I threw all responsibilities into the wind today and went and hung out with my momma. Loved it! …even though Isaac took a crappy nap. We went to a new craft store in the area and I bought darling old vintage vehicles for Isaac’s room. A tractor and a bull dozer. (humm… I think I’ve blown the budget this month.)
My mom is why I moved to Utah. Who cares if I spent 30 frivolous dollars.
Isaac has ringworm. I hate to admit it because it sounds disgusting. The little rash that wouldn’t go away turned into a circle. I asked the pharmacist if there was anything for it and he gave me athletes foot cream. I guess it takes 4 weeks to go away. Anyone have an experience in this area?
I just got back from a relief society (church) summer social. I’m feeling a little blue because there just isn’t anyone in my age bracket with little kids. I feel pretty young because almost everyone has school age kids or has lived here forever and knows everyone else. I feel like I just don’t belong. I found myself walking around listening to others conversations trying to jump in. So lame. Hello, I’m lonely. Someone please talk to me although we have nothing in common. I usually don’t let this bother me, really. I try to be chatty and be friendly with everyone. “Hi, how are you?” “Good” and continue walking forward with nothing else to say looking at the ground feeling so awkward. There are lots of kindred spirits and ladies that I do love but Gosh! don’t ya just need one good buddy, a BFF, a giggly gal pal? Someone to pal around with? I wonder if the ladies would care if I just attached myself self to them until I felt more comfortable.
Anyhoo, I came home to a messy house and realized life stinks. At least the baby was asleep.
My name is Manda and I love creating 
At least the baby was asleep! That is nice. I’ve come to realize that “a night out” really means, “getting a late start” because usually when I come home, if I don’t come home late enough, I have all my regular chores waiting for me.
And you should have move a little further south.
My ward is BURSTING with families with young kids. You’d fit right in.
I felt the same way when I moved into my ward. I hate that feeling of circling the gym/RS room/wherever trying to nudge into groups and not look like a complete loser. So not fun.
And I wish I lived by my mom.
I *hate* feeling that way at ward functions. I am incredibly shy in real life, and there is no way I’d ever be able to break into a conversation. Sometimes I go stand by a group and try to look like I’m with them, but that’s about the most I can do.
Manda–ABSOLUTELY you should nudge your way in until you feel comfortable (I thought you already did!). We all love you and think you are amazing, we are so happy you came and guess what–we need more people to say, “Hey! Move over and make room for me!” Some days are just blue, but I can guarantee you that we have “plans” for you! (I hope that makes you nervous–just a little!) Hang in there, it’ll happen.
Hey! Connor got ringworm when he was 9 months old. The Dr gave him some cream and it did go away in about a month. He said to keep some handy in case it flared up again. You won’t believe what the cream was…Monistat. Yup! Crazy, but it did work. He had gotten it one other time after that, but I had the cream handy and put it on at the first sign. We haven’t had it since.
I was in a ward like that in Dallas. Hard…I asked to be a V.T and they said no, because I wasn’t going to be there long enough. Then Heavenly Father send me that one BFF (who had two dogs instead of kids) you were talking about. We only had each other for 2 months before I moved, but it made such a difference.