A Funny Thing Happened On The Way Through The Primary Program

First and foremost, yes, Halloween pics are coming, among many others. It's been a crazy couple of weeks, but I promise to be up to date before the new year. Maybe.

And on to the title of my post. During practices for the Primary program, the girl who was assigned to sit by the lightswitches (yes, not smart) kept playing with them (obviously). I was kind of "over" that area, so I asked them to put me next to the switches so we wouldn't have to worry about anybody's hands being tempted. (No, I was not tempted, so don't ask). So, middle of Sacrament Meeting. Wonderful Primary program. Cute kids. Half the lights go off. I had leaned against the wall and turned them off! The girl who had been sitting there originally asked me if we needed to trade places. She's a fireball. AND THEN I DID IT AGAIN!!!!! Yup, I'm the irresponsible teacher who apparently can't keep from playing with the lights.

How NOT to Avoid a Primary Calling...From Someone Who Knows

Dear Charlotte,
Here are ten surefire ways NOT to avoid a calling in the Primary:

1. Have a mother who is the best teacher in the primary...really.
2. Sign up on the substitute list
3. And check the "available last minute" box.
4. Agree to teach a class
5. That you later find out needs a new teacher.
6. Admit you've just come from a Primary Presidency.
7. Know all of the songs
8. Better than the chorister.
9. Have the most reverent class in Primary.
10. Tell the Primary President you had no problems when she calls afterword "just to see how it went."

So there you have it. Just when I was thinking how nice it was to be back in Relief Society again...

Small Enough

Well, I'm not so cool anymore - I removed my music player because it drove me crazy and I was always muting my computer so I wouldn't have to listen to it. But, I wanted to share this one beautiful song with everyone. It's called Small Enough by Nichole Nordeman. It's in a movie format because I can't just upload a sound file, but it's only a black screen so go ahead and push play (and maybe have a tissue or two on hand if you happen to be in need of extra prayers). I might actually add some uplifting pictures to it someday, but for now: Enjoy!

What I Should Be Doing...

Here are a few things I should be doing today instead of blogging:
1 - Feeding my children breakfast
2 - Renewing my library movies (so I don't have to go there today)
3 - Grocery Shopping (I just can't put it off any more!)
4 - Cleaning the bathrooms (who knew Halloween could be so detrimental to the countertops?)
5 - Packing for our quick jaunt to Idaho
6 - Uploading our Halloween pictures
7 - Editing a story
8 - Making Christmas presents
9 - Fixing the Primary Program
10 - Kissing my kids!

Who knew what a fabulous weekend it would be? Ben and I came up to Park City to visit Grandma and Grandpa during General Conference. I am coming away from this weekend with much to think about and much to improve upon. I love my husband and my children deeply, but I do not always show them so. Lately I've been rather selfish in my actions and I've felt rather like my friend Mel's blog - Lost, but still wandering! I love General Conference. It gives me direction and helps me to find myself again. I love to take the time to step back and evaluate where I am in my life and where I want to be. The words of the leaders of the church always help me to do this. Oy! It is a bit overwhelming, but a good kind of overwhelming.