Ideal Day

This won't be exciting to anyone but me really, but I'm writing it down because I want to remember how it feels.

Today was ideal for a lot of reasons. First, I spent extra one on one time with my baby boy this morning. I usually don't get that, so it was really nice to have it. Then, I didn't even delay starting up my laundry! That's a first. I wanted to make sure to get it done today, because I hate having it sit around. For some random reason, I turned on the radio this morning, which I never do, and the first thing I hear is that today is the last day to register to vote! I have had strong feelings about the election this year, and have felt responsible for letting my voice... through a vote that is, be heard. So, I packed up the kids, and met Jon at the.... building, (whatever the heck it's called) and registered.! Yay!

Dang. Now that I'm reliving my day, there is one thing that is not ideal at all. My sweet friend had her baby on Friday, and everything seemed way fine. Then, today after I registered, I got a text from her saying that her baby has a rare heart defect and won't be with us long... It broke my heart. I have felt very helpless all day because I don't even know what I could possibly do to offer comfort. The only thought I had was to pray.

When I got home Lydia ASKED to go to bed, so I put her down. Ben was already asleep, so I let him be. That gave me enough time to fold the majority of my laundry. I usually fold it with the kids, but it takes three times as long when I do.

When they got up I just played with them. We played outside, we had a pillow fight on the bed, we tickled each other to death- you get the picture. So so fun! Then Jon came home, we played with him. I made dinner and actually did the dishes right after! (Never happens) With, the help of Lydia- thank you. :)

Then Jon gathered us for family home evening, which we are trying to have regularly but it's so easy not to do, so thank you Honey. After that the kids had baths and we all played in their room while listening to primary songs and singing them. I know, I know. This doesn't sound cool or "special" to you, but I was LOVING it! Just feeling our little bond as a family was so neat.

Jon left for school right when it was time to get the kids in bed. So Lydia brushed her teeth, then I told her to go to her room. Instead, she bolted for the family room and grabbed the scriptures! "What the?" was my first thought, then I almost cried. :) It's dumb, but it meant a lot to me that our efforts have had an effect on her. She probably is just out smarting us, and knew she would get to stay up later if she did that, but maybe, just maybe, she likes that time together. Either way, I loved it. It's helping me to try and work on good habits.

After we read, everyone went to bed- peacefully. And after only 30 minutes of school, Jon is coming home! Does it get any better? His class is usually 2.5 hours long, but he had a test today that he feels he did really well on.

So- self- remember how good this day felt, because chances are you won't get another one like it for probably another month or so. :)