the boring recap

Warning: this post will be extremely boring to anyone else besides me.

Recap of the past couple weeks:

California was lovely.

80 degrees everyday,  tons of delicious food in the pantry,

brothers and sister around all the time, comfy beds, TiVo, etc.

Here is basically what I did everyday.

I woke up at 6:00 am with Danny, fed him, played, and got dressed.

I woke up my 6-year-old brother Danny at 6:30 am and took him to San Juan school at 7:20 am.

I woke up David at 7:45 am and took him to Marco Forster Middle School at 8:25 am.

I called Sammy on my way home to make sure she was ready for school and took her to Capistrano Valley High School at 8:45 am (late, of course.)

I came home, fed baby Danny, put him down for a nap at 9:30 am, and scarfed a bowl of cereal.

Cleaned the house, laid down for 10 minutes, and then Danny woke up.

Played with Dan, went for a walk with Dan, fed Dan, cleaned Dan, changed Dan's diaper, changed Dan's clothes, put down Dan, Dan cried, picked up Dan, tried to eat lunch while holding Dan, put Dan in the car to pick up Uncle Dan. Dan screamed upon insertion into carseat. Like always.

2:00 pm picked up brother Danny.

2:45 pm picked up Sammy.

3:20 pm picked up David.

3:45 pm got brother Dan ready for baseball game.

4:00 pm took brother Dan to ball field.

5:00 pm took David to waterpolo practice.

5:15 pm made dinner.

Fed baby Dan, cleaned Dan, changed... you get the idea.

7:00 pm picked up David

7:30 pm put Danny to bed.

Clean house, again.

Get kids ready for bed.

9:00 pm T I R E D.

Goodnight.

On an completely different note:

I'm sure you've read or at least heard of the blog "seriously so blessed."

It's so funny, and I enjoy her witty humor.

I'm not one to parade my blessings around the block, but I think since I'm totally open about the bad things that happen in life, I should feel no shame in posting the good things every once in awhile.

So, seriously (not in a sarcastic way), I have felt so blessed lately.

Some reasons why:

I have an amazing husband who works hard, tries hard, is sensitive, helps with the baby, tells me he loves me 10 times a day, and just genuinely tries to be a good person in every way he can.

My baby, though sometimes still difficult compared to most babies his age, is getting happier and more even-tempered everyday. He smiles at me, he is learning to crawl, he holds his own bottle, and is all-around more enjoyable to be with.

We are graduating debt-free. That is such an amazing blessing.

Steve has been lucky to get job interviews and have opportunities to work.

I can stay at home and take care of Danny.

The church is true! I am just so grateful everyday to have this amazing Gospel in my life.

We are surrounded by amazing friends.

Spring has sprung! For the most part. The earth is looking so dang beautiful. I'm in awe everyday of the beauty of the earth and all of the Lord's handiwork.

We sold our apartment contract!

My parents have opened their home to us this summer -- we can't wait to spend everyday with them!

Our families are stupendous. We love them all so much!

I basically know what's going on in the world and in my country (which in and of itself is not exactly a blessing at the moment, but being informed is indeed a blessing.)

I have a college degree.

Steve will have a college degree in 3 weeks.

We are already saving for lil' Danny's college fund.

Our ward has been completely awesome! We have loved the people and spirit in church every Sunday.

General Conference is this weekend!

Easter is on Sunday -- what a fantastic time to remember the sacrifice of our Savior and Redeemer.

I know that I'm a daughter of God, and that he loves me unconditionally.

For the first time in my life, I like and respect my body. I love it for what it is.

The list could go on, but those are the highlights.

I need to remember these things. The good things. The best things. The way I feel and the blessings I'm grateful for are what matter most in this life. I can't wait to look back and remember these feelings of happiness and gratitude, because really, a life full of gratitude is a full life indeed.