This last week kept us busy but not too busy, it was perfect.
Monday January 7, was an easy day. We got started with school early and finished early. We got chores done quickly and had lots of down time. That was nice. We had dinner and FHE. A perfect day.
Tuesday went much the same way, easy and fun.
Wednesday was appointment day. Scott had an appointment in the late morning and then we came home. We had lunch, relaxed and then headed out again. Milo had an appointment in San Francisco with is plastic surgeon. His plastic surgeon has been talking for months about wanting to do Milo’s face surgery in late March so we were under the impression that we were on our way to a “planning” meeting. We were very wrong. There are two doctors that would do the surgery and the second doctor we had never met. Apparently he didn’t know anything about our case either and had considered this a preliminary appointment. He wants us to come back in a month to “talk” again. I am NOT anxious for this surgery to get done. It’s VERY involved and will change Milo quite dramatically. I just don’t like lots of appointments either and driving into San Francisco (parking was $1.50 every 20 minutes……). Anyway, I prefer to work through phone calls or emails, then Scott doesn’t have to take time off of work and I don’t have to find a babysitter. So we told them that if they want to do it now, fine, otherwise, let’s not keep meeting and talking and let’s just hold off till next year. I’m hoping they wait till next year. After the meeting, I realized I don’t think I’m ready for this. I think we should wait till he’s older. We shall see what will transpire. We really like and trust all his doctors and we trust the Lord, so whatever happens will happen and Milo will be just fine. It took us 2 1/2 hours to get home to our girls. They were very happy to see us. We got them to bed a little late and then turned in too.
Thursday was my busy day. Jaime had piano in the morning. So we all got up and got ready to go licky split. We spent about 30 minutes on school then headed out. After getting home we did lunch and naps and more school. I had a primary decorating meeting at 2pm. That was interesting. My five kids running around playing between us trying to take things down and hang things back up. I work with such great ladies and they loved having the kids there which makes bringing them easier. At 4 we left from there and headed to Jaime’s dance class. We enjoyed watching her and reuniting with our dance class friends. We stopped at the store really quick before heading home. Scott pulled in seconds after us and we started on dinner quick. I was suppose to watch someone’s kids for her so she could go to an evening meeting, but she canceled last minute due to illness, so that cut out one of my responsibilities for the evening. We put the kids to bed and then went to bed ourselves.
Friday, January 11, Scott got up early to be at work early so he could leave early for his fishing trip. Those of us left at home had a “normal” day of school work and chores. I put all the kids to bed on time and then relaxed a little bit. At 8:30pm a newly married couple showed up to “watch” the kids for me while I went to pick up bread (I think I have mentioned previously that I am on a bread rotation with a local bakery. Every 6 weeks I pick up all the bread they would have just thrown away and we give it to those in need and anyone else who wants it). I got home about 9:30pm. The Stovalls, my babysitters, grabbed the bread they wanted for themselves, their brother’s family and their parents. Then Li-Li came by and took for her family, and then the Buchannan family came by. I finally got to bed about 11.
The kids were up bright and early Saturday morning. We ate pastries for breakfast (compliments of the bread people) and milk. We had 4 other families stop by before noon and take bread. Including us a total of 8 families benefited from the bread, that was awesome. It’s so nice to see people happy and amazed and what they have been offered for free. I’m grateful for this blessing in my own life. It has helped a great deal for many years. Anyway, the kids and I worked superdy fast and finished our Saturday chores by 1. I took a shower and loaded the kids in the car by 2 and we were off. I was on a mission to buy hair clips so that I could make some bows for my girls. I found them after only a little bit of searching and got 100 of them for 5 bucks. You can’t beat that!! We then went and had the car cleaned in preparation for our trip this week. We made it home about 4:15. The kids had an early dinner and we watched a movie. I had all the kids in bed and sleeping by 8:15. I had planned to wait up for Scott. However, the last time I looked at the clock it was 8:38, I guess I didn’t make it!! He got home sometime around 10.
Sunday morning was like any other. Except we had an extra hour. It was stake conference and so we didn’t have to be to church till 10 am. That was nice. We got everyone dressed and ready to go. We sat down, all was normal and then…….we had the opening song. Somehow that just set everyone off. Niah went limp and refused to stop an incredibly loud annoying moaning sound. Milo couldn’t stop saying “I’m hungry, I’m hungry, I’m hungry” and Afton was just her “normal” self at church. Seeing how the first talk was on patients, the Lord was trying it with us…… After Scott spent the majority of the meeting in the hall with Afton and me in the mother’s room, we both were just done and left. The first time ever I have just left church due to total frustration! We came home, put all the kids on their beds and told them church was not over yet. We set a timer for the remainder of church and informed the kids to make sure they were quiet and good till church was over. Scott and I read some scriptures and attempted to bring the spirit back into the home. The kids did as they were told and we had total silence in the Thompson home for 30 minutes. It was amazing. After “church” we had lunch and quiet time. Scott went and did his home teaching and the kids and I played. When he got home I went to a Visiting Teaching appointment. Jen, the person I visit teach, was also the person that was helping me make bows. Jen, Gayle and I talked and made bows for an hour. It was fun. We finished and talked a little more then departed and came home. I had taken Jaime and Alix with me to play with Jen’s two boys who are the same age. They had a great time and were able to keep each other busy while the mom’s made bows and talked. It was super fun and now we have some cute bows for Torry’s wedding. The girls and I didn’t make it for dinner so Scott made dinner and fed the little ones and was putting them to bed when we came home. The girls and I ate and then we sent them off to bed. I helped Scott finish a few things then headed to a friends house for a Jane Austen party. I guess PBS is showing Jane Austen movies every Sunday evening for the next three months and my friend has left the invitation open for all ladies to attend and watch with her. The movie, Persuasion, started at 9pm. I got there about 8:45. We just talked and laughed while other ladies arrived. We had 6 total and it was fun to laugh and socialize with some wonderful women. I made it home by 11 pm. However, I was a little wound from watching the movie and didn’t actually go to bed till 1 am.
So here I sit on Monday morning. The family is awake around me and I must go so we can do our morning routine before Scott has to leave for work. Much love to all of you. We are looking forward to all the family we will see this coming week. We are VERY excited. Thanks Torry for getting married so we could have so much fun!!!
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