I spent Christmas with my sister. Here are three memorable conversations with Ms. K:
#1
Ms. K: When are you getting married?
Me: When I find a boy to love.
#2
Ms. K: Will you buy this for me (a Barbie calendar)?
Me: I'll think about it.
Ms. K: You will be aunt #1. Right now you are aunt #2. But if you buy it for me you will be #1.
Me: That is bribery.
Ms. K: What is that?
Me: Exactly what you are doing to me.
#3
Ms. K: Do you believe in the Easter Bunny?
Me: Why do you keep asking me about what I believe (she kept asking about Santa and the Easter Bunny).
Ms. K: Do you believe in the Easter Bunny.
Me: No.
Ms. K: Me either. Because one time I was hiding from Mr. J in mom and dad's closet and I saw the candy that the Easter Bunny used so I knew it was them. I still believe in Santa though.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Cousins Christmas 2010
Several years ago I started inviting the Thackeray cousins who attend BYU (and who I call "homeless" or "orphans"-- because they are from out-of-state and have nowhere to go) over to my house for dinner. When we first started, the group was small-- maybe eight of us max. Overtime, our circle has expanded and last night we had 13. This is the reason for my new dining room addition.
So last night was the annual Christmas dinner. We eat yummy food and play Christmas BINGO. Yes, the BINGO cards have squares with Christmas symbols such as holly, snow globes, Santa's elves, etc. Everyone brings a gift from the dollar store to share as BINGO prizes. I usually give everyone a small gift at the end of the night. We always have a great time, and last night was no exception.
I love these kids. Tonight as I was washing up the dinner dishes, I was reflecting on what a great blessing this is in my life. If there is one regret I have it is that I never was able to have children of my own. But I am so grateful for career choices that led me to BYU, which has in turn allowed me to interact and associate with extended family. I am grateful for the ties that bind us together. I loved having Jill and Jessica come early to help with final food preparation (I had Relief Society-related meetings from 9-12 and then Church from 1-4). They know where everything is in my kitchen and are willing to pitch in and help. It was so comfortable and natural. And of course everyone who comes helps out in one way or another.
Life is so Good. Family is the best!
So last night was the annual Christmas dinner. We eat yummy food and play Christmas BINGO. Yes, the BINGO cards have squares with Christmas symbols such as holly, snow globes, Santa's elves, etc. Everyone brings a gift from the dollar store to share as BINGO prizes. I usually give everyone a small gift at the end of the night. We always have a great time, and last night was no exception.
I love these kids. Tonight as I was washing up the dinner dishes, I was reflecting on what a great blessing this is in my life. If there is one regret I have it is that I never was able to have children of my own. But I am so grateful for career choices that led me to BYU, which has in turn allowed me to interact and associate with extended family. I am grateful for the ties that bind us together. I loved having Jill and Jessica come early to help with final food preparation (I had Relief Society-related meetings from 9-12 and then Church from 1-4). They know where everything is in my kitchen and are willing to pitch in and help. It was so comfortable and natural. And of course everyone who comes helps out in one way or another.
Life is so Good. Family is the best!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Dear Student
Dear Student,
When you wrote LAME across your exam when you returned it, was that referring to
a) your score
b) the test
Either way, your immature behavior continues to baffle me. I am grateful to only have one more day of classes with you. I think I can make it. How do you think you will do?
Dr. T.
When you wrote LAME across your exam when you returned it, was that referring to
a) your score
b) the test
Either way, your immature behavior continues to baffle me. I am grateful to only have one more day of classes with you. I think I can make it. How do you think you will do?
Dr. T.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Accounting for Time
It doesn't seem possible that it is December 5th. I wondered where November went. As I looked back at my calendar, this is what I found. I list it to make myself feel better about where the time has gone:
Week of Oct 17th: abstracts due for 2011 Women's Conference. Lots of long days and late nights. Bridal shower; parents visited.
Week of Oct 24: another bridal shower; carpets cleaned.
Week of Oct 31: Sunday I had my first cousin dinner party in new house addition; spent the rest of the week sick in bed. I've never missed a week of work before.
Week of Nov 7th: Still sick, boarded airplane for Denver to attend the American Public Health Association Conference; Relief Society gratitude dinner on Thursday; wedding reception on Friday; Worldwide Leadership Training meeting on Saturday.
Week of Nov 14: Tuesday attended play at Orem High to see kids in neighborhood; Relief Society regional training on Wednesday; helped with neighbor's wedding reception on Thursday; funeral for my cousin on Friday; percussion concert on campus with mom and dad on Friday; lunch with relatives on Saturday.
Week of Nov 21: bridal shower, home teachers, and visiting teachers on Tuesday; play at Hale Theater to see my neighbor Julie on Wednesday; Thanksgiving for 12 people at my house; on Saturday, baptisms for dead at temple for the family history work I've been doing.
Week of Nov 28th: Wednesday hosted open house for neighbors who wanted to see my house renovations; Romeo and Juliet with Jill to see Christie on Thursday; volunteer at welfare cannery on Friday; book launch for my neighbor Ally and dinner with my niece Ms. L. on Saturday; prepare to teach Relief Society.
And here it is December 5th. Whew.... I am so ready for a vacation. :)
Life is Good.
Week of Oct 17th: abstracts due for 2011 Women's Conference. Lots of long days and late nights. Bridal shower; parents visited.
Week of Oct 24: another bridal shower; carpets cleaned.
Week of Oct 31: Sunday I had my first cousin dinner party in new house addition; spent the rest of the week sick in bed. I've never missed a week of work before.
Week of Nov 7th: Still sick, boarded airplane for Denver to attend the American Public Health Association Conference; Relief Society gratitude dinner on Thursday; wedding reception on Friday; Worldwide Leadership Training meeting on Saturday.
Week of Nov 14: Tuesday attended play at Orem High to see kids in neighborhood; Relief Society regional training on Wednesday; helped with neighbor's wedding reception on Thursday; funeral for my cousin on Friday; percussion concert on campus with mom and dad on Friday; lunch with relatives on Saturday.
Week of Nov 21: bridal shower, home teachers, and visiting teachers on Tuesday; play at Hale Theater to see my neighbor Julie on Wednesday; Thanksgiving for 12 people at my house; on Saturday, baptisms for dead at temple for the family history work I've been doing.
Week of Nov 28th: Wednesday hosted open house for neighbors who wanted to see my house renovations; Romeo and Juliet with Jill to see Christie on Thursday; volunteer at welfare cannery on Friday; book launch for my neighbor Ally and dinner with my niece Ms. L. on Saturday; prepare to teach Relief Society.
And here it is December 5th. Whew.... I am so ready for a vacation. :)
Life is Good.
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