Babysitting, babysitting, and more babysitting!

Christmas week. My mom has a million presents she needs to wrap. You do the math. She said we all have about 10 presents for each of us kids and 8 kids. 80 presents is crazy. So while I recover from getting my wisdom teeth out I am babysitting. I wish I could have went to work but I think I would have scared the kids. I looked like a chipmunk (it is odd both sides were swollen but I only got one side out for the study.) I think I would have scared those kids. I am really ready to go back though. I really do love my job. Back to my wisdom teeth, I felt like somebody threw a softball really hard at my face so it was sore. But I wasn't in like a lot of pain. Just ache, which sucked too. I couldn't send my missionary a letter and I felt really bad. I was not able to because last Saturday we dipped chocolates and it is so good. Even though I can't eat any chocolate until tomorrow at the very earliest. But I did send Brody a tape recorder and of course a tape filled with just me talking. I sure hope he liked it. Brody asked for me so that is what he got. I am so grateful for him. I hope his phone call will be good for his family. I hope I can hear from him soon with a tape. I don't know if I am invited to hear him at his family's house. I understand if I'm not because it is his family time. I will have plenty of time to talk to him when he is off of his mission in 18 months. I am so happy I can now say 18 months. It makes me so happy that he is doing so well. I can't wait to see him and hear from him.

Today I am going in to get my wisdom teeth out. I am doing an experimental drug they are testing for pain relief and sleep after a person will get the wisdom teeth out. I sure hope I get the medicine. I have a 50% chance of getting the medicine or a placebo which is NOTHING!!!!!! I have like zero pain tolerance and I am really nervous. But they are paying me $250 so I can save up while Brody is on his mission.
That reminds me.... Brody had his first baptism a couple of weeks ago. I am so proud of him. He really is a great guy. For Christmas I got Brody a tape recorder because he said he wanted me.. I can't really go to him but my voice sure can. I am really excited to get his letter this week. But I won't be able to get his email today. I will be at the clinic about to get my wisdom teeth out. I will just have to wait until tomorrow. I hope he is doing good. I really do love him so much. I am so happy he has been out for 6 months. Only 18 more to go. :D   

The "Britney" moment

Today I woke up extra early to do more studying and homework done at school. Now here is when I pulled a Britney moment. I forgot my ID in my purse which is in my dad's car. How smart is that. Now my dad is at work with my ID. I can't go to school now. I am wide awake so I can't get back to sleep. There is something for who ever reads my blogs. ha...ha...

Bitter sweet day

Today one of my neighbors got baptized and confirmed a member of the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. It was amazing. I have never been to a baptism that the spirit was in there so strong. I didn't get a letter this week from Brody. I sure hope I get one next week. This is the first week he hasn't sent me one. I guess he was too busy. I am still proud of Brody and I can't wait until I get to talk to him again. I am going to Brody's brother's play tonight with Brysen and his friend. I am really excited to see it. Any ways, I sure hope I get a letter next week. I don't know if I can function with out Brody for another week.

Saturday

Sorry about the freak out a couple of posts ago. I needed to let it all out and the blog was the only thing that came to mind. So I apologize. I am usually not like that. complain. but sometimes I do freak out. It will happen again so just warning you...
Anyways... Brody is doing amazing in Cullman. I am so happy he is there for Thanksgiving. I am hoping he will be there for Christmas too. But it is ok if he doesn't. The lord has it all taken care of. In Brody's words "All we have to do is trust in the Lord." That was one of the last texts he sent me before he left on his mission. Such amazing words out of such an amazing man.
In fact, Brody has a baptism this Saturday. I am so happy for him. It is kind of cool because I have some neighbors getting baptized the same day. I am so grateful for the gospel. I got a new phone now I can post some pictures of Brody and I. So here is one. :)  

Night

For my English class, we are reading "Night" by Elie Wiesel. I can't believe this book. It is the most gruesome book I have ever read. It is about the Holocaust and a young boy and his father. This book makes me so grateful for American and free of religion. I can't believe people can have that much hate towards people. So I have to do a book report on this book. I have to have a topic about this book. I chose to do defeat and power as my two topics. I felt like they went very well with each other.
     I am teaching my sister, Addysen, kindergarten this year and I just taught her to read sentences. She is really loving to read and I love teaching her. I can't wait to teach other children and get my degree.

