Today was my first Sunday as a Bishop's wife. It started out great. I usually get the kids ready on Sunday anyway, nothing new. The trouble started when I got to church. First I realized I forgot some essentials; a pacifier for Adalyn and scriptures for my talk. It was a short testimony talk, but I was planning on sharing a scripture. It was pretty embarrasing asking the Relief Society President, "uh, excuse me, can I borrow your sciptures? I'm speaking today." Then I had to ask if the people behind me to watch my kids. And they were so kind to do so. But, in my mind, I was praying that Larry would not growl at them. After retrieving a pacifier from the car, my hair must have been messed up because Sister Goetz started fixing it! I felt like everyone was starign at me and that I was the bride on my wedding day! Taking the sacrament was a juggling act. Adalyn was either spitting bubbles or fussing while arching her back. Libby was taking her shoes off and putting them on Adalyn's face. Then just before it was my turn Libby announced that she had to go potty and couldn't hold it. Then to top it off, I was so hot and sweaty! After sacrament, I thought, finally I'll get a little break. Not a chance. Larry refused to go to nursery. When I tried to leave him there, he tried to throw a chair against the wall. Everyone was looking at me in sympathy. I was thinking, "Please don't think we are like this all the time! This is just a weird day!" So, I took both Adalyn and Larry to primary with me. Luckily, another teacher played the piano for me. Bishop Peterson had a talk with Larry and magically he went to nursery. I don't know how he did it! I got Adalyn to calm down and I was able to play piano for the last hour of primary. Crazy day. I had so much help from people and I appreciate it! I just feel a little down. I thought I could do it on my own.
So, after a day like that, why am I blogging and not sleeping? I don't know. I needed to share I guess.
6 comments:
I'm sorry that the day didn't go as smoothly as you hoped it would Kristen. But at least it all worked out.
You looked so calm and composed during your talk, I would never have guessed that you were feeling a little harried!
So how much did you get to see your husband yesterday? I got to see mine for a 30 minute snipit here and there. We got a good laugh out of it at the end of the day ;) We both thought that it was a great first day of our new ward. And after my little talk/testimony was over, I REALLY enjoyed Sacrament meeting!!
I totally know how you feel Kristin but don't worry there will be some good days mixed with the crazy ones. If your mind works anything like mine you will start setting everything out the night before sunday so you don't have to remember anything the next day and only have to worry about getting you and the kids ready. I was so worried about being ontime and incontrol while Billy was the ex. Sec. that I prayed hard for help everynight. We had the best record of our life, I think the latest we were at church that years was five to. It was great and I know your family will be blessed for your service. You'll find your grove just hang in there.
Good luck Kristin. It will get easier.. with time. What great blessings you will receive for your husbands service.
I was feeling for you when I saw you pull away from church without your husband. I was a Bishops' daughter for years! I know how it is! Your family will be blessed. I know Heavenly Father knows you can handle it! You are a very calm and sweet person. And, like Tiffany said....Didn't even notice you were nervous.
Now, I was frazzeled! I was worried about new teachers, classes, hated how the room was set up, and most nervous about the nursery! But, it all went well. I was not feeling it with my Sharing Time too! I felt bad. I didn't spend too much time on preparing....so that is what I get! And....I put Karen on the spot....with having her sing infront of the children. Sometimes things just don't go perfect! If you ever need anything...I am just around the corner. I know your hubby will be gone alot! So give me a call!
Oh...forgot to tell you ...I love Micheal Buble! Julie Howald and Briana Beck and I went to his concert this summer!
Oh, the stories I could tell. I only have two and it can get pretty crazy at times being on my own. We are generally anything but on time, although I don't claim to be the most "on top of it" mom! Most people told me it would get easier... the honest truth... it doesn't, but you learn to cope and strategize. Blessings will come if you watch for them. Good luck!
Ang
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