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There's a really cute picture at the end if you would rather skip ahead.

I love it when I produce a photo worthy loaf of bread. I love it even better when I feel that it's blog worthy.

The front one is the loaf I'm proud of. The back one looks weird.

In other blog worthy news:

I made Aunt Shelly's caramel corn recipe today for the first time and was delicious. There might be some when Carson gets home from work.

Siobhan was a big help yesterday while I was folding laundry. She made all the sock matches and folded them all for me. She was so proud.

The sloppy joes I made for dinner last night were perfection.

Got Siobhan registered for pre-school next year.

I'm discovering my strengths and making them work for me. It's a fun journey!

Mr. Will screams a lot...I know he's cursing at me.

Today's naptime story:

I completely blame my husband for the demise of naptime this afternoon....if only because I need someone to blame. You see everyone was down for their naps at the normal time and everything was good so I decided that I would lay down as well. I was super tired from my new morning routine. So I texted Carson at 1:58. It said 'Laying down to rest for a bit. Please call in a half hour.' Ten minutes later he called to say hi. He apparently didn't know he had a new text. I had just barely fallen asleep. I told him to call me back in a half hour. 15 minutes later, everyone was up. It was all because of the karma he sent with his ill timed phone call. I don't know why, but I blame him.

My new morning routine.

I found this blog the other day and fall in love. So I took her challenge (the 1/2 challenge that is). Click on the words to find out about it. I'm starting in The Book of Mormon and next I'm going to do the New Testament. Anyway, what does this all have to do with my morning routine...here goes if you're interested.

5:30 Carson wakes up to get ready for seminary

6:00-6:30 Carson wakes me up. I could get up with him, but I need that extra half hour of semi-consciousness to come to full awareness. I get dressed (no more spending the day in jammies just because I don't have anywhere to go), do my hair, brush my teeth, and make the bed.

6:30-7 ish I go down stairs, spend time in prayer, study (not read, study) my scriptures making special notes about any mention of women/womanhood/motherhood, etc. Pray some more when it's all done.

7-whenever the kids wake up (usually about 7:30) Do something useful like fold a load of laundry, empty dishwasher, hang up clothes, etc.

7:30 make breakfast for kiddos.

I'm on day 2 and it's been amazing already. This is one that I think I can keep up with. It's all centered on making sure I get the reading done. I've tried so many different reading programs and ideas and I have failed at every single one of them. But this one is low pressure because there's really no time frame. Go check out the blog to find out all about it!

This is what I was looking at while blogging today.

Mr. Will during happier times....about 10 minutes ago....pre-face plant into the leg of the chair.