Could've Been

(Remember Tiffany? Did that song just start going through your head? Yeah, me too.)

A random list of things that could've been blog posts if I had taken the time to sit down and write. So much has been on my mind lately that I can't even finish a sentence.

** Sisters. I may still sit down and pour my heart out about how much I miss them & want them close right now. It really stinks that I have 7 of them (7!!) and none live close. Phone calls just don't cut it.

** Being a mom. Love it & want to do better at it.

** Prop. 8 in California. So glad it passed, but more grateful for what it did for me. I feel there will be many more opportunities to take a stand on this issue as well as others in the days and years to come. Fence sitting is no longer an option (I suppose it never was).

** HEROES. We're addicts. We're about 1/2 way through the 2nd season & only started 8 days ago. Yikes! That's 27 episodes in only a week +. This must be why I don't watch much tv--once I start, I can't stop.

** The Election. It felt so good to vote. I'm very grateful for that privilege. I felt good knowing that I made an educated choice. And although Obama was not my choice, I'm grateful we live in a country where we will witness the transition to a new president without fear of a military coup or violent protests.

** Yummy meals. I've tried some new things lately and it pleases me to present my family with a healthy, homemade meal. Always has, but lately I've taken more pride in it. It makes me happy.

** Home. There's no place like it. I've had an irresistible urge to stay in the comfort of my own home like at no other time in my life. For some reason, whenever I go out I get sad and I'm antsy to get back home. I suppose it's my healing spot. Everything's okay when I'm at home.

** The temple. When the primary kids & some dads sang "I love to see the temple" at the program yesterday I cried. It was always my favorite as a kid. I'm grateful for that place of love and beauty.

** Infertility. It really stinks. Big time. 'Nuff said.

** Projects. We've gotten some fun things done around here.

** the Holidays. I am anxious to celebrate and feel the peace this season brings.

** lovely flowers. We were all at Costco & Eli wanted to play knights. He was Sir Knight Jacob, Daddy was Sir Knight Jones & I was Sir Knight Meggie. As we passed the flowers on our way to checkout he said we needed to get some flowers for our lady. I replied that he should consult with Sir Knight Jones about that. Luckily Sir Knight Jones can rarely resist Sir Knight Jacob's requests. I received a beautiful bouquet of mixed flowers. They make me smile, as my knights do, every day.