We got a new-to-us car a few weeks ago and managed to crack the head on our Mazda, so Andrew is gleefully ripping it to bits so we can scrap it or part it out. We are still thanking our loving Heavenly Father that Andrew still has a job that pays the bills, we have a car that runs and a home that's warm, and that we always have food on the table (and it's usually quite tasty). Some more good news: Andrew is one of 3 employees who are up for an assistant management position. He starts training pretty soon so we're waiting and praying to see if/when he makes the spot. It's be a real blessing for us since he'd be making an additional $10,000/year and I could drop him off at work and have a car for the evening.
Our lovely girls are growing up ever so quickly. Zadia spent most of yesterday demanding that Andrew and I join her for a "Tea Party". I'm glad, for now, this has nothing to do with politics! That'd mean she's a bit more grown up than I'm ready to handle. Autumn is getting bigger, crawling, and creeping along furniture. She'll stand for a second and fall and has tried to "walk" as if she forgot she didn't know how yet. She's still very attached to me and will usually cry until I hold her, unless there's something much more interesting happening. For now, we're just trying to get through it. I've resorted to using the sling with her again, even in the house, since it makes her feel more secure. I'm hoping and praying she grows out of this highly needy stage and will accept a touch of independence at some point.
I've been reading "Glenn Beck's Common Sense" and "The Infinite Atonement" by Tad R. Callister. Such wonderful books, both of them. Common Sense has gotten me more fired up about politics and trying to be more proactive. Callister's book has given me some great insights into the blessing of the atonement and has helped me to understand, again, so many things I need to work on.
We spent a wonderful Thanksgiving with my parents and had a great time really relaxing. We realized we don't do that enough and find that it's difficult to do in our home anyway, knowing what all needs to get done! But it was nice to spend time with my parents and let them re-connect with their grandkids who LOVE spending time with grandma and grandpa.
We're looking forward to a simple and old-fashioned Christmas this year. We're really wanting to focus on the traditions and family time together and, of course, on the birth of our Savior and the blessing he is to all of us.
