Brief Update

Wow! I just updated my reading list, and so far, in 2010, I've read 13 books. My friend recommended keeping track of the number of pages I've written. Maybe next year I'll add that to my list.

Biggest news. My oldest is getting braces on Monday morning. He has threatened to move out if they're on longer than a year, but he seems to handle it okay once he's in the Dr.'s office. I was thinking I'd let him get clear braces on top to help with his self-consciousness, but several people are telling me that they tend to stain easily. I don't think a 12 year old boy would keep them clear for very long. Anyhow, Monday morning, he'll officially become a metal mouth!

I had one of those days yesterday. I actually had so much on my mind, that after filling up with a Caffeine-free Diet Coke at the gas station, I hopped in my hard with the gas pump still in the gas tank and drove away. Thankfully they have emergency release on the pumps, so it snapped off without causing an explosion. Most pathetic of all, I burst into tears. That may have helped me a little bit--the gas station attendant was very kind. I think I'll avoid that Chevron for awhile . . .

Tonight we have tickets to Our Town at Pioneer Theatre. Tomorrow we are watching BYU beat Kansas State, and skiing with Pete's brother Mike and son, Kyle who are in town visiting from Dallas, Texas. Jake is also going to accompany Pete and I to our personal trainers tomorrow morning. It'll be interesting to see if he likes it or not.

Spring craziness begins next week. Jake with lacrosse, Mitch baseball and piano, Madeline with dance, acting, piano and art, and Tyler with T-ball. It was nice to have a little simpler life through the winter.