Not Dead

Just a note to let you all know I am alive.

Very alive, indeed.

In fact, I am living a very rich and full life right now.

I've decided to start saying that instead of whining "I'm so busy!" all the time.  

Because, really, how lucky am I to get to do all of the wonderful things I do!

Classes in:

• Women's Literature
• Spanish
• Creative Writing

Five WONDERFUL children:

• Orchestra Concerts
• Cub Scout Pack Meetings
• Pinewood Derby Cars
• A Part in Thoroughly Modern Millie (which was marvelous, btw)
• Hernia Surgery
• Field Trips
• An Anti-Bullying Campaign at School (Spearheaded by Scud--I'll need to write more about this soon!)
• Track Season Approaching
• An Upcoming Trip to Europe for my Kaitybean

Opportunities for Service:

• In the Primary Presidency (Which I love like crazy-cakes, in spite of the fact that I dreaded Primary callings for years!)
• On the Staff of Touchstones (Literary Journal at UVU)
• Interviewing Utah's Poet Laureate tomorrow (for Touchstones)

Really, my life is fabulous.

There are things I miss about my previous existence:

• Bellies and Babies
• Leisurely Friday Walks with Kerri
• Hours Spent Talking to Emma
• Long Telephone Calls with Valerie
• Sleep
• Reading Whatever I Wanted To
• Movie Nights With JDub
• A Clean(er) House
• Sleep

I wouldn't trade right now for anything, though.  I'm loving the challenges and the growth of this period.

So, if you catch me using the B word, please remind me:  Full, Rich and Wonderful, Heather!