Finally Settled In

We have finally finished the entire process of packing up, wiping away a tear (not Jon) as we drove away our home, unpacking the boxes and settling into our new place. I literally have collapsed into bed every night this week. We absolutely love our new place, but of coarse miss our old home and friends, etc., but never the less, love our new place. We will be house sitting for my Aunt and Uncle while they serve a mission in a month and then we'll hopefully move back into a house.

The kids have adjusted so well and have really taken a liking to my Aunt Paula. Hunter asks just about every day to go see her, since we live in the basement.

Alot has been on my mind, lately. I go through phases where I want to improve myself and with a new chapter in my life, it's like I have a fresh start. (Disclaimer: stop reading if you don't care what's been on my mind;)) First off, I want to be a better mom and wife. So mine and Jon's relationship isn't on the rocks or anything, but I know I can be better, like being more understanding and loving, etc. Jon has really been into lizards lately (only a few months ago it was mountain goats) It is really kind of cute, but then it's not because he wants to get one. There is a lizard expo this weekend that he wants to go to and since I am trying to be a better wife, I told him I'd go. Okay, so I know I don't get the wife of the year reward for that, but I've come to realize in these 4 years of marriage, that you have to give and take. Jon is such a great husband and father and I find that if I treat him good, he treats me good and then we are both happy.

Next, I feel like a crumby mom lately. Maybe it's the whole move that has gotten me felling this way, but I decided I need to do more with my kids. Sometimes I just feel like I am there to make sure they don't get into things, but I know that there is a great responsibility for parents to teach there children and they are at the age where they are like little sponges absorbing everything they see and hear, so I've minimized the internet time and cleaning time, and have decided to do more with them like go to the park, teach them about different bugs, read about dinosaurs, teach them where there nose is, etc.

Next, Every now and then I get in these healthy moods (they aren't that often). I've been given one body to take care of, and that scares me. I know I'm not in horrible shape, but I look at really obese people and think that could be me one day. I've watched my eating patterns over the years and have noticed that I have improved alot since my college years, but I still have a ways to go. I've read some books and articles, etc, and have become pretty picky with what I decide to eat. (Don't let that stop you from inviting me over for dinner) I have really come to like whole grain breads, tortillas, anything all natural, like granola bars or cereals. All natural applesauce, 100% juice, string cheese, etc. But don't worry, I don't plan on wearing dred locks or not shaving my arm pits, and of coarse I can't give up baking cookies and eating treats, I just want to take it a step at a time being healthier.

Last, but not least, since I want to be a better teacher for my children, I decided one of the best things I can teach them about is Christ. It don't like that during Sunday school I can never give a brilliant comment and most the time everything is over my head. One day I want to be able to know where I can find certain scriptures without looking in the index, and know the stories of the prophets of old and also our latter day prophets. I am so fascinated with church history and I always get goose bumps when things finally drop into perspective, like why we are here on Earth. I know we are here to serve and love others just like our Savior did.
Now lets just hope I can stick with my plan!