I just took an online test, and apparently I am:

"ISFJ: Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, Judging

ISFJ's are friendly, conscientious, and responsible. Soft spoken (ha) and committed to painstaking accuracy, you are very good at meeting deadlines and fulfilling obligations. You strive to maintain order and harmony in your life. You are also very considerate and loyal, remembering details about those who are important to you.

Best jobs for you: nurse, researcher, career adviser, teacher, lawyer, homemaker, childcare provider or early childhood developer, counselor or social worker, clergy or religious worker. "

Well kids, Dad and I went on a date last night. We tried going after you both were in bed, but Zach didn't want to go to sleep. Jennie and Ryan came over, and Ryan read Zach a book and then he went to sleep. We went bowling! I'm not a great bowler, I always went to birthday parties and my family likes to go...but I wanted to go with just us and not a huge crowd. It was fun, and nice to get out.

Have I told you what I would love to do is write an awesome book/s and make lots of money so we can just hang out and have fun together?

Happy again

Zach's been really sad lately. Shrugging shoulders, huge sighs. It's tough carrying the weight of the world.
This morning he is significantly better...I think it has to do with a good breakfast. He ate a banana, a 'bar' (like a nutri-grain, but a milk free one) and lots of OJ.

Welcome back, buddy.

Babies

Right now Zachary is upstairs sneaking out of his bed and Elizabeth is laying on the couch next to me. I can't even imagine you being older than this. Zach has gotten so big and so fun, but I can't even picture you being a cranky teenager (so let's just skip that, k?)
My life is all about you guys. We don't go out too much right now because it rains a lot and cause it is hard to get around with two little ones! We are going to go grocery shopping when Dad gets home tonight. Dad loves going grocery shopping. I will make sure Zach has had a few Nutter Butters before we go so that it is a pleasant experience! Both of you are great kids and make it easy to do things (as long as I plan ahead for toys and food) which is a lot of fun. Both of you smile a lot and have a lot of fun (well, Elizabeth tries hard to sit up, puts everything in her mouth and smiles HUGE...that's all for now.) I just love you both so much! I'm glad we get to have so much fun together.

Stress

Stressing is not worth it. I'm not one to stress about things, I have a lot of faith that lots of things will work out. In some situations, like Southwest Airlines not knowing where $180.00 of ticket vouchers are, I just know that it will be fine. There is just no way Southwest will just not give us our money, so I don't stress about it. We might even get something back from them for all the trouble they are causing us. I guess I just have this nature of thinking things will work out and then not worrying about the details of how it will get there. I can still take an active role in our lives, but I don't need to worry about what is going on.

Giving

It's hard to give up your money for someone else. Especially when you think about where that money is going, and wondering if other people deserve it. When I pay tithing I don't care at all where they money goes. Although I do know that the Church is very wise with money and there isn't much need to worry. But I feel like me giving money for tithing is about me being obedient and getting the blessings for that, not for needing a detailed description of how funds were allocated. The harder part is giving in addition to that. Your dad and I were talking yesterday about giving money and/or time for different causes. It is easier to give time, especially if we can do it together. Maybe we should think of some projects we can do together to help others.

Cleaning House

I just watched a show where they clean out homes for people and then re-design the area for the people. There is a newlywed couple who just moved into the groom's family home. His parents have both passed, and the house is FULL of everyone's stuff. He felt like holding on to everything as a reminder of them.
Children: do not do this! Your spouse deserves your sacrifices. Don't be a pig like this guy and not make any room for your spouse. Don't ever forget your mama, but don't let things rule your life.