I loved being a mom today!

Well it is spring break and it has been a week of kid activities! With this some fighting and contention in inevitable but I sure do love the times where they get along. Monday we had a sleepover with our cousins here(miss those in SA) and the kids stayed up outside till 1030 at night. They were exploring and playing in their fort made of all the outside toys. They were so happy and as Mys kept coming in for snacks to take out there she said this is so fun! The little things is what matters to them we didn't have to go on an expensive vacation:) We went to the movies the next day with Bobba and saw Rango. It was ok but a little scary for some Mya fell asleep which was great to miss the scary parts. We came home to baseball practice and riding scooters at the park.
Today we woke up and Jaxson was helping the girls get cereal. Mya was dancing and listening to music as always and Whitney came in to snuggle me! We got a few chores done without much complaint and off we went to Chuckee Cheese! We have only been there 2 times so it is kind of a treat. They were so excited and we met up with Bobba and Molly and Brielle and kids! We sat and watched the littles play independently and grown up as they kept coming back asking for "one mor peese". Molly went up with the 3 two year olds in the climb thing and the smiles on their faces were priceless! I am grateful to be their mom and be active and able to do my duty.

Teacher?

L. Tom Perry, “Teaching in the home is becoming increasingly important in today’s world, where the influence of the adversary is so widespread and he is attacking, attempting to erode and destroy the very foundation of our society, even the family. Parents must resolve that teaching in the home is a most sacred and important responsibility. While other institutions, such as church and school, can assist parents to “train up a child in the way he [or she] should go” (Proverbs 22:6), ultimately this responsibility rests with parents. According to the great plan of happiness, it is parents who are entrusted with the care and development of our Heavenly Father’s children. Our families are an integral part of His work and glory—“to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39). On God’s eternal stage, it is usually intended that parents act as the central cast members in their children’s lives. Fortunately, there are understudies involved in the production who may step in when parents can’t. It, however, is parents who have been commanded by the Lord to bring up their children in light and truth (see D&C 93:40).”

“Parents must bring light and truth into their homes by one family prayer, one scripture study session, one family home evening, one book read aloud, one song, and one family meal at a time. They know that the influence of righteous, conscientious, persistent, daily parenting is among the most powerful and sustaining forces for good in the world. The health of any society, the happiness of its people, their prosperity, and their peace all find common roots in the teaching of children in the home.”

I am so blessed to be a teacher and a mother I hope everyday that I am doing my part.

11 years

So yesterday was our anniversary and 11 years to be exact! We got the privilege to be kid free for 24 hours and we made the most of it (wink wink)~ We went to the movies and actually movie hopped like teenagers all the while I was like they are watching us! When really they were mesmerized by the large group of hearing impaired who were discussing with their hands the movie we had just seen in subtitles! We saw Unknown and Just go With it-highly recommended!!!! We tried to see Justin Bieber too but it was only in 3d so I had to pass unless I wanted a huge headache!
We got to sleep in the next day and no one waking us up for breakfast or to get dressed! About 1030 we got up and went for a couples massage that was amazing! Off to the mall for some shopping and a late lunch at Olive Garden and we went to get the munchkins! Thanks to my mom and Molly for also making their day great with a movie and playing in the water at West Gate!
We have had many events happen over 11 years and we started taking about the future 11 years and that we will have teenagers and hopefully one going on a mission! What our life has in store who knows but I am grateful for the partner I have to take on this journey! I am not perfect but he loves me just the same! Thanks for the fabulous day Ad!