Conference Weekend

I put Conor to bed a little after 8:00 last night. He surprised me by sleeping until 7:00. I think he knew I was up most the night with Jacob. It always seems like if one child is sick or having a hard time the others will give you the night off. Jacob woke up around ten burning up with a fever and bawling that his ear was killing him. I put him in bed with me. Ryan started his first of four night shifts and wasn't home. I gave Jacob medicine and ear drops. He wasn't getting any relief from the Motrin. I held him and rubbed his back. He finally fell asleep only to wake up a little later screaming with ear pain. I had a long night with practically no sleep. When Ryan got home at 8:30 a.m. he was surprised to see all the kids bathed and dressed as well as me showered and ready for the day. I told him I was taking Jake to the doctor. He called his parents home to see if I could drop Marli and Conor off so he could sleep and I wouldn't have to take all three kids with me. Ryan left a message and Reuel called me back. He was at work and on this side of town. He said he'd come over to our house and watch the kids while I took Jake to the doctor. Super!


Jake has a ear infection. He is miserable. The doctor said he has a infection in his throat as well. He reminded me so much of his brother Jaxon. While the doctor was examining him he would tell us he was Okay. "I'm okay,I'm okay". Just like Jax would say when he was so sick. What a trooper. Jake and I went to Rite Aid by our house. The pharmacist tech looked like Kyle's friend Mark Dalling. I asked him if he was Mark's brother. Sure enough his name was Craig. He said to tell my family hello when I told him Kyle was my brother. Jake picked out a couple movies and a stuffed animal that he thought was a T-Rex. I thought it was a frog. We stopped at Reed's dairy and then came home. Grandpa Reuel was having a good time with Conor and Marli. When I was carrying everything in from the car Marli met me at the door. She told me Grandpa was listening to the Prophet and needed to stay. She begged me to let Grandpa stay. Today is a extremely special day. Our church sustained a new Prophet. President Thomas S. Monson. He has the same birthday as Jaxon. Grandpa Reuel said he helped Marli and Conor raise their hand to sustain our new Prophet. I was sad I missed it. Thank goodness for video taping. I will definitely watch it later.

Before Reuel left I took these pictures. Marli was upstairs and I couldn't get her to come downstairs. She was eating a cinnamon roll.



Thank you Reuel for spending this special time with us. I know conference is special all on it's own. I always feel like it's even more meaningful when a fresh spirit is in our home. I remember watching general conference in October right after Jaxon was born. The spirit of God was burning inside me as I held my son and listened to the leaders of our church. Same thing today while holding sweet little Conor. I'm so grateful for a Father in Heaven who loves me and has given me four beautiful and amazing children. I often don't feel worthy to be their Mother. I pray I will do a good job taking care of them. I know he has put a great deal of trust in me with his most sacred blessing, being his spirit children's Earthly Mother. I often find myself on my knees pleading in my children's behalf. If you look at my Tunes there is a song "Prayer Of The Children" if you have time listen to it. The person who wrote the lyrics to it was inspired to write and record the song after spending time at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake. It is so beautiful. I love how incredibly strong the spirit is when I listen to the men sing acapella. It is so special. I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful General Conference weekend.