May 10th Tuesday

Today I did a Pasta Class at work. I felt kind of out of my element. I have always kneaded the dough for 8-10 minutes. This time I didn't do that and I suffered the consequences of that decision. I needed to let it set for 30 minutes which I didn't have time to do. So when I put the Pasta through the Pasta Machine it came out falling apart. I just kept putting it back through and after about 6 times it came out beautifully. But each time I put more pasta through the machine it was the same way and I had to put it through about 6 times. So I felt pretty bad about the whole class. But before I made this pasta I made pasta out of Kamut. I turned out beautifully. It was amazing and tasted just like normal pasta. I was excited. I made fetticini out of this pasta. Then of course I had the disaster, but all turned out well. I made a great salad out of that pasta. But I had a Lady from my class say don't you dare apologize, you just made us realize that it can be done. You persisted until you finally did it perfect. When we go home and make pasta, we will know that if we persist we can really do it. You had a super class. She said this is real life, it isn't on TV. This is a true to life class. She made me feel wonderful. I was glad the mistake was made by the time she got through. People can make our lives wonderful. We just need to tell them we appreciate them once in a while.

May 9th Monday

I am just so grateful that I am able to work. Not that my job is super easy, not that at times I get frustrated with what goes on. Not that I am totally happy with everyones responsibilies, and feel like every one does their part, because at times I don't feel that way. I am grateful that Mother's Day is over, because sometimes I felt as though I was in the Bosch Kitchen Center alone. I felt like I needed to run to keep up with how busy the Center got, but it is fun to be around people who can appreciate me for the years I have spent cooking. It is certainly a reward to know that I have accomplished something good in my life. I think working makes me organize my time a little better. Sometimes it is tough to be Primay President and have that responsibility, as well as keeping up on a home, and working. I still have children that need me and need me to talk to them on the phone, especially when they feel in crisis mode. I want to be their for them. I just hope I can continue to juggle everything that I need to and be their for those I love.

May 8th Sunday

It has been a day of fun in my home. My children were awesome when it came to Mother's Day. I received such a special day of love. Michelle sent me a darling plate about Mother, and also some amazing cookies. Lisa sent me a darling card and a cute little letter from each of her children. Jennifer gave me a beautiful card. Karalee gave me a card with some money in it. Emily called and wished me a beautiful day and told me that she loved me. The dinner that everyone contributed too was more than I ever expected. I felt like a queen, with all the great love and respect shown to me today. I want to thank all my children for a beautiful day. I love each of my children and my concern is for them and their futures. They mean so much to me. I pray for them each day, some more than others. Some are having some struggles that I would like to take away from them, but I know things will be corrected in the Lords time.

We had a great Sacrament Meeting today. Once again all the Seniors spoke about their Mothers. It is so fun for such wonderful things to be said about Mother's on their special day. We all know that we are not perfect at all, but it is fun to hear that once and awhile you feel appreciated. This day was one of those days. A day that I felt appreciated. Thank-you all who had part in that.

May 7th Saturday

It is the day before Mother's Day. I have been working all day long and I am tired. We didn't sale all the Bosch Mixers that we were suppose too. They gave away with each Bosch a cute package that was full of toffee. It was nut walnut toffee, and toffee with a nut chocolate topping. Very tasty. So I brought some home for my mother as well as Frank's mother. At least I was able to give them a mother's day present. I know that it is the thought that counts, and right now I am giving a little something for the thought. I am pretty excited because Karalee arranged that we would have dinner her at my house, but she called everyone to contribute. She is bringing the meat. It will certainly make my mothers day wonderful. I am grateful to my children for all they do. They are certainly a blessing in my life.

May 6th Friday

I have been at work all day today. It has been super busy and we have sold a lot. I find myself enjoying talking to people about different items in the store. But it has been a very long day and I am exhausted.

May 5th Thursday

We had an early morning work meeting then I and my husband got to go to the temple before he needed to be at the airport and I ended out back at work. I came to work at 1 instead of 2 but I am glad that I did because they sure needed my help down there. The temple is a wonderful place when life around you seems in such turmoil. I am so glad I got to attend the temple this morning, because it certainly made the rest of my day.

The girls and my husband picked me up at work. They looked great! You can certainly tell they have been in the sun a lot. They are pretty tan. They enjoyed themselves greatly, but said it is nice to be home. I think it is always hard to stay with other people because you feel like you are invading their home sometimes, especially when they are living in a small apartment. But like I have said before it is worth it for family. Family is so important and we love them all. I loved hearing there awesome stories about Houston. My husband has been working on a basement again. He is such a perfectionist. When things are not perfect he feels like he needs to redo them. I love him for that, but he has been in this basement so much that at times I think he just can't do things he wants to do and make them as perfect as he wants them to be. I think he works to hard and expects to much of himself, so he over does things which cause him more work. But he fixes anything to look awesome. I just hate that he is re-doing because of whose basement this is

May 4th Wednesday

It has been another day of cleaning and being at work. I have been trying to get the house super clean for the arrival of my girls tomorrow. It has certainly been an easy job to keep this house clean with only my husband and me here. It is Mother's day this weekend so it has been crazy at work. I come home and find myself exhausted. Tomorrow my girls will be home. That is exciting. We have missed them and their guy stories, their work schedules with picking them up from work and making sure they are on time. There entertainment can make life fun because they always have an interesting story to share. So we will certainly be happy when they are home again. I hope they have enjoyed themselves in Houston. It is always fun to visit family, but in my situation I love being home as well. It is just always good to be in your own home, use your own bathroom and sleep in your own bed.