Pregnancy Brain has been blamed for a lot of things surrounding me lately. I'm suffering from it badly this time! - So many silly things, and I can't seem to form many sentences the right way around! Not to mention my complete lack of attention span. At the beginning of this pregnancy I was making myself some toast, and I decided on a slice of honey, and a slice of Vegemite. I made my toast, and then when I went to eat the Vegemite piece, I thought it tasted really weird - really... sweet. But it wasn't until I started eating the 'honey' piece that I realised what I'd done, because there was nothing at all on that slice!!
But on Thursday last week, I went to make an online bPayment for our tithing, and after carefully counting James' work hours and figuring out how much he'd made before tax, I made the payment. Only instead of paying 10%, I paid the full amount. His entire weeks' wage. Gone. Which puts a bit of a dampen on our budget!!! Tithing is one of my favourite commandments to follow, because I can't even begin to tell you the amazing blessings we've received from it, but I kind of needed that other 90%!!! lol.
Ward Changes! Yesterday we had a special 3-ward meeting at church instead of our usual meeting. They split the 3 wards and made 4. James and Mum had been telling me that we probably wouldn't be in the same ward as my family after the split, but I thought that was crazy - we live so close to them! - As if we'd be split!! But we were! I really couldn't believe it! It feels funny to not be in their ward for the first time in my life! And we're attending at a different chapel too, which is also a bit strange. But it's exciting for the church! :) And kind of exciting for us to start in a brand new ward from scratch! And now James and I are both out of our callings - he was in Young Mens and I've been Ward Music Director and a Visiting Teaching Supervisor, but not anymore! All new callings in the new ward, we just have a Bishopric at the moment. Most importantly for us, Dad was released as the Bishop yesterday too - after 7 years! He was called when James was in his first 6 months of his mission - that seems like a lifetime ago!! He's the kindest person in the world, and he took the ward through some challenging times. He has worked so hard, and blessed the lives of so many people. I can't imagine a more wonderful Bishop, so even though I guess it's great that he gets a rest (he really deserves one, and it'll be nice for him to be able to be around more and spend more time with Mum), and it's been a long time, I'm really sad not to have him as our Bishop anymore!! Not that our new bishop won't be wonderful as well - he's a lovely man and we're glad to have him in our new ward. But lots of big changes happening in the church around Brisbane at the moment!! - very exciting.
James is Finished Uni!! He hasn't graduated yet, but all his classes and assessment are finished, we're just waiting for his results and confirmation of passes (please please please!! - But he feels good about it so I think we're safe!) to graduate! I booked tickets for his graduation the day they came out, for us, Mum and Dad and Tammy, and James' parents and Nana & Koro, who are flying in for it!!! So he'd better pass!! :) I also booked and paid for his robes, and ordered a matching frame to mine to put his degree in. The university suggest you don't do any of this before it's confirmed that you'll graduate, because you'll lose your money if he doesn't pass, but if he doesn't pass, it'll be the least of our worries!! :P But I'm glad we booked early cause we got great seats! :) lol. Exciting for the girls to see their Dad graduate too :) I can't wait :) If he gets a good job my happiness will be complete!!!
Our boy is due in... just under 11 weeks!!! :D Which means Christmas is coming quickly!! And James' Birthday, and Maggie's 3rd!! But I'm so excited for everything that's coming up! :) And planning to have Christmas presents sorted by the end of November :) - Bring it ON!!! Also, Maggie already knows 'Away in a Manger', 'Rudolf' and 'Jingle Bells' by heart - so we're ready :)
Last week was crazy busy, and awesome. 3 parties, a fun outing down the coast, a bunch of very late nights, and obviously my brain switched off sometime around April, so it was overwhelming in parts! This week, we have nothing on at all - at least until the weekend! The girls and I are ready for some 'down time'. I think poor James wishes he was, but he's working hard and trying to get job applications in outside hours. I am excited for when the school term finishes and he's able to have more afternoons off and have a tiny bit of downtime himself. A job offer would also help increase his work and stress levels! Hopefully soon! :)
Have a fabulous day!!! :) xox
2 comments:
Lots happening.. I'm glad you are feeling healthier :)
xoxo
Sounds like your in a good place. You are also WAY more organized than me this year for Christmas!!! Keep up the great work!!
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