Being Brave

I had a good birthday. It didn't start out that way with lots of whining and fits from kids. Out of the blue, I had a sister in the ward text me and ask if I wanted to go to lunch with her. It made me cry because I think it was a tender mercy from the Lord inspiring her to invite me to lunch. It reminded me the Lord is watching out for me and loves me. There is a friend I usually had birthday lunches with. I think the Lord knew and cared about something so silly as that. Bridger sent me flowers and got oodles of bonus points by doing so. It made my day when they arrived and I saw he had done something he normally doesn't do just because he cares. I got phone calls from relatives throughout the day. It was nice.


Swimming is over for us now. Daven did so good! He proudly can do a bob easily now and even jumped off the diving board. I was so proud of him! He still doesn't like to go to swimming and complains when I say it is time to go swimming but he is doing better. He says the sweetest things to me like, "Mom, you look pretty today" or tells me randomly that he loves me. He sure knows his Mom's soft spot! I think Gideon is getting close to potty training. I am not sure I am ready for the patience and mess associated with the whole potty training process. Thus we haven't started yet. I need to get brave.

I went furniture shopping last night and came home empty handed. I was sad about that because I don't think I will get Bridger to go with me again, so I am making the decision solo. He says he trusts my judgement. I just like another opinion. His work is going to get pretty busy this month and he will be working a lot for an upcoming change that is happening at the end of July. I hung up some pictures this week. I am proud that I got it done. I am not sure I am sure I am happy with it all. I need to go to Hobby Lobby and have time to spend just browsing and thinking and playing with ideas and spaces in my head. It is not as much fun by myself. Once again, I just need to get brave and do it even though it is not as fun!

Our branch president has a huge house with a pool. He invites the whole branch to his house for the 4th of July for a BBQ, pool party and fireworks. He spends quite a bit of money on it. People have told us it is really fun. I think we will go to that. My parents and Bridger's parents are coming out for Corban's ordination to the priesthood. His birthday is the 18th and he will be ordained the 22nd. It will be good to see family. I am a little worried about keeping everyone happy and entertained. I am going to try to get the house as ready as I can before they get here.
It has been really hot. Bridger would correct me and say humid. I was at swimming on Thursday and sweat was just pouring off of me. My face, my arms, legs--I came home as sweaty as I do when I am done exercising. It was in the 100's and high 90's several days this weekwith humidity that made it feel like it was 120 degrees. I think this is just the start of what July and August will be like. I have seen lots on Facebook and email about the fire in Pocatello. It is a claims nightmare and I am glad Bridger isn't there now.