Dear Children,
Today is Russell’s birthday.
Yesterday was Nelise’s birthday, last week was Rose’s and Daniel’s
birthdays. Nathaniel and Megan are next. Evidently Nelise had her
first birthday party ever for her 12thbirthday.
We now have two 12 year-olds: Rose and Nelise. Birthdays,
birthdays, birthdays. I guess it is better than no birthdays.
Last night was Marinn’s Miss
Uintah county pageant. She is First attendant. We think that is
great. Her photos on FB are beautiful. I can’t imagine parading in
front of judges and feeling any self-confidence. But maybe it is
possible? Do they have any grandmother’s pageants? Would my stretch
pants be acceptable for part of my wardrobe? My talent could be making
rice krispy squares. You might think I’m kidding. I’m
not. I’d really like to enter such a contest.
I just read Dad’s letter to you
all. It was very lengthy and informative. I don’t have much to add
to “his” week. I was home during his adventures. I did get attacked
by another dog. But luckily 4 taxi drivers, waiting at a stand, came to
my assistance before the dog could actually put his/her fangs into my still
bruised leg. Other than that, my week was rather quiet. I slept,
ate a few things, drank some water, sent a few emails, did a little indexing,
did some Church History, listened to some audibles, did some crocheting,
adjusted my make-up every time I walked past a mirror. And, waited for
Dad to come home. He finally came home pretty tuckered out. He
might not look much different, but he is aging. I can tell because I find
him asleep lots of times when he is “studying”.
BTW our apartment has way too many
mirrors. I know I’m gorgeous, but getting a glimpse of me every time I
make a movement is getting a little tiring. At home the only time I had
to look in the mirror was in the bathroom. Now I can catch glimpses of
this old unfamiliar person flitting through the house. I have no idea who
she is.
Well, I hope you are all well and
enjoying the summer. I remember putting the TV in the closet for a whole
summer because you abused it. I wanted you to read, play the piano, help
around the house, interact with others, go fishing, and be very
productive. I found you propped in front of the TV one too many
times. I’m sure that you learned from that experience that children do
not need TV’s, computer games or I-phones. Gratefully we as parents were
excellent examples and taught you proper parenting skills.
Please tell everyone we love them.
Love,
Mother
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