Lou started school last Thursday, however he only has one class on Thursday and no classes on Friday, so it didn't seem any different to me, since he would normally be at work at the time he went to his class. Monday- Wednesday are very very busy days for Louis. He goes to work in the morning and doesn't get home from school until after 8:00pm all 3 nights. On Monday Louis didn't even see Josh because Josh was asleep still when he left and of course the kids are already in bed when he gets home. I dislike very strongly when Lou has to have night classes, it makes it hard on our little family. This semester he didn't even have a choice, 3 of his classes were only offered at night. I don't know why they would only offer classes at night, I imagine a lot of students work at night but I guess the school knows what they're doing. Monday went a lot more smoothly than I expected, the kids ate dinner so well and were happy the entire day. Lou had night classes a couple of semesters ago, I think it was harder because Josh still needed me to feed him, so I had to sit and feed him all 3 meals, and he couldn't eat the things we ate so I felt like for dinner I had to make food for me and Kira, something for Josh and then reheat or make something new for Lou. Now however Josh can eat everything we eat and he basically feeds himself so mealtimes are a lot more relaxed for me. Luckily the kids are very easy to put to bed so it isn't too stressful without Lou. Last night at 7:00 I felt so releaved and a sense of calm come over me. Both kids were asleep, the house was clean and I had an hour before Lou got home to do whatever I wanted. Lou actually called at 7:15 saying his class ended early so the night ended up even nicer with Lou home early. I hope yesterday was indicator of how this semester will be, if so I think I'll handle it just fine. I keep on telling myself, this is the last of night classes I have to handle the last of having Lou being busy with homework, the last of feeling more stressed about Lou's classes than he does because come April Lou will be a graduate. I know this semester will fly by when we look back on it but getting through it day by day will sometimes be a struggle. I feel so fortunate though to be a college graduate and to have my husband have to opportunity to finish his education. I know that we have it pretty good and all the hard work we are doing now, surviving school with two young kids,and small paychecks will bring blessings to us now and in the future.
Now off the topic, I get to teach on Sunday in Relief Society. I am very excited however I'll only have 15 minutes for the lesson. I've been reading the lesson and wondering how I'll convey everything I want to in such a short time period. Our bishiopric is getting reorganized on Sunday, we just started attending church at 11:30 (which I love by the way, no more needing to wake the kids up early) but this coming Sunday we'll have it at 12:30 so the Stake Presidency will be able to attend. When they were announcing it at Sacrament Meeting, my immediate thought was oh lets hope Lou isn't called into the bishopric. I was thinking how hard it would be even just during Sacrament to take care of the kids by myself plus all the meetings they have I'd never see him. I told my stress to Lou, he laughed and said well I'm pretty sure I'd know by now if I was going to be called. Thank goodness I'm a girl and never ever have to worry about being a bishop... geez it's stressful just thinking about it. Oh though back to the lesson, I'm really excited to teach the teachings of President Kimball, although I was a little girl when he died, I vaguely remember him. I am reading the book "Lengthen Your Stride" right now, it's a biography of the Presidency of President Kimball.
I am enjoying it a lot. It has inspired me a lot to improve myself in certain aspects. I love the feeling that I have as if I knew him personally, so when I go to teach about his teachings in Relief Society it will be easier. The first lesson in the manual is about the Plan of Salvation, it's great, everyone should read it to be ready for Sunday. Last thing I am sure some of you know about his but BYU has BYU radio online. I really enjoy listening to it, it has good music especially for Sundays or maybe just a day you need an extra boost of the spirit.
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So I am anxious to know on Sunday if Louis is in the new bishopric! (: It seems like he is so young, but when you are in young wards like that, it happens, for sure. (: He would do great, you would do great, and I'll cross my fingers that everything goes the way you both want. Aka, he stays in his current calling!
Good luck on your lesson. I love that dear man, too. I have read a couple of the apostles biographies and have loved them. Elder Maxwell's and President Hinckley's and it does give you quite an insight and a feeling of friendship with them. I know you will do awesome.
And, great job for handling everything while Louis is gone during the day. Those are long days for both of you, and it's hard to remember that April will be here soon. Hopefully we'll see you guys before then.
I so appreciated your card yesterday. I had been at work since 6:00 that morning and got home at 5:45 in time to quickly prepare a home evening lesson for the Elder's Quroum presidency and their families and we had to run to the church to have FHE. I got your card and it made me feel so loved. Thank you for thinking of me. I love you much!
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