from the Mixed-Up Files of Crystal

Rip Van Sprinkle


This week I feel like I walked straight out of the pages of Washington Irving's story. Life has been a-whirl outside my door while I've been caught in a time warp inside. But! We're all finally on the road to recovery (with the exception of Mike, who is The Bubble Boy for now).

Tomorrow is a big day; the suspense will end on two counts:

1) IT'S ULTRASOUND DAY! Mike and I are taking the kids with us to see it because they are all old enough that I think it will be a fun memory for them. We can't wait. Isabelle, in particular, has been counting down the days for about 10 days now. I went to help in her classroom today and her teacher said to me--first thing--"So I hear tomorrow is the big day at the doctor's," with a bemused look on her face. Sister Bear has been excited to give her teacher all the baby's milestone announcements: This week it's as big as a red pepper (her favorite vegetable--she loved hearing that particular comparison), this week it's growing a spine, this week it's got the fingers all the way grown, etc, etc.

2) I am going in for an interview with the 2nd counselor of our bishopbric to, presumably, get a new calling. For the ending of this suspense, I am not so excited. I love my present calling of teaching the 8 year olds in primary--especially because cute little Isabelle is in my class and it's her baptism year. I have only been in primary a year and I am hoping not to be released because I will really miss it. I've especially loved watching my own children in primary. Mimi is so exuberant in her front-row seat with the Sunbeams. She waves her hand high in the air to answer any and all questions, not having a clue how to answer most of them. She's bounded up to the podium a few times to say prayers, recite Articles of Faith and give impromptu testimony on Fast Sundays. It's been so fun to observe this part of their little lives. *sigh*

I also plan to post a montage of my favorite pictures and quotes of President Hinckley later this week, for my personal rememberance and for my kids to look at later. Because we've all been so sick with flu, I've not yet felt up to compiling my thoughts and feelings in a coherent manner. We just watched the funeral tonight for Family Home Evening (thank you, tivo!) and there are a few cute little things I need to jot down about that that I'll want to remember later. I think I'll do this tomorrow.

This is a busy week for me--in a good way. I've got the ultrasound appointment tomorrow, get Max to-and-from Scouts, a church appointment in the evening, helping with the Teacher's Luncheon Wednesday & Thursday, babysitting swap at my house Wednesday, doing the take-home reading Thursday and all of the regular schedule in between. So--goodnight!