A Night Alone

For Mother's Day Jaremy packed up a bag for me and dropped me off at a hotel so I could relax, plan, and rejuvenate. It has been so nice! I've been able to repent, pray out loud, exercise, take a long shower, pray about the kids, etc. Jaremy came and took me to dinner with Adelynn (18 months). She misses Mommy a bit and wanted her milk. Jaremy is picking up the other kids right now (9:34pm) to go swimming here at the hotel. I just nursed Adelynn to sleep. It's shaping up to be a pretty late night for us. Jaremy it's planning on coming back after he takes the kids home to tuck me in. Then he will sleep with the kids at home and let me have a solid eight hours of sleep without dogs and babies. And of that's not enough, he and the kids cleaned the house and van while I've been here! Am I the luckiest woman alive! Jaremy is such a sweetheart! I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful family who loves and cares for me. I want to be an amazing wife and mother for them! Heavenly Father has given us heaven on earth: our families!

Great, Normal Day

Today I gave Benjamin a haircut, the big kids went to the temple, the little girls went visiting teaching with me, we played at the park, took naps, discussed conspiracy theories with Jessica, watched Duggars after moonbeams, weeded rhubarb with Jaremy in the twilight, and just had a great day.   Heavenly Father has really blessed me with a wonderful, wonderful life! I want to share His love and gospel with others.

Freedom

Freedom and the family are under attack. I'm grateful we the Lord will bless the righteous. I pray we can be worthy of His help in combating evil, those who would destroy religion, family, and freedom.

Constant Need to Repent

I have a constant need to repent and improve. I'm grateful I can keep trying and seek after the Savior's help.

Forgiving Family

It seems everyday at some point or another I lose my temper or act annoyed. I have to quickly repent and my family is so sweet to quickly forgive.  Forgiveness its one of those Christlike qualities that hold a family together.

It seems the days melt together. School and housekeeping and meals seem to blend together to make pleasant hours. I love this simple life!  Often I wonder if we are getting enough done to give the kids the education and experiences they need to fulfill their life's missions. But we are doing our best so why not just look at what we are learning and accomplishing instead of all we have yet to do.

Old Deseret Village

We had a lovely day with our children at Old Deseret Village. The kids loved the animals, pioneer homes, cultivating a garden, making crafts, watching a blacksmith, riding trains, walking in the rain, and laughing together. I told Jessica, "Life would be so boring and less fulfilling without dear children to share it with!" Heavenly Father has blessed us with bits of heaven! Good night!

A Child's Faith

Little Tank is so full of faith. He speaks of God all the time. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are constantly on his mind. He inspires me to always remember Them as well. All my children have such strong faith! I am grateful for their example.