So Far Behind!

(Note: Our computer crashed a few weeks ago(We were able to recover all of our data last night) and we are borrowing a laptop, which I can not type on. So if there are a few more spelling or word errors then normal I blame the laptop)!

Ever since I went to the ER, I have been in this rut that I have not been able to pull myself out. I am so far behind in EVERYTHING. From dishes to vacuuming, I just can't seem to keep up. I wonder if it is even worth trying to catch up. As I have been trying to get better, I have had tons of help from visiting teachers(and others in the ward who have taken Brett to go play) and Mom and Dad Wierschke who have cleaned my house top to bottom. Some how after everyone leaves and we start making messes again, I find myself feeling helpless. I do have to say that I managed to get the laundry done this weekend and by done I mean washed. It is by no means folded, we just have little piles everywhere. Sometime I wonder if there will ever be a day when I have conquered all of my piles and everything will be in its proper place. Days come and go and I look back and realize that I did nothing that day. It is hard as a wife and a mother to know the my responsibility it to take care of my little family, and I can't, my poor body is just way to weak. Bless Jon's heart, he has stepped up and taken alot upon himself. He just does what needs to be done around the house, and when that is done he works on his school work. Often there isn't enough time in the day for him to get his work done, but I am grateful for what he does do for me.

Anyway long post, but I just felt like I owed it to the blog and to those who check this thing everyday. As for pictures the top on is of my boys cooking. Brett loves to hang out with dad and when dad is cooking this is the only way it works, to Bretts satisfaction. The bottom picture is of Brett after he helps grandma do the dishes. You can see the everything around the sink is soaked!!

Sad Day

Neither BYU(48-24) or U of M(42-7) won their games yesterday :(, It was a sad day yesterday. There is always next season, we still have some faith in our teams!

U of M Medical Center

Life in the Wierschke household has been a little crazy. It all started with a little cold and something that I thought I would be able to conquer on my own, as I have done in the past. Turned out that on Monday I had to go to the hospital and stay the night, because I had a slight chemical imbalance. As long as I stay on my meds and drink plenty of fluids I should be ok, and we won't have to go back to the hospital!!

I hate being in hospitals, I always get so restless. Not to mention that I always feel sicker then I really am. Even though U of M has some pretty amazing facilities, I can't say that I enjoyed my little vacation. I cant even call it a vacation, I missed my little family so much. Thanks to all who watched Brett for me on such short notice.

P.S. You know that saying that says something to the effect of, always put on clean underwear before you leave the house cause you never know. Well after my little experience on Monday I have a few other things that you should always do before you leave the house!!

Halloween

So for Halloween Grandma Hodgson sent Brett a puppy costume. Which he sported at the ward Halloween party. I wanted to play it safe this year, and not risk tainted candy, so we "trick or treated" at the church. He was super cute and had tons of fun. He also realized that there are sweeter things in life besides cookies(which are his favorite). We are slowly rationing out his candy and he enjoys every minute of it(and so are we).





Brett checking out the cute little Lion. Actually I don't think it was the lion he was after. Not pictured is a CD Player and if there is something that my boy loves, it is electronics!!

I Voted!!

Since I Voted via absentee ballot, I did not receive one of the cool little "I voted" stickers. So I figured that I would let you all know that I did my civic duty and voted. Thanks to the First Presidency for reminding me that even though I hate all the candidates, that I still needed to vote.

I voted against the proposition to raise Washington states sales tax(8.2% is too high). I voted for elderly caregiver to have a more strict rules and regulations and back ground checks(had personal experience). I voted against terminally ill patients to receivee lethal drugs(who are we to play God??). I voted against opening HOV lanes during certain hours to relieve congestion(which would also include more taxes).

As for specific people that I voted for I will leave that a mystery, I will tell you that I did vote for a few democrats and a few republicans. Man, I deserve a sticker!!

Who Are We Voting For?

Many people wonder who I am voting for this election, and I have tried to stay out of the all the politics for as long as I can. Sadly I just can't keep quiet for much longer, so for those of you whose vote hinges on mine. This is who I am voting for:

It isn't that I can't make up my mind, I can not in good faith vote for either candidate. I feel like they both will mess up and make things worse, no one can convince me otherwise. I am a registered republican, I agree with MOST of their ideals, I am a conservative. However I believe in crossing party lines to vote for someone who will get the job done RIGHT. I do not believe that either of these men can do that.

At one point I vowed not to vote in this election, but as I prayed about it I have felt that I need to vote now more then ever. As I have continued research, I have heard so many say that want to vote for the man that will help usher in the second coming(good idea). My only fear is that this election might not coincide with the Lords timing for the second coming, and then the economy will be even worse.

Our decision as a couple is to vote for the man who we believe is the lesser of the two evils. Then pray, pray that the Lord my guide them. Pray that they will pray, and listen to the Lord. There is nothing that the Lord doesn't care about.

I encourage you to pray about your decision before you vote and then pray for those who will eventually run our country. We need the Lord now more then ever!

Dentist Update

Brett went in Monday for a routine 6 month cleaning. Lets just say that he didn't like it at all, I have never heard Brett scream like that in his whole life. The dental hygienist took our picture and gave Brett a toy boat.

I do have to say that I love dental insurance, let me show you why:


Initial Exam-$72.00
Child Cleaning-$62.00
Fluoride Child-$45.00
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Grand Total-$254.00
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We Pay-$9.00(Priceless)

Didn't that sound like a Master card commercial??

Here is the suspended train track!! Brett loves it when it goes Choo Choo!!

Someday the dentist office won't be so bad, until April and October will be bitter sweet!!