It's late and I am tiered , so the post about our Christmas and the fun and joy that we have had will have to wait. I did however want to put my new play list on the blog.
The story about the play list is simple and silly.
As most of you know , I had the opportunity to be raised out side of the U.S. This meant that what little T.V. I did watch was in Spanish. When we would hit U.S. soil we ( the 5 kids) would eat, drink, sleep, and pee all while watching " American" T.V. My parents were always amazed that we could memorize the theme songs and commercials, but could not remember our multiplication tables, or the Latin word list we had, or the chemicals chart, but in a matter of days we had every show theme song and commercials down pat.
So anyway, this Christmas I was able to see all my brothers and sisters. I got to feeling a little nostalgic. I can remember sitting in different hotels all over the U.S. watching T.V. with my brothers and sisters. Eating as much " real American " food as we possibly could , and shopping for real cloths. So I put together a play list of some of the shows that I could remember off hand. I know there are so many more, and as time goes on I am sure to add to my list. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas, and that your New Year will be spent with loved ones. ( Derrick and I will be dancing the night away at the stake dance. You are all invited to join us) Remember that you are loved , and that I am so thankful for all you do.
The 5 Legg's
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Time
Another crazy week has come and gone, and I am finally starting to feel the magic of Christmas. It is so nice to have time to enjoy each other. I love waking up to the sound of the kids playing , or watching T.V. I love drinking hot chocolate with Derrick and the kids in the middle of the day. I love having time to read my favorite Christmas book ( The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey) if you haven't read it, it is a definite must read. I love that the hustle and bustle is behind us, and now we can think of what is really important . It is sad that it has taken us till now, but at least we got here.
Monday I went on yet another field trip. The kids love them , and I know how blessed I am to be able to go with them.
Tuesday was bread making day. I made home made bread and delivered that along with some of the pear jelly I canned this summer. Nothing to big, but it came from the heart. Also got to visit with one of the sister I visit teach. I have grown a strong testimony of how important visiting teaching is. I also got to visit with one of the sisters I serve with in the Stake Relief Society. I can't put into words how thankful I am to be able to serve the sisters in our stake, and to work along side such strong sisters. I am learning so much, and I am so thankful for the opportunity.
That night was the schools big Christmas performance. I used the new camera my mother in law got for me for Christmas, and none of the pictures turned out. i was totally bummed. User error I know. I am hopping to figure the camera out by Christmas so I can have incredible pictures. Porter class and the kindergarten class sag the cutest song about a pickle in the Christmas tree. Everyone laughed !! I was so proud of Audra, because she is in the choir she had to stay up on stage for 3/4 of the program and she did a great job. I know it is hard for most to understand but for us this is huge. She didn't sit the "wrong" way, or fidget, or stem . She was right on cue to stand up and sit down, she sang and did all the actions. This is a BIG thing for her, to be up on stage and not have a melt down is so great.
Brooklyn is right at home up on stage. She loves it. She sang and did her actions, and looked great . She is such a sweet and helpful little girl. This week she had a hard situation come up, and I was so proud of the way she handled it. She is so much stronger than I was at her age, and I am so thankful for that.
Wednesday was another bread day ( still don't have bread made for everyone I need to, so guess what I will be doing Monday.) We had a great time delivering some of the bread I had made to different families. We decided that as we delivered we would sing to whom ever answered the door. Poor Casey had to listen to us sing for way to long. ( it's the thought that counts right.)
Thursday , I was able to sub at the school. This time it was 7th and 8th grade History.Those kids know way more than I think I ever knew. I worked until 4:30 ( I was also in charge of the after school adventure program. ) We got home and we rushed to do homework and get some dinner made, and then Brooklyn and I were off to dress rehearsal.
Friday I spent the morning making more bread. This time for all the kids teachers. Then I was out the door to a field trip with Brooklyn. Then back to the school for all the fun Christmas parties. SO MICH FUN, but also SO stressful.
Friday night was Brooklyn's dance recital. She did such a great job, and loves to dance so much. Needless to say the make up came off as soon as we walked though the door. She looked WAY to grown up.
