Back In The Game

So much good is happening for us these days. Chris and I went to the temple together for the first time on Saturday. We didn't actually get to go in together - we took turns with Olive while the other one went in and did initiatories - but still it was great. And we each had a lovely experience. Yesterday we spoke in sacrament meeting together for the first time too. Our topic was the temple, which we were really happy about because it's something that we've worked hard on lately. I really loved hearing Chris talk. He was so charismatic and articulate, and his content was great. Listening to him made me feel dazzled and have a crush on him all over again. Then yesterday was the first time I was supposed to start teaching my Gospel Doctrine class. Olive was having a meltdown though, so Chris warmed up the class while I fed her real quick. I was a little frazzled when I got in there, but I managed to get my legs under me after a few minutes. I am so thrilled about this calling. Our stake president called yesterday after church and asked if I would speak in Stake Conference. We'll be at Mikey's wedding that weekend, so I can't do it. I'm super disappointed but he said there will be other chances, so we'll see. He also called Chris later on and told him he wanted to meet with him this week. He told him to bring me along, so we're thinking that means some kind of calling for Chris. And we're really looking forward to it. In other news, I'm still having a hard time trying to figure out a way to help with the income from home. I'm making small efforts, but nothing significant yet. Chris' job situation is slightly volatile in this economy, but we aren't freaking out. Sometimes the only way to explain how we make it through the month is that we paid our tithing and things somehow fell into place. The heat is starting to slowly crawl back down to more reasonable numbers. Still in the triple digits, but much more bearable. I'm looking forward to the fall and winter months. I guess our last item of business to report about, if you hadn't already heard, is that I'm pregnant! We're really happy about it. Both Chris and I are a year apart from most/all of our siblings so we wanted our kids to be close together too. Olive and the new baby will be about 14 months apart. So, yes we'll have our hands full for a while. But we can't wait! We're really thrilled about it. I think that about catches us all up. I can't be sure, but I think I might be becoming recommitted to blogging more regularly again. We'll see.

I'm Pregnant!

I found out last night. I'm excited and overjoyed. Being pregnant is fun and I can't believe we're gonna have another baby. But I also feel guilty and sad because it won't just be us and Olive anymore.

A Little Behind

OK, I know, I'm a little behind. But in my defense, I'm SUPER conflicted about what to post on here and what to post on Facebook and how much you'll all hate or love the overlap. It's something I can't figure out. So my first question to you is,

How do you decide what to put on your blog and what to put on your Facebook?

I really want your answers.

Here's a quick little update on each of us:

Chris has spent the last few days enjoying the Homerun Derby and the Allstar game. I really love how big a baseball fan he is. He started a strict diet the other day; I was supposed to start it with him but I have about a third the amount of willpower he does. So. He's doing great, and I'm sitting here with some of my homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Olive is kinda starting to sit up. She stays put for several seconds before toppling over. She likes to play on the floor but she inevitably rolls over on to her belly and then starts whining. My first inclination is to pick her up or roll her back over, but I feel like she'll never crawl or solve the problem on her own if I do that. Which leads me to my second question for you people...

How long do I let her fuss on her tummy before I help her out?

Seriously, I want your answers.

She's also really good these days at holding things, picking things up, and putting them into her mouth. She's eating rice cereal, and we'll probably start her on vegetables before too long. She's way more vocal and even seems a little sassy sometimes. She giggles a ton, and I think I'm starting to see dimples in her lovely cheeks. Bottom line is we can't get enough of her.

As for me, I got to go out to Sunset last week (as you can tell from my Facebook photos). It was great to see everyone. The bain of my existence right now is trying to get Olive to sleep through the night, or at least for more than 3 hours at a time. It's tough. I've been having a lot of fun with Mary Kay. I'm constantly brainstorming about ways to earn and/or save a little more money for us. I have about a million projects and goals going on, none of which get my steady attention because of Olive and because it seems like I'm always cleaning this house! I've decided not to go to Henderson with Chris as much, just so I can get more done around here, get into more of a routine, and possibly even make some friends. And lastly, I'm wishing all the time that people would come visit us.

That's about it for now, Olive and I gotta run to the store.

7. He's as irreverent as I am at church. (We seriously gotta grab the reins on this one actually). We were sitting in the pew right behind where the deacons line up for the sacrament. One of the deacons farted right in front of Chris' face. We had a split second to look at each other before we erupted with laughter and had to leave the chapel. It was ridiculous. But I love laughing that hard with him.

5. He brought me sunflowers today.

6. And a smoothie.

3. He forgives and forgets really fast.

4. He goes with me to the doctor when I'm feeling scared of her, even if that means setting his particularly busy work day back an hour.

Why My Husband Sits on a Pedestal, a New Series by Brooke Barragan

1. Olive's been wide awake and ready to play at around 5 am lately. This morning Chris took her into the living room and kept her occupied. I got to sleep until 9:00!

2. I like a clean house. I don't like to do my house cleaning on Saturdays though, I'd rather do it while Chris is working during the week so we can all hang out together on Saturdays. But it got away from me this week. So this morning when I woke up I got right to work so as to hurry and finish before our Saturday fun. Chris gladly pitched in - he vaccumed the whole house, Windexed all the windows, and hung the laundry. Everyone has different things that just really ring their bell and make them feel loved (says Dr. Chapman), one of my huge ones is getting help with the house.

Stay tuned for more reasons why Chris is on a pedestal.