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Today I got the big boys to school and got ready in a hurry!

Today I took Samuel to speech class where he and I had a bit of a power struggle moment when he refused to put his flip flops back on and come to the door of the class.  When his teacher came out I told her what was going on and she said "Oh, I understand – we'll wait" – I loved her in that moment!  And we did wait.  And he finally came running with a smile on his face (but in his own time).

Today I went to the Dallas temple with a friend while another friend watched our kids.  Every three weeks we'll switch off and trade watching kids.  I was so happy to go to that peaceful place on a weekday morning and learn.

Today I came home and fed Samuel (and myself) and put him to bed.

Then I did some genealogy work on the computer (I LOVE new.familysearch.org) while listening to an interview with Julie Beck, the President of our Church's women's organization.

I helped the boys with homework and chores.

I have another power struggle with Samuel who refuses to clean up his bowling toy which is in the middle of the walkway.  I patiently count.  I threaten time out.  I finally decide to start taking beloved things away – I start with his favorite blankie.  That doesn't do it.  I move to his favorite "doggie" toy.  Tears and tantrums ensue but bowling pins are still aschew.  I give him some time to ponder on it.  Doesn't work.  I slowly walk upstairs to retrieve his other favorite blankie from his bed, he's devastated to see it and starts cleaning up. I use my best "love and logic" empathy voice when he asks for his blankie back…"what a bummer".  That's no fun. 😦

At 4:45 we headed to piano practice where we visited with Dana and Lexi for 20 minutes.

We left Jacob there for his lesson and headed to Caleb's flag football practice – but we weren't staying to practice, just try on game pants (glad we did – the Mediums fell off of him when he ran!).

At 5:45 we headed back to piano to drop off Caleb for his turn with Ms.Mae.

At 6:05 I headed home to drop off Samuel with Derek who jumped in the car to head back to piano to pick up the boys (if you missed it that's three trips to piano in one afternoon!). But wait!  I realize that the football pants that Caleb tried on are still in the car and need to be returned to the coach.  Derek runs there first and then to piano.

I head to a 5th grade Camp meeting – I get excited for Jacob (and Derek who will chaperone) as it sounds like heaven for him – 3 days in the great outdoors, mud, critters, ziplines, horses and canoeing – HEAVEN!

Visit with some friends who have a cute little gift for me of raspberry cake truffles – oh boy are they good!

Head home to find Derek on a work conference call – Samuel in his high chair watching a movie – and the big boys in a sort of "time out" upstairs.  Help get everyone to bed.

Work some more on my genealogy stuff (I can't get the program to print!).  Visit with Derek.  Watch Project Runway on DVR (are you seeing a pattern with me? I really like to end the day with a tv show to unwind).  

Read. Bed.

A great day!