Prayer

It was so cute this morning--Alex loves to say the blessing on the food, and Brook never wants to. Alex started to say the prayer for breakfast this morning, and he needed a little prompting, but I was busy with a fussy baby, so Brook helped him. Alex repeated everything she said, which besides saying thanks for the food, included blessing us to drive safely to Grandma's today and to bless Daddy to be safe at work. She's such a good big sister. And then Alex ended the way he always does, with a big AMEN, flinging his arms way out. I love my kids.

New Quote

So I'm just posting lots of things at once while I have some quiet time at the computer. Here's a quote I found interesting:

"A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other" (Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities, 16).

Maybe I should start a book club blog--anyone interested? And yes Mom, I'm reading another "boring" book. But I did pick up another Dick Francis and I actually liked it, so there's my slice of humble pie for thinking all these years that they were dumb. OK, baby's crying, better run.

Making Bread

I was making bread last week and Brook's friend Emily came in the kitchen to see what I was doing. She wanted to help, and soon Brook and Bailey followed. It was neat to see them get so excited about bread dough.

Budding Photographer

I was feeling brave the other day and took all three kids to JoAnn's. Alex was bored, so I let Brook take some pictures to distract him. Here's what she took:

Utah Stinks!

Yeah, so Provo skipped fall this year. Today it's 40 degrees outside, and it actually snowed. Alex needed to get out of the house, so we all got bundled up and braved the weather (Brook was playing at a friend's house). I am so jealous of you guys in Vegas right now.

Interesting Quote

I came by this in the book I'm currently reading:

"I think I have learned, in some degree at least, to disregard the old maxim which says, 'Do not get others to do that which you can do yourself.' My motto, on the other hand, is, 'Do not do that which others can do as well.'" (Booker T. Washington, Up from Slavery, New York: Signet Classic, 181)

Especially as the holiday season gets nearer, I have to remind myself that even though I can do it cheaper, better, and cuter, that still means I have to do it. Just because I can do something, doesn't mean that it's not OK to just buy one from the store. I'm just glad that last year's Halloween costumes still fit and I don't have to kill myself to get everyone a cute costume. And they're already paid for--double bonus! So that's my thought of the day. I can still be super mom without doing everything. By the way, it's a really good book, and if you haven't ever read it, I highly recommend it.