Feels

It felt like a blog post day. It has been ages since the last time and that was a re-post. We have had some serious ups and downs this year and writing has not been appealing to me. This is not a happy post but it is an honest one.


My sweet dad passed away in March and while I am dealing with it, I have days where I don't want to face anything or anyone. My depression has worsened over the last few weeks to the point where I will be calling my doctor this morning to see about anti-depressants and counseling. It is affecting my kids and my marriage.

I try to do things that make me happy, like sew and stamp and read, although the last one is probably not the best since I stay in bed and hide with my book. Doing those works okay when I get going. But then there is the stopping to deal with life. Taking my spouse to and from his bus, kids to and from school and activities, my own work and church responsibilities. It gets overwhelming pretty fast.
I find myself on the verge of tears frequently. Like right now.

New Page

You might have noticed the new page I added to the tabs at the top. People who share my religious beliefs, (Mormons) are in the news quilt a bit right now with the Presidential race. I just wanted to share a little bit, since most of my readers know I am Mormon. We are different, but it is a good different. Obviously it is up to you if you want to visit the page.
This doesn't change my quilty/crafty stuff at all. Just wanted to share. :)

Thanks!

I'm back!

I  was only gone for a week, but what a wonderful week it was.
My first cruise, a second honeymoon for my husband and I, to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We went with 2 other couples and had a blast!
I still have land-sickness 4 days later,  which basically makes me feel like I am still on the boat. Not fun. But still well worth it. We spent Valentine's Day on Lovers Beach. So cool! Here are a few photos.

Leaving San Diego

Lovers Beach with a view of our ship.

Us

My in-laws stayed with the kids and then when we got back we spent time hanging out with them. Today I went to Michael's and Quilter's Paradise with my sweetheart of a mother in law. I now have scrapbook supplies for cruise photos and binding fabric for the In-Spur-Ation quilt and 2 Little Apples charm packs.

Now to take a nap and get some relief from the cold that bombarded me this weekend.

So very busy

At least I get to sleep in.
That is what I am telling myself to get through this week. Today and tomorrow are the craziest. Here is my schedule from today.

Sleep late. (Bliss)
9-ish be dressed and ready for the day. Switch the laundry and motivate kids to doing their chores and do my chores. Grocery shop.
10:50 head to swim lessons.
11:30 done with swim lessons, home for lunch
12:ish eat lunch and clean up, switch laundry (fold?) check off chores with kids.
12:45 head to basketball camp with boys.
Catch up on whatever needs catching up on. Finish chores, do email and blogs if time.
3:20 head to pick up #1 son early from BB camp to meet up with carpool for Scout camp
3:45 drop off at scout camp carpool
4:00 start dinner (actually I'm blogging, who needs food!)
4:30 Head to Activity Days for Daughter #1
4:50 Head to School to pick up son#2 from BB camp
5:00 Finish dinner prep
5:30 head to pick up Daughter #1
6:00 Have dinner (I hope it is ready)
7:00 clean up dinner and kitchen and tidy up
7:30 do stuff with kids, stories, scriptures get ready for bed
8:30 Kids go to bed, I collapse.

And in the midst of this I am (and this may be TMI) having intestinal distress (since Saturday) and it's that most lovely time of the month.

But next week will be somewhat easier. And at the end of the month I get to take a little vacation with hubby to Southern California!