What a day!

We sure had an adventure this morning worth noting. Last week in church they announced that we would be having stake conference in the the Conference Center. We knew it would be a large crowd, but assumed that it would be like most stake conferences that we've attended. So, we strolled down to our car around 9:20 (conference @ 10:00) and a neighbor says, "You won't get there in time by car." We raced down to the trax station to catch the train. (Running in heels with strollers, babies, diaper bags, etc.) We arrived to the center 15 minutes late only to find security check points, stroller check-ins and few seats left. By the time we hit our seats, we were all thinking, "Okay that was a lot of work." The conference center was packed! The events that followed were equally chaotic- a potty accident, a fussy baby and little time to listen to the speakers. What a treat it was when they announced the key-note speaker, President Monson! Here I was, complaining and griping about making such a difficult trip and I was actually surprised to be in presence of the prophet. How many stake conferences get to hear the prophet? We really live 3 miles from Temple Square and are able to hear the prophet on a normal Sunday! Noelle has been saying all day, "I saw the prophet!" How grateful I am for that dear man. He has such a sweet presence. Neither of us were able to give him our undivided attention as we juggled babies, but were both thrilled at the chance to be so close to a living prophet. It sure put my flustered mood in persective!

It's been a good week. I've just been busy watching kids. I still don't feel like we quite have a routine, but we're getting there. I try really hard to get Noelle out and playing during the day. We watched other kids 2 days this week and did preschool 2 days. Dan is really busy already with school, but manages to put on his happy face for us in the evenings. Most nights, he pushes his books aside and gives us all his attention. He has been enjoying the canyons around here on his bike. We've hosted families for dinner 2 nights this week and went out to dinner with another on Friday. We're really trying to get to know people around here. Corom isn't sleeping well, so most days I feel like the walking Zomby-Mama. It's like being on-duty 24 hours a day. Thank goodness he is so much fun- he melts my heart. That is why I continue to nurse him 4 times a night- because I like him so much. He and Noelle are really discovering how much fun it is to have a sibling. They laugh together, bathe together, play together and Corom thinks Noelle is hilarious. He is always chuckling at her. Good times! I really have to take time to remind myself that these children will not be babies forever and that I need to slow down and enjoy them-even though raising babies is difficult. Have a good week everyone!