On Saturday we surprised the boys by taking them to the Lego Kid Fest at the Austin Convention Center. My boys (and husband) were in heaven! We spent over 4 hours doing nothing but Lego stuff. Lego competitions, building, monochrome designs, listening about Legos, looking at Lego sculptures and more. It was pretty amazing. I am grateful that my husband likes to spend time with our boys and enjoys the some of the same things they do. I feel blessed to have him play such an active role in their lives.
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On Sunday we went to church and enjoyed some quiet time together as a family. Oh, and we got a new Bishopric! Monday was Labor Day and even though it was a school holiday, we still had a lot to do, including school work. We started the morning with chores and a trip to my doctor. Then we went back-to-school shopping (finally) and got the boys some much needed clothes and shoes. Later we came home and had some school work to finish and dinner. Later, my husband conducted PPI's (Personal Priesthood Interviews) with each of the boys individually. This was a special time for them and it was much needed as I have been terrible overwhelmed by everything and needed someone on the same page as me. Then he gave Eric a blessing for the start of school. It was a very special and tender blessing and I know it will help him throughout the school year.
Tuesday turned into a Monday, full of busy-ness and what not. I started school at 8:00 today. This allowed us to do our morning stuff (pledge of allegiance, singing, stretching, calendar and stuff) before we took Eric to school. Then we headed to Eric's school and dropped him off. It was really easy as he was super excited to return to school. Then we came home and did reading. Then we rushed off to a meeting that I needed to attend. Then, the meeting ran late so we came home with enough time to start math and for Alex to eat half of his lunch. Then, back into the car to pick up Eric. Then home to finish school work and then came dinner and baths and all that jazz, and now I am typing with my eyes at half mast and really wanting some Banana Pudding Blue Bell ice cream that is in the freezer (it is AMAZING!). I am praying tomorrow will be somewhat calmer and I can actually do a few chores around the house and we can get Alex's work done in a timely manner.
I am still feeling terrible inadequate and overwhelmed but at the same time I am feeling more at peace. I think the Lord is definitely calming my nerves. I was given a new calling and set apart a few weeks ago and part of the blessing was that I would be able to fulfill my duties with peace. I really felt that today as I was attending a planning meeting with the other committee members. I was feeling overwhelmed when I got there, and then a peace filled my heart and I was able to think clearly (first time in a LONG time). I know I am truly blessed and even though I get really stressed and anxious, I try to remember how much my Heavenly Father loves me and needs me.
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