The Ghost Post

Here it is, all of the random things I have thought of blogging about, but haven't, and yet, still can't let them go unmentioned. I have spent the last few weeks trying to figure out how to get my kids pictures posted in slideshow form on my blog, with music, and can't figure it out. Obviously, I have been messing with things a bit, and as a result, my posts have been a little sparse. So without further ado, here are a few things that have happened lately.

* We went to San Diego. In December, Matt got invited to speak at a conference and one of the perks is that we all got to go along. This is an event that my parents typically go to, so it's lots of fun to be there. Most of the group couldn't believe that we would show up with all four kids in tow, but I told them that since they asked five weeks before Will was born, and I was suffering a major case of cabin fever, there was no way we were going to turn them down.

While we were in California, we went to Legoland (which the kids loved) and Disneyland (which we all loved.) There was quite a bit of rain, but my motto is that a bad day on vacation is better than a good day at home, especially in February. We also spent some time at "The New Children's Museum" which honestly sucked, so if you head to San Diego, don't go. I guess that the folks in California have spent so much time trying to make things interesting for their kids, that the novelty of their museums features things like wood boxes, clay and chalk. I don't know why I should pay to do things that we have at home. That was going to be a whole post in and of itself, but suffice it to say that the paste-eaters of the world are reproducing nicely in Southern California.

*I got a new elliptical! Three years ago, if you told me I would ask for one of these machines, I would have told you to quit smokin' the mushrooms you found in the backyard. However, after some really good experiences a couple of years ago, it has become my exercise equipment of choice. I know that some of you may find it intriguing that I have a preferred method of exercise, given that I more closely resemble the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man than Jane Fonda, but we've all got to start somewhere, right? Anyway, when I have babies, I tend to lose weight. The little suckers literally "suck" the fat out of me. Why don't I have 10 kids you might ask? Well it's a trade off, because part of the weight I lose is in the brain cell category. Anyway.... since I delivered Will, I am down about 35 pounds, and I need to do something that keeps the weight from coming back on, at the very least. I've had it for a week and a half and have only missed two days. Not to bad for an exercise-phobe such as myself.

*I have discovered a new cookbook, and for the first time in my life, I can say that I am actually enjoying cooking. The book is called "Our Best Bites, Mormon Moms in the Kitchen." I am loving it! Everything is from scratch, but surprisingly simple. My husband thinks I am a rockstar and my kids, well, they haven't hated everything! We are trying some new flavors and I am really enjoying my new found domesticity. The best part??? I think I may have finally found my motivation for cleaning out my cupboards and my pantry. Now if I could only feel the same way about my closet.

http://www.ourbestbites.com

*My new nightstand! Okay, it's ugly as sin, but for the first time, I have a nightstand that holds everything that I want to have within arms reach. I got it at DI, and refinished it with mod-podged paper and ric-rac trim. I thought it looked rather bohemian and funky, but Matt thinks it looks "craptastic." Oh well, who cares what he thinks?

*St. Patrick's Day.... leprechauns came to our house, caused mischief and left some fun treats. I took photos, but figured that the world doesn't really need to see the green water in my toilet.

Bottom line is this.... life is good. I am loving where I am right now and really enjoying my kids and my life. I am so thankful to be who I am, where I am, and am looking forward to what the future holds.