My 5 about 5 that my 5 Senses Do NOT Like

Well, after I posted my last post, I thought I would do a post on my 5 senses of things I do NOT like, so here it goes. I believe that some of you will agree with this post than with my last post. Of course, some may laugh or some might get grossed out by it too!

SIGHT: Plumber's crack; Overweight women wearing thongs; tatoos all over ones body; dead rodents; and people digging for boogers.

SOUND: When a police officer tells you to pull over; those annoying fireworks that scream forever; whining children; the F word; and the drill at the dentist office.

SMELL: Pickles; Molasses; Throw-up; Goliath's breath; and Raw meat.

TASTE: Pickles; Liver; Rare Meat; Fish (except fried shrimp); and Lima Beans

TOUCH: Raw chicken; Prickly weeds; dead rodents; sand paper; and shaking hands with people whose hands are sweaty.

Well, I hope you enjoyed reading my post and now I am going to tag Beck.

My 5 about 5 using my 5 senses

SIGHT: Seeing my husband all dressed up in his church clothes; my children's smiles when I come and help out in their classrooms; Sunsets; a clean house; and fresh cut flowers on my kitchen table.

SOUND: My children's laughter; Piano and guitar practicing in the home; Hearing "I love You!" from Dave and the kids; a favorite song on the radio that you haven't heard in a very long time; and a honest compliment.

SMELL: Gardenia flowers; Chocolate chip cookies being baked; Smell of rain; Clean Children; and Clean clothes.

TASTE: Regular popcorn; Diet Coke; Ice Cream; Cheesecake; and Tangy candies.

TOUCH: Crisp clean sheets; My husband's green dress shirt; Baby's soft skin; Satin; and My husband (I can't seem to keep my hands off of him!)

I miss him and I didn't even know him.

I read in an email once that "No matter what your relationship is with your parents, you will still miss them when they are gone. " I have agreed with this statement ever since I have read it, but even more so, now that my father has been gone for two years today. I miss him and I didn't even know him. At times, it doesn't feel like he is gone, because he always lived so far away and was always a phone call away, but all I have to do is remember the two emotional, draining, and spiritual days I spent by his side before he left this earth, then I know he is gone. I am grateful for the last five weeks of his life that I got to spend with him and help take care of him. I feel I got to know him just a little bit in this life, even though I feel like I was robbed because he was taken at such a young age. I am also grateful that he took the iniative to come back into my life 9 1/2 years ago when I was pregnant with Jeremy. My parents got divorced when I was six, and when I was 7 1/2, he moved to Hawaii and basically stopped being my father. I think he tried for the first few years, but eventally gave up on his children. How sad for us because we never had a father, but how lucky for his grandchildren that they had a far away grandpa who spoiled them rotten. I know he was a better grandfather than he was a father. Even though he wasn't a good father, I forgave him and told him so on his birthday earlier that year. He didn't even know that he had lung cancer at that time. I am so grateful for the power of forgiveness, because when it came time to call people to tell them that he was dying, he called me first. He trusted me enough to be the bearer of bad news for everyone. That was some difficult calls to make. I was also the only child who was by his side the last two days of his life. My siblings seemed to be afraid to go near him. I personally think they were or are afraid of death. I am so grateful for the gospel and the plan of salvation. It allowed me to have the strength for me and my siblings. Well, I appreciate all that has read this post. It's just a way for me to get my feelings out about this day as it was a difficult one 2 years ago, but only a sad and insightful one today. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Driver's License

As most of you know, I remember dates that happened in my life, so I am going to touch on one today. It was 16 years ago today that I got my driver's license. I have been officially driving half of my life as of today. I wonder, do I get a discount now that I will be driving more than half my age? Probably not, since Dave and I already have the highest discount that is offered through State Farm. Oh well, just a thought.

Another important thing happened on this day 16 years ago. I had Shopko training up at Westminister College and I got to drive my new 1983 Red Mustang. My friend Tyla and I went up there together. It was so nice to not have our parents have to take us up there. Freedom at last!

Also, who would have thought that by working there and becoming great friends with Dave that we would eventually start dating and then married. Yes, Dave and I have known each other for more than half of our lives. Those were great times, but personally I love this time of my life even better!

Back to School

Today I am having mixed feelings. I have sent my kids back to school. After a long summer, I am ready for them to be in school, but then again, I miss having them with me. When they are at home with me, I know they are safe and sound and being subjected to my values and teachings, but when I send them off to school, I have to trust that they are safe and that no one is warping their minds with different values and teachings. I guess that is where faith comes into our lives and a lot of prayers. One piece of mind that I have every year is that my wonderful husband gives the kids "father blessings" at the beginning of each school year. This helps them, but it also helps my anxiety about letting them go into this big world without me and Dave.

I would not be human if I didn't say that I enjoy them at school too. A quiet house. Time for myself again. Time to do things without having kids with me. When my kids are in shcool that is my time, but as soon as 3:30 comes around, I devote all my time and attention to their needs and wants. It's their time for mom. Of course from 3:30 to bedtime, our lives are hectic with tons of different things going on, but at least my kids know that it is their time with their mom. I love my kids so very much and grateful that Heavenly Father sent them to me. They are my whole world and I honestly do not know what I would do without them or Dave.

