The times of our lives

So did the headline get you interested? Well I thought I would put down some thoughts today that are mostly random and incoherent. Isn't that what you have come to expect? I was reading an article that said California would penalize its tax payers 20% if they underestimated their taxes. So unless you are perfect in your estimation of taxes, prepare for penalties. Also taxes on soda to go up. (Sorry Lori) Taxes on services to start. Download taxes on movies and tunes. funny how you can be taxed for something that is not tangible. Just binary numbers. More taxes on top of taxes here. So maybe it is just me but taxes go up in a recession causing deeper problems. Sanity is just a fleeting thought. Well enough of the doom and gloom.
Macy announced to Lori at Church that it is the best thing we do as a family. She loves church. We just finished reading The Book Of Mormon together. It took a while chapter by chapter but it was a great thing. especially with our schedules. What a helpful thing during times of over taxation. There I go again with gloom and doom. Macy also told Lori that she is almost in the place she needs to be. At 7 she knows that only when she turns 8 will she be ready to move on. She has been looking forward to her baptism for over 2 years. She is patient. She cracks us up so much. Last year her teacher sent home the obligatory letter saying she would be giving out an award at assembly to Macy. So as I stood behind her at the assembly the Principal announced her name and looked puzzled at her teacher. She announced her name again saying "for outstanding critical thinking, Macy Reed." The room was silent for a second until they realized it was for real. The principal also stated that she had never given out an award like that. I don't know where she gets the critical thinking from. I must say Macy makes things flow smoothly around the house. She helps her little sisters with reading and teaching them to use the computer or do puzzles. She loves to try to show Bridget how to play the piano. She started her writing a song and practices it often. Her piano teacher is impressed. I cannot tell you all how blessed I really am with my family. It is indeed the reason I am on this earth. Either to be taught by them or to teach them, I'm not sure which.
I think that as I get older (such a grand statement) I see things differently in that I must be getting dementia because I cant remember how I used to think. (not really cause we know I am never wrong). Many people think I can never admit I am wrong. but in reality I admit often I am wrong. I just don't say it loudly or near a recorder so someone can use it against me.
I just started working at a hospital as a CNA this week. It was odd because I got so many looks from Dr.'s who thought I was an RN or therapist. It is also refreshing to be back to a job that requires me to liten to others and do as I am told. Sometimes freedoms in employment can actually stiffle you. You can make mistakes that you can sweep under the rug more easily. Now I am at the bottom of the barrel and responsible for all my actions for all to see. It is also refreshing to help those who cannot help themselves. I wonder why I didnt do this sooner. I guess more lessons to learn. I know the next 2 years will be extremely taxing on my pea sized brain. I will be happy to get back into the drivers seat in the income department. Words of wisdom here. Never go in business with someone without an ironclad agreement and a barrel of excess money at your disposal.
One last note. Roxana has a play horse that she say at Costco and Grandma got her for Christmas. She is so funny she wont ride it. She gets on the side of it sitting on the protected springs and holding on to the head. She cracks me up.