I've Got Something to Say...

I used to teach elementary school (4th-6th) and one of my favorite subjects to teach was writing. Every year I posted a quote across the top of my chalkboard that said "We've got something to say. You'd better listen." As I have trolled others blogs, I have learned, laughed, reminisced, and just enjoyed "spying" on your wonderful worlds. And I have felt that I had something to say...

I hope sometimes it is profound, because I hope that I taught my students truth. I hope that just because I am a full-time mother, that I still have some moments of wisdom (in spite of my lack of sleep). I also hope sometimes it is funny, since I think my life is sometimes funny. And reading my friend Laurie's blog has reminded me how I used to "find the funny" a lot in my younger years! I hope that my blog keeps you all posted, since many of you know I have habitually been lousy at that.

I also want to revel in my wonderful world. There is too much complaining, too much doomsday-- not enough joy and gratitude. And as long as I have the conveniences we are blessed with, food to eat, the family and friends I have, and my faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, there is much to revel in.

I have just come across a bit of freetime and I have been itching to join in the conversation. So here it goes...