Timpanogos Cave

I have lived in Utah for 20 years and I finally went to Timpanogos Cave. Jonny, Chris and I went with the Scout Troop on Thursday. It was quite a hike, and my legs still feel it, but it was so worth it. (I'm glad we didn't go in the heat of the summer!)

They tell you not to bring food into the cave. That's because they already have plenty. There's the Hersey's Kiss, Butterscotch Falls, Chocolate Falls and the Salt and Pepper Shakers. There's also lots of bacon (aka draperies) throughout.

There are also formations of animals. We saw a rat, a chicken, a St. Bernard, a dinosaur's head and a bear's bottom. We had a great tour guide who had lots of great information and was funny too. Chris was nervous about bats. She assured us that bats were very rare in those caves because of the number of people there each day. She had only seen two or three bats all summer. So guess what happened? We saw a bat. Luckily it was in one of the bigger caves and was high above us so we were able to enjoy the surprise. The boys had a blast. Just don't tell them that they exercised and learned about geology! That will be our little secret.

A-D-A-M

Adam learned to spell his name today. He's been struggling. He knows A, but he can't remember D and M. He really wanted to learn the letters of his name. He kept asking me to spell it then would ask again 10 seconds later because he couldn't remember.

Finally I had a great idea (I was due for one). He likes music and learns songs quickly. In a matter of a few minutes he learned to spell his name. (Watch the video.) He was so excited! We went right to his preschool teacher's house and he sang it for her. She said she wants him to sing it for his class tomorrow! (You might have to push the play button more than once.)

Life is full of changes

After 9 years I have given notice to my full time job. I told them I have been asked to take my other job from part time to full time. There will be a severe pay cut and longer hours, but the benefits will be great! I have always had another job in addition to being Mom. Now, after almost 12 years of being a mom, I am going to try to slow down and focus on my family.

I feel like I need to take some classes or go to some training so I can learn to do all the things Moms are supposed to do. I'd settle for seeing a job description. John showed me one from the Ensign last night.

President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985): “To be a righteous woman during the winding up scenes on this earth, before the second coming of our Savior, is an especially noble calling. The righteous woman’s strength and influence today can be tenfold what it might be in more tranquil times. She has been placed here to help to enrich, to protect, and to guard the home—which is society’s basic and most noble institution. Other institutions in society may falter and even fail, but the righteous woman can help to save the home, which may be the last and only sanctuary some mortals know in the midst of storm and strife” (“Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters,” Ensign, Nov. 1978, 103).

NO PRESSURE!