Happy Father's Day!

This is one of those letters that more than likely my dad will never read, but I am going to write it any way.
I feel really lucky that I have a dad that has always been a part of my life. He has always taken an active role in the things that I have done and has shown me on more than one occassion that he will drop everything to come to my aid. I have never questioned his love for me, my mom or my siblings (even through my awful "parents are lame" teenage phase). His love for us has always been evident in the things that he has done for us. He is more of a "I show my love for you by the things that I do for you" kind of father. But he will never shy away from a hug and an "I love you". He takes the time to call me regularly and asks real sincere questions about how I am doing. That means the world to me. All these things mean the world to me! I admire that he is always himself-no matter who is present-he is who he is! Dad you are a hard worker and you don't quit. It is those two lessons you taught me that helped me-daily-on my mission, and even as a wife and mother.
Dad, I could write all night about you and still never quite get it all, but I want you to know that I love you, I respect you, I am grateful that you are a part of my life-a very special part. I know I don't say it often enough or even at the times that you maybe need to hear it most, but thank you for being my dad and a good one! Happy Father's Day!!!

can my last wish be for more wishes?!?!?

I wish...
I would have stuck with playing the piano. My mom told me I would regret quitting one day. (One of the millions of things she is right about).
I wish...
flowers grew as quick and thick as weeds.
I wish...
I could go back to Singapore and E. Malaysia. Sometimes I miss them so much that parts of me ache-mostly my heart.
I wish...
I were better at showing appreciation to people who help me along my way. Sometimes I think all I do is think about me.
I wish...
they didn't show The People's Court on TV. While we're on this topic, I wish they didn't show blood and guts on TV either. Grosses me out!
I wish...
I had a bike. Just an FYI for those of you who have stuck with me through my non-blogging months-I didn't learn to ride a bike till I was eight. I have a fear of trying new things-it's a fear as real as my fear of sharks.
I wish...
raising kids was easier. No need to elaborate-it speaks for itself.
I wish...
I was a more eloquent speaker. Sometimes when I am talking, I wonder what in the world I am even trying to say.
I wish...
my children knew their Great Grandpa Hiskey. They would have loved him-just like I did-and still do!
I wish...
my kids would stay in their own beds Honestly-it is an every night thing!
I wish...
I were more content with the things I have and not so concerned with the things I don't! I really am quite blessed. I, like many of you, have things I want to work on, but I really want to just be able, at the end of the day, say, "Thank you for all that I have."

oh, what to blog about?

It seems like throughout my day little ideas of what I could share with you all pop into my head, but the minute I sit down...nothing. My mind draws a blank and I am left feeling that my life is uneventful. I will not complain that each day is somewhat like the day before. I realize that it won't always be this way and that really, I should just enjoy it.
I do want to make a confession though-I read the tabloid covers at the grocery store checkout lines. No, I don't feel embarrassed or ashamed...all I do is read them, I don't buy them.

Baby #3

Well, he made it! He acutally made it 5 weeks ago today....(sorry that I am now just getting around to posting about it). He weighed in at 8lbs even and a good 19.5 inches long. All went well with his arrival and we are, I think, adjusting pretty well. His older sister and brother absolutely love him to pieces and are very sweet and gentle with him-thank heavens! We do have a problem though with being a little more quiet when the baby is sleeping. But all things considered-life seems to be pretty good at the moment. Thank you to those who have helped us-meals, play-dates, visits, gifts, phone calls, etc....we have been very thankful for all the acts of kindness shown to us!

Still around!

Hello there friends (if you will let me still call you that).

I realize that I haven't been the most faithful blogger, now you know how my journal feels (it gets visited less often than my blog). I do apologize! This winter was slow and it reflected in my blogging mood. But Spring is here and suddenly I feel an "urge" to blog. Actually that "urge" has a name...Lisa, my sister. She gently nudged me and told me to get busy updating! So with what little I have to update...here it is!

