Insomnia

So last night was one of those nights when I just couldn't sleep.  I have them now again.  Now I was exhausted last night.  If you read my post about the lazy coaches at my sons flag football calling the game when it wasn't raining then you probably knew this was coming.  The make up game.  And of course they can't put it at a time convenient for me, noooo.  They decide that in between practice at 6 on Tuesday and practice at 6 on Thursday is plenty of room for game at 6 on Wednesday!  Never mind that they have school tomorrow.  No consideration for the fact that younger son has swim lessons on Wednesday at 4:30.  Plus did I mention that although I did buy the gatorade for halftime snacks for Saturdays game, I still had to go buy more since both boys were busily drinking it all week.  Then there is the fact that they told me Tuesday night. (Thanks for the advance notice!)  Anyway, after two 45 minute halves plus the halftime break, the drive home, dinner, baths, bedtime stories (cause even though they can barely keep their eyes open they refuse to go to bed without a story) it is 9:30 and I am bone tired.  I go to bed only  to lay there without sleeping much of the night.  I may have dozed off here and there but I do know that I was awake when hubby came to bed after the eleven o'clock news and I was awake at two am when I finally gave in and looked at the time and was awake at 5 when hubby got up to go to work.  So bottom line, I do not feel rested.  I looked up some information on insomnia to find out that there are multiple types.  The short term insomnia is caused by outside factors like stress, jet lag, shift changes etc. and the long term is usually caused by a medical condition like depression, asthma or sleep apnea.  So the really interesting part is when they tell you about the treatment.  "The main focus of treatment for insomnia should be directed towards finding the cause. Once a cause is identified, it is important to manage and control the underlying problem, as this alone may eliminate the insomnia. Treating the symptoms of insomnia without addressing the main cause is rarely successful." So I should remove the stress in my life and then I'll get more sleep.  Oh why didn't anyone tell me this before?  So easy, I'll get rid of the bills, my husband will never ever argue with me again and my children will become loving cooperative angels who never have flag football games on a Wednesday.  Now if only they could tell me where they are selling that magic wand........

Six Little Words

Back in 2006, the editors of SMITH, a storytelling magazine, asked their readers "Can you describe your life in six words?" They published a book with the responses they received.


"Found true love after nine months"

"Fourteen years old, story still untold."

"I managed not to destroy anything."

"Nobody cared. Then they did. Why?"

"Cursed with cancer. Blessed with friends."


So your assignment...tell us about your life in six little words.




It did not specify that it had to be a sentence so here is mine....

Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Aunt, Matriarch

Check out other answers here.

The Eyes Have It

Okay this will be my little rant to blue eye devotees everywhere. Here are my two boys.

Now I know that I have two very good looking kids but why is it that when in public people always seem to comment on the older boys eyes?  You know, 'oh he has such beautiful eyes!' or 'what gorgeous blue eyes!'.  Hello, do they not see the other incredibly good looking boy standing right next to him?  Not to mention that it makes the older boy uncomfortable to be singled out that way.  Here are the pictures that they took. 

As you can see they are much more into artistic licence than identifiable shots but now you can see where I got the idea for my post! 

P.S. I have brown eyes and except for the fact that I am so near sighted I couldn't see the hand in front of my face without help I am very happy with them thank you very much. 

The Girl In the Whirl

I got this poem from http://chocolateonmycranium.blogspot.com/ and wanted to share it with you cause it gave me a good chuckle.

The Girl in a Whirl
by ‘Dr. Sue’
(a.k.a. Vickie Gunther)

Look at me, look at me, look at me now!

You could do what I do

If you only knew how.


I study the scriptures one hour each day;

I bake,

I upholster,

I scrub,

and I pray.



I always keep all the commandments completely;

I speak to my little ones gently and sweetly.



I help in their classrooms!

I sew all they wear!

I drive them to practice!

I cut all their hair!



I memorize names of the General Authorities;

I focus on things to be done by priorities.



I play the piano!

