So much to post... so little time...

and with completely unorganized thoughts... this should be interesting.

Firstly, I miss you all. Being strictly held to no outside communication other than occasional Face Book posts and my cell phone has made me appreciate the blogging world much more. This is my outlet of sorts and without it I have been left to send meaningless texts to my poor friends.

Eli had his tonsils out and is currently on the mend. He did great. I have some fabulous pictures that I may eventually get to post. I can already hear a huge difference in his breathing which makes all of us rest alot easier.

I am currently planning a trip to VA this summer. Eli wants to see his Dad and I want to make that happen. It should be an interesting escapade if nothing else. I have big plans for this trip. I have been to VA plenty of times but I have never gotten an opportunity to truly stop and see the sights. I shall wear my khaki shorts, sunglasses, fanni pack and have the camera around my neck to become a true tourist. I will visit DC and all its accompanying sights, I will explore Williamsburg and its colonial shops. I will ride the rollercoasters at Kings Dominion! Yes, I will have a vacation that will not be usurped for at least a year :)

Easter came and went. I'm afraid it wasn't the best Easter we've had. I was unprepared. I had jello stocked to the hilt for Eli, but didn't have my usual array of Easterly items... same goes for Conference.... there were no conference packets this time. Sophie asked me where they were. I failed, I told her.  Conference was wonderful though. It was like a giant bandaid for my soul. Personally if I am going to have a bandaid... I think that is the best kind to have.

Lastly, I have come to the realization that I am not perfect. I know it may come as a shock to many. Personally, I am downright tired of trying to be perfect. Maybe it is time to embrace my mistakes and just be comfortable with the person that I am. This does not mean that I am going to go sinning... I am just saying that I have realized that I have been too hard on myself and too hard on my family in the pursuit of trying to be perfect. While living the gospel is my keystone, I don't think Heavenly Father expects us to be so hard on ourselves that we are miserable. That is why we have the power of the Atonement. To make mistakes and keep on striving.

Love you all.