I have been in a horrible rut for the past month or so... While having moments of great happiness, I have mostly felt self pity along with a sense of failure. I suppose everyone knows that isn't improbable to be perky constantly, but still wouldn't it be nice? So I guess I just need to get over feeing sorry for myself!
I'm going to try to work on feeling happier with things as I continue my post, and I do have fun things to write about. Here's to hoping things begin to look up...
This past weekend (meaning October 4&5, I know I am way late) two important things happened:
1. General Conference- a bi-annual gathering of the general authority and offices of my church. Basically, all LDS members worldwide tune in to hear the teachings and revelations from the Lord's chosen leaders! All LDS people love this event- it is so spiritual, offers extensive encouragement, as well as helping us grow to become a more Christlike people.
As social media has grown, so has the ability to spread their messages. My favorite is finding the cute little pictures with quotes of our leaders. I have scoured Instagram and Facebook to find my favorite ones to share! I hope these words can offer comfort as they have to me.
2. Saturday afternoon my dearest Uncle Luke called to offer some of the best news! He and my Aunt Kelly were in town for their anniversary. Unfortunately their middle son Cole did not let them escape alone and since I love seeing the boys so much, did I want to keep him for a few hours? That question alone was worthy of a "obviously"; of course I wanted to tend to him!
So at 3:30 I drove to the TownCenter to get my dearest baby. As I drove there I felt so excited, like I was brimming with joy. It seemed kind of weird to be anticipating keeping him that much, but I guess that's what happens when I am lucky to see my family's once a month.
Now let me explain to anyone who doesn't know him. Cole is 4 years old, he loves to be silly as he copies what everyone (primarily Listi) says and he is so intelligent for his age! It was predicted that he would be our last baby and, until August when his brother was born, he was. He is also exceptionally beautiful- he has a perfect round head with darling little features, and he follows the Mizell lineage with his fairly dark complexion. He has referred to me since he could talk as his "best friend" (there is nothing sweeter than hearing that); he is my sweet baby doll! Now that you guys know who I was getting, back to my story.
So my little man was in town and I was ready to get him. At long last I found all three of them. My anticipation did not subside as I gave Cole a huge hug! I have missed him dearly. We planned to meet up about dinner time and I left with the cutest 4 year old I know holding my hand!
Dilemma time. Conference began again at 4 o'clock, but I was now en route with someone who wouldn't have a long enough attention span to watch it. Should I skip it and read it later or attempt to have Cole watch it with me? In the end I prayed that the right thing would come to me. As we pulled up I decided to watch it with him, figuring if he got too antsy we could always leave to put on a cartoon. The conference party was across the street from my house with my in laws, who happen to have a cute pup which I used to distract my little man! So he timidly played with the dogs, he drew many sweet images and I kissed all over him while taking notes. 'Twas bliss.
He has a busy Saturday! As he gabbed about the hot tub and swimming pool, I was so enthralled by the little boy he has become. Being older truly helps you see how quickly time can pass- I remember Luke playing with me as a little girl, now he has sons who like to play with me! Everything is coming full circle, I guess. The youth continually astound me... Anyways, my baby boy watched conference with me, visited my house for the first time, accompanied me at the park and we finished up the day with some frozen yogurt. Graham joined in too, which makes everything more fun! It is so fun having little kids inthe family, they always seem to bring so much joy. I am grateful that even though I may not be as physically close, I am still able to maintain relationships with them- and in this weekend especially my Colebug :)
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