I need more salt in my diet

So, I went to the doctors office in December to have a physical.  In truth, it has been 5 years since I have had a complete one.  Our insurance has been kind of crappy since Allison has been born.  Lucky for me, with my appendix coming out in July and my overnight hospital stay, I was able to meet my deductible, hence the visit.  I had the doctor run every test available.  All of my results came back and I was shocked to hear the findings.  Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Diabetes all good, but my liver was a little off and my sodium levels were low.  She told me that I probably drank too much water.  This is something I never expected to be uttered out of a doctors mouth.  She told me to continue eating the way I was and I should be just fine.  She also recommended my weight to be between 170 and 180.  I kind of love this doctor.  That is a completely obtainable goal.  To celebrate my results and to continue eating the way I do, I came home and had nachos for lunch.  Those of you who know me well know I love nothing more than some 7-eleven nachos.  This lunch however was from a can nacho sauce.  I happily sufficed.

In thinking on my lack of salt, I couldn't help but think of the lack of salt in my spiritual diet.  Am I reading scriptures, praying, going to the temple or teaching my kids by my example the way I should be?  The answer to this is a resounding "NO".  So my resolution for 2013 is to add more salt to my diet.  It is that simple.

On to my children......

Ethan continues to argue with us over his constitutional rights whenever he disagrees with what we have attempted to ask him to do.  He even went as far to say that he would call the government on us the other day when we asked him to do some chores.  He will be 14 in 4 weeks...I hope he grows out of his arguing, but I fear we haven't even begun to see his teenage wisdom yet.  On a positive note, he is the first one to give a relative a hug or kiss and still gives ample amounts of hugs and kisses to both Alexander and I.

Craig turned 12 over the holidays and is now a deacon.  I was able to witness one of the coolest things in my life the day he was ordained.  The minute the blessing started, I could feel the spirit and started to cry.  After it was over, Craig was so overwhelmed by the spirit that he too was crying.  It was one of those amazing parent moments that I hope to never forget.  He is a great kid with a good head on his shoulders.  I expect great things from him....as I do from all of my children.  I really appreciate the peacemaker that he has turned into recently.

Both boys are in the Jr. high production of Little Shop of Horrors.  Ethan is the dentist and Craig is the man eating plant.  I couldn't be more proud of the two of them.  They are both growing up to be fine young men.

Abby is getting more beautiful with each passing day.  She is a friend magnet.  She has a way of making other people feel comfortable and doesn't exclude people....with the exception of younger siblings with certain activities, but that is to be expected.  I love this about her.  I wish that I could translate some of this friendly behavior between her and her big brother Ethan.  I am completely tempted to make one of the "get along" t-shirts and put it on the two of them.  One time there punishment for fighting was making lunch together for the family.  I wish I could say that is worked, but that would be lying.

Robert is one of the most charming little boys that I have ever encountered.  He gets that from his dad.  All I can say is that if any of you ladies are having a bad day, let Robert talk to you for a few minutes and he will turn things around for you.  He expresses his love is such wonderful ways.  The other day we had our good friend's  the Barona's daughter Anna staying with us for a few days.  The night before she left Robert was trying to reason with her to stay.  He asked her if Love was an excuse to allow her to miss school.  It was pretty sweet.  This kid also has an amazing laugh and is quite funny to boot.  I love him at 7.

Allison  is our little firecracker.  She gave herself a mullet and now sports a pixie cut.  I am praying she learned her lesson about cutting hair...fingers crossed.  She continues to design her own clothes.  Her latest version of this consist of her drawing on paper and then taping it to her bare chest.  Watch out Paris runways Allison is coming some day.  She is constantly trying to figure out how to do things and is very independent. She reminds me a great deal of Craig at this age.  She says the craziest things that most 5 year old's wouldn't even think of.  I guess that is what happens when you have older siblings.  I finally got her baby book made this past month.  Thanks to aunt Shauna and Anna.  Allison carried it around constantly the day it was finished.  She was so excited and wanted it read to her several times.  Another thing I need to do better at.

Well that is all for now.  More to come soon.