TSN: Week 13

March 25 -- Used my cute new diaper bag that Matt's mom sent me in the mail. It has a million pockets, and can fit full-sized books -- coloring books, quiet books, songbooks -- so it was perfect. Thanks, Cheri!

March 26 -- Watched Tosh.0 with Matt. Definitely a guy show.

March 27 -- Started reading The Friend magazine with Josh. He was so interested in the stories and excited that there was a magazine just for kids! We also printed a bunch of worksheets to get ready for General Conference. He's a fan because he gets to play listening games with candy prizes.

March 28 -- Bought last minute plane tickets to visit family. I have NEVER done this, being a total cheapskate and a mother who needs to have adequate prep time before trips. But I felt different this time. For some reason, I know it will be worth the extra cost and stress.

March 29 -- Saw The Hunger Games with Matt. We both read the books and were excited to see how the story would translate into a movie. I think maybe I got my hopes up to high, because I came out of the theater just feeling weird. Somehow reading about all the violence did not affect me the way seeing it did. I didn't get emotional because I couldn't get into it and believe what was happening enough to feel connected. I just felt weird, like I had no desire to see it again. I also think it would be hard to enjoy and understand for someone who hadn't read the first book.

March 30 -- Tried on a new purple dress I ordered from Kohl's. Winner!

March 31 -- Played some new Conference games with Josh while we listened. Also finished off a delicious chocolate caramel tart that Matt made. Mmm...scrumptrulescent!