I have several official and unofficial callings in church that are keeping me very busy; Primary Chorister, Assistant to the ward Activities Committee, and a member of the core committee for our Stake Production coming up in March. Sunday at tithing settlement, our bishop asked me if I wanted a substitute for my one official calling (Chorister) until things calm down. It was extremely nice to have him offer and although I have been griping about primary for the last little while, now that there is a way out (at least temporarily), I feel like I don't want to take it. Since my youngest son was born, I have had a hard time getting back into primary. A vicious cycle started: I wasn't having fun, so I wasn't putting any effort into it, so it wasn't any fun and on and on. I recognized this a couple months ago and things began to get better. And although things are crazy for me, I don't want to give up what I have worked so hard to make better.
If the last couple of weeks are indicative of the next several months, accepting the Bishop's offer will just be survival mode kicking in. My youngest was up all night with a fever, my week for Joy School, book club last night, two 20 guest dinner parties last week, helping out with the ward Christmas party, a meeting with the 150 cast members for the stake production, Christmas shopping, wrapping presents, Michael's finals... I love being busy, but I think I am just getting tired right now. Who has time for Christmas cards.
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Your mom has time for Christmas cards!
Man you are quite the complainer! Kids are a cinch. When they start to cry, just stick a soothie in their mouth. At night, when they cry for food or because of a slight fever, just keep your eyes closed and pretend like you don't hear them! Maybe grandma will get up with them! At least that is what I tried to do last night when Koll woke up 4 times. To no avail, though, I was up within 5 seconds. I don't think I could have nights like last night and then wake up and entertain a 3 year old, especially Nels the next day. With your calling in primary, just play games and bring candy. Then it will be fun for everyone (especially the parents after church when they are trying to take naps).
Pepper, I have always thought you were amazing, and able to do so much. When I have days like Monday, where I did nothing because I didn't feel well, you would have clutched up and been supermom. Maybe one day I will be like you!
Maybe you can buy Christmas cards and not make them.
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