I am a fan of lists. I list just about everything one can possibly list. So when I stumbled across this blogger's "30 Days of Lists", a part of me was excited that most people never feel. Its weird. So, as a member of the Listing Society, I decided to modify and adapt her lists to my blog. Mostly because I need to blog and I love to list. Two Birds-one stone. Bam!
1: I'm a lister because
- Check marks make me happy
- Give me a reason to use different colored pens frequently
- Give me a reason to by cute listing papers
- Keeps me organized.
2: {a few of} This Month's Goals
- Write in journals
- Finish Scrapbook thru July
- Make it to the gym/exercise 21 times
- Take time to be holy
3: When I need timeout I'll
- Waste time on the Internet: Blogs, Pinterest, and Education Idea sites
- Budget
- Read
- Take a bath
4: Midnight Snacks
- Ice Cream. Holy addiction batman
- Snickerdoodles. Sometimes I'll make a batch on a whim
5: Today you could find me
- Laying on the couch with the baby on my chest
- Visiting Teaching
- Sitting at the computer working
- Watching Modern Family
- Getting peed on by the son.
- Laughing with the new sister missionaries
6: I'm at my best when
- I'm the one responsible. Leadership roles make me excel. Coordinating large groups of people at an event; man I am one productive woman then.
- Its morning. Early mornings I am crazy motivated, productive, organized, and happy.
- I work out. It makes a difference in my day when I start out healthy
7: Fictional Places I'd like to live
- As a fabulously rich lady. Not a movie star or anything cuz I don't want to deal with the paparazzi judging me for my second scoop of ice cream.
- In a palace, like Versailles
- In Disneyland
8: I know I'm getting older when
- I watch programs with college choirs. They look so young!
- I host the missionaries in my home.
- I count how many years I've been teaching
9: Things I'd like to learn
- Piano; better
- Can food. Make Jams
- Garden
- How to do my food storage
10: Recipe for a perfect weekend
- Worldmark Resort
- Beach
- Root Beer
- Movies & Ice Cream
- Hot Tub
- Pudding Dessert
- National Historic Sites
- Hubby
- Richardses
11: Words to live by:
- "Luck favors the prepared" ~Edna Mode
- "Life, lived properly, is romantic" ~Ryan Sutter
- "If I'm going to get cheep stuff, I want quality cheep stuff." (Walmart) ~Lauren Kammeyer
- "That's the last thing we need, a voice of reason!"
- "I could do hot in my sleep. I could do Hot in scrubs. I am a Hot Hot person" ~Christina Yang
- "Just take her and kiss her. Kiss the crap out of her." ~She's the Man
- "I love you" ~Mark Morrell
12: I am inspired by:
- Michelle Duggar. Guilty Pleasure. I just love this family. I watch them every morning, even though the episodes are reruns.
- Piano music. Its one of my most played Pandora stations
13: My morning routine:
- Gym
- Shower
- Send Mark off to work
- Cameron nap (hopefully)
- Breakfast and start work
14: If I could do it over again
- My wedding day. It was amazing 100 times over. I'd love to relive it again and again. And I want to wear that dress again and again.
- The day I graduated from BYU. It is the last time I really remember my dad being healthy. I'd just love to be with him again.
- My entire first year of teaching. Holy wow, that definitely needs to be done over. And not because it was amazing but because I sucked as a teacher and need to do it right.
15: Dinner Party Invitees
- Walt Disney
- Julie Andrews
- Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar and family
16: Title of my Autobiography
- Like I Said
- The Wright Stuff
- Those who don't do, teach.
September 27, 2012
September 24, 2012
"Blog something"
On my calendar today, I wrote "blog something". Because I don't have any ideas of something interesting that I could blog about. Well, that isn't technically true, but I can't muster up enough creativity to make a blog about my trips to St. George and Wisconsin blog worthy as of yet. So here I am, fulfilling my "to do" list duty, and blogging something.
-- I've received a new calling in my ward; Primary Pianist. Which wouldn't be all that bad if the 10 year old wasn't better than me. I was called just before the primary program, and the 10 year old was going to play for the Sunday shin-dig. Its embarrassing. I really can only just-get-by on the piano, and he is like concert pianist material. If I could be naturally amazing at 1 thing, it would be the piano. ... And volleyball. Ok 2 things. The piano and volleyball. Amen.
-- Yes you've heard correctly, I am working again. Because somewhere in my past life I must have done something good. I have landed a "work from home" gig for the Environmental company I have been doing vacation coverage for these last 2 years. And its going to be amazing. Part time. Work at home. Same pay as the school district. I like to use the "good, better, best" philosophy when explaining my employment luck since moving here. It was good that I got a job with the environmental firm back 2 years ago. The school district gig was better - no commute and more pay. This gig is the best. No commute. Same pay in half the time. Thank you Heavenly Father.
-- We did go to St. George a few weeks back now. Visited my brother and his family for a week there. Also caught up with my long-time college friend Lanelle and her little squirt. Hopefully I'll get more pictures on that later. I then went to Wisconsin to see Tessa's peeps and their new pad. The trip was an experience that will have to be blogged...later.
