Today I am writing before the sun comes up. This seems to be the best time for me to write, as once kids are up and the day is rolling it is so hard to pull myself away from them. Mostly, because I don't want to. :)
But not writing makes me grumpy, and evening time is hubby time. So this is how it will be at least on those blessed mornings where Samuel actually sleeps 6 hours straight! I have a feeling today is going to be a great day!
I wanted to share a quote I've been thinking about for weeks...
"...insisting
that you have a picture-perfect family home evening each week—even
though doing so makes you and everyone around you miserable—may not be
the best choice. Instead, ask yourself, “What could we do as a family
that would be enjoyable and spiritual and bring us closer together?”
That family home evening—though it may be modest in scope and
execution—may have far more positive long-term results.
Our journey toward perfection is long, but we can find wonder and delight in even the tiniest steps in that journey."
The entire wonderful "Forget Me Not" talk is linked below...
It's true. My favorite FHE from the past month was not the one were we went out to the lake as a family, or started our own journals. They were fun, but it was the most simple one that meant the most to me.
We made lemonade. I did some mock-whining and kept trying to drink it before it was done, to explain the need for working. This made the kids and Daddy laugh. "You have to stir it Mom!" "Your arms aren't tired!" We talked about how work brings us blessings. So important for all of us to remember sometimes!
Then we just played a memory game with pictures of the prophets that I bought at Dollar Tree.
I hope you have an enjoyable and spiritual moment as a family today! Happy Monday Night! The Gospel IS true! I'll leave you with one more wonderful quote from President Uchtdorf's talk "Forget Me Not"...
Dear
sisters, many of you are endlessly compassionate and patient with the
weaknesses of others. Please remember also to be compassionate and
patient with yourself.
In the meantime, be thankful for all the small successes in your home, your family
relationships, your education and livelihood, your Church participation
and personal improvement. Like the forget-me-nots, these successes may
seem tiny to you and they may go unnoticed by others, but God notices
them and they are not small to Him. If you consider success to be only
the most perfect rose or dazzling orchid, you may miss some of life’s
sweetest experiences. Luv, Eva
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