Mary Mary, Quite Contrary...

Have you ever wondered how many weeds grow in your yard over a summer's timeframe? I found the answer to this question today. WARNING: The following picture is not for young children, those who may be pregnant, or have a heart condition.



This is how many weeds I pulled out of our flower beds today:


Yeah- I broke the rake. And that is a small tree in the pile of weeds, too. It was pretty intense, but our house looks great for the first time this year! This summer was a crazy one, with going to Brazil at the beginning, getting home and taking care of Munna, Munna's passing, and then my job started sucking all of my energy out. The end result? I never planted flowers, hardly ever mowed the lawn, and NEVER pulled a single weed (Until today, since the weather man told me that if I didn't get anything done today I would have to look at my messy yard all winter long.)

It was hard work, and I'm glad I did it, but I really wish there was a way to do work like this, and not have every muscle in my body ache after.....

What's the deal with people?

So, some of you may know that I'm not really the #1 fan of my job right now. I thought I'd take a moment to vent a little on this post. I'm trying to keep my posts positive, but I figured I'll just take a couple of moments to let out some of the mean things I want to say during the day.
In order to really understand why I'm going to vent what I will, you need to know that I have a BA in English. I've always loved writing and truly believe that you can make either a great impression, or tell the world what a blundering idiot you are with poor communication and grammar. So since everyone at work is trying their best to point out what I do poorly, I thought that I would take a moment to note some of the grammatical FOE PAWS I have noticed lately:
1. "It's even worst!"
2. "Rediculous!" Can't decide which is more- the misspelling, or that he was trying to use this to make us feel incompetent by saying the situation was such....
3. "The customer was trying to make a princible only payment." Not sure what that is- what part of the loan is that?
4. "She did due this on 9/18 and can't anymore" Well no wonder- she can't DUE anything because YUE can't spell!
5. And my favorite- the dangling modifier: "looking through tealeaf Kay is seeing a binding issue" Kay must be clairvoyant or something- she can look through tealeafs!!!

These are only a few that I noted to myself in a matter of seriously a couple of hours. And I'm the one that sucks here, HOW??

Okay- maybe I shouldn't, but I'm going to push the button now... PUBLISH.

I want one of these....

Application

Position Desired: Mommie

Date of availability: Immediately!

Qualifications: Don't I look 100% natural in this picture, holding a baby that was just 8 hours old? Also, I really really like babies and kids. Have ever since I was little. (Anyone in my family remember the saga of baby Rachel Peterson and Christi holding her during sacrament meeting??)

What I will bring to this position: Lots of singing time, tickle bug attacks, bear hugs, dance lessons (that will be daddy's department though), world travel, 2 parents who love each other a LOT, and will love you more than anything. 2 parents who have a firm belief in God and a plan for us as a family, that we can be together forever. Doesn't that sound great?

References: Ask any of my nieces or nephews- they'll all tell you how great I am!

So won't you choose me, little one, and decide to come to our family? We want you here- can't wait to find out that you are coming (hope it will be soon!!!)