I bless with my talents!

My toilets all sparkle!

My checkbooks all balance!



Each week every child gets a one-on-one date;

I attend all my meetings (on time! Never late!)



I’m taking a class on the teachings of Paul,

But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all …



I track my bad habits ‘til each is abolished;

Our t-shirts are ironed!

My toenails are polished!



Our family home evenings are always delightful;

The lessons I give are both fun and insightful.

I do genealogy faithfully, too.

It’s easy to do all the things that I do!


I rise each day early, refreshed and awake;

I know all the names of each youth in my stake!



I read to my children!

I help all my neighbors!

I bless the community, too, with my labors.



I exercise and I cook menus gourmet;

My visiting teaching is done the first day!



(I also go do it for someone who missed hers.

It’s the least I can do for my cherished ward sisters.)



I chart resolutions and check off each goal;

I seek each “lost lamb” on my Primary roll.



I can home-grown produce each summer and fall.

But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all …



I write in my journal!

I sing in the choir!

Each day, I write “thank you’s” to those I admire.



My sons were all Eagles when they were fourteen!

My kids get straight A's!

And their bedrooms are clean!



I have a home business to help make some money;

I always look beautifully groomed for my honey.



I go to the temple at least once a week;

I change the car’s tires!

I fix the sink’s leak!



I grind my own wheat and I bake all our bread;

I have all our meals planned out six months ahead.



I make sure I rotate our two-years’ supply;

My shopping for Christmas is done by July!



These things are not hard;

It’s good if you do them;

You can if you try!

Just set goals and pursue them!



It’s easy to do all the things that I do!

If you plan and work smart, you can do them all, too!



It’s easy!” she said …



… and then she dropped dead.

Running

So I have run a couple of 5k races before and really it is very exhilarating.  I really need to set myself a goal in order to keep myself on a workout schedule.  Since I am not really looking to lose weight, I am really more interested in staying in shape.  However, after the last 5k, I was talking to my in-laws and really think I need to push myself a little for my next goal.  I considered either doing a bike race or triathalon.  However, I like the bike more for recreational use and I'm not a strong enough swimmer to be competitive.  Plus I don't have year round access to the pool so would have to wait until summer to train.  Anyway, I decided to try and run a 10k (6.2 miles). I found a 13 week schedule that I like pretty much. http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/5k.html#10k   Even if I repeat a couple of weeks, that would put me as prepared to run a race in February or March so I have to see if I can find a good race about then.  Of course, the weather around here being cold at that time of year, I may not find one until April.  Now that is a sure fire way to get me to postpone the start of training!

Rainout

So we wake up today prepared to go to
1. soccer practice for older son at 8:30am
2. football game for older son at 10:30am and
3. soccer game for younger son at 11:45am 
Now, weather forcasters were proclaiming thunderstorms for today so we were expecting to get cancelled.  However, waking up in the morning, it was not raining. (wet but not raining) We got everyone dressed and ready to go and 15 minutes before we are due at the field, we get a call from the team mom that football has been cancelled.  Now I checked the website and the message machine and neither had rainout announcements so I was a little ticked that we didn't get any advanced notice.  Now, likewise the soccer didn't have an announcement, so we went out for the little guys soccer game.  It was hot.  and not raining.  I guess I am a little annoyed that we pay money for a six week season (not to mention uniforms and cleats) and already two weeks have been rained out.  This should be his fourth game today.  I can understand not wanting the kids to play in the rain but it wasn't raining!  Not only that but the three year olds managed to brave the elements to get out there and play soccer.  So I had to get up anyway.  So my husband and I declared the Union Rams flag football staff to be lazy. 

And the Lesson Backfires

So I am trying to get the kids off to school as usual and they are being sooooo slow.  They love to dawdle.  Anyway, so I'm trying to rush them along, saying "Come on, come on."  My son takes his time, turns to me and says "Slow and steady wins the race, Mom."  I hate that when that happens.  They listen and then have the nerve to turn a fable against me.