When I was a little girl I thought my family was the best!!
My dad was the strongest and could beat up anybody.
My mom was the nicest and most beautiful person around.
They are both still quite fantastic, but somewhere along the road our understanding changes.
I think however, that I will never forget that
"R Fam Is Gr8"
I spoke to my children recently at one of our Family Home Evenings.
I told them that I knew God wanted them all here in this family. I explained that I prayed about every single one of them and when they should come to our family. These were very heart wrenching prayers at times, because I didn't feel I was very capable. The point I was hoping to make was that they needed to learn to get along and love each other because He was in charge and sent them to our family because we would be GR8 together.
Recently I spoke to both my younger brother and sister at different times and they asked me about my blog. They had noticed that I hadn't posted in a while. I could tell it was a little awkward for them as they didn't want to step on my toes. I'll admit, it was like chewing on dirt for me, cause it sort of caused a self deprecating agitation inside. I want them to know that I am very grateful that they are my brother and sister. I need each of my family members and appreciate their love and concern and acknowledge that
"R Fam Is still Gr8" .
this picture of my two youngest reminds me of my younger bro. and sis.
When I was a teenager my friend and I decided we wanted to share a favorite scripture...she suggested D&C 88: 119
Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing;
and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting,
a house of faith, a house of learning,
a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God;
I loved it from the moment she shared it with me and I have focused my life around organizing and preparing myself in these areas. I personally need more help in the house of order department. I have not given up yet, though, and am hoping to share my "house of order" quest with you.
There are a few things I do that help my house almost run on automatic. I'm not perfect, but I can do these things almost without thinking in the morning.
1. Spiritual study time
2. Put shoes on and get dressed, take meds.
3. Exercise, shower, and get ready for the day
4. Take out the trash
5. Start a load of laundry
6. Swish and swipe the toilets
7. Spend 5 minutes in each room cleaning
For the past two months I have worked on a habit that I've struggled with. I can now include it in the list above...
8. Clean my sink
Here's my video clip that explains my efforts...enjoy!
What habit can you create in order to have a House of Order?
We do a variety of things for fun around here. The squiggle game is one of them.
My husband plays squiggle games with the kids. The dark line is his squiggle and then our daughter had to make a picture out of it. This is what she made. Pretty good, huh?