Today I woke up at 7:30 , just to take my pills, and then it was back to bed until 10:15. I had a quick breakfast , and got to work cleaning the closets. In my house this is these are the most disorganized mess. I clean them out 4 times a year, and it was time for the winter clean. ( gotta make room for stuff they are getting for Christmas.) My awesome husband took care of the rest of the house cleaning. He cleaned the bathrooms, dusted, vacuumed, mopped the floors, cleaned the kitchen, kept the wash going. Ye, I am very well aware that I married up. So, the house looks great , and the closets are in order .
My sister Nen came into town, and came to see the kids and I tonight. Oh, how I wish they could move back home. Her girls are so cute and sweet. I was able to meet Trent , and oh my gosh , he is almost as cute as Porter was when he was a baby ( love ya Nen.) We had a nice visit, and just let the kids go nuts.
Derrick is hard at work tonight. I was able to speak to him on the phone a little bit ago, and he said the store was destroyed. LOT'S of shoppers today.
We are so blessed that he has a good career at Boise Cascade , as well as his little part time job at Target, and that I am able to sub every once in a while.
We will be missing some of Derrick's family this Christmas ( Mom and Dad Legg, will be in California for the B.S.U. game. Bubba and his family will also be in California. J.O. and Bee will be in Rexburg,so for the first time in our whole married life it's just us on Christmas Eve. We have invited Nate and Teri over that night for dinner and to just hang with us ( actually 2 more sets of hands would be great to have, as we try to get everything together.) Ha, Ha.
We celebrated Christmas with The Legg's last Sunday. I actually liked this idea. The kids got some new toys and stuff . So they have all their new stuff from Grandma to play with all this week. Which means no board kids !!! Good thinking Grandma and Grandpa Legg. Although we will miss you at Christmas , it was so great to celebrate a little early.
Shingles are starting to dry out. They hurt even more than before.I just keep going. Dr. says they will go away faster if I " chill out" and slow down. Yet another reason I am exited about having some time to actually 'chill".
I hope everyone is doing well. Please remember that you are loved, and that I am SO thankful for you, and all that you do.
Monday I went on yet another field trip. The kids love them , and I know how blessed I am to be able to go with them.
Tuesday was bread making day. I made home made bread and delivered that along with some of the pear jelly I canned this summer. Nothing to big, but it came from the heart. Also got to visit with one of the sister I visit teach. I have grown a strong testimony of how important visiting teaching is. I also got to visit with one of the sisters I serve with in the Stake Relief Society. I can't put into words how thankful I am to be able to serve the sisters in our stake, and to work along side such strong sisters. I am learning so much, and I am so thankful for the opportunity.
That night was the schools big Christmas performance. I used the new camera my mother in law got for me for Christmas, and none of the pictures turned out. i was totally bummed. User error I know. I am hopping to figure the camera out by Christmas so I can have incredible pictures. Porter class and the kindergarten class sag the cutest song about a pickle in the Christmas tree. Everyone laughed !! I was so proud of Audra, because she is in the choir she had to stay up on stage for 3/4 of the program and she did a great job. I know it is hard for most to understand but for us this is huge. She didn't sit the "wrong" way, or fidget, or stem . She was right on cue to stand up and sit down, she sang and did all the actions. This is a BIG thing for her, to be up on stage and not have a melt down is so great.
Brooklyn is right at home up on stage. She loves it. She sang and did her actions, and looked great . She is such a sweet and helpful little girl. This week she had a hard situation come up, and I was so proud of the way she handled it. She is so much stronger than I was at her age, and I am so thankful for that.
Wednesday was another bread day ( still don't have bread made for everyone I need to, so guess what I will be doing Monday.) We had a great time delivering some of the bread I had made to different families. We decided that as we delivered we would sing to whom ever answered the door. Poor Casey had to listen to us sing for way to long. ( it's the thought that counts right.)
Thursday , I was able to sub at the school. This time it was 7th and 8th grade History.Those kids know way more than I think I ever knew. I worked until 4:30 ( I was also in charge of the after school adventure program. ) We got home and we rushed to do homework and get some dinner made, and then Brooklyn and I were off to dress rehearsal.
Friday I spent the morning making more bread. This time for all the kids teachers. Then I was out the door to a field trip with Brooklyn. Then back to the school for all the fun Christmas parties. SO MICH FUN, but also SO stressful.
