When I ever get around to publishing my blog into a memory book, I know I'm going to wonder why in August & September 2010 I didn't document what was going on very well. So, this post is more of a reminder to myself & my family. We have been in a big transition period as we try to balance schedules for big kids, little kids, and mom & dad. Last week was one of the hardest weeks we've had since the boys have lived with us - it was the week prior to school starting for them (Callie & Hayden have been in school for over a month already). We were at the high school 4 times a day with registration, link crew activities, football practices. Not to mention the other places we had to go; summer school for Elvis, physicals for both boys, school for Callie & Hayden, soccer practices for Hayden, piano lessons for Callie, and teaching preschool for Bells. It seemed like the only down time was found while fixing dinner for our small army. Jeff and I got colds, which luckily didn't pass to the rest of the family. I found myself in tears everyday wondering how on earth we were going to juggle everything and feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. Ironically, the roughest day was September 1st, the first day the boys were officially ours. In some ways, I was mourning our old life and was missing the simplicity of it. But, thanks to prayers and a loving husband, I was able to remember that this is what we are supposed to be doing and the hard times are only temporary. I am so grateful for my family, and for a loving Heavenly Father who hears and answers my prayers, and for a Savior, whom I have felt lift and carry my burdens when I need help. I am grateful for the opportunities He has given me to grow and to hopefully become more like Him.