Hanging up the cape for now

So I had a moment of panic a few days ago.  More then a moment really.  For days I had been so exhausted all the time, I was really sick to my stomach most of the day, dizzy, head aches, and very weak.  I had been having cramps for a few days and I felt like something was wrong.  I was worried about the baby so I called my midwife Monday.  She put me on bed rest for a few days and told me to call her back Wednesday.  After resting for a few days I felt much better, but I noticed that when I did too much, like a load of dishes, I started having headaches, stomachaches, and cramping again.  So I have to resat often, try to get a nap in every day, and stop trying to be super mom.  After talking to my midwife today she isn't worried anymore, but told me to take it as easy as I can and find help where I can.  That shouldn't be too hard with such a great support system.  It's frustrating not being bale to do everything, but at least it's not bed rest, that would drive me crazy, and at least the concerns are gone!

Back yard camp out

Glen roasted his own hot dog

Benjamin's first taste of marshmallows

This evening Glen was getting bored and looking for something to do So I  asked him to help me with a project outside.  At first I had just planned on having him help me hammer some nails into a board, maybe bring out my drill or something, but then I thought of a camp out.  We brought out the mini grill and filled it with bricketts and wood to get a nice fire going.  We found hot dogs, marshmallows, and gummy bears, yup gummy bears.  I'm basically addicted to the things so I brought some out and roasted them instead of marshmallows.

Glen's 3rd marshmallow? ( He lost count. :)

I roasted gummy bears, YUM!

For a last minute thrown together thing it went off well and was a lot of fun.  We invited to family upstairs, grabbed camp chairs, a tent and sleeping bags, and got a nice fire going.  Some of the marshmallows were pink, but hey, we had some.  After eating our fill of hot dogs and marshmallows (and gummy bears)  we set up the tent and put out the sleeping bags.  Glen was so excited to sleep in his blue sleeping bag with his special blue pillow (Thanks for those mom)  Then we cleaned up and came inside while the older kids were at boy scouts and young women's.  Now the kids are out there sleeping. Well...sort of.  Benjamin had to come in because he kept getting out of the tent to sleep inside then changing his mind.  Glen just came in for a bathroom break and I can still hear talking, but I am sure they will all fall asleep eventually.  I'll be surprised if Glen sleeps out there the whole night, we'll see.

Hot dogs and marshmallows for John and Jacob

The kids are getting the tent ready to sleep in when it gets dark.

I'm not super mom, I'm sleeping in my own bed, but I sure try.  Sometimes I wonder if my kids will look back on their childhood with tons of great memories or if they will remember the time I got mad and yelled, all the times I told them, "Not now I'm not feeling well."  and all the mistakes I made.  At least for tonight I am a great mom, I'd say a super hero, but I think Glen has too much hero worship going on with Josh to remember that I'm even here.  :)  I think the bacon, eggs, and pancakes will help him remember tomorrow morning. =D

Missionary letters

Dear Uncle Walter,

What do you think about me going on a mission?  I don't want to go because it's hard, but God tells me it is good.  I love you always, Uncle Walter.  I miss you and hope you come back soon.  I wish you would come to our house.

I love you,

Dear Glen,
I want you to go on a mission!  It's hard, but so fun, and makes you happier than you can imagine!  You also learn a lot while having fun!  You also learn how to love and feel love from your Heavenly Father so much more!  I don't want to go home yet!  I love this place and this people too much!  My district leader tells me that I am too sincere in my teaching because I really care about these people out here, and want to bring many smiles to their faces. :) You get to show lots of love out here in your own way.  The Lord wants you to go on a mission because it will be better for your life than anything!  I do miss you very much, and maybe I will 'tract' into your house one day in not too long. :)
                      Sincerely your loving uncle,

Uncle Elder Hansen

 Dear Uncle Walter,

I love you.  Thank you.  I want to go on a mission because I love people. And I love you.  It's hard, but good. -Glen

This is what passed between Glen and his Uncle Walter who is on a mission.  Glen told me Sunday he didn't want to go on a mission because it was hard and immediately insisted I right to Uncle Walter to ask him what he thinks about it. I am so grateful that John's brother was so willing and prompt with his response.  I am grateful he is such a loving uncle!  As you can see Glen has changed his mind. I know it's way too early to be thinking about it, but Glen worries about big things and he doesn't stop worrying until he feels they have been resolved.  Now he isn't worrying any more.  I am going to print these letters off and keep them safe so Glen can read them again when he is older.