Friday night was Brooklyn's dance recital. She did such a great job, and loves to dance so much. Needless to say the make up came off as soon as we walked though the door. She looked WAY to grown up.
Today I woke up at 7:30 , just to take my pills, and then it was back to bed until 10:15. I had a quick breakfast , and got to work cleaning the closets. In my house this is these are the most disorganized mess. I clean them out 4 times a year, and it was time for the winter clean. ( gotta make room for stuff they are getting for Christmas.) My awesome husband took care of the rest of the house cleaning. He cleaned the bathrooms, dusted, vacuumed, mopped the floors, cleaned the kitchen, kept the wash going. Ye, I am very well aware that I married up. So, the house looks great , and the closets are in order .
My sister Nen came into town, and came to see the kids and I tonight. Oh, how I wish they could move back home. Her girls are so cute and sweet. I was able to meet Trent , and oh my gosh , he is almost as cute as Porter was when he was a baby ( love ya Nen.) We had a nice visit, and just let the kids go nuts.
Derrick is hard at work tonight. I was able to speak to him on the phone a little bit ago, and he said the store was destroyed. LOT'S of shoppers today.
We are so blessed that he has a good career at Boise Cascade , as well as his little part time job at Target, and that I am able to sub every once in a while.
We will be missing some of Derrick's family this Christmas ( Mom and Dad Legg, will be in California for the B.S.U. game. Bubba and his family will also be in California. J.O. and Bee will be in Rexburg,so for the first time in our whole married life it's just us on Christmas Eve. We have invited Nate and Teri over that night for dinner and to just hang with us ( actually 2 more sets of hands would be great to have, as we try to get everything together.) Ha, Ha.
We celebrated Christmas with The Legg's last Sunday. I actually liked this idea. The kids got some new toys and stuff . So they have all their new stuff from Grandma to play with all this week. Which means no board kids !!! Good thinking Grandma and Grandpa Legg. Although we will miss you at Christmas , it was so great to celebrate a little early.
Shingles are starting to dry out. They hurt even more than before.I just keep going. Dr. says they will go away faster if I " chill out" and slow down. Yet another reason I am exited about having some time to actually 'chill".
I hope everyone is doing well. Please remember that you are loved, and that I am SO thankful for you, and all that you do.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Told ya it was NUTS
This last week was NUTS!!We had such a fun, and busy week that it is hard to know where to start. The most important event of the week was Porter's birthday party. He turned 7 on the 4th , but with that being concert week, we waited to celebrate until the following Sunday. Porter and his cousin Kaden share a birthday, and this year we celebrated their birthdays together. We had a cake, all decorated in the blue and orange football field. The boys loved it. Porter had a great time with his cousins , aunt and uncles, grandmas and grandpas. We are truly so blessed to have almost all of our families live so close. It is such a blessing in our lives.Porter was just a little exited to get a new scooter. ( it works great on the ramp grandpa made him) I can't believe he is 7. He is such a sweet, soft hearted little man. He bring such joy, and laughter into our lives. We are so blessed the our Father in Heaven has given us the opportunity to be his parents. What a blessing!!
On Monday I headed out to one of the many field trips of the week. Audra's class, along with the 8th grade went to see " A Christmas Carol". We had a great time watching the play, and especially watching my brother LaMont and his wife Kea, and 3 of their 4 kids act , sing and dance. I screamed for them at the end and totally embarrassed Audra ( isn't that my job, as her Mom.)
Tuesday I had the blessing of helping serve lunch at the Salvation Army. I LOVE to go and help. It brings me such joy. My companion and I went Visiting Teaching after, and were able to help one of the sisters we visit. I am so thankful for the opportunities to serve.
Wednesday was Porter's day off. I am a Mom that believes that kids can and do get just as overwhelmed and overworked as we grownups do, so every once in a while a day off is needed. So, on Wednesday Porter had a day off from school. He got to sleep in, take a long bath ( after I gave him a hair cut) We played Indiana Jones, built train tracks, played on the computer, and went and had lunch with Daddy . After lunch we went to the park. ( I can't believe it is December and we can still go to the park) It was a great time for us. Totally a Porter day, nothing to big, just some good quality time with Mom and Dad. That night Audra went caroling . She had such a good time.She finds such joy in music, and I was so happy that she wanted to go, and that she had a good time.