Facebook

Today I deleted my facebook account. I found out my abusive ex boyfriend was looking me up everyday and my stalker was too. So I got rid of facebook.... that is the only way for me to reconnect with my friends but I don't ever want to go back on again. I just can't believe it. These two men are still ruining my life and I can't stop it. But I refuse to get hurt again. I am so happy with my missionary and that is all I care about. I just miss him a lot. I wish he was here so badly. I cry myself to sleep every night because I miss him so... I just can't wait for him to come back.

Frontrunner fun

Yesterday I took Addysen on the frontrunner to my school. We went to go see my friends choir concert at the institute up there. Addysen just kept on telling me how much fun she was having. We went on the frontrunner and bus up there and watched a beautiful concert. We both felt the spirit so strong and she is only 5! I am so grateful for the gospel and the comfort it gives me. Then I treated her to lunch and got her a heart necklace that says I am always with you everytime you wear it. I am so grateful for my family and I love them so much!

2012 can't come quicker!!!

My missionary was in a tornado warning area last Tuesday. I was so worried but my dear friend that looks after my missionary asked me to call her and she took such good care of Brody. Thank you so much Jena!!!!!! Brody is fine. He didn't see any tornado's (thanks to the lord.) I am just so grateful that I live in Utah and I have a wonderful family. And never having to deal with tornados is a plus. haha

I am a child of God

Today was church. I am the sunbeam's teacher in my church and the primary did their primary program today for sacrament meeting. All I could think about is how my missionary is doing the things which the lord told him to do. I just see those little children and it just hit me... I love all of those children. We are all children of God and specifically me, we don't need to carry all our burdens on our shoulders, Jesus Christ has given his time to listen to us; No matter how small or big of a problem we have come across. I am so grateful for that and for my calling in the true church and for my wonderful missionary. 

Finally almost finished

I have been working so hard on my math to get the course done by Halloween. I was so behind a couple of weeks ago. Now, I am almost finished. :) All I have to do now is take my final. Finally almost finished!!!! Heck to the yes!
Yesterday was my missionary's 100th day out doing the lords work. I am so proud of him and I am so grateful that he went to Alabama. Over there, people keep us all informed and take really good care of Brody. Thank you all who contribute to Brody's life. 

guitar, stories, and singing

Today I slept in. I haven't slept in since Brody left. I was very proud being able to sleep in. At three, I went to Pam's (my next store neighbor's house.) to see one of my favorite actors Kirby Heyborne. It turns out, he sings. ;) I bought two of his CD's today. He gave me a wicked deal. 2 cd's for 20 bucks and one for 15. I was so happy. ;)

The case of exams.

I woke up this morning really early to go to school even though all my professors canceled classes today. I needed to take a midterm for my education 1010 class; I needed to take a math quiz as well. It must have been a good day to take them because I got a 76% on my math quiz (I always have a hard time in math so a 76 is really good for me.) On my education 1010 midterm, I  got a 85% which is good because there were a lot of Indian and history questions on it. My professor is so weird about Indians' and their culture.
When I got back from school I did a girls hair day and it was really fun. I did Mckenna's hair in two high braids and crossed them to make a X on the back of her head. Then secured them with two pony tails. It looked really cute. I did the twist and flip on Addysen's hair. She loves that hair style because it doesn't hurt. I got a letter today afternoon! :) I can't believe how much Brody has matured and how much he loves the gospel.
I am going to eat some ice cream with my sister and my old young women leaders today at 7. That should be interesting. I love them and my sister, Sydnee and I are like best friends.

A good day

Today Brody has been out for 91 days. Only 641 days left or 3 more general conference's until Brody comes home. :) I have been struggling in math this semester in school and I finally got a 90% on one of my math tests. I was so excited. I also found out my grant finally came through. Happy day. I get a little money this week. :) I work at my missionary's mom's daycare and we have this child that should I say challenging, and he wasn't there today. Nice easy day and no school for the rest of the week. What a glorious week. Hopefully the rest of this month is as easy as this week will be. :) Happy Tuesday everybody. :)