What do you do with a scurvy pirate?I told the A-daddy that I really did want answers from all of you. Solutions. I guess maybe we are all in search of those huh?
I have long thought that really I just need to be better about identifying my priorities. When in college or working the office that was usually pretty easy, a test here, a project there . . . with little ones it seems that plans have to be in flux to accommodate their fragile needs (last minute potty trips, breakdowns about the chosen outfit, one more story). Many people have recently cited President Monson's talk, Finding Joy in the Journey as a necessary and powerful reminder to relish these special times with children.
If you are still in the process of raising children, be aware that the tiny fingerprints that show up on almost every newly cleaned surface, the toys scattered about the house, the piles and piles of laundry to be tackled will disappear all too soon and that you will—to your surprise—miss them profoundly.I remember hearing this quote and thinking, "Has he forgotten?" as I feel like many who are out of the trenches seem to have. It has been amazing as I have read and heard that quote several times since, to have the Spirit witness to me that, "No he has not forgotten. These are special times. He is reminding you to remember them."
This sucker was ridiculously HUGE, but watching her eat it was totally SWEET!Thank you to all of you for inspiring and encouraging me!
5 comments:
Andrea, Thanks for that- I needed the reminder today:).
I just had to tell you that I admire you so much for your deep thoughts on life!
AND I am SO excited that you are all coming here soon!
I loved that talk. I couldn't believe the Prophet was saying those words as if he was reading my inner thoughts. What an awesome Conference! I truly miss your high standards. You were such an example of wanting to do your BEST. We aren't meant to be perfect in this life or we wouldn't need the Atonement, but your determination to always do well is a great motivation for us all.
Ditto Cailean, missing your great example of wanting to do your utter best.
That quote from President Monson's talk hit me like an arrow shot straight at my heart, and I imagined my home pristine, spotless, everything put away neatly exactly where it was meant to go, and as much as I think I would love for my house (and my life!) to be like that, the image was heartbreaking to me. I realized that I didn't want a spotless house after all - rather, I wanted to not mind the fingerprints all over the glass and the unfolded laundry. I wanted a change in my attitude, not in my housekeeping. I'm still working on it! :)
For what it's worth, I love reading your blog; you really are an inspiration, and your children seem like beautiful, happy, well-adjusted little people. You're doing a great job!
Your posts are so cute! Hey, I'm updating my addresses and need yours. Could you email me it? My email is katewinsor21@gmail.com
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