-- Cameron is coming up on 3 months. Chunky legs, spit bubbles, flapping arms, and smiles galore. Love his guts.
-- Mark has just secured his Real Estate licence. Yipee. He works for a brokerage out of Walnut Creek servicing the County here. Innocent plug for those who are in the area and need an agent.
-- I've received a new calling in my ward; Primary Pianist. Which wouldn't be all that bad if the 10 year old wasn't better than me. I was called just before the primary program, and the 10 year old was going to play for the Sunday shin-dig. Its embarrassing. I really can only just-get-by on the piano, and he is like concert pianist material. If I could be naturally amazing at 1 thing, it would be the piano. ... And volleyball. Ok 2 things. The piano and volleyball. Amen.
-- Yes you've heard correctly, I am working again. Because somewhere in my past life I must have done something good. I have landed a "work from home" gig for the Environmental company I have been doing vacation coverage for these last 2 years. And its going to be amazing. Part time. Work at home. Same pay as the school district. I like to use the "good, better, best" philosophy when explaining my employment luck since moving here. It was good that I got a job with the environmental firm back 2 years ago. The school district gig was better - no commute and more pay. This gig is the best. No commute. Same pay in half the time. Thank you Heavenly Father.
-- We did go to St. George a few weeks back now. Visited my brother and his family for a week there. Also caught up with my long-time college friend Lanelle and her little squirt. Hopefully I'll get more pictures on that later. I then went to Wisconsin to see Tessa's peeps and their new pad. The trip was an experience that will have to be blogged...later.
-- Cameron is coming up on 3 months. Chunky legs, spit bubbles, flapping arms, and smiles galore. Love his guts.
-- Mark has just secured his Real Estate licence. Yipee. He works for a brokerage out of Walnut Creek servicing the County here. Innocent plug for those who are in the area and need an agent.
And to spice up the visual aspect of this blog...a photo.
September 18, 2012
Undeniable
Yes, I know....a shock to the entire human race that I am actually posting on this blog. But, it is time that the world really understands how amazing the woman is that I married. I think that most people believe that your love for someone will continue to grow as the years go by, I am here to testify that it does. Can I get an Amen? A short, but very deserving list of the things my wife does that continues to amaze me:
1) She is an incredible mom. I know we are only 2 months into this thing, but I constantly catch her spending time playing with, and talking to, Cameron. She truly does give him all of her attention. It is no wonder the lad smiles at her everytime he sees her.
2) She is an incredible wife. I really need to pick up my game. She works very hard each day to make sure that the house is clean, and dinner is cooked, and that she does herself up everyday. Now, I want to make it clear that I have no expectations of her doing these things. There was no FHE where the lines were drawn and responsibilities were dealt out. She just does it and has been doing it since we have been married, and only took like a week break after Cameron was born. She also allows me to indulge in my lil' pleasures of life such as BYU football, (where I may or may not have the tendency to express my jubilation and frustrations vocally. I will neither confirm or deny such accusations) PSYCH (have you not seen that show....amazing), and other potentially annoying and obnoxious behavior (when I create worlds...every conversation will be in sing-song).
3) She is an incredible friend. Now, I am risking my life by saying this....so I won't. But I will say that Kay doesn't feel worthy of such great friends...which I find mind boggling since I have never met someone who is constantly thinking of ways to express her appreciation to those she cares about. Whether it is in the form of notes, packages, phone calls...or spontaneous visits to Vegas...(shout out...what?? Are you thinking what I am thinking? *Psych references for the ones responsible for my addiction*) she is always wanting to do things. So....I would encourage one and all of her friends to let her know how worthy she is of your friendship.
4) She is an incredible daughter/sister. She always remembers to call and send cards on birthdays, to call Mamma Wright and invite her to come over or to invite ourselves over for dinner (I can never refute delicious food...and she never refuses to offer it). I look up to the way that she treasures her familial relationships and it inspires me to try and be better.
5) She is an incredible teacher. I only got to see a glimpse of her teaching skills while she was still teaching high school, but it was the last day and all of the students where just being obnoxious so I didn't get the whole enchilada of amazingess. That is, not until she was called to be a Gospel Doctrine teacher at church. I honestly sat in awe as she found ways to open up the scriptures and get us all to participate. She was able to lead those lessons in ways that always hit home in the end. It was a tragic day for all involved when they released her. But, I cannot wait to see the way she will go about teaching our kids. She may or may not already have the first 4 summers of "Mommy Summer School" planned. Like I said...AMAZING.
So, it is UNDENIABLE. my wife is incredible. That is just a handful of things and I would type more...but my fingers are cramped to the point where they are borderline unrecognizable. I guess that is what you can expect when you type once a year...but I digress. I love you Kaylinn Morrell...thank you so much for being the apple of my eye, the ice cream in my sundae, the Chili's queso to my chips, and my Juliette (I am obsessed with the show ok? get over it...and it really is a romantic reference if you have seen the show...so back off)
1) She is an incredible mom. I know we are only 2 months into this thing, but I constantly catch her spending time playing with, and talking to, Cameron. She truly does give him all of her attention. It is no wonder the lad smiles at her everytime he sees her.
