Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Blogjam Cleared, Regular Posting Resumes

I have once again been caught in a blogjam--refusing to update my blog until I have time to catch up on everything I've missed. As I've mentioned before, it would be much better to just briefly mention the things I've missed, and hope to post more about them later.


Things I plan to post more about
(But if I don't, at least I've mentioned them here)
  • Summer was as busy as ever, and included swimming lessons and tumbling.
  • David turned 3 in June. He is a lot less mellow than he used to be (read: typical Clark boy), but very fun. He will always choose games and puzzles over watching tv (less typically Clarkish behavior).
  • Our house was overflowing with Worths for a few days in July.
  • We've had some really big potty training accomplishments this year (but still have quite a way to go...)
  • Chris and the three older boys attended a Father & Sons campout.
  • We had our first official Clark Family Reunion in August with Chris's immediate family-- a great, long weekend at Bear Lake.
  • Tommy turned 8 in August and was baptized in September. He is very excited about being in Cub Scouts. His newest love this year is Phineas and Ferb. I totally approve.
  • Robbie turned 1 in August. All things considered, he is doing quite well. Unfortunately, he has significant trouble using his right arm and hand. (A lot more to say about this, obviously...)
  • Michael turned 5 in August, and started full-day kindergarten in the ELP program (an accelerated class... and another long story). He is a great little reader!
  • I made a goal to lose 50 pounds this year, and I only have 20 left to go! Over the summer I completed a triathlon and a half marathon.
  • Chris has been busy with work--his department moved office buildings so he has a longer commute, and he is also now a counselor in the Bishopric (church assignment).
  • I need to post about my new church bag supplies--a project I was literally inspired to tackle just days before Chris got his new assignment (leaving me alone w/4 boys in the pew during Sacrament mtg).
  • School stuff: We made study centers for our boys to use when they do homework at the kitchen table. We also implemented book bucks--a reward tying together at-home reading and book orders.
  • Tommy and Michael are now playing soccer with the local rec center.
Well, I'm sure I've missed some things, but hopefully that will be just enough "updating" to convince me that I can now post without waiting to find a 2-day period where I have nothing to do but upload/crop/collage photos and write long narratives about all of our adventures. Because I can pretty much guarantee that those days will never come. Then again, maybe Robbie will be old enough next year when Father & Sons rolls around again....

9 comments:

sara kelley said...

counselor in the bishopric? what is this world coming to??
can't wait to hear more!

Mama Nirvana said...

Next year when Father & Sons rolls around you need to be doing something a lot more exciting than updating your blog. Can't tell you how excited I am that you are updating again. Maybe you can inspire me to start going back to Sacrament Meeting, since I gave up after Sam was about six months old. Yippee!

Amy

kg said...

Nice to read the update Nancy! Congratulations on the races and weight loss...I'm working on that over here as well :) You are one busy mom!

chelsea said...

Yeah I'm so glad you didn't just throw in the towel all together! I think about sweet little Robbie all the time and can't wait to hear more about everyone. You are such an inspiration to me... as a matter of fact I'd better get off my rear end and to the track! Thanks!

Kelly Jo said...

yea, blog, schmlog I say, I never update mine, I'm kinda done with it. Exciting to hear your updates! Way to go on losing 30lbs! WOOHOO! Thanks for the news!

Nancy Sabina said...

Ok, now I have to give you the same lecture that I give Richard every time he talks about how overwhelming blogging is because it takes too long to make it perfect... Read the following in a loving, uber-patient tone...

Blogging is not about perfection. It's about imperfection. Just slap it all down, read it over once, maybe twice, making a few changes, spell check it, and post it. Nothing is set in stone - you can change it later if something is really bugging you. It helps if you post and then leave the computer immediately upon completion. By the time you make it back to the computer somebody will have left you a nice comment and you'll feel good about your post. Just BLOG! You're not publishing a book! Just BLOG!

(Ok, so the uber-patient tone got a little tense at the end there... sorry)

Now, on to my real comments...

Holy cow! 30 pounds! Awesome!
And I'd love to hear about your church bag. I feel that is one place I am totally failing as a mother. Our boys are insane during Sacrament meeting.
I can't believe Tommy is 8.
Thanks for blogging!

Ditto Family said...

I'm so glad I thought to "check in" with you today. Fun to hear all the little updates. Can't wait to hear more about them.

Amanda Stevens said...

Nancy is still the best in my book. Way to find balance Nancy...if your not blogging you are doing something probably more important that you can write about later. I love your motivation, losing weight, exercising, mothering at peak form and serving. Way to go!

KimiK said...

Wow! You have had a fun summer :) It is good to see the updates and hear how everyone is doing at the Clark house :) Congratulations on all your accomplishments! You are indeed an inspiration :)

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