Ten on Tuesday

1. Thank you all for your comments, concerns, prayers, and phone calls. Grandma finally made it through the crazy snow storm with a flight cancellation and another flight delay. She practically froze to death getting here but I think we are finally warming her up.

2. I went to the doctor today. He was a little concerned with all the contractions I am still having and bumped up my medication. He was even more concerned about my mother going home on Friday and strictly told me I could sit on the couch and read stories for the girls or sit up to the table to eat but I shouldn't be doing more than that.

3. So after the doctor visit Grandma decided to stay a little longer. Poor women...she has to share a room with Lydia, do everything around the house, and walk to the grocery store nearly everyday. I hope she survives!!!

4. The highlight for the girls last week was the packages from Aunt Jennifer and Aunt Emily. They were filled with new books, balloons, animal plates (which we have been rationing), coloring books, etc. All the things that make staying at home all day with mom a little more tolerable. Thanks a million Jen and Em...you bought us some great time with your kindness.

5. Quote of the week comes from Liesel during family home evening. We were playing the game where you try to get people to smile. Daniel kept trying to get Liesel to smile but she was stone faced.
Daniel: "Don't smile Liesel....don't smile."
Liesel: (A little irritated) "I'M NOT SMILING!"
And indeed she wasn't.

6. The highlight of Daniel's week...HE FINISHED HIS NIGHT CLASS!

7. Snow...Snow...Snow...We have had more snow this past month that the rest of the winter combined. Living in a desert I can't complain because we need the moisture terribly.

8. I ordered the rest of my seeds for my garden. Hopefully Grandma and Daniel will be up for the planting. I am hoping to plant twice as many beans as last year and work to get a better strawberry crop. Let's cross our fingers on that one.

9. Grandma has been a machine since she has been here. We have freezer meals, clean laundry, spotless windows and an empty kitchen sink after every meal. She has also worked on a couple sewing projects for me...my favorite being the new bed skirt for my bed...WOW!

10. Daniel has been trying to be mom and dad...and I must say he has been amazing. He has played with the girls nearly every minute he is home and still manages to get groceries, finish projects, sell houses, and stay sane! I couldn't ask for a better spouse at a time like this. I love you Daniel!