Saturday, September 23, 2006

a must read

My Mom sent this to me today. Totally loved it. Is it a hint though Mom? :) Enjoy...
If you, or someone you know has ever felt overwhelmed by all> they feel they need to do,
Vickie Gunther of Redlands , California ,> wrote a hilarious poem, Dr. Seuss style, about how much LDS women try> to take on.
David B. Marsh used it at Women's Conference, and Vickie> has given permission to share it.>>

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 you's" 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.

1 comment:

Susan said...

Mom sent this to me, too, and I was going to post it on my blog! Great minds think alike, don't they? I love it!