A Couple of Good Questions, I'd Say

Yesterday Micah watched Sesame Street, as he usually does before he goes to school. We got in the car and he asked, "Mom, how DO you get to Sesame Street?" Oh my. At first, I laughed because, although I have heard the theme song for many years, I had never really thought about it. "Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?" So, I looked up where it is filmed. It is filmed in Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York in the Kaufman Studios. The Cosby Show was also filmed there. So, I showed Micah where Sesame Street is on Google Maps. He thought it was pretty neat. Thanks to a friend who suggested I research this...

About 2 weeks ago, I was sitting on the couch, brushing my hair after a shower. Hunter looked at me quizzically and asked, "Why are you brushing your hair, Mom? Is it Sunday?" Wow, I laughed and then told him no. What a funny guy. But, honestly, I think I must put my hair up so much into a pony tail or bun, that when I actually wash and style it, my kids think I'm getting primped up for church. *sigh* I should probably change that...

Birthday Fun

November is a busy month for us at the Watkins household! There are 2 birthdays, our wedding anniversary, and of course, Thanksgiving.

Savannah had a boy/girl birthday celebration this year. We headed out...somewhere, um south-west of us, where Nutty Putty cave used to be, and played capture the flag. My mom watched the 3 youngest boys at her house and then John and I each drove a vehicle and hauled Savannah, several friends, and Mark and Wynter out to the boonies. We all had a lot of fun. I didn't get any pictures out there, but here are some afterwards at our house.








Savannah is excited to be able to attend church dances now. She is a wonderful daughter. She is turning into such a lovely young woman. And she is hilarious!!

For Micah's 6th birthday, we went out to dinner as a family and celebrated at home. I can't believe Micah is 6 already! Time has gone by so quickly. He is loving kindergarten. Being in afternoon K is difficult because that 4 hour wait from when his siblings leave for school is tortuous for him. Plus he has to put up with Lincoln, who enjoys teasing Micah to no end.









The balloons that I bought from Macey's lasted for a couple of weeks. Lincoln claimed them as his. He would say, "Bagoon, bagoon!" We had a lot of fun celebrating with and without the "bagoons"!







On our wedding anniversary, we didn't celebrate because it was a Thursday and John had to work. But that weekend we went and saw Harry Potter 7, Part 1. It was really good. I love that John and I have read all the books and watch the movies together. But, anything I do with John is fun. I am so glad that we found each other and I look forward to many more years with him.

Thanksgiving was yummy. John did most of the cooking and I am very thankful for that! Having a long weekend with my family is so much fun and I'm looking forward to Christmas break!

Hard lessons

I've learned some hard lessons lately. During this time, it has helped tremendously to talk things out with my husband, write in a personal journal and talk to my Heavenly Father. My heart is still sad, but I have come to the point of acceptance, even if I don't fully understand.

1. No matter how much people in the church are back-biting, snobby, or judgemental...the church is still true. Not participating fully in the church only hurts me and my family.

2. Cliques even exist in families. Go figure.

3. Paying tithing doesn't magically make money appear in the mailbox to cover this bill or that...like so many say it does. What it does is it makes us more financially aware and more accountable...therefore we're able to make ends meet better. It works.

4. The grass isn't greener on the other side.

5. Sometimes friendships that have lasted for over 25 years need to come to an end.

6. No matter how much I teach my children to do good...they have their agency and sometimes have to learn the hard way.

7. Men don't need to be an Eagle scout in order to enter the celestial kingdom.

8. Nothing is as heart-breakingly difficult, yet rewarding and joyful as being a mother.

9. Sometimes the only way through, is through!

10. Being happy is a choice...albeit a hard choice at times.