I Believe

In date night. Is there anything more rejuvenating, satisfying and necessary than one on one time with your spouse? I crave it!

That 5 Oreos is the perfect amount. My family and I got into a debate about this. They say it's relative, and that everyone's ideal Oreo intake is different. I say it is absolutely not. I think that with most food items that argument would hold true, but if you have just eaten a meal, have a comfortably full stomach, and are experiencing an Oreo dessert craving, you can't go wrong with five. Four is too few (doesn't satisfy) and six is too many (just made yourself sick). That's right I have it down to a science. Test it out if you want, and feel free to tell me I'm right. I think I've convinced one of my siblings. 8 to go.

Everything is better in the morning. Bad days just aren't quite as bad, people aren't quite as mean, and annoyances aren't quite as irritating after a good night's sleep. In fact you know how it's often advised to couples to never go to bed angry? Sometimes it works best for Treav and I to just fall asleep and talk about it in the morning. We're happier, and sometimes even over it. Everything's better in the morning. When it's said in my head, it's in my mom's voice. Something I heard after lame dates, zitty school photos, mean friends, failed tests, embarrassing moments, sick days and anything else that's worth crying over. She was always right. Thank heavens for a new day.

A theory I once heard that suggests that you should show physical affection to your child every amount of hours of their age. A one year old should be hugged and kissed every hour, a three

year old every three hours, a five year old every five hours etc. Doesn't it make perfect sense? And it almost seems natural. I get the urge to kiss owies juicy cheeks, just about every couple of hours. I know I need a big hug and kiss at least every 25 hours.

If this sweet little baby living in me is a boy, he may never get a name. Any suggestions? we are so very desperate.

Also, a book review:

I didn't finish it. So clearly I wasn't in love. I got about 3/4 of the way through, and enjoyed what I read, but it didn't suck me in, and I was busy and it was due back to the library. Therefor, I'm not raving about it, but most people do... so maybe I should give it another try. I will say however, that it was eye-opening. I love stories that make me realize how blessed my own life is, and this is one of them.

An LDS novel, that was written by my very own cousin. Can you believe it?! I LOVED it! It's a quick uplifting and enlightening read. I'm so impressed and proud of Braden. Pick up your own copy at desert book :)

delighted by every single second! Thank you to everyone who recommended it. It's the type of book that is so detailed and illustrated that it almost feels like watching a movie. It was inspiring relate-able and made me think about my own beliefs. The combination of this era (the 60's) and genre (African American history) might be my very favorite.