Would you move?

Don asked today if I wanted to move to London for 9 to 12 months so he could work for Save the Children Foundation through BCG. My reaction was, "YES!" He hesitated. He is worried about letting go of Alex's spot in his great new school and giving up my very flexible new job. He is also a Texan through and through...this is his dream home.
What do you guys think? Would you move?

Buy a Treadmill or Not?

I have seen and heard that many people who buy treadmills never use them. On the other hand, I have seen a few people who use them everyday. I am considering buying one so I can work out in the mornings before the kids get up.
What do you guys think?

Interview with a Mormon

FINALLY, an accurate public depiction of our beliefs! In the Religion section of the Houston Chronicle today there is a great Q & A about "Where the LDS church stands." The journalist asked some really good questions, and they were all answered honestly and simply by Michael Otterson, LDS Director of Public Affairs.

Check it out here:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/religion/5173114.html

Home Room Mom

To be Home Room Mom or not to be Home Room Mom, that is the question. Three of us have volunteered to take the position. We all work, but have very flexible schedules and are glad to work together. We asked to have an introductory meeting with the teacher to get things organized, and this was her response:

I am sad to say that we are very busy right now and can't meet with you. If you ladies want to meet with each other that
is fine with me. Also, the monthly homeroom meetings will not be the same day every month. Flexibility and free time is the key to being a homeroom mom. Usually it ends up being a housewife, stay at home mom, etc.

Does that sound like a lady who wants help, or does it sound like a lady biting the hand that feeds her? I got news for her, no Stay at Home Moms signed up for the gig. If we don't do it, who the heck will?

I am debating whether or not I want to work with her. I don't want Alex to miss out, but from what I have seen, I am not sure his teacher and I would get along.

Mallomars

Have you tried these cookies? You should!!!

Unspoiled Optimism

Why is everyone so touched by this little girl? I think she is cute and all, but really, is she that good?
My theory is that all of us have a child inside somewhere. No matter how lofty our goals or how busy we are, we still want to be praised and loved simply because we are.
Connie is just doing what she loves. She has no thought of being told she isn't good enough.
Wouldn't it be great to be that optomistic again? Wouldn't it be great to just do what makes us happy?

Fighting for My Family

Before I went back to work, I was always fighting for time to be myself. I wanted to go out with friends, do my e-mail, get my toes done, finish my projects...you get the picture.
Now, I find I am fighting for time with my family. I am making decisions based on my family as a whole, and what will make us stronger.
I like this situation much better~