Thursday, I subbed in Brooklyn's class. Need I say more.That night Derrick had his first meeting for his new calling. ( for those who may not know, Derrick was called as the 1st counselor in the stake young men's presidency.) He is exited , but sad to leave is calling as ward clerk. He has loved working with the men in the bishopric, and has such a great love for our bishop. He will miss that calling, but is exited to serve in the young men organization. We have already hit our first little snag. We found out that girls camp and Apex are on the same week. Don't know how we are going to work that out. It would be great if Audra could do girls camp without Mom, but she made it very clear, that if I don't go she won't go. So I guess we are going to have to figure that out, and like I said earlier, I am SO thankful we have family so close. Brooklyn, had dance practice that night as well. She got her costume for the upcoming recital. She is just a little EXITED. She is such a sweet girl. It is fun, yet very hard to see her grow up. She is such a help to me. She looks like me, but has so many of Derricks attitudes. She is a calming force, a real peace maker.
Friday was Audra's choir field trip. originally they were going to go on Thursday, but had to move things around . They went to Karcher Mall, and sang Christmas carols,had lunch, and did some shopping. I was in charge of a group of 5 girls ( including Audra) I know I have said this before, but I Love this school. The girls in our group included Audra in the conversation. They ask her questions and opinions. They sat with her at lunch , and she LOVED it . I was so happy I was there. They are good girls, and they truly like Audra. It's not one of those things that they just stand by her, or look at her funny when she says or does something "out of the norm" When she does do something , they just go along with it, they don't judge her. We feel so blessed that she has that feeling of acceptance. After llunch, we went over to Karcher Estates and sang for some of the residence . What a great experience for the kids. We all had a laugh as the fire alarm went off as they were caroling in the halls.
Friday night we went ornament shopping. This is a tradition in our family. Every year we all get a new Christmas ornament. I is so interesting to see what ornaments the kids are going to pick. Every year as we pull them out to put on the tree the kids love to see, and remember where and when they got different ornaments.
O.k. I think that covers most of the goings on of our little family. So, as I said in my little song ( see blog entry below) I don't see how in the world the doctor thinks I am going to "chill out".
I did get some new meds, and they haven't made me sick"yet". I am so thankful to live in a place and time where I can go see a doctor, and have access to medicine. What a blessing to have good family and friends who help me, and love me. I am truly blessed to have an awesome husband who is my true eternal help mate. Shingles hurt, and it is not a lot of fun, but it could be so much worse.
Please remember that you are loved, and that I am So thankful for you, and all that you do. Love ya, Cork
On Monday I headed out to one of the many field trips of the week. Audra's class, along with the 8th grade went to see " A Christmas Carol". We had a great time watching the play, and especially watching my brother LaMont and his wife Kea, and 3 of their 4 kids act , sing and dance. I screamed for them at the end and totally embarrassed Audra ( isn't that my job, as her Mom.)
Tuesday I had the blessing of helping serve lunch at the Salvation Army. I LOVE to go and help. It brings me such joy. My companion and I went Visiting Teaching after, and were able to help one of the sisters we visit. I am so thankful for the opportunities to serve.
Wednesday was Porter's day off. I am a Mom that believes that kids can and do get just as overwhelmed and overworked as we grownups do, so every once in a while a day off is needed. So, on Wednesday Porter had a day off from school. He got to sleep in, take a long bath ( after I gave him a hair cut) We played Indiana Jones, built train tracks, played on the computer, and went and had lunch with Daddy . After lunch we went to the park. ( I can't believe it is December and we can still go to the park) It was a great time for us. Totally a Porter day, nothing to big, just some good quality time with Mom and Dad. That night Audra went caroling . She had such a good time.She finds such joy in music, and I was so happy that she wanted to go, and that she had a good time.
