Whoa.

That word best describes how I feel right now. By the way, kudos to the Styx for an excellent career.

What a crazy 2006 we've had so far! Last week we had two children, instead of one (my niece Emma stayed with us) and it was much better, actually, than I thought it would be (a negative approach can be good sometimes - makes for good surprises). There was only one afternoon that was crazy. The rest of the time I found that it was helpful to have both of them there, because it forced me to be more organized and creative about their care. Not that I neglect Helena usually, just that it made me be more prepared and ready to get them playing and busy. All in all, it was a good experience, and it sounds like Joel and Caity had a nice vacation together.

My next challenge (always something new!) is that I was called to be the Enrichment counselor in Relief Society. No criticism to our bishop, but maybe this was a call involving desperation more than inspiration. I mean, I don't craft. I think that's a basic prerequisite for the 2nd counselor. Oh well - they'll take a warm, reliable body, anyway. I get to continue being the Ward Choir Director too, but I'm done with Activity Days now (it was kind of touching - when they announced my release, I noticed one of my little girls crying. Awww.)

In addition to that, I'm trying to help my friend change the person appointed as his trustee (long story), throw two baby showers, get a temple trip together for this weekend, and organize these new Enrichment activities, while cleaning the house, taking care of Helena, and making dinner. Whew! And I'm getting sicked out just looking at my natty living room carpet - call the Merry Maids, get the vacuum! Also, before the end of the month, I have to take an exam for the New Testament class I'm taking through BYU. If I make it to Feb. 1 it will be a miracle. Plus, both my mom and Dan's mom have a birthday on Feb. 1. Better get moving on that.

So how would I manage if I had, say, 5 kids? Valium? Day care? Vivarin? Jolt? My grandma had 6 kids and took care of both of her parents in their old age. She managed (according to my mom) by staying up till about 1 am. I guess I could go that route, but the difference is Grandma was productive, whereas I'm on the internet blogging. She was an amazing woman, whereas I'm only anointed to become such.

"Everyday I write the book."