Ten on Tuesday

1.  This week has been a long one.  Bryant has worked every night since Thursday - which means I have not had a solid night of sleep since Wednesday - I was really feeling it today.

2.  I tried to add pictures today - but I was unable to - it didn't give me any place to select the pictures - so I am not quite sure what to do.  Any suggestions

3.  I read an article that from a blog last week that I totally needed.  It was title Drop of Awesomeness.  It talked about how we are awesome all the time but we have drops of awesomeness that we add to our bucket and the rest gets taken care of by Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.  It has helped reign me back in and helped me focus on trying to have at least one drop each day. 

4.  Marathon - I think the hardest thing about running in a marathon is the training.  I have been training since the end of August and I am tired of running but I still do it.  It is amazing to me how 9 miles this coming Saturday can seem so short.

5.  Keeping my room clean - It has been one week and I am still doing a better job than in times past.  I have even started clothes away after I wear them and not just dropping them on my favorite chair in our bedroom.

6.  Digital Picture Frame - I know that these were all of the rage a couple of years ago but I wanted one for Christmas this year so that I could have it with me at work.  I got all of our digital pictures on it which goes back before we had Maya - I LOVE looking at my kids in each stage of their lives.  I love the fact that we had fun when they were little/  I love the stages that they are all in right now.  It has helped me truly remember how much fun I have with my kids and how I want to keep having fun with them as they get older!

7.  One funny note - on Saturday - after I had run 13.5 miles in the morning, that night - Maya said to me "Mom, you didn't make your goal today!"  I was like - what goal?  She said you goal of doing some sort of activity outside today (ie exercise)  I reminded her of my run and she totally laughed.  I am glad that I have her to remind me of my goals and hopefully help keep me on track!

8.  Sunday night - a phoenix police officer got shot and was saved by his bullett proof vest, Bryant was working so he got to deal with everything that goes with that but I have come to realize that the older I get, the more affected I am by this and the more I pray every night and day that he comes home safely!

9.  Happier note - Madi and Max both have decided to run for Student Council offices and so far, their record has not changed from mine.  It is great hearing them come up with their speeches and trying to figure out what they are going to put on their one poster that will hang in the caferia.

10.  Random fact - I am not sure how many people actually read this but i'm trying to use it more like a journal-to help me remember stuff!