Poem for mormon women

I was sent this poem today about mormon women and all of the overwhelming things they feel they need to do. I'm feeling really overwhelmed right now so I really liked it. So I wanted to share it with all of the girls. -Ashley
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.

Martha Stewart

So I finally have time to write a blog about my trip to Martha! After having two weeks of exams almost every day, I decided to skip the last exam and go to Martha Stewart with four of my friends. Well worth it! The tickets were free...so that was a plus. We left for New York City on Thursday and stayed over at a Hilton right outside of the city. We took a bus in and went to eat in Little Italy. Then we went to time square and had some dessert at a cute diner. The servers were performers as well and while they weren't taking orders, they would grab a microphone and sing a song. These people were seriously amazing! They could all win American Idol. Well, we were having so much fun that we accidentally missed our bus so we ended up taking the next bus...at 1:00 a.m. On the bus, there were people coming back from a Mets game (so the bus was full). A forty-something year old..uhh...shall I say...hooker girl decided to make out with two different, random young guys on the bus and expose her chest! And... I won't say more because it's kinda gross (but, you can ask me if you really want to know). We told her she was being disgusting, but she didn't seem to mind. So that was our fun New York night experience :). Well, we went to Martha in the morning. She gave us a little yummy breakfast. There was a super funny comedian who entertained us constantly (especially during commercials). He told the audience that if we were loud, he would give out prizes. So, of course I made a fool out of myself and got some candy for it. The show was sooo fun and Martha gave the whole audience a colander, apron, a box of pasta and......a digital camcorder! It is a Pure Digital camcorder. It's a little bigger than the video Ipods. It's really cool. Oh, and Ruben from American Idol sang on the show. He did awesome. After the show, we went shopping and ate at the Serendipity restaurant for lunch and had frozen hot chocolate. You all must try it! It's delicious!
So I decided that I would skip school every Fri. to go to shows in New York City...but, Tyler told me that my idea is probably not practical. Maybe next year when I'm not so busy. Well, I miss you all! I can't wait until Christmas!- Ashley