cookies

So, I read last night on the internet that my uterus is the size of a soccer ball now. I felt justified in now telling thoughtless commentators to try sticking a soccer ball in front of their stomach to see how they would look. Sorry, I'm kind of stuck on the rude comment issue.
We made super yummy chocolate chip cookies for desert tonight. I burnt the inside of my mouth eating them hot out of the oven. YUM> But never fear dinner was super good and healthy. Roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, roasted zucchini from my garden with olive oil, basil, and garlic, Salad with tomatoes, celery, red pepper, red onion, and cucumbers. We are trying to up the veggie intake at our house. My children are in the process of learning that dinner is not instant. Mostly this is for Jacob, as Abby has long been my helper in the kitchen. Jacob was wondering why dinner wasn't ready "hours ago" since I had put it in the crockpot right after church. So then he got to participate in the dinner prep process. Rachel was so excited to peel potatoes. Glad someone was!
Church was wonderful today. The Riley's spoke and did a fabulous job. I love that we have talks from the most recent Conference Report. They spoke on Sacrifice by Elder Dallin H. Oaks and Preperation by Elder Robert D. Hales. I loved how they presented their talks. I have read both of these over and over again, and I learned so many new things today. Our youth speaker spoke on Education a fabulous article I highly recommend you read. I have found this year as I have studied the conference talks (knowing they would be the subjects for our Sacrament Meeting talks ) that I have more fully enjoyed Sacrament meeting. It has been especially helpful because I often am wrestling with David or shushing my other children, and I don't feel so lost once I can return my attention to the talk being given. It has been a blessing indeed.
David has become quite the stinker in Primary. Which is frustrating, because until just a few weeks ago, this was never an issue. Winslow and I have been taking turns sitting with him. Mostly he just can't keep talking to his neighbor, so when he is asked to be quiet he gets grouchy and throws a fit. Turkey. I'm sure part of it is being 4 and part of it is we're having a new baby. I'm hoping we can nip it in the bud quickly. (as he stands here with his head turned to one side batting his eyes asking for a cookie...this boy is a professional.)
Abby is wearing skirts and high heels to church now. Mostly because she is now almost a size 8 in women's shoes. She is going to be tall, and gorgeous. Bring out the big guns.
We woke up 1 hour before we were supposed to be at church. EEK! Thankfully I had planned a quick breakfast of cinnamon rolls from a can (you know the kind you whack against the counter to open) and eggs. And the girls had headed my strict instructions to shower last night (I was away at a baby shower.) We made it right before the opening song but after announcements. We sat in the 3rd row from the front. It's actually where we like to sit I just don't like having to walk to the front when the meeting is already under way. I like the front because my children and I have less distractions and you can really see the speakers. It's quieter at the front of the chapel. I feel less claustrophobic at the front. What I do miss in being able to notice if people are missing. Since I am in young womens and we have been in primary a lot with David during the first hour I don't get a good feel for who might be out sick or needs a loving reminder that we miss them. BECAUSE WE DO!!!!. Next week we will have to be to church early. It is Rex Hamblin's Farewell. What an amazing young man. I am so excited for him to serve a mission. So I guess I better set the alarm!~
Winslow and Jacob got to go to the temple yesterday morning. Yes that means we had 3 trips to Snowflake this week!~ And David had his first soccer game. SO FUN! He is quite the goalie.