{ Monday again? }

Yep another week...... seriously where do they go.... sometimes the weeks go by and I wonder what I did besides run around from here to there ...pick up after kids and make more meals and do yet more laundry..... 

Then I get a little discouraged in that thinking I'm like a single mom sometimes then that gets me thinking and comparing to others {which one  should never do} because it doesn't take you anywhere good. Because in reality looking around there will always be someone who is smarter, richer, prettier, skinnier, more talented  then we ever will be.  

BUT you know what....... that kind of thinking gets us now where but negative land and unhappiness. 

Its about turning things around and being thankful for what we DO have! Because as much as those negative voices make there way in .....we have a roof over our heads, good jobs, food, money and great kids and hopefully a great spouse .....which I do and support fully in all his busy capacities. But sometimes in the middle of another blah winter it gets kinda discouraging but I have many blessings and for that I am super thankful:) 

We have to be the best we can be and appreciate the good things in life that we do have instead of what we don't have or wish we had and thats where we feel contentment and happiness in the simple and pure joy each day brings is we look for it:)

 "This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not."
Thomas S. Monson

Joy in helping a child feel confidence in himself and see the good he does to build them up thats JOY...

 We worked on this star student poster board for school this weekend together looked through a lot of pictures and made him realize what a star he really is! 

He will do big things....{wish we were in ST G right now I need some sun}

 Watching this girl grow up and try to find her place in the big, bad world she is her own little soul:)  She had a grade five play last week and did great she loved it singing and dancing acting she was SO happy and excited ! She did a great job we are so proud of her! 

Small steps, great things.

I have watched this boy grow so much these past few months gaining confidence on the court and in life.... growing into who is to be

and has a healthy self esteem and doesn't let things bug him  

{unless the littles get into his stuff;)  But thats a whole other story:)

He is so helpful loves me and sees what needs done to help he loves people always has but most importantly takes time to say hi to people and has respect and that makes me so happy! HE is truly an amazing young man who is growing up WAY to fast:(( I know I always say that but its so so true! We think it will last forever but before you know it they are teenagers and on their way up and out:( 

 Then this boy who makes my day everyday with his sweet words thoughts and ideas he is so creative, wants to know how things work and is always thinking of others or seeing that someone needs something todays was he wants to make a big comet sign for basketball watching tomorrow for K's basketball finals so sweet!! He told me he only goes to school because he has to and that he can't wait to come home to spend it with his mama! Melt my heart yes!! He finds kindergarten loud and confusing and only wants quiet time in the afternoon:) Such a sweet boy I don't want him to grow up ever either!!!

I'm thankful for this guy I get to share my life with! 

This valentines day {well actually technically the 15th} ..................... he asked me to marry him 18!!! years ago.. The best yes I ever said! We've grown together become stronger through our trials and built a family together. Through many different avenues and ways..... not the path I ever imagined but far better than I ever imagined! 

We never never know what is in store with each day month and year!! But I do know I am blessed to share each of them with this guy! He makes me a better person always has and I am so so very thankful for who he is and how much he loves us. 

 

So very thankful for the people and  things that matter  in my life everyday. I appreciate more and more the blessings I have in my life..life is never easy but when our perspective is ahead and we find the joy in the everyday it truly does help us to move forward everyday. 

There is so much wrong with the world all around so many things are abundantly crumbling. Evil is pictured as good or no big deal and good is looked upon that you think your better than others if you uphold traditional values and thinking then you are a bigot or old fashioned. Thats okay with me I will continue in my "old fashioned ways" till the world realizes what is missing and that is God and knowing that we have a Saviour who died for us and makes it possible for us to repent to carry out the atonement in