Real People

I had a very interesting week.
First, I had to have a root canal done today. YUCK! I don't think I have ever been in such pain before! I went in to the dentist today and he told me that I needed one. He put me in touch with a endodonist. They told me that they couldn't get me in for a week. I sat down in the middle of my dentist lobby and broke down in tears. I felt like such a baby. I just know now and have total sympathy for those who have had them before. I have had four c sections and a constant migraine for a year and this pain was so much worse! Anyway, the cute nurse and office manager took me aside and talked to me about their pain when they had their root canals. While the office manager talked, the nurse called another endodontist and got me a appointment today. I was so thankful! Dr. Watson came over and gave me numbing medicine to keep me sane until the appointment.. I went in and had the root canal done and now I am here writing about it. My sweet mom asked me if I was in pain. I told her that the pain I was feeling right now is so minor compared to what I was dealing with today that it didn't even really feel like pain. I'm just glad to get it over with...
Anyway, today, I want to tell you what happened this week to me and why I used the phrase Real People in this blog.
Yesterday, I was picking Krissi up from work. She works at the ball park at the concession stand on Wednesdays and Thursdays. It's nice because she is earning money for LaNichees. Back to the story... While I was picking her up, dear sweet Crystal, a lady from our Ward came up to my car. We started to talk and she started telling me a story about Johnny and as she did this she started to cry. She loves Johnny. He was in her primary class last year. So we sat there and talked and I started thinking about how much this sweet person has touched my life.
You see, five years ago, I was 100 lbs heavier. I had extremely low self esteem and I was very shy... Yes, I can be shy at times...
Anyway, there were a few people in my ward that really went out of their way to make me feel important and one of them was Crystal. She always would tell me that I was beautiful. I didn't believe her but it was nice to hear. After I lost my weight, people from all over, the kids school, church, and work started treating me different. One person went as far as calling me her best friend to my daughter. I think, honestly, I have talked to her five times in my life... Long way from being my best friend. There are others in my ward that treated me well before and after also, Candice, Beth and Lynne to name a few. I don't dislike the people who came around after I lost the weight. I just know the people who have always treated me the same.
So as Crystal talked to me, I started to cry. I then told her how much I love her and how thankful I am for her friendship. I told her how much I appreciated the fact that she is such a genuine person.
This is why the real people title...
It is so nice when you come across those who are real... My mom, is one of the most amazing people in the world! She never has a negative comment about anything. If there is ever anything negative going on, she tries to remove herself from the situation. My mom is a REAL person!
My sisters are REAL! They have so much love in them. Yesterday, I had a really hard day. When I picked the kids up, I was crying. I took Jon home. He is Joan's son. He told my sister that I was upset. With in a few minutes, I had a call from her to see if I was OK. I kind'0f needed that call...Beautiful Joan is like that all the time. Jenny, she would perform service to anyone that needs it and even to those that don't. I tell Jenny all the time that she is perfect. She hates it when I tell her that. She might not be but she is sure close. My sisters are REAL!
My Loris... I have three of them you know... Lori , Laurie and Shannon Lori. I don't know how I ended up with three of them in my life but I have to say that each one of them is REAL! When Lynn broke his leg, Lori and Laurie were at the hospital before the brought him out of surgery. They were there for me. They are such amazing women! I am very blessed to have them in my life!
So talking to Crystal really got me thinking. I pray that when people think of me, they think that I am REAL.
I have to go now! Until my next post...Be safe and remember that I love you!

It's been a while...

I know that it has been a while since I have written. I have had a lot going. With that said, things are going great! My headaches, for the most part, are gone. It's absolutely beautiful outside! And my life is great!
Today has been a crazy day. I got a call from Krissi at 9:00 this morning . She was sick at school. I went to get her. I got her situated when I got a call from a teacher at Zach's school. They called to tell me that Zach had just thrown up. So I went to get him. Krissi spent the rest of the day with her head by the toilet. Zach spent the day in my bed with a pan by his side.
Then Johny came home. Clara, Johnny and I decided to go out to eat. Half way through the meal, Johnny turned to me and said "mom, I don't feel so well". I took him home and that was the end of that.
Now the three older kids are laying on my bed sick while I am working. I guess I am going to have my house filled tomorrow with kids. Krissi thinks she is going to school but I don't think I am going to let her. I did spend the rest of the day disinfecting my house. It needed it. I will probably do it again tomorrow. I walked in to my house tonight after running a few places and in smelled so horrible. I knew it needed to be cleaned through and through. It smells really good now, thank goodness!
I am so proud of Johnny. We have struggled with him doing his homework. He is the smartest kid I know but he gets bored. He refuses to do his work. Anyway, the past week he has put all his effort in to making up his missing work. I think he is finally thinking that he wants to succeed. The Vice-Principal wants to give him the gifted test by the end of the year so we can put him in that program. She feels like he needs it because he is not being challanged enough. He has been such a huge help to me lately. He literally has been my right hand by helping with Clara and such. What a great kid!
Krissi is getting ready to be a LaNichee. She is so excited! She told me that she hasn't been this excited about anything, ever. She didn't make the choir that she tried out for. She knows it isn't her voice. Her voice is amazing! We think it is because she is a LaNichee. That is OK. She will continue to take voice from George Dyer, my favorite singer, and dance her little heart out. My beautiful mom and incredible sisters say, "Let her dance now. She will always have her voice". I think Krissi not making the choir upset me more than it did her. I just want her to have everything. She is such an amazing person. She gives so much of herself. I just pray that she is happy.
Zach is great! He has been practicing for the fun run at school. He and Krissi go over to Skyline and run around the track. He is a pretty fast little bugger. I hope he does well. He has a little girl liking him. Her name is Emily B. She is so cute! She tells him everyday how much she likes him. She follows him to the car and talks to all of us when we pick Zach up. I laugh at how shy Zach is. This is so funny to watch. I can't believe my seven year old already has girls chasing him.
Clara is so cute! She still is going through her mommy stage. She makes me so happy. I can't even believe I have her! She just completes the family so well. She started walking. Her favorite word is "That". Her eyes are so beautiful! They have such a softness to them.
I know I always talk about my kids. I just love them so much! They are my life!
Lori and I are going to start painting my house next week. I am so excited! We are going to finish the floors first. I have hardwood floors. Mom hates them because they are not finished. We can't afford to finish them all the way but we are going to clean them really well and then paint the walls. I have found some slipcovers I love and hope that eventually I can get those. I was thinking about it today, I really don't need a bigger home. I just want to make this one the best it can be. I am going to finish the upstairs and then I am going to move on to the downstairs. Maybe by the time the kids start school or at least by Christmas, They will have their rooms done. Krissi so deserves to have her own room. She has been sharing her room with my office. My office has taken over. Johnny shares his room with Zach and Clara. They need their own space and I am going to do my darnedest to make that happen.
Well, I better go! I am a little tired. I think staying up all night is finally getting to me.
I love you all~