So i was super surprised when I saw, my last post was Jan 22... where have I been?

True we were very busy building, cleaning, organizing.  then Colton was here for just a week and we moved him into his first apartment/house.  I was busy putting things together to get him set up, plus we bought him a few items like glasses, cookie sheets, oven mitts, soap, shampoo, meds.  Grandma Carol gave him a set of white dishes.  Grandma Marge put a bunch of food, a chair, canisters, throw pillows and a few other odds and ends.  We put some pots & pans, silverware, containers, a strainer, food, microwave (from the apts) and a number of other items.  So he is pretty much set up.  He needs more furniture though.  But he is happy there.  I think he might be a little lonely.  He has always needed to be around people but even though it is quiet he is doing well.

Jed stayed there a couple days.  He went in service and checked out the area.

Then we had our taxes to get organized.  it took ALL DAY to get ours done.  AUGH!  I have so much trouble thinking.  Leon tried to do some, but he struggles with the computer stuff.  Colton then came down Tuesday, and we were able to get his taxes done in about 2 or 3 hours.  I think it was 2, but not really sure.  Colton stayed the night, because he stayed for the meeting and I said it wouldn't be a good idea to drive home being it was sooooooo cold.  Since he didn't have to work in the morning, he stayed. 

Being it was so cold, I canceled my chiropractor apt.  Everyone else went to town, but I just can't handle the cold.  Even when it wasn't super cold, it still took me 2 days to warm up.  So besides being worn out, I struggled with being so cold.

One thing I have realized, is i talk more about Colton than I do about the girls combined.  I have been trying to identify why I do that.   
One reason I see difference, is Colton has been going out and working far sooner than the girls.  For the most part he has done everything sooner than the girls. Plus, he has also had more of an interest in moving out on his own.  So I have focused more on him to prepare him for what he needs to do to take care of himself.  Where as the girls, I have been able to take a slower pace with them.  All doing the same type of chores taking care of the same responsibilities, but again at a slower pace.

As a man, Colton has and will have greater responsibilities, than the girls.  Colton has also gotten himself in trouble from time to time and that worries me too.  Where the girls have their "issues" but, not very serious ones. 

Each one of my children are very precious to me.  When I look at them I can't see putting one above the other.  Each have their weaknesses and strengths.  Each bring me such delight.  Each have wonderful humor, interesting qualities, and skills that are wonderful blessings.  I can't possibly love one more than the other. 

Perhaps part of why I talk about Colton, is because I am a list maker.  As I have no idea what it is to be a man, I cannot grasp how to relate.  So I write and make lists of what I have done and what I have yet to do.  All working off of Jehovah's guidance.  With the girls, I can understand them better, so I don't need the lists. 

I do love & cherish my grown up babies.