Josh 18 month appointment at 19 months!

On Thursday I took Joshua to the doctor for his 18 month appointment even though he is 19 months now. Better late than never right? The doctor said he was a healthy little boy who's developing normally. The doctor is concerned with his lack of weight gain however since he has only gained 4 ounces since he was 12 month old. Josh isn't even in the 3rd percentile for weight for his age but he is in the 26th for height so at least he is growing. Joshua doesn't like the doctor so there was a lot of crying but only when the doctor would talk directly to Josh or touch him so if the doctor was typing in the computer or talking to me Josh was just fine. I can't wait for the day when my kids don't mind the doctor so much.
Lou had spring break since Wednesday, he worked on Wednesday and Thursday but on Friday he couldn't work so he went fishing in the morning and then we spent a quiet afternoon together. We took the kids on a walk in the early afternoon, it was so beautiful outside. I just love the 70 degree weather we've been having, it brightens all aspects of my day.
Yesterday Lou's parents came over in the morning and hung out for awhile and for lunch we all went to the park to have a picnic. It is so nice to have them living close enough to do things like that. Kira loves seeing Nana and Gramps on a weekly basis. Lou was excited because he got to drive his Dad's new Toyota FJ Crusier. A weird thing happened when we were walking home from the park, Kira fell asleep in her stroller, I don't think that has happened since she was younger than Josh. Kira has been really sick the last couple of days and I guess it was just a good time to rest. Poor Kira has had a flu (she caught from Joshy), luckily Josh is pretty much better. Also lucky for me that Kira is a little angel when she is sick. She is real quiet and cuddly and just a sweetheart. Yesterday Kira's eyes were so watery she could barely keep them open at all so she walked around with squinty eyes. Since Kira is sick Lou and I had to take turns going to church today, Lou went to Sacrament and I went to Relief Society. I enjoyed Relief Society, the lesson was on the Scriptures. I read the lesson yesterday and today. I'm really trying to prepare myself better for our lessons on Sunday. The teacher was pretty good even though she didn't hardly use the manual which always bothers me. It's funny how two people can read the same lesson and get so many different things out of it. I have been a lot better at getting more of my Scripture Study and reading this lesson byPres. Kimball got me even more excited to study the scriptures. One part of the lesson that stood out to me were these quotes

… I ask us all to honestly evaluate our performance in scripture study. It is a common thing to have a few passages of scripture at our disposal, floating in our minds, as it were, and thus to have the illusion that we know a great deal about the gospel. In this sense, having a little knowledge can be a problem indeed. I am convinced that each of us, at some time in our lives, must discover the scriptures for ourselves—and not just discover them once, but rediscover them again and again.

The Lord is not trifling with us when he gives us these things, for “unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.” (Luke 12:48.) Access to these things means responsibility for them. We must study the scriptures according to the Lord’s commandment (see 3 Ne. 23:1–5); and we must let them govern our lives and the lives of our children


I think all of us go through different stages of our lives with how dedicated we are to our scripture study. I know I do and I always wonder when I am in a good stage why I stop studying as much as I should when I'm not in such a good stage. I think the 2ND quote answers it for me sometimes I am afraid of the knowledge that I will receive and the responsibility that comes along with it I quickly forget the blessings the Lord promises us if we are obedient to his word. I really want to get to know the word of God, I don't want to have just a few scriptures memorized or be familiar with the scriptures, I really want to study them, get into them.

Well sorry I haven't posted in awhile it's been a little busy around here. I'm still receiving good mail for my birthday, I am constantly amazed at love people show to people they've never met. Crystalin sent me a wooden "D" magnet with the word Constant painted on it, Constant is the word I choice for my word of the year I thought that was so thoughtful of her, I'll have to post a picture. Stephanie sent me cute labels with my name and address. I love being in a sisterhood of bloggers. I am now not afraid to send good mail to people I've never met but think about. I have to be better at that.

Well it's time for dinner and we just had to wake up Kira (6:00) so that she can eat with us. Joys of being sick, long naps :) Hope everyone has a good Sunday!