January...nothing

February...nothing

March...ok finally something! A baby. No it's not here yet, but soon! If this little wiggle worm isn't here by next Wednesday, then my angel doctor(heart him) said he would let me be induced then. So waiting till the very last day of the month-our family will grow by one! We are getting very excited. My four year old tells him quite often how much she loves him and asks to hug him morning and night and several times in between! My two year old, also gets caught up in the spirit of making him feel welcome by playing cars with him. Thats right, this stomach of mine has become the best down hill race track ever for cars of all sizes...it has quite the slope to it! Just when you feel you can't get bigger...you do. But I feel that I can't justify my complaining, because I am just about done. What once was a flicker of light at the end of a 9 month long tunnel is suddenly a train brighting me one week away! Now is when I get nervous and wonder how I am going to handle all of this. Luckily, I have a wonderful husband who is great with our children and they absolutely adore him. He helps when he can and when I let him:)! My children, I have no doubt, will want in on the helping action. Isn't that what 4 and 2 year olds do-help?!?!? I remind them daily of things that they will be able to help me with, but I have this strange little feeling that they will exceed my expectations of being my third and fourth hands.

I find comfort in seeing other mothers who have had more than two children and I think, if they can do and survive, I can too. I read a quote on a friends Facebook. It seems to fit into this stage of my life (I think I might adopt it as my motto for the next 20 years). "Insanity is hereditary. You get it from your kids." I wish I could give the quoted the respect of a name and then a huge high five, because that's right on!

Being a mom though is the greatest thing I have ever done in my life and if all it takes is a few rough patches here and there, then count me in and in forever, because it is so rewarding. Not rewarding in the way that most of the world sees it, but in a way that only a mom could see it and feel it. So here's to my insanity, my last week of waiting, to my beautiful children who make every day interesting and to all of you remaing few who have patiently waited a post on this blog....cheers!!!

mood swings

Yes, I am still alive, just not in the mood to blog! Sorry...

Happy New Year!

I can't welcome in a new year without giving recognition and thanks to a great "old" year. 2009 brought fun, new memories.
*We celebrated my "baby's" first birthday as best we could (all four of us had the stomach flu that day). We are planning to make up for it this year.
*We then welcomed home my brother-in-law, Greg, from Afghanistan! To celebrate, we took a vacation to the "happiest place on earth"....Disneyland! We had a blast and hope to go back again soon! (By soon, I mean several years).
*Right after we vacationed, we celebrated another birthday-our daughter turned three. She still talks about her Sleeping Beauty cake. It's hard to believe she is now almost four. They grow up so fast.
*In July I entered my last year of "the 20's". I think from now on I may just start ignoring my birthday. There is just something about turning 30!?!?!?
*Also in July, we said a three year farewell to my sister and her family as they have ventured out to Illinois to persue a life in the law field. We sure miss them and are quickly counting down the days till they come back home.
*In August, we announced that baby number three is on his way! We are completely 100% excited to welcome this little guy here in the next 2-3 months, we just hope we can decide on a name for him rather than "little guy".
*September brought a large event in our lives-my husband was called to be the bishop of our ward. While we feel it is a great blessing and privilege to serve our Father in Heaven, this calling has certainly brought some adjustments and, at times, some stress into our lives. But as we have quickly come to find, we have certainly been more blessed than stressed! We love the members of our ward and that makes it easier to serve. And we love our Heavenly Father and will answer any call that comes our way.
*November started out with a birthday for my husband and ended with a wonderful Thanksgiving. We love being with our families and cherish the memories that we make with them. We hope for lots more.
*December was a very, very busy month! As I am sure it was for most of you. Even in all the "hustle and bustle", we enjoyed the Spirit of the holiday and feel very grateful to have a testimony and knowledge of our Savior.
We are grateful for a wonderful year and look forward to a new one. A new year brings many opprotunities for change, progress and growth!
Happy New Year!!!