Life

A few Saturdays ago, the weather was so beautiful. The girls wanted to go swimming in our little pool and I agreed because I knew it would probably be the last day of the year that they could do it. 

But Jonathan and I were laughing so hard when they got in because they are so big and the pool so small. They reminded me the butcher, baker, and candlestick maker in the tub (or whatever that rhyme is). They certainly weren't "swimming" but they had fun so I guess that's what counts.

Sami lost her third tooth. She actually pulled it out herself, which I thought was very brave. The tooth fairy almost forgot to come that night but remembered in the nick of time, thankfully. 

Then we had the primary sacrament program, which was very stressful. But it went well. Janie was complaining that she wasn't feeling well, and that night the flu hit hard. It lasted 8 days and she missed 6 days of school. It was so bad that I thought she may be hospitalized because she couldn't keep anything down and her tummy hurt so bad. 

Lucy had it too but it didn't seem to faze her. She kept eating. She would vomit then go back to playing. She is a tough cookie. 

While this was going on, Jonathan's mom came. I was so afraid that she would get sick too, but she didn't. She helped me and it was good to see her again. 

We are so blessed to have her as a mother, mother-in-law, and grandma. 

It's hard to see her getting older. She has some health problems and it breaks my heart. She stayed for eleven days. She is a blessing. 

On the designated "p" day in kindergarten, Janie got to dress up like a princess. She chose Belle and looked so cute. (My friend Whitney gave them these plush princess dolls for Christmas two years ago and they are still such a hit! I bought them some Frozen ones for Christmas this year. Even Lucy loves these dolls.)

And now it seems like the holiday season is upon us. 

Sami and Janie are already talking about Halloween and their upcoming birthdays. 

I am already thinking about end of the year primary stuff.

I wish there was a pause button on life. I would pause my girls where they are. They are so fun and cute. I worry about them growing up in a crazy world. But I also know that they are strong and they want to grow up. 

So let the holiday/birthday craziness begin!