Changes and Adjustments

Today Zack started school again -so far he's really excited and he likes his teachers. -which is really great! One class that I was a little surprised he wanted to take was a music appreciation class geared towards engineers (I didn't even know a class like that existed!). I guess we'll see how tomorrow goes with the rest of his classes and teachers. :)

Tomorrow will be my second week of being a news paper deliverer (newsie). The first day I wanted to cry -it was really frustrating because I had to get up and drive around trying to find houses I didn't recognize, and try to remember the particulars for each house (ie: one paper on the porch in the right corner standing up, or another on the right side of the windowsill next to the door). The only comfort and reason I think I was able to finish was because Jasie went with me. We got home at 6am (6 hours later). I was just so glad that she went with me. The rest of the week Zack went with me, and critique my rout until he got it down to 45 mins. (driving fast :)) and on Sunday an hour and 15 mins. A great improvement! Last night was my first night alone and I was able to remember almost every home, and completed it in an hour and 20 mins. So I am very proud of myself :)

Another new experience in our home is Logan learning how to open the front door. Today was his 3rd escape out into the big world, and a scary experience for me. He knows he's doing something he shouldn't -he quietly sneaks out, and even makes sure to close the door behind him. This morning I found him in my neighbors backyard...and a few days earlier Aunt Jasie found him in the road. This has been a frightening experience -I hope one that will end quickly. On that note I'm off to the store today to get childproof door locks of some sort.

When things go wrong, as the sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must -but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up, though the pace seems slow-
You might suceed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victor's cup.
And he learned too late, when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Sucess is failure turned inside out-
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt-
And you never can tell how close you are,
It many be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit-
It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.

-Unknown-

I think this applies to so many of us in so many situations, and I feel like this is something I have to tell myself and try to remember and use as my "banner" or motto of the new year.

I got a letter from my little brother Chase who is serving a mission in Mt. Airy North Carolina -and he told me his Motto is: "The Struggle is the Glory" -that which doesn't kill us makes us stronger. I just feel like it is an appropriate thought to start out this new year. To all my loved ones, and friends -I hope and pray this year will be a year full of joy and wonderful memories. Happy New Year.