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Sunday, May 10, 2009

Things are crazy here!

So when I get on the computer to blog I really get bothered when people haven't updated in a while. Well now that I am one of those people, I apologize. Can you give me some credit though? I just had baby number 4 a month ago. I can't believe she is already a month old! She is doing wonderfully. We had the jaundice issues for a few weeks, then she decided she didn't want to gain weight. But we're back on track again and Ms. Whitney is a champ. She is so good in not minding that she occasionally gets climbed on when she's eating or getting passed back and forth. She is sleeping really well, usually only waking up once in the night, so really, I can't complain. The other kids are adjusting pretty well too. Abby is by far the greatest to have around cause she can hold hold her if she wants to be held while I get other stuff done. Shelby is my delivery girl and is so excited to run and get me a diaper, blanket, burp clothe, whatever. And of course Coop has always been good to entertain himself while I take care of whatever else needs me. Plus my friends in the ward have been so awesome. I've even called one and told her I needed a nap and she came over, picked my kids up and kept them for a few hours so I could sleep. Of course Rob is the best husband in the world and helps out with whatever I need. He hasn't slept in on a Saturday in I don't know how long, but I sure have:) Needless to say we are surviving and getting back into a routine.
Some fun little news about me that I thought you guys might enjoy (by enjoy I mean you're going to laugh, then feel sorry for me, and then laugh some more). I didn't think it was all that fun when it started cause I didn't know how I would pull it off, but things are working out OK, so I will share happily rather than bitterly. Here's the story, on Sunday morning conference weekend my bishop called and asked if the bishopric could come over and visit the family in between sessions. Of course I said yes, not thinking anything of it. When I told Rob, he laughed at me and told me to brace myself for a new calling. I said, "No, they wouldn't come over on conference weekend to extend a calling. They're just doing family visits" (Deep down I think I knew I was being delusional). So when the bishopric got here I wasn't too sure, but had a pretty good idea-either Primary President (our president is getting married next month) or Young Women's President (ours has been in for a while now). Well, I was right, they called be to be the new YW President. Did I about die? Yes! Did I consider going inactive cause I didn't think I could pull it off? Absolutely! This was Sunday, mind you, and I was due to have my fourth child, under 6, that Wednesday, plus had a husband who had just been called to High Council so I hardly see him on Sundays. Yes, all these things went through my mind. Now though, a month later, I am still alive and well. This is just one more thing that we are adjusting to with everything else. I have awesome councilors who make my job pretty easy actually. So overall I'm enjoying it.
Anywho just thought I'd try to make an excuse for my absentness (I just made that word up) in the blogging world this last month, and sincerely ask for your forgiveness:)

PS Happy Mother's Day to you all, I love ya!

9 comments:

The Cantwell Clan said...

Four kids is oh-so-much-fun, isn't it! Glad to hear everyone is adjusting well! Congrats on the newest addition! Life is, and will forever be, crazy! Good to "see" you tho!

~Mandy~ said...

That's awesome that you called a friend up so you could take a nap.... people extend offers and aren't taken up on them so I'm glad you did that to get your sanity back! Congrats on Baby #4 and the YW president...that's a tough calling, but I think you'll be awesome in that!

Mike and Erika said...

You will be a great YW President. You are so fun and the girls in your ward are so lucky!:)

DaBudges said...

can't believe how big she is already getting. Say, in your professional oppinion...how terrible would it be if my hubby decided it was a good idea to flush baby wipes down the toilet? Serious? Maybe not so much? Although I think I should mention that we are flooding again. Oy Vay(?)

Kara said...

Yeah when Brandon told me about that one I felt really bad for you. I am in the young women's for the first time though and I love it! Maybe we can share some ideas:)

Mrs B said...

You're going to be so awesome in that calling!! For sheezy! And any old time you want a nap feel free to call me! I'd love to take those cute kids for a while!

Critt & Britt said...

You are Super Woman Kris!!! You will make one great YW Pres. The girls are lucky to have you.

Eichmeiers said...

Way to go Doog, YW pres., thats great, the girls will love you!

Lindsey Rose said...

Kristen, I am so happy about your calling, you are going to be great! It is amazing how you can see the Lord prepares a people. You have a ton going on with 5 kids, busy husband, and now a demanding calling, but you do it and it works out. That is awesome!