I was licked

If the wait time for being on hold is near an hour, you need to hire more people to answer phones (period)

I was on hold for a combined time of 3 hours between James' insurance and this company called "TheWorkNumber".
PS Work Number people, I hate you. Really, I'm not kidding.

Half way through it all when both people were telling me there was nothing they could do, I had an emotional breakdown, yep I cried.
So I took James upstairs with me, and let it all out while I layed in bed feeling sorry for myself.   James just looked at me with a half smile, like most men, not knowing what to do when a woman is crying. Then he crawled up to cuddle with me, and  being the half boy, half dog that he is, he
started to lick my tears. Thats no typo, he licked my tears.

Well, that got me to laugh and gave me motivation to keep going. Eventually I did get everything I needed. Thanks to the one lady who knew what she was doing, and dedicated a whole hour worth of time in my behalf. I should try to get her name, because she is my angel, but....


...I dont want to be on hold again.

So because I was on the phone most of the day, I have let my housework seriously take a back seat. I should probably get to it, but I had to tell you all how sweet my little guy is.

yep thats food on his face, he's in his high chair

Sometimes he will turn his head, and give me that look that just says "Mom, I love you".  I get all warm and fuzzy inside when he does that.

Sometimes I think people miss this, even though its annouced ALL THE TIME

The Church does not:




•Endorse, promote or oppose political parties, candidates or platforms.

•Allow its church buildings, membership lists or other resources to be used for partisan political purposes.

•Attempt to direct its members as to which candidate or party they should give their votes to. This policy applies whether or not a candidate for office is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

•Attempt to direct or dictate to a government leader.

The Church does:



•Encourage its members to play a role as responsible citizens in their communities, including becoming informed about issues and voting in elections.

•Expect its members to engage in the political process in an informed and civil manner, respecting the fact that members of the Church come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and may have differences of opinion in partisan political matters.

•Request candidates for office not to imply that their candidacy or platforms are endorsed by the Church.

•Reserve the right as an institution to address, in a nonpartisan way, issues that it believes have significant community or moral consequences or that directly affect the interests of the Church.

In the United States, where nearly half of the world’s Latter-day Saints live, it is customary for the Church at each national election to issue a letter to be read to all congregations encouraging its members to vote, but emphasizing the Church’s neutrality in partisan political matters.



Relationships With Government



Elected officials who are Latter-day Saints make their own decisions and may not necessarily be in agreement with one another or even with a publicly stated Church position. While the Church may communicate its views to them, as it may to any other elected official, it recognizes that these officials still must make their own choices based on their best judgment and with consideration of the constituencies whom they were elected to represent.



Modern scriptural references to the role of government: Doctrine and Covenants, Section 134

Update

I've been so busy lately trying to promote my cosmetology business that I've slacked on our personal blog. So let me tell you what we've been up to!

James turned ONE, as you know. He's growing up too fast!  I've been working on fattening him up, he's so active all the time he's dropped to the 10th percentile  in weight for his age. Thank goodness I've been able to start him on whole milk. He didn't like it at first, but now he LOVES it! He's on his second sippy cup of milk today. He prefers it when I hold the cup up for him, which I wish he didn't. I've been working on weening him. Cutting out feedings during the day for now. Which makes a cranky baby, and an even crankier one when it comes to nap times. Today he started to suck on his fingers, and then fell asleep..finally..  I know that nursing is just a comfort thing to him, and somehow I'll have to get him over that.
Enough about the trials of raising a little boy, and on to the fun stuff.
He's been walking for about 3 weeks now, still wobbly, but can get into even more things. He's jibber-jabbing all day long, and says "Ah-blee, Ah-blee, Ah-blee" over and over again like a little song. Who knows what it means, but he giggles when I mimick him. He likes to give hugs, and you really know he likes you if he places his forehead on yours. ( Ok, sometimes, well mostly, its a head butt) He's such a ham, and loves attention, (just like his daddy) but melts everyone's hearts. I need to start setting up play dates for him because he loves to play with other kids! Of course I have to be right next to him so he doesnt hit, or steal their toys. Speaking of which, How in the world do you teach a one-year-old not to hit?!

What a silly Boy!

Matt has been super busy with school as usual, but has been working out with the ROTC everyday, he's lost about 15 lbs already, Go MATT!

I've been wanting to lose weight, but can't get off my butt! James makes me so tired, and thinking about working out makes me even more tired. But I've got to do it! Other than my SAHM duties, I've made a blog for my cosmestology, and am expanding my services.

Click Here to See what I've been up to

We don't have cable anymore, but one of the shows I used to watch was Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on the Food Network. I was looking it up online today, and there are 7 in Utah! So once a month we're going to try a featured resturant, if anyone wants to join us, let me know! :)

Check Out my Hair Blog!

Thats right, after debating whether or not I should do one, I finally decided

What the heck why not?!

So here it is, Check it out! Ooh and purdy please follow me, I promise I'll try to entertain you just a little bit!