Day 4.

Before I delve into my boring "healthy day" bit I just have to say: I LOVE my calling! And I don't mean to get all churchy and spiritual on you, I just really feel like saying this.

Right after I got my Young Woman's medallion (like the next Sunday!) I was given my first calling. And, no surprise, I was working with the Primary. My second calling, same way. My third calling, I was in school and the Primary didn't exist, but if bet if they did have a Primary that's where I'd be! My fourth calling, I was in the primary. LOVE it!

I use to think that I was missing out on something. I mean, I go to church, then go straight to nursery or to the Primary and my whole day was filled with talking to kids, taking them to the restroom, wiping their boogers, giving them snacks, playing games with them, etc, etc. But, after a while, I realized something. Ever since I got this calling, the one I have now, I noticed that every day when church was getting out and the kids were being picked up by their parents, I felt this overwhelming feeling of joy. It was so weird. At first I thought it was just relief that the day was over and I just had this overpowering desire to cry. But today I realized, even though I was somewhat relieved, that what I was feeling was the Spirit.

These kids, all ten of them, are so young and clean and pure and amazing! They have no sins, they're as funny and cute as can be. Often times I wish there were more of me so that I could give each child the attention they deserve. Today for instance, I had four kids all at once trying to show me something or have me do something and I felt so happy because I knew, I could see it on every one of their faces, that they loved me. They don't care how much money I make, or what clothes I wear, or what I'm majoring in, or what all I've done wrong in my past. All that they care about is that I'm there and that I'm doing the best that I can to help them and teach them.

I can honestly say that I am excited to someday become a mother. To have kids of my own (and not all of them the same age) is something that I look forward to with eagerness. Kids are amazing. I know at times they can be tough, especially when they whine or fuss or punch another kid for taking a toy when it wasn't their turn, but I know that all the good things greatly outweigh the bag things any day!

Well, moving right along, today was good, considering it was Sunday and I didn't exercise. I ate all three meals and I've set up a date to go running with one of my friends. Hopefully we'll be able to go every morning, but, who knows. Wish me luck at getting up early!