Thursday, I subbed in Brooklyn's class. Need I say more.That night Derrick had his first meeting for his new calling. ( for those who may not know, Derrick was called as the 1st counselor in the stake young men's presidency.) He is exited , but sad to leave is calling as ward clerk. He has loved working with the men in the bishopric, and has such a great love for our bishop. He will miss that calling, but is exited to serve in the young men organization. We have already hit our first little snag. We found out that girls camp and Apex are on the same week. Don't know how we are going to work that out. It would be great if Audra could do girls camp without Mom, but she made it very clear, that if I don't go she won't go. So I guess we are going to have to figure that out, and like I said earlier, I am SO thankful we have family so close. Brooklyn, had dance practice that night as well. She got her costume for the upcoming recital. She is just a little EXITED. She is such a sweet girl. It is fun, yet very hard to see her grow up. She is such a help to me. She looks like me, but has so many of Derricks attitudes. She is a calming force, a real peace maker.
Friday was Audra's choir field trip. originally they were going to go on Thursday, but had to move things around . They went to Karcher Mall, and sang Christmas carols,had lunch, and did some shopping. I was in charge of a group of 5 girls ( including Audra) I know I have said this before, but I Love this school. The girls in our group included Audra in the conversation. They ask her questions and opinions. They sat with her at lunch , and she LOVED it . I was so happy I was there. They are good girls, and they truly like Audra. It's not one of those things that they just stand by her, or look at her funny when she says or does something "out of the norm" When she does do something , they just go along with it, they don't judge her. We feel so blessed that she has that feeling of acceptance. After llunch, we went over to Karcher Estates and sang for some of the residence . What a great experience for the kids. We all had a laugh as the fire alarm went off as they were caroling in the halls.
Friday night we went ornament shopping. This is a tradition in our family. Every year we all get a new Christmas ornament. I is so interesting to see what ornaments the kids are going to pick. Every year as we pull them out to put on the tree the kids love to see, and remember where and when they got different ornaments.
O.k. I think that covers most of the goings on of our little family. So, as I said in my little song ( see blog entry below) I don't see how in the world the doctor thinks I am going to "chill out".
I did get some new meds, and they haven't made me sick"yet". I am so thankful to live in a place and time where I can go see a doctor, and have access to medicine. What a blessing to have good family and friends who help me, and love me. I am truly blessed to have an awesome husband who is my true eternal help mate. Shingles hurt, and it is not a lot of fun, but it could be so much worse.
Please remember that you are loved, and that I am So thankful for you, and all that you do. Love ya, Cork
Friday, December 12, 2008
Shingle Pain ( to the tune of Jingle Bells)
Chorus: Shingle pain, Shingle pain. Shingles on my back. Oh what pain they are to me. Well they ever go away ay.Shingle pain, Shingle pain. Shingles on my back. Oh, what pain they are to me . Will they ever go away?
I have these nasty shingles. All along my back, there growing up my side , and oh my heck they hurt. I went to see the doctor, he told me to "chill out". I was to late to get the shot, and know the pills won't work.
Chorus: Shingle pain, shingle pain. Shingels on my back. Oh, what pain they are to me. Will they ever go away, ay.Shingle pain, Shingle pain. Shingles on my back. Oh, what pain they are to me. Will they ever go away.
I know this song is lame , but I needed a laugh. It's either laugh or cry, and guess what I have chose. I can't do much else, so hears my lame brain song. I hope the rest of all of you are able to "chill out".
Chorus: Shingle pain, shingle pain. Shingles on my back. Oh, what pain they are to me . Will they ever go away, ay? Shingle pain, Shingle pain. Shingles on my back , Oh , my heck I see some more they're growing down my crack.
We have had a VERY busy week, and next week is nuts as well . I will have lot's of pictures to post this weekend. Until then my lame song will have to do. Hope everyone is well. Remember that you are loved, and that I am SO thankful for all you do. Love, Cork
I have these nasty shingles. All along my back, there growing up my side , and oh my heck they hurt. I went to see the doctor, he told me to "chill out". I was to late to get the shot, and know the pills won't work.
Chorus: Shingle pain, shingle pain. Shingels on my back. Oh, what pain they are to me. Will they ever go away, ay.Shingle pain, Shingle pain. Shingles on my back. Oh, what pain they are to me. Will they ever go away.
I know this song is lame , but I needed a laugh. It's either laugh or cry, and guess what I have chose. I can't do much else, so hears my lame brain song. I hope the rest of all of you are able to "chill out".
Chorus: Shingle pain, shingle pain. Shingles on my back. Oh, what pain they are to me . Will they ever go away, ay? Shingle pain, Shingle pain. Shingles on my back , Oh , my heck I see some more they're growing down my crack.
