Family Update

Things have been well in the Winkler home. Devon has started his semester at the U. He is taking 14 credits, so he is keeping pretty busy with school, work, and homework. Especially his Java class. The other day he heard his teacher say that he thought that Calculus was a pre-rec for taking this class, which its not seeing that Devon is in the class as a film major, and the last time he took calculus was when he was in high school 7 years ago. Devon will rise above that though and will pass the class. No worries there. It just means a lot of homework time. Luckily all his other classes are pretty simple to pass. One of the classes is only a half semester as well. Devon is also going to be applying for an Undergrad/internship for Pixar. If he makes it in that will most likely mean he will be going by himself. Luckily its only from June to August so he will be able to start school as soon as he comes back. We have also read that its a paid internship as well, so if he makes it we will be having some big changes in our life for a short while. It will be a great learning experience as well. I am sure things will work out for the best anyway.
Jaylee is just a stinker, yet the biggest bundle of joy. On Monday after staying at the Oler's for an hour she decided that she wanted to start going potty on the potty, so every time she wanted to go I let her. I don't know if this means that she is going to be potty trained early, or if this is just a little phase, but its really cute seeing her on the toilet. For the most part she just sits there, but there was one time that she actually went poop, and it scared her so bad cause I was so excited. Her excitement towards the toilet has kind of slowed down since then. Right now Jaylee's favorite movie is Monsters inc. She has to watch it every day. She doesn't even get scared of the movie. every part she will watch. she gets sad when she knows that its almost over. She also loves learning right now. reading, playing games, singing songs, and helping mom are some of the things that she really enjoys doing. Nursery is her favorite cause she loves being around kids her age. I am just amazed at how much they learn so fast. As it is right now with my help she says her prayers, she talks on the phone really well, and the thing that frustrates me the most is when she runs away from me and I have to chase after her. Luckily she doesn't run fast.
As for me I am still working at the Maintenance Office 19 hrs a week. After that I am working full-time as a mother. Every tues. night I go with Lisa to Institute Choir with Bro Shank and I love it. Its quite interesting taking a class with a bunch of single people, but I love singing and I love the spirit I feel in the class. We have quite a bit of performances this semester and I am way excited for them. I have also started another cross-stitch project, and I many other things that I am working, or planning on working on like bow making, genealogy, making cards, and practicing piano. So between all of that I keep myself pretty busy. Anyway so that's our update. we are doing well.

Preparing for Emergencies

I don't know about anyone else, but have you ever noticed that when something comes to mind, that all of a sudden there are so many things that stick out that has to do with that certain thing. For example this Sunday we had a lesson on preparing for emergencies. It has always been a subject that comes to mind, but never anything that I have really acted upon. Its been a "I hope something doesn't happen or I am in trouble." type of thing. Well since then I have had to fill out an emergency contact form at work, and I am sure that other things will come up. Its like a wake up call in the morning to get up and get to work. Although I have the best intentions, I keep pushing the snooze button, but eventually if I am not careful I am going to be late, or in the case of an emergency be in trouble. So if there is anyone out there that has any ideas on ways to prepare on a tight budget I would love to hear what you have to say. As for what I learned on Sunday, well I will do my best to remember what I learned and act upon it.

Angela