Tagged: on my mind

A while ago Maren (aka the silly witch) tagged me. I'm not going back to see what the actual assignment was, but I believe it was to list seven random things about yourself. I'm taking this challenge as an opportunity to empty my head of the things swirling around inside. Here goes... seven of the topics that have been on my mind:

1. Coupons, deals and saving moola. You may roll your eyes, but I really have saved a ton of money this month on my household items using coupons and being familiar with the deals that are out there, both in my local stores and online. I have a system, but it is still evolving and organization is what is going to make or break this for me. Tonight's project: get everything in it's place so my system will work more efficiently for me.

2. Angels. We've all got them, sometimes I can feel them closer than at other times, but I know they're always there. I've been grateful for them this week- I've exchanged some emails with a sister in our ward who has needed hers recently and it's comforting to know that in addition to the support of our ward family, she's got heavenly help around her and her family. I'm also grateful for Dylan and Shellie's angels, both who have stepped up big time this last week.

3. Gourmet Group. My turn next month. Getting our menu, decor, invites, etc. planned was so daunting to me until I actually started the process. I've enjoyed the "virtual" planning Sandi and I have done and am really excited about the evening. I'm pleased with our food choices and the attitude in which my partner brings to the event- it's going to be fabulous!

4. Teaching relief society Sunday. I really wasn't excited about my topic and voiced that to Denten and was promptly told that I didn't have the right attitude. Sometimes my words seem to come back and hit me in the face! Anyway, after a little more studying and prayer I have received the inspiration I was waiting for. And yes, it came to me during a nap. All the more reason to fit naps into my day if you ask me! I hope all the ideas I have in my head come together and will be just what our sisters need this week.

5. BBQ Friday. We are hosting a bbq for our neighbors this weekend and while normally I love a party, I had a hard time getting excited about this, but again, it just took a little planning and I'm good to go. Some are from our ward and some aren't and I've been looking for an opportunity to bring a few of them together and reconnect with my neighbors, so hopefully it will be great. At least there will be good food and good company and if we're lucky, the water will be warm enough to take a dip!

6. My shelf project. visit shellie's blog and you'll see a picture. I'm copying her. yes, again. why reinvent the wheel when she's already proved to be brilliant?! I need more storage space for the excess I'm accumulating (see numero uno) so I'm building shelves in our guest room closet. Guests: you're still welcome to come, your clothes will just be hanging next to my food storage! Also, when I say "I'm building," I really mean either Shellie or Denten is building.. I'm a great assistant, supervisor and cheerleader. We'll see which one I can rope into the project first!

7. Kids. I've had a few different people's children here this week and while I've decided it's probably good I don't have five or six of my own, all under 4, it's been fun. It's fun to see Seneca interact with others her own size and Cooper's imagination do new things with new friends. It's also so amazing when three babies are all sleeping at the same time and the two big kids are playing quietly... ah, success.

There you go- all that's been in my head this week. Denten's maybe-or-maybe-not job should probably be on the list, but honestly I haven't been thinking about it much. He (and we) will end up just where we should be and whichever direction we go, I'm sure it will be an adventure! Thanks Maren! I tag Harker, Deirdre, and Treona. Have at it girls!