Jessi is a Genius!

Jessi (see above picture: she's the one with the sun glasses) is a genius. She suggested on my "I Have An Excuse" blog that maybe I could blog a little about getting ready for the wedding. Yeah, I could do that! So here goes:

Abbi, Audra and I have worked many hours on finding something for the bridesmaids to wear for the wedding. We have considered whether to choose something formal or casual. We have pondered what color to have them wear. We have agonized over what styles would work for everyone. We have searched stores and internet sites for just the right thing. We have considered skirts/tops versus dresses. We have thought about how much we want to spend for their outfits. We have examined whether to have them wear the same shoes or different shoes. We have purchased necklace and earring sets to finish off their outfits. And every time we think we have found just the perfect thing, it turns out to be the wrong color, on back order til June 22, or way too expensive! BUT thanks to Abbi, another genius, we have determined what we will do, and I think it will work. Here is the final decision: We have emailed all bridesmaids and told them to take a look at Abbi's bridal bouquet (picture on the internet), choose a color of one of the flowers, and then find a top of their choice to go with a black skirt. That way the bridesmaids will be an extension of the beautiful colors in Abbi's bouquet! Is that genius, or what? Now everyone gets to choose something they like, that is flattering on them, and everyone will be happy! Aren't weddings FUN to plan!!?? You may use our solution if you want and save you a few hours next time you plan bridesmaid dresses for your wedding!

Advice

Our niece is expecting her first baby, and her Mom asked us all to write some words of advice to her to be compiled in a book. At first I couldn't think of anything to contribute to the book. But gradually ideas came to me. Here's what I wrote down and sent to her: (she's having a boy, and they will name him Connor)

#1" After I had my first baby, the responsibility of taking care of another person was very heavy! I thought, "I'll never be able to do anything ever again!" So...Just remember when it all seems too difficult to bear, that you will make it through, and there will be much joy along the way."
#2 " When Connor gets a little older, teach him to expect difficulty and trials in life, and to meet them with optimism and a determination to learn from and overcome them.!"
#3 Praise Connor for everything good he does, and always let him know how much you love him."
#4 When Connor enters a difficult stage ( the terrible two's, for instance), just hang on and endure, and remember this stage won't last forever."

I would add to #3: Teach him how much he is loved by Heavenly Father and the Savior, first and foremost. Help him discover ways to feel that love.

I wish I had known #2 when I was younger. That was something I didn't comprehend until I was older and my children were almost grown.

I would like to hear what Jessi, Audra and others wrote for their advice. It is good to share a little wisdom that you have picked up along the way. Do you have any more wisdom that you can share with me? I'd love to hear it!

I have an excuse!

Abbi asked me today why I haven't written anything on my blog lately. I have the perfect excuse! I have been getting ready for a certain person's wedding! I probably would have posted ten, twenty, maybe even fifty blogs if it hadn't been for this wedding thing! So now you know. As soon as the wedding takes place and is a raging success, I will be back blogging like crazy! You know me and how I love to write!