An E-bay Valentine

Sometimes I find it hard to come up with a good or just right gift.  Gifting is just not one of my talents I guess, in spite of that I continue to try and I must confess I have had an epic fail or 2 in my lifetime.  I was pondering what to get my sweet valentine and thought I had something figured out that would work.  I was kind of excited about it I must say.  :)  It will have to wait til Mother's Day now I suppose.

About a week before Valentines Day, Cherilyn was checking out massage tables on line just to see what they would cost. Turns out, they are actually affordable. We discussed it and decided to purchase.  It would make a pretty good gift we both thought. I like to give massages and she likes to receive so it should work out. :)  After 4 days of continuously being out bid, we finally got one at a good price. (I think Cherilyn had fun with the E-bay auctions. :] )  Though it did not arrive on Valentines Day, it was here when we returned from our trip to Oklahoma City. Perfect timing since the kids were spending the weekend with their dad. :)

I would recommend a table to anyone who enjoys a good massage.  The purchase was well worth it! :)

Happy Valentines Day to my wonderful companion

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Quick tongue Carissa strikes again

Joseph Smith taught - “I teach them correct principles and they govern themselves.” 

As parents, we are charged with teaching our children so they can grow up and be functioning adults, sometimes I wonder if I am qualified.  Don't you have to be a functioning adult in order to raise one? Some days it is scary to think that our children will one day "govern themselves."  So far so good, I suppose, with Krystene; she is, after all, a great student on her way to graduating this December. :) [don't forget to follow her adventures: http://2012studentteacher.blogspot.com/]

Last night, while preparing for dinner, Carissa was sitting at the table talking with me as I worked in the kitchen to get dinner ready.  I noticed the banana stand was toppled over on the counter. I asked what happened and Carissa replied: "I was trying to get a banana." My response was: "How did that work out for you?"  Carissa: "Not too well."  Shortly after this exchange, plates with dinner on them were placed on the table, Brittney had yet to arrive at her seat. Carissa: "Can we say the prayer now?" Me: "Do you see Brittney sitting at the table?" Letting her know that we all need to be seated first.  As Brittney sat down, I was getting the drinks and preparing to bring them to the table, Brittney asks: "can we say the prayer?"  Without missing a beat, Carissa responded: "Do you see Scott sitting at the table?"

Well, at least they know to pray before a meal. :)  Perhaps Carissa will outgrow the quick flippant statements and answers.  Hmmmm,  perhaps that is wishful thinking as I, the supposed adult, have not yet done so. ;)