After getting over whatever it was he had at the beginning of the week, he developed a bad sinus infection and he is still miserable. I came home from taking Christian to seminary and found Kirk on the couch surrounded by "used" tissues. He was so pitiful.
He's my little trooper. Get well, my little buddy!
Yesterday, Kirk was not feeling well and was very pitiful. He had a high fever and was a little loopy. But in the middle of his troubles he said to me in his sweet pitiful little voice,and I quote, "Mama, I think my head hurts probably because I have a headache." The next thing I knew he was out like a light. Poor little guy!
Caroline, who started the sicknes troubles at our house, is a pitiful little thing as well. She made this comment: "It's not fair. We are sent to earth to be tested, not to get sick." My children are so profound. It is, however, unfair to Caroline that the poor thing always gets sick on days that she is already out of school. I let her stay home today for that very reason. That's what I told her anyway. Actually, she's still looking a little weak!
I can't say anything else because my man does not want me to talk about him. But I love him, and I appreciate everything he does for me and our family. He will be leaving for Brazil soon and I want him to know that I will miss him...but, I will be comforted by the fact that I won't have to cook for a few days!
This is such a good picture of him, don't you think?
Okay, so I'm updating myself on my favorite blogs, blogs I love to read and adore because they send me into fits of laughter on days that tend to be very stressful, and I realize that I am not up to par with my sisters. What triggered this thought, you may ask? It's simple. All three of them sent Valentines to each other AND NOT ONE OF THEM SENT ONE TO ME? So, I have two theories about this? One, they see me as a second mother, so to speak, and therefore look upon me as they look upon their own lovely mothers...someone with loads of wisdom and know how, someone they love and respect. I suggest this only because two of the three didn't send Valentines to their mother and therefore they must put me in that same group. Two, they see me as a sister whom they love and adore with great affection because I possess all the confidence in the world and why would I need them to send me a Valentine. Surley, I am beyond the need for a Valentine especially from my sisters. The fact that I am writing this prooves it, don't you think?
So, I'm sending this Valentine to you to tell you that I appreciate how much you respect and adore me. I love you as if you were my own children. I deserve all the praise and adoration you could possibly bestow upon me. Happy Valentine's Day!
Ba,da,ba!
Attention all parents! The following is a quote from the book "It's So Much Work to Be Your Friend" by Richard Lavoie.
"...children, in their initial stages of moral development, define "fairness" thusly: 'Fairness means that everyone gets the same.'
"Unfortunately, in many households, children have convinced their parents that the above definition is a true and accurate one. For instance, how many fathers would return from a business trip bearing a gift for only one child?....
"The true definition of fairness is: 'Fairness means that everyone gets what he or she needs."
Now, remark away!
P.S. "Thusly" is my word of the day.
I would like to know your ideas on the following sentence:
Fair is not Equal.
Please respond by making a "Comment."
Despite being a little nervous this morning, Caroline went to Young Womens for the first time today and loved it! Bishop Mullins asked her to come up to the podium during sacrement to give her the Primary Advancement certificate and those of us who know her well know Caroline was not pleased with that! But she gracefully accepted, and blushfully made it back to her seat. She's so cute! And just to add another accomplishment...she also made all A's on her report card! Go, Caroline!
Thanks to Grammie, Tice, Natalie, Ellie, Andrew and Tycen for coming down for Caroline's birthday. And thanks to Papa, Kyle, Fiel and Rex for helping out so that they could come. We missed Kylie, Jack , Emme and Clee, but we will see you soon!
