Piedmont Park, The City, Ryan and Michael and Lori

I'm a Sleepy Bear

Why is it that almost every time I tell someone that right now I need AT LEAST 10 hours or more sleep, they're surprised? I'm pregnant for Pete's sake! I'm working, eating, sleeping and moving for 2! And not only that, but the little one is constantly growing and needing nutrients and health even more than I do! The reason why I'm so tired TODAY is because last night we went with Michael and Lori to Piedmont Park, which for those of you not familiar, is a really cool park smack dab in the middle of downtown Atlanta that has baseball fields, dog parks, fishing, grilling and playgrounds, and lots of green space among lots of other amenities. We went to Improv in the Park and got our blankets out and enjoyed the WONDERFUL cool night air. However, it didn't start until 8 and we didn't get home until 11pm. And although it was worth it and LOTS of fun, 11pm is about 2-2 1/2 hours past my bedtime! And on top of that I was already pretty exhausted yesterday from not sleeping so great the night before. My sciatic nerve is not my friend right now.

I'll post some pictures tonight. I don't have many- but I've got a cool video of the city skyline and moon.

I liked today's LDS Gem

"[The Lord's] sweet assurance . . . can guide you and me--in our time, in our day, in our lives. Of course, we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile of God's approval. Courage becomes a living and an attractive virtue when it is regarded not only as a willingness to die manfully, but also as a determination to live decently.
A moral coward is one who is afraid to do what he thinks is right because others will disapprove or laugh. Remember that all men have their fears, but those who face their fears with dignity have courage as well."

(Thomas S. Monson, "The Call for Courage," Ensign, May 2004, 55-56)