The last few weeks we have been establishing some normalcy in our household. I had the epiphany that I have a small window of time between morning sickness and the changes that come with a newborn to establish good routines and teach Emily some important life skills. Emily is really good about getting us to…
Thoughts
Uplifting Influences
This week I was uplifted, inspired, comforted, and corrected by: Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence by Elder Jörg Klebingat No matter what your current status, the very moment you voluntarily choose honest, joyful, daily repentance by striving to simply do and be your very best, the Savior’s Atonement envelops and follows you, as it…
Unpacking
I had the realization recently that in the last five years I have moved ten times. I’ve updated my official address with the U.S. Postal Service ten times with each of these “permanent” moves. I stopped unpacking our pictures three moves ago and we’ve lived without the pillows and coat that serve as padding. We…
Let’s Get Rid of the “Bad” and “Mean”, Moms
I’m sure you’ve seen this scenario. Mom A picks up her baby and begins trying to control her running-away nose with a tissue. The adorable baby begins screaming and wiggling in protest, very distraught over her mom’s attempts. Mom A turns to Moms B, C, D, E and F and declares, “I’m such a bad…