I have learned that...
"That man is greatest who is most like Christ".. Ezra Taft Benson
Writing in my journal brings me happiness, later.
Children respond better to soft voices.
Stress is overrated.
It's better to keep up than catch up.
Work before play, that's what I say.
Compliments motivate better than criticism.
Some of the best moments are unplanned.
Simple whole foods are the very best ones.
A couple must be equally yoked!
The Book of Mormon is really, truly, true.
There are good people and beauty to be found wherever you live.
The laundry basket will never be empty.
You may only have one chance today to read to a child. Take it.
A fire needs constant stoking.
Laughter is some of the best music.
I am truly fed by good literature.
Memories can be created without spending money.
The real superheroes of this world are the priesthood bearers.
When we look upon our life as a ministry, everything changes (Sheri L. Dew--paraphrased)
My husband is a super good kisser, and gets better every day. In fact, I better go check.
I enjoy being a cheerleader. And not just for sports.
Our Ancestors are involved in our lives.
Busyness interferes with the spirit.
When I get up early "the day takes care of itself"- Gordon B. Hinckley
Happiness comes when we "find joy in the journey--now". Thomas S. Monson
I never regret following the spirit, and the spirit will never over-program me.
Wickedness never was happiness-- Alma 41:10
Hydrogen Pyroxide removes protein stains. I still don't know what removes spaghettios.
"In their beginning was their end"--I don't remember the author. But think about it.
Matching socks is really, really hard for me.
I like to clean my bathroom with paper towels.
God's creations will always be better than man's.
I tend to think I can do everything, and then the Lord shows me otherwise.
If you spend 10 minutes straightening at night, the morning looks a lot better.
I am glad to live in a day of so many great inventions.
The people we are surrounded by will teach us all the lessons in discipleship we could ever learn.
It's a blessing that we all see the world differently.
"Just living is not enough. One must have rain, sunshine, and a little flower" (I don't remember the author)
No one sees your children the way you do.
Home made gifts are the best.
Children can sense pure intent.
Live performance is 100 times better than a recording-- flaws and all.
Budgeting brings the spirit into financial affairs.
The words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do. 2 Nephi 32:3
Children are truly "An heritage of the Lord". Psalms 127:3
The veil is there for a reason, and the Holy Ghost whispers for a reason.
Charity never faileth (!) 1 Corinthians 13
Trends are just that.
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent"-- Eleanor Roosevelt
The Lord will reveal to us as much as we are ready to receive.
There are certain things that are not worthy of a mother's time. I'm still learning that one.
There are souls on the other side waiting for our help.
We should "withhold not good from them to whom it is due, if it is in the power of [our] hand to give it" Proverbs 3:27
"Remember the first two commandments and the golden rule, and you'll be just fine"-- President Bruce Dredge
"A minute on the lips, forever on the hips" Molly Stein
"Don't expect perfection if you aren't offering it"-- My mom
When I prepare, I am at peace.
Play is a child's work.
The Glory of God is intelligence. Doctrine & Covenants 93:36
"Everyone wants to be loved"-- My aunt gay
"Nothing good happens after 11 oclock" Gordon B. Hinckley
Walking through a grocery store by myself is now, strangely, therapeutic in some way.
The less goods we consume, the less we have to take care of, and the more time we have.
People appreciate punctuality. (Still working on that one).
You never know how much time you have with a person.
"Seek first to understand, then to be understood" Stephen Covey?
I'm grateful for my husband, who took our four children out for a while so that I could just blog on my birthday....
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