep it up. Too bad my body is rebelling.<br />
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Blessing: The numbers don't lie and it was a wake up call that I desperately needed. Lesson: I matter too.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-30942267253042847142017-03-11T08:42:00.001-08:002017-03-11T08:42:07.650-08:00February 26, 2017I don't know if I should be grateful for this or not, but I do appreciate my children being able to speak their minds. Although it does tend to get them in trouble more often than not. This morning Noah woke up and one of the very first things he said was, "I just can't handle you being you this morning. I just can't." I'm sure most people would be offended. We just laughed our head off.<br />
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Blessing: Humor. Honest children. Lesson: Taking life in stride...sometimes those strides are really, really big.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-75334070912016224672017-03-11T08:40:00.000-08:002017-03-11T08:40:04.993-08:00February 25, 2017I have been very blessed with a husband that is my best friend. I love that we can be dorks together and watch stupid movies together. When its been a really tough week and we need to decompress, it wasn't even a questions that we would find the stupidest movie we possibly could and watch it, and make fun of it and just laugh.<br />
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Blessing: I married my best friend. Lesson: Let myself relax more often.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-29832970070969133582017-03-11T08:38:00.000-08:002017-03-11T08:38:16.289-08:00February 24, 2017I'm so very grateful for my daughters friends. They are good people. They are kind and considerate, and they watch out for my girls. I couldn't ask for more.<br />
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Blessing: See above. Lesson: Heavenly Father knows what we need and sends it before we know we need it.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-75572335420289679322017-03-11T08:03:00.001-08:002017-03-11T08:03:58.807-08:00February 23, 2017I have to take my humor where I can get it right now. I had a bacon bit stuck to my arm and Felix thought I was bleeding. I thought it was the funniest thing ever. He did not. I don't know why??? I was able to spend some time out with Savannah talking about what she wants to do...and she is having a really hard time figuring out the direction she wants to go with schooling and her future. She has really strong personal interests and does she want to weave them into her education and perhaps career? She has to decide...I can only counsel...and I don't know if I am very good at that.<br />
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Blessing: I'm funny. I am. Time with my kids. Lesson: Making sure prayer is always, always, always part of my counsel. No one can or will give better advice than the Lord.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-43914657502117622612017-03-11T08:00:00.002-08:002017-03-11T08:00:34.667-08:00February 22, 2017So we just completed Day 3 of Baylee's new diet plan. It's not a diet for losing weight, but a diet to try and heal her stomach. <br />
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For me this is sheer insanity. Baylee cannot have wheat, soy or dairy. Noah and Savannah are anaphylactic to nuts (which Baylee is supposed to eat for protein). Baylee doesn't like meat. Noah and Savannah are intolerant to Beef and Pork. Noah is allergic to almost all grains and tomatoes.<br />
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And I am allergic to pineapple.<br />
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This is quite possibly the weirdest thing I have ever had to coordinate, ever.<br />
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Blessing: We can afford to manage and purchase specialty food items. Lesson: TO WRITE THINGS DOWN!Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-78472562755794947362017-03-11T07:55:00.001-08:002017-03-11T07:55:25.206-08:00February 21, 2017Today was an adventure getting both Savannah and Baylee to the same doctor. The wind was blowing and you would have thought the sky was falling. Good heavens...those two! Thank goodness they are funny! They each have treatment plans for their skin now, and I was able to combine their next appointments with Noah, so lucky me I will be taking ALL three of them to the doctor at the same time. LONG LIVE ADVENTURE!<br />
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Blessing: Coordinating doctor appointments so I only have to make one trip. Lesson: Plan more time when I take these two anywhere. Always plan more time.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-8866937595822668602017-03-11T07:52:00.000-08:002017-03-11T07:52:36.955-08:00February 20, 2017Today I posted a video about anxiety and depression. People see the happy me. I don't let them see the stressed out, anxiety ridden, over burdened, living in fear all the time me. But it exists. The reality is, I am both. I am happy. I am depressed. I have anxiety. And I spend every day balancing the two sides of the coin. I have been blessed with doctors who help me manage with medication. I have been blessed in the past with therapists (the kids therapists) who helped me manage the chaos of our lives. I have been blessed with a Heavenly Father that has given me spiritual gifts to work through these struggles and allows me to see the joy in the world...especially on the really hard days.<br />