2) She is an incredible wife. I really need to pick up my game. She works very hard each day to make sure that the house is clean, and dinner is cooked, and that she does herself up everyday. Now, I want to make it clear that I have no expectations of her doing these things. There was no FHE where the lines were drawn and responsibilities were dealt out. She just does it and has been doing it since we have been married, and only took like a week break after Cameron was born. She also allows me to indulge in my lil' pleasures of life such as BYU football, (where I may or may not have the tendency to express my jubilation and frustrations vocally. I will neither confirm or deny such accusations) PSYCH (have you not seen that show....amazing), and other potentially annoying and obnoxious behavior (when I create worlds...every conversation will be in sing-song).
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| Three of my favorite things! |
4) She is an incredible daughter/sister. She always remembers to call and send cards on birthdays, to call Mamma Wright and invite her to come over or to invite ourselves over for dinner (I can never refute delicious food...and she never refuses to offer it). I look up to the way that she treasures her familial relationships and it inspires me to try and be better.
5) She is an incredible teacher. I only got to see a glimpse of her teaching skills while she was still teaching high school, but it was the last day and all of the students where just being obnoxious so I didn't get the whole enchilada of amazingess. That is, not until she was called to be a Gospel Doctrine teacher at church. I honestly sat in awe as she found ways to open up the scriptures and get us all to participate. She was able to lead those lessons in ways that always hit home in the end. It was a tragic day for all involved when they released her. But, I cannot wait to see the way she will go about teaching our kids. She may or may not already have the first 4 summers of "Mommy Summer School" planned. Like I said...AMAZING.
So, it is UNDENIABLE. my wife is incredible. That is just a handful of things and I would type more...but my fingers are cramped to the point where they are borderline unrecognizable. I guess that is what you can expect when you type once a year...but I digress. I love you Kaylinn Morrell...thank you so much for being the apple of my eye, the ice cream in my sundae, the Chili's queso to my chips, and my Juliette (I am obsessed with the show ok? get over it...and it really is a romantic reference if you have seen the show...so back off)
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| I just had to add this because it is so dang cute! |
September 14, 2012
All in a day's work
Dear self.
Today you did in fact do something.
Even though you don't feel like it.
4:00 am- get up to rock Cameron back to sleep.
4:30 am- massage hubby's neck to relieve migrane pain
5:00 am- go to gym! hooray
6:15 am- return home, massage hubby's neck again.
7:00 am- feed Cameron
7:30 am- Read & Bathe
8:30 am- Play with Cameron
9:00 am- Feed Cameron
10:00 am- Leave for Walnut Creek to fill out paperwork for new job
11:00 am- Pass Drug Test
11:30 am- Pick up randoms at JoAnne's fabrics.
12:00 pm- Stop by grocery store for a few dinner items
12:15 pm- Feed Cameron
1:00 pm- Go to Mom's to wait for her furniture delivery
2:00 pm- Feed Cameron again
3:15 pm- Delivery comes, pack up and go home
4:00 pm-Cameron still not napping.
5:00 pm- Prep dinner. Feed hubby.
6:00 pm- Bathe Cameron. Scriptures & bedtime.
7:00 pm- Clean up after all feedings, diaper changes, and nappings.
7:59 pm- Blog
I'm calling it a productive day.
Today you did in fact do something.
Even though you don't feel like it.
4:00 am- get up to rock Cameron back to sleep.
4:30 am- massage hubby's neck to relieve migrane pain
5:00 am- go to gym! hooray
6:15 am- return home, massage hubby's neck again.
7:00 am- feed Cameron
7:30 am- Read & Bathe
8:30 am- Play with Cameron
9:00 am- Feed Cameron
10:00 am- Leave for Walnut Creek to fill out paperwork for new job
11:00 am- Pass Drug Test
11:30 am- Pick up randoms at JoAnne's fabrics.
12:00 pm- Stop by grocery store for a few dinner items
12:15 pm- Feed Cameron
1:00 pm- Go to Mom's to wait for her furniture delivery
2:00 pm- Feed Cameron again
3:15 pm- Delivery comes, pack up and go home
4:00 pm-Cameron still not napping.
5:00 pm- Prep dinner. Feed hubby.
6:00 pm- Bathe Cameron. Scriptures & bedtime.
7:00 pm- Clean up after all feedings, diaper changes, and nappings.
7:59 pm- Blog
I'm calling it a productive day.
September 8, 2012
2 Months
Looks like we're going to have a tall one!
14.9 Pounds
25.5 Inches
-- Eating 6 oz each feeding. I'll never be able to keep food in the house.
--Started really talking just within the last day or 2.
--Does NOT like being on his belly, yet will fall asleep if laying on mom or dad chest
--Smiles when he sees Mom or Dad, usually with his mouth wide open.
--Not a fan of swimming, yet kicks and wiggles with smiles during bath time
--Slept through the night 3 nights in a row. Just a teaser though as he hasn't done it again since.
--Wearing 3-6 months clothes yet forced to wear size 1 diapers because I'm too cheap to move him up a size until this box is used up.
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