Beneath the Wraps

            I did not get much out of conference this year as there seemed to be more distractions even though I thought the kids seemed to show more respect during conference as a whole.   We had the TV on just before one of the sessions started and six-year-old Gary came in and said, "Oh, it's just conference.   I have seen this already."             I am happy that there are recordings that I may go back to what I missed - and not just this year.   There are other years to review as well.   The year that my father died and was in the hospital over conference weekend - his last upon earth.   The year I was pregnant with Jenna - even though I was into my second trimester - I was still throwing up - practically my entire pregnancy.   And then she was born on conference weekend.           ...

        I can't believe how quickly this year has gone by!   Winter Break will take place during the two classes I am currently taking.   It doesn't seem like it's been too long since the last winter break.   I know a few months have gone by, but not 12!   Not even 10.   Only one month left of 2017. What the heck?   How can the year have gone by so quickly when there were so many spurts of activity that almost seemed/felt endless ( here and here for example) Jenna painting ornaments         Last year I had participated in a posting class offered during winter break - students shared Christmas memories and recipes.   I remember one recipe for salt dough ornaments, and made up some batch for family home evening, but waited until yesterday morning to cut out the dough as the recipe suggested a four hour baking time, and I knew I wouldn't want   to be checking the oven after 8:0...