...one of these but can't bring myself to buy it! Why is it that I can spend HUNDREDS on my kids and not $42.00 on myself??
...to have all of my unfinished projects finished - I cleaned out my sewing room over conference weekend and I now have a HUGE pile of unfinished sewing projects, stitchery's that need to be made in to pillows, homemade cards needing that "finishing touch", skirts and pants that need to be hemmed, old jeans that needs to be cut into squares for a quilt, and a quilt that only needs the binding on the edges before it can be snuggled under.
...to go on vacation. Not just "head to St. George for the weekend" vacation, but "sitting on a beach with a virgin pina colada and a good book" vacation. Somewhere tropical and sunny and warm where I can see beautiful, clear, blue water forever and just let my feet sink into the warm brown sand.
...Fall to last forever - it's beautiful here!
...to be able to spend more time at home. I have learned over the past year that I need to be better at organizing (and being a little stingy) with my time. I have been such a "yes" person my whole life - not wanting anyone else to be inconvenienced and yet inconveniencing my family when I say "I'll do it". I want more time to bake bread, play games, work in the yard, go on walks and just make happy memories for my family.
...to sleep better at night. I have found myself waking up 2 and 3 times a night and not being able to go back to sleep. It is BEYOND frustrating...I'm sick and TIRED of being tired!
...to be really good at my church calling. It's an overwhelming one some days and I feel that I have been coming up short in a few areas. I need to be better - I'm working on it.
...to have a clean house - all of the time. I know it's impossible with 5 kids and I know that everyone will say "enjoy it now, pretty soon they will all be gone" and I'm trying to do that. But it's much easier said than done! So I guess what I really want is a maid!
...world peace and happiness. I know...cliche...but I have a friend (Amy) that is so politically charged right now and trying to stand up for what she believes is right - it's inspiring to me.
...to be me....and be a happy me. I love this quote that has been on my fridge for years...
"Do what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, with a cheerful heart". I read that in one of my favorite books about 10 years ago. I want to have a cheerful heart!
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I just found those necklaces online too. I think from one of the links on the side of your blog actually. I really really really want one too. I'm planning on asking for you for Valentine's Day. All of those things sounds so wonderful and I'm right there with you. So, does that mean that you are coming down to St. George? Dallin was saying that he really wants Brad to come and play with him.
Hey, head on over to http://www.designmom.com/ and enter in their giveaway! The etsy shop they are doing their giveaway from has necklaces like that one! I entered and if I win I will totally get you that necklace.
I can relate all to well with the sleeping bit -- I'm tired of being tired! And I'm going to have add your quote to my fridge. Sometimes I just get tired of being me; instead I should just be happy.
I want all of that too! You sound like me! Even the necklace..I've been looking at one similar. Must be pretty popular. It's nice to dream. They will all come true someday...we hope.
Am I on Jodi's blog? I feel totally honored! Too bad I don't blog my thoughts, because anyone going to my blog will be disappointed. I do most of my rants on FB.
I know how you feel about all of those! (Today was gorgeous!) We just don't have time in the day for all our hearts desires, and it makes things harder when we don't sleep well at night! I remember that you love that quote, you made me a copy once, and I think of you and that quote often because it helps me remember to be cheerful...which I always think you are! For all its worth, I don't think you could be doing it any better than you already are!
Love your blog... it's awesome and way cute!
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