Merritt Memories

Last year it was Chewbacca and Han Solo . This year I found this: I guess I can't be surprised when new visitors show up in our nativity every year. We would like to welcome Col. Mustard, Miss Peacock, and Professor Plum. No one will be turned away!

A few months ago I bought a scale. Yes, in all the 13 years that we have been married, I've never owned one. My kids LOVE this thing. They think it is so great to get on it every day. Oh, to weigh 40 lbs again! Before Kate and Becca step on it they always say, "Let's see how healthy I am." They step up on it and a number in the 30s flashes up on the screen. They are so happy."I'm so healthy," they always say. You can't do anything, but clap for them and join in their enthusiasm! The other day I was on the scale. I try to do this without them around because they know how to read numbers. I really don't feel like them spreading the word of how much I weigh. Yes. They would tell people. Anyway- Becca was walking in the hall and ran in because I was on the scale. I tried to jump off, but the stupid screen stayed on way too long. Becca says, " Mom, you're so healthy! You have 3 numbers. That's so healthy!" She was so proud of me. It ...

Life has been a little chaotic for me. I can't believe how the time is flying by! I think last week would have been dreadful if it hadn't been for a few instances that made me laugh, take it all in, and say, "It's not so bad." My kids are funny, but the one child of mine that has more personality than her little body can handle is Becca! Holy cow can she make us laugh. She takes everything in, she's quite the sponge. We have been watching a lot of the holiday movies on, after all they're only on once a year. My kid's favorites have been the Home Alone stories. I will say none of the sequels are as good as the original. I'm sure you all know the story about Kevin. He's tired of his family being mean to him, so he wishes he had no family. It comes true (he thinks, anyway) and he's alone for Christmas. Becca believes her family is mean as well. And lately anytime any one gets upset with her, or she gets in trouble, she marches to the top of th...

During our testimony meeting yesterday, Becca informed me that she wanted to go up and talk. I told her, "No, you have to know what to say." She pestered me with, " Can I go up now? It's my turn, Mom." She did this over and over. She was so determined to talk into that microphone. I just kept remembering that they suggest you let your little ones go up if they are able to do it themselves. I finally said, " Becca you have to go up and tell what you know about Jesus. What do you know about Jesus?" I knew this would quiet her because clearly she is only four years old, so what would she really know? She said to me, " I know Jesus healed the blind man." I was caught off guard and a little embarrassed. "What else do you know?" I asked her, this time a little more humbly. "He blesses our food. He loves me," she replied. Now I felt awful! My little 4 year old has a testimony of Jesus. Who am I to tell her that she can't sha...

I can't believe it is already December!! I feel like it should still be September. October and November flew by and it scares me that this month will be the exact same. Does anyone else feel the same way? I know our life is crazy, so it could make time pass quickly. On Sunday, the lesson for the Young Women was on managing your time wisely. I prepared the lesson, but because of my lack of planning and not realizing it was the 5th Sunday, it was not my turn to teach. After feeling upset, I soon realized that I actually needed that lesson. I never learned to do that when I was young. I don't know where I was when that lesson was given! I took notes and have started applying points from the manual. If you want you can review it here . There are 6 steps they give that help you manage your time. Our time on this earth comes and goes so fast! I think it is important to make the most of it. There will come a time we will want it back if we were wasteful. This is taken from The Viewpoi...