8 Things I am.......

8 things I'm passionate about:
1. Rock
2. Mack
3. Family
4. Friends
5. Gospel
6. Missionary work
7. Staying out of Debt
8. physical exercise

8 books I have read recently:
1. The Book of Mormon
2. Work and the Glory v.1
3. Twilight series
4. The Davinci Code
5.Parenting Magazine
6. Baby Animals
7. Halloween Witch
8. Dr. Seus

8 things I often say:
1. "If you weren't so cute"
2. "Babe"
3. "Mack Ellison"
4. "You're fired"
5. "I need kisses"
6. "You are so cute!"
7. "What do you want for dinner"
8. "I love you"
--Not necessarily in this order.

8 things that annoy me:
1. Changing poopy diapers.
2. Whining
3. Bills, Bills, and more Bills.
4. Family Members who make stupid choices.
5. Price of gas.
6. Onery cashiers.
7. People telling me how to parent (depending on the situation).
8. News.

8 things I look forward to each day:
1. Mack waking up each morning and smiling at me.
2. Rock getting home from work.
3. Going to bed each night reading the Book of Mormon with Rock
4. Both kids napping at the same time (Like right now!).
5. Seeing and/or talking to my friends.
6. Me getting a nap.
7. Reading.
8. Daily Walks

8 things I look for in a friend:
1. Sense of humor
2. Common interests
3. Likes to serve others. It inspires me to do the same.
4. Relaxed (can spend a morning or afternoon just hanging out).
5. Likes my kids.
6. Good listener.
7. Talks enough that I don't feel uncomfortable.
8. Flexibly scheduled.

8 things I want to do before I die:
1. Serve a mission with Rock
2. See my kids serve missions and/or get married in the temple.
3. Be more patient.
4. Know the scriptures inside out.
5. Visit Europe.
6. Write a book.
7. Get my masters degree.
8. Become a better visiting teacher

8 things I learned this past year:
1. Mothering is NOT Easy!
2. Somethings you can't control so don't try.
3. Do all you can do and then trust the Lord.
4. Life is short and my son is growing up too fast.
5. Spend more time with husband.
6. I can be a better mom if I really stop and think about being a nuturer instead of a disciplinarian.
7. I have amazing friends. God puts the most amazing people into my life.
8. Tithing is amazing. It never ceases to amaze me how much God blesses you for living this commandment.