We have had a VERY busy week, and next week is nuts as well . I will have lot's of pictures to post this weekend. Until then my lame song will have to do. Hope everyone is well. Remember that you are loved, and that I am SO thankful for all you do. Love, Cork
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Going Crazy, Care to Come Along?
So, I don't have much time but I thought I should blog something, because I don't know when I will get another chance.
Christmas has hit!! I love this time of the year, I really do, don't like all the "stuff" that comes with it. The total feelings of being overwhelmed, and feeling like a chicken with it's head cut off. Totally nuts. Still don't have the tree up, need to do some grocery shopping, already sick and tired of shopping, ( I used to love to shop, not so much anymore) Parties to go to, some I am so exited to attend , others " do we really need to go" Christmas dance programs, so happy Brooklyn likes to dance, but do we really need to put a dance program in at Christmas. School programs, actually really exited for it, all three kids in one program !! Audra is so happy , she is in the school choir, and they are singing at Karcher Mall next Friday, and then at a few rest homes as well as the schools program, it is great to see her so exited about it, but it also means Mom will be attending all those things.
My concert this weekend . LOVE IT!! a bit nervous, just haven't got my music all down. Don't know what it is but I have had a hard time memorizing it all this go round. So exited for the white elephant gifts at the concert after party. Derrick and I laugh for days about those gifts.
Can't believe Porter is 7 tomorrow. Makes me a little sad.
So, concert practice last night, set up tonight , practice Thursday morning, practice Thursday night, performance Friday night, performance Saturday afternoon, party at 7:00 for R.S. party at 8:00 at Laur's . Sunday, church, gotta visit 2 wards, and Sunday night Porter's family party. What in the world was I thinking having a baby on concert weekend. Did I not think it though , that every year we would have his birthday the same week as concert. CRAZY !!
The kids are getting into the spirit of Christmas. We have been working on school Christmas boxes. They love this. We let them pick out all the stuff to put in the boxes. I think they just like knowing that they are helping a kid out. They think it is so cool. They like to try and guess who got their box. Last year Brooklyn saw a little girls about her age wearing the gloves Brooklyn had put in her box, she was convinced that little girl had gotten the box she had made.
Hope all is well with everyone. Know that I am thankful for you, and all that you do. You are loved and thought about and prayed for . Cork
Christmas has hit!! I love this time of the year, I really do, don't like all the "stuff" that comes with it. The total feelings of being overwhelmed, and feeling like a chicken with it's head cut off. Totally nuts. Still don't have the tree up, need to do some grocery shopping, already sick and tired of shopping, ( I used to love to shop, not so much anymore) Parties to go to, some I am so exited to attend , others " do we really need to go" Christmas dance programs, so happy Brooklyn likes to dance, but do we really need to put a dance program in at Christmas. School programs, actually really exited for it, all three kids in one program !! Audra is so happy , she is in the school choir, and they are singing at Karcher Mall next Friday, and then at a few rest homes as well as the schools program, it is great to see her so exited about it, but it also means Mom will be attending all those things.
My concert this weekend . LOVE IT!! a bit nervous, just haven't got my music all down. Don't know what it is but I have had a hard time memorizing it all this go round. So exited for the white elephant gifts at the concert after party. Derrick and I laugh for days about those gifts.
Can't believe Porter is 7 tomorrow. Makes me a little sad.
So, concert practice last night, set up tonight , practice Thursday morning, practice Thursday night, performance Friday night, performance Saturday afternoon, party at 7:00 for R.S. party at 8:00 at Laur's . Sunday, church, gotta visit 2 wards, and Sunday night Porter's family party. What in the world was I thinking having a baby on concert weekend. Did I not think it though , that every year we would have his birthday the same week as concert. CRAZY !!
The kids are getting into the spirit of Christmas. We have been working on school Christmas boxes. They love this. We let them pick out all the stuff to put in the boxes. I think they just like knowing that they are helping a kid out. They think it is so cool. They like to try and guess who got their box. Last year Brooklyn saw a little girls about her age wearing the gloves Brooklyn had put in her box, she was convinced that little girl had gotten the box she had made.
Hope all is well with everyone. Know that I am thankful for you, and all that you do. You are loved and thought about and prayed for . Cork
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