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Blessing(s): I don't suffer alone. I AM HAPPY. The atonement is real. I can apply it daily. I can ask for and receive help. Lesson: Do a better job speaking up and out so others don't have to suffer in silence.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-19235939403174507372017-03-11T07:47:00.000-08:002017-03-11T07:48:03.700-08:00February 19, 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A friend sent me this picture today, and said it was so me. She was right. I've kind of moved out of my Disney phase because the kids are older...but it doesn't mean I love it any less. And I even know where I would put it! How Blessed I am to have people in my life that see things and think of me. How blessed I am to be seen.<br />
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Blessing(s): Friends who love me. Friends who know me. Friends who see me. Lesson: Learning to do that more in return.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-22313596177283760262017-02-19T08:23:00.001-08:002017-02-19T08:23:20.867-08:00February 18, 2017He's 17!<br />
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Noah turned 17 today. My sweet little baby is growing up. He's had a rough few years and he's really starting to come into his own and figure out this thing called life. I'm so proud of the man he is becoming and the choices he is making. Even though he is still figuring things out, he is using wisdom and counseling with He who gives the best advice. <br />
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I'm amazed that I was entrusted with this special spirit, and I'm grateful every day that I was blessed to be his mom.<br />
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Blessing: My sweet boy. Lesson: He has much to teach me, if I'm willing to learn.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-38400278905939700322017-02-19T08:20:00.003-08:002017-02-19T08:20:57.716-08:00February 17, 2017It's really a torture device!<br />
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So I tried out my new ankle brace today. I've been trying to exercise more...and it's killing my (defective) ankle. That brace is ridiculous. It takes forever to put on....but it's higher, has gel in it so it molds to my foot and it made walking on the treadmill easier. But once I took it off...YOWZA! But I think it will help in the long run. I have to start taking care of myself, and I'm grateful I have some tools at my disposal to make that possible. I just have to not be a wimp and stay dedicated.<br />
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Blessing: I have what I need to get and be healthy (I just have to not get in my way). Lesson: I'm getting old.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-24658226793298430752017-02-19T08:17:00.000-08:002017-02-19T08:17:28.907-08:00February 16, 2017No Way!<br />
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I actually had time to do some cleaning today! That never happens. My house is never clean. Like NEVER! We are the clutter capital of the United States...actually I don't know if we are or not...it just feels that way.<br />
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But it felt good to get things cleaned up some.<br />
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Blessing: Having some extra time. Lesson: Making the most of the time we have.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-62838044342662568862017-02-19T08:15:00.000-08:002017-02-19T08:15:17.843-08:00February 15, 2017Another One Bites the Dust<br />
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One our way to Salt Lake...again, and I got a massive rock chip. I swear it was an asteroid and not a rock. Sigh....I just replaced the windshield last summer. But considering how much time I spend driving to and from Salt Lake for doctors, I guess it isn't particularly surprising. Still a bummer. But I'm grateful I can afford to get it fixed.<br />
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Blessing: That we have enough and then some. Lesson: Drive less? Not feasible. Evasive maneuvers? I'd get pulled over for drunk driving. The best lesson is to roll with the punches. Life happens and you can make the best of any situation. We have safe transportation to get to and from doctors and where ever else we need to be. And I'm extremely grateful for that.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-31045336478852627382017-02-19T08:11:00.004-08:002017-02-19T08:11:45.087-08:00February 14, 2017Happy Reunification Day!<br />
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Valentines Day changed meaning 6 years ago when Grandma passed away. It's the day she and grandpa got to be reunited. That is just sort of etched in my heart and mind now. And I spend the day thinking of them.<br />
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I have Felix every day. He's my best friend I don't need one day of the year to remember him, I get every day of the year to do it.<br />
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Blessing: Families can be together forever. Lesson: Families can be together forever.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-55468763913121859822017-02-19T08:09:00.000-08:002017-02-19T08:09:40.036-08:00February 13, 2017And We're Off<br />
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Today was the first of 3 appointments in Salt Lake this week. I always get nervous at Baylee's eye appointments because you can't see Uveitis and Iritis until the damage is done.<br />
