*It was a stressful morning. Running around, trying to get so many things done, running errands, an unplanned-extended trip to Target thus making a harried, hurried drive to swim lessons. Because of said trip to Target, Emily & I didn't have time to change into our suits for the mommy and me class, so I decided to just sit today out and watch the boys. I sat down in my slightly immodest dress (I was planning on changing into my swimsuit at the pool) and took a deep breath. I looked up and my I saw my handsome husbando in slacks and black shoes walking towards me. He took an early lunch to come and spend some time with me and to watch the boys. Exactly what I needed. Sitting next to him in the warm sun with his hand on my leg. I suddenly didn't want swim lessons to end. Wonderful. He's often the very best part of my day.
*Klint calling after seeing a private client...he's just so dang motivated about taking care of our family the best way he can. I am so lucky. Sharing this moment with him was wonderful. I am so proud of him and all that he does. I am one lucky chica.
*Pondering on gospel subjects throughout the day. I love teaching Relief Society because it gives my often wondering mind something to focus on. Not sure what direction my lesson is going to take, but feeling peace that the Lord will provide.
*GETTING ALL THE LAUNDRY DONE! Including matching/folding the socks (which, by the way, hasn't been done for over a month...summer is all about flip flops and sandals right?). Being able to walk into the laundry room. This is a serious accomplishment for me....yeah!
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Finding joy in the moments of motherhood. Daily moments that: *made me SMILE *appreciate the sweet three kids that have been entrusted to me *feel joy in my decision to raise a family and be a stay at home mother *recognize the Lord’s hand in helping me to be successful as a Latter Day Saint woman and mother
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Daily Joyful Moments
Joyful Moments
Because of those "funkish" moments that I experience every once and while, I want to do as Elder Ballard counseled a few years ago and find joy in the moments of motherhood. To help me do that, I am going to try and write four motherly things that either (1) made me smile (2) appreciate the sweet three kids that have been entrusted to me (3) feel joy in my decision to raise a family and be a full time mom (4) recognize the Lords hand in helping me to be successful as a Latter Day Saint woman and mother.
I have to add that my life isn't perfect. I hope that if anyone ever comes across this blog and reads it (which I am doubtful of) and compares themselves to it, or feels guilt or bad about themselves that they'll realize these are the HIGH points of my life, not my every waking moments. I have terrible mothering moments all the time. And that's the problem, that's why I wanted to start this. I feel so much guilt (which I'm trying to only save for sin now) about the things I do wrong or could have done better, or didn't do at all, that it can be crippling on those funkish days. I'm not trying to pretend that my life is perfect or everything is rosy. Opposition in all things right? We have to have the bad to know the good, the sad to know the happy. Don't compare your low points with my high points. Deal?
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You and your joyful moments are a highlight of my day. I love you so!
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