Camping at Mt. Pleasant

Last Friday, Dave and I took the kids to Mt. Pleasant for a camping trip before they head back to school next week. You couldn't ask for a better weekend. We had fun playing games, reading Harry Potter and scriptures, swimming and relaxing. The kids even had the opportunity to decorate a sun visor in the game room. Jordyn had a "bug" theme on her visor and Jeremy had a "sport"theme. They seemed to enjoy this craft. We also introduced the kids to BLT (bacon, lettuce, & tomato) sandwiches. They loved them! I believe we had them for two lunch meals. We also had fun creating a delicious new dessert that might become one of our favorites when we go camping. It had a homemade graham cracker crust and then bananas on top of it. (we cut them into smaller pieces) We then place melted marshmellows over the bananas and finished it off with melted chocolate. It was heavenly! Well, this is just a glimpse of our camping weekend. Oh, I almost forgot, when we were packing up to leave, it was threatening to rain, which seems to always happen to us whenever we go camping, but we got done just in time because the rain came when we got into our Jimmy. Well, while we were packing up to leave, this older "retired" guy came over to introduce himself, but also to congratulate Dave and I on our parenting. He said he didn't even know we had kids or a dog because they were so well behaved. Wow! What a compliment! At times, you wonder if you are doing any good with your children, but when a complete stranger compliments you and your husband on your parenting skills, it makes you stop and think that you might just be doing something right.

Well, now that the camping trip is over and all the unpacking is done, the laundry needs to be done. Of course, I woke up with one of my migraines again this morning, so now my laundry is behind schedule. I hate when that happens! Of all days, I didn't want to be behind with the laundry because I have a Stampin' Up party to go to tonight. I have been wanting to see their new products for some time and if the laundry isn't done, I will feel obligated to stay home and get it done. I hate to leave laundry undone and I even hate it more to ask my hubby to do it after a long day at work. So, I guess we will see what happens. I hope all of you have a great day!

Tagged

Dave tagged me. I’ve never done one of these on a blog so here it goes:

10 years ago: I lived in Murray on the crane yard and had been married for 6 months to my best friend. I worked at Discover Card as a Senior Account Manager and hated every minute I was there! I was also attending SLCC and working toward my Associates in Accounting. I had just suffered a miscarriage and we bought a cute little Poodle Terrier that we named Goliath that helped me get through the miscarriage. If it hadn't been for my puppy, I think it would have taken longer for me to overcome the loss.

5 years ago: We had been living in our Sandy home for a year and I had finally graduated from SLCC with an Associates in Accounting in 1999. I have been a stay at home mom since 1996 when I gave birth to Jeremy, which was a good thing, since Jordyn came 17 months later. I remember taking Jeremy to preschool and hanging out with Jordyn. I also remember helping Jordyn with the "big girl" underwear thing. She never was potty trained because on August 22, 2000, she decided she wanteed to wear "big girl" underwear. Also, during that time, I had just started on the committee to help out for my 10 year class reunion.

1 year ago: Busy taking and picking kids up from school. Helping out in their classrooms and being the home room mom for Jordyn. Taking piano lessons. Working on my Genealogy, scrapbooking, reading for book club, taking kids to their different activities, and fighting my health problems. Also, I was the Assistant Bear Den Leader and the assistant librarian in my ward.

Yesterday: Woke up with another nasty migraine! Going on the 11th day in a row! Scrapbook Jeremy's Christmas pages for 2004, took Jeremy to Scouts and Jordyn to a birthday party. Went grocery shopping, gas station (hubby always leaves an empty tank for me) and to Robert's. Made dinner. Babysat Quinton, read scriptures with the family, and went to bed.

Tomorrow: Probably will do laundry and pack for camping. Read scriptures with the family, and maybe read Harry Potter.

5 snacks I enjoy: Popcorn, icecream, diet coke, licorice, Tangy candies

5 bands/artists that I know the lyrics to most of their songs: That is a good question. I just know a lot of different songs by different artists.

5 things I'd do with $100,000,000: Have Dave quit his job. Pay tithing! Build my dream home and hire a maid, a gardener and a chauffer. Buy mine and Dave's dream cars. Of course, mine is a Volvo. Travel and do my genealogy work and hire Genealogists to help me out too. Invest and save some for college funds for the kids and mission fund.

5 Locations I's like to run away to: Italy, Ireland, Hawaii, Virgin Islands, and Disney World.

5 bad habits I have: Biting my fingernails,


5 things I like doing: Scrapbooking, Genealogy, Reading, Camping, Bowling,

5 thing I will never wear: Thong underwear, Bikini, any body piercing (except the ear), anything with polka dots,

5 TV shows I like: I am a TV junkie, just like my hubby. Having TIVO does it to you. Some of the ones I like are: All the CSI's, Cold Case, Still Standing, Smallville, The 4400

5 movies I like: The Wedding Singer, Charly, The Wizard of Oz, National Treasure, While You Were Sleeping

5 people I'd like to meet: James & Matilda Short ( My 3rd Great grandparents) , George Washington, Joseph & Emma Smith, Gordon B. Hinckley

5 biggest joys at the moment: Spending time with my family, sleep, being migraine free, Caffeine Diet Coke, cuddling with my husband


5 favorite toys: Barbies, Board games

0 tagged: Everyone I know with a blog has been tagged, so I just finished my tag for all to read.