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But this was a good checkup. Her eyes are clear and everything looks good. I always breathe a sigh of relief when these appointments are over.<br />
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Blessing: One less thing to worry about right now. Lesson: Have more faith.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-81135921326230902462017-02-19T08:04:00.002-08:002017-02-19T08:07:10.515-08:00February 12, 2017Just another Sunday<br />
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Which means peace. My batteries get recharged and I get to breathe and take a nap. Things I love to do.<br />
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Blessing: A day to get it all together. And I get it once a week. Lesson: I need to more fully take advantage of the Sabbath.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-52878460385489103392017-02-19T08:04:00.000-08:002017-02-19T08:04:00.461-08:00February 11, 2017I'm Funny<br />
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My kids love to tell me I'm not funny. I love proving I am.<br />
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Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-49101723829892264502017-02-19T08:01:00.001-08:002017-02-19T08:01:30.449-08:00February 10, 2017Another Day, Another Doctor<br />
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Yay! Noah has been 100% cleared with his shoulder. It's official. We just didn't tell the doctor that he has already been doing everything for at least a month anyway.<br />
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Blessing: He healed up...really well. Lesson: Noah isn't going to jump boulders at Moab any more.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-32359442997201453832017-02-19T07:44:00.001-08:002017-02-19T07:54:56.716-08:00February 9, 2017A Very Long Day<br />
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I went up to Salt Lake today to watch a friends hearing at the Records Committee. Unfortunately there were some incredibly long hearings before hers and she was last, and I had to leave just as hers was starting. <br />
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On the bright side, I was able to spend some time with another friend and her baby...so that was great. There is always a bright side! <br />
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And another bright side....nobody died at home from me being gone.<br />
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Blessing: I was able to be able to support a friend. The kids can do hard things. Lesson: I need to take a step away more often and stop worrying.<br />
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We do this so often. But I am so grateful we have this available to us. Baylee's body has been fighting for so long. I am really hoping that she starts to feel relief soon. I pray often not for her body to be healed, but for her to have relief and peace...and I know that Heavenly Father has a plan for her.<br />
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Blessing: We have so many opportunities available through modern medicine. Lesson: I need to patient. My timing is not Heavenly Fathers.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-24897163294773097412017-02-19T07:30:00.001-08:002017-02-19T07:30:42.041-08:00February 7, 2017Singing a Song<br />
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So tonight was the talent show for the youth. I went to city council meeting, but Felix sent videos. Noah played guitar and rocked it as usual. He is so incredible talented when it comes to musical instruments. I've never seen someone pick up an instruments and just say, I think I'll learn to play this today...and then he does.<br />
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Baylee played a song that her friend taught her to play and sang. She sings so beautifully. She has soul in her voice. It's awesome.<br />
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I'm so proud of my kids. Noah hates performing, but will on occasion, and Baylee likes it, but under certain circumstances. <br />
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Blessing: I love that my kids have outlets for their stress and their struggles. Lesson: They are developing wings... I need to help them fly.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921133859233516817.post-69542218587296592362017-02-19T07:26:00.000-08:002017-02-19T07:44:17.448-08:00February 6, 2017Music Soothes the Soul<br />
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Although, I don't know how true that is when it's Queen.<br />
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We were in the car and the kids were singing at the top of their lungs. So I captured it on film...then Caleb noticed and he has a thing about being video'd. And that made it funnier because every once in a while he would pop up and say "You will burn!" Now that's funny.<br />
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Blessing: I love it when my kids get along. It's happening more and more. "They" said it would happen. There were years I didn't believe it was possible...but it's true! It's really, really true! Lesson: Believe the best in people...even your kids.Heffalumps and Woozleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05836911849224487214noreply@blogger.com0