sad for good reason

So tonight after work I came home fed Juliana then got everyone into the car. We then went and dropped Josh off at scouts, and headed for the airport. Once there I got Blake into the stroller, helped bring in bags and Blake while Joel was checking things in. Blake was all happy and singing in his stroller until I kissed him and told him good-bye. He then started to cry. I just had to walk away. I went back to the car and watched as Joel and Blake headed for the security check in. I just wanted to cry watching them go. Joel said Blake calmed down pretty quickly but it still just broke my heart to have him go. But maybe its just that I'm jealous that I don't get to go too. Anyway I hope they have fun at the wedding and that Blake behaves well for Joel. I'm going to miss them both though...

Gordon B. Hinckley Tribute

I echo the sentiments of my brother, "Goodbye to a Great Man."

I second that emotion. I wish I could elaborate more on your words regarding our beloved prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley. I think the articles and tributes are still trickling in just as I'm still gathering my thoughts. Knowing what we know, it's not a sad thing to pass on into the sweet presence of our Lord after honoring Him with a life of service. When we got the news, we were reading The Book of Mormon as a family - "Standing a little taller", if you will. We were doing just what the Prophet would have us do. A warm feeling of love and appreciation came over me as I paused to think of the news.

Gordon B. Hinckley was called as a prophet during my mission. He was the only prophet my children have ever known, (Josh was born a few days after he was called). The closest I ever got to see him was at the October 2004 session of General Conference in Salt Lake City with Justin and Betony. What an awesome feeling to stand up and sing "We Thank Thee O God For A Prophet." These memories and many more are everlasting.

back to work

So yesterday I completed my first week back to work since Juliana was born.
Boy oh boy is my life going to be fun now. It's funny, because I was sort of looking foward to going back because I was getting a little stir crazy being at home all the time, and now I'm like hey could I have another month off?
Anyway it went pretty well all things considered, I have a ton of paperwork to do now and they are wanting all manner of reports that I'm not sure how I'm going to do yet, but I have good help as long as they let me have the hours for my techs, which they are trying to make me cut back on as well. Why did I agree to be the manager anyway? It only took me like all week to remember how to do everything to fill prescriptions too, okay actually I was doing pretty well with it by Monday afternoon. The other stresser is that at lunch, do I get one of those?, I run across the street to where the babies are and feed Juliana, well I only had one day that I just couldn't leave the pharmacy so I guess that was good and starting next week we will be closing for lunch so it should be easier.
This up coming week is going to be really interesting too because we are starting our shortened hours, and I'm not sure how it will all work out, I think it will be the same amount of work in a shorter amount of time, so more stress and what not, but I guess we will see what happens.
My body didn't like going back either, it was like hey what is all this standing and running around about. But by Friday that was starting to ease up a little too.

Moral of the story I guess we will see if it is all worth it when I get my check next week, I'm still not sure how much they are paying me for all this.

The babies both did great at baby school though, they said it was like Blake didn't even miss a beat. He loved going before and seems like he really missed it and is happy to be back. As for Juliana, everyone over there just thinks she is wonderful and they fight over who gets to hold her. She seems to be adjusting very well, of course both kids just love people. and as long as someone is snuggling her she is happy. So just wish us luck as we continue to adjust to our new rutine.