A Day in the Life...

Sometimes, the State of Utah drives me crazy. A bit absurd in a number of ways. I won't go into the things that really get under my skin, but here's a taste. A year ago I finished my hours for my license. Just a few weeks ago, I finally decided to send in my application, along with the $120 fee, because apparently it takes quite the effort to type all the information into a computer. Nevertheless, my license came in the mail yesterday...and expires in four months. After much clarification with DOPL (licenses are supposed to be good for two years), I realize that ALL social work licenses expire in September of even numbered years, no matter when they are received and approved. And yes, I will have to pay another $100 and have a certain number of CEU's done by then. That's their prorated agreement. This is what I hate about the State of Utah and some of their dumb policies. A bit crazy and backwards. However, I have to also love the State of Utah because I work for...

But Copper goes to nursery! Sorry to lead you all on... it was fun.

6 months and 17 days until something very exciting... Any guesses?

Copper's babysitter had her little girl 10 days ago. She is beautiful but very sick and will spend months in Primary Children's. And I cannot stop thinking about it. The news of her being so sick, having surgery on her tiny body, and the road ahead of her is on my mind all of the time! I broke into tears when hearing about it because it made me realize how absolutely perfect Copper is. She is truly perfect- her body, her health, her development, her spirit, and everything else about her. I feel I've regained focus on what is important. And I really feel terrible for the times I have felt stressed out or frustrated with Copper. All those things don't matter at all! Time to be more grateful and not take advantage so much of all that is going well. I am also taking advantage of our current situation. Really, there's too much going on to write about, and I really don't want to right now! But I admit it is sometimes very difficult to not have him in stea...

Taking three or four steps has quickly grown into walking across the room!!

Copper is almost 11 months. I have to admit we like her more and more as she gets older. She is extremely funny. And good. And super smart. What we've learned in the last month or two: 1. Eight tiny teeth hurt very much when they bite down on your knee or shoulder or neck or arm or finger. It's only happened a few times, but once is enough to yelp and scream. Which makes her scream, so it's really a lot of fun all around. 2. Throwing binkies, food, sippie cups, and toys, and anything else, is also a lot of fun. Especially if it's a few rows up in church, down the aisle in the grocery store, on the floor of the car (where no one can reach it), or at people. 3. Talking can be frustrating for young people who quite frankly don't know how to talk. Copper says the same words for me, milk, and whatever else she wants. It's sort of a cross between "ma-ma" and "mii-mii". When she doesn't want something specific, she jabbers very loudly and in a l...