My Super Hero Power Wish

Jacob asked me a few weeks ago if I could choose a Super Hero Power, would I choose being able to turn myself into a dog or to turn myself invisible.  Naturally, I chose to turn myself invisible.  Why would I ever want to be able to turn myself into a dog?  I can't see any benefit to that power.  At least being invisible might come in handy someday, especially when my kids are older and I want to spy on them.  I told him that if I could choose any Super Hero Power, it would be the ability to freeze time.  Oh the things I could do if time would stand still!  To start, I could roll over and go back to sleep at 6:40 a.m. when the alarm goes off for me to get Jacob up and off to school.  It would actually come in handy on any morning, school or no school, because I am usually dragging myself out of bed.  If I could sleep until my heart's content, it would probably be close to 10 or 11 before I chose by my own free will and choice to get out of bed.  Not only would I always be well-rested, but my house would always be SPOTLESS.  I would have all the time in the world to keep the house as clean as I think it should be.  I fall short on this very job simply because there is not enough time in the day.  I would also never, ever be late for anything!  It is one of my pet peeves to be late.  I like to be at least 5 minutes early to everything.  This does not happen as often as I would like!  Especially on Sunday where early morning church is concerned.  Thankfully we move to the 11:00 block time in September.  Another benefit would be to have time to do all of those things I always want to do, but never have time for.  Crafts, reading, organizing, exercising, cooking, basically any fun hobby-type things that I never have time for because I am too busy taking care of 4 boys and their needs.  Mine usually fall by the wayside.  I always think to myself, "I'll do that someday."  I'm beginning to wonder if that someday will ever come!  Not that I am wishing my boys' childhood away.  I don't want them to grow up any faster than they already are.  But sometimes I feel lost if I don't have a kid to clean up after or do something for.  What are my hobbies?  What do I like to do in my free time that is just solely for myself?  I don't even have time to ponder on this because it's past midnight and I need to get up early to get Jacob off to school.  

I will leave you with this poem to enjoy.  It is about all the things I would like to be able to do, followed by the reality of that actuality.

The Girl in a Whirl by 'Dr. Sue' (a.k.a. Vickie Gunther)

Look at me, look at me, look at me now!

You could do what I do if you only knew how.

I study the scriptures one hour each day;

I bake, I upholster, I scrub, and I pray.

I always keep all the commandments completely;

I speak to my little ones gently and sweetly.

I help in their classrooms! I sew all they wear!

I drive them to practice! I cut all their hair!

I memorize names of the General Authorities;

I focus on things to be done by priorities.

I play the piano! I bless with my talents!

My toilets all sparkle! My checkbooks all balance!

Each week every child gets a one-on-one date;

I attend all my meetings (on time! Never late!)

I'm taking a class on the teachings of Paul,

But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all,

I track my bad habits 'til each is abolished;

Our t-shirts are ironed! My toenails are polished!

Our family home evenings are always delightful;

The lessons I give are both fun and insightful.

I do genealogy faithfully, too.  It's easy to do all the things that I do!

I rise each day early, refreshed and awake;

I know all the names of each youth in my stake!

I read to my children! I help all my neighbors!

I bless the community, too, with my labors.

I exercise and I cook menus gourmet;

My visiting teaching is done the first day!

(I also go do it for someone who missed hers.

It's the least I can do for my cherished ward sisters.)

I chart resolutions and check off each goal;

I seek each "lost lamb" on my Primary roll.

I can home-grown produce each summer and fall.

But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all,

I write in my journal! I sing in the choir!

Each day, I write "thank yous" to those I admire.

My sons were all Eagles when they were fourteen!

My kids get straight A's! And their bedrooms are clean!

I have a home business to help make some money;

I always look beautifully groomed for my honey.

I go to the temple at least once a week;

I change the car's tires! I fix the sink's leak!

I grind my own wheat and I bake all our bread;

I have all our meals planned out six months ahead.

I make sure I rotate our two-years' supply;

My shopping for Christmas is done by July!

These things are not hard; 'tis good if you do them;

You can if you try! Just set goals and pursue them!

It's easy to do all the things that I do!

If you plan and work smart, you can do them all, too!

It's easy!" she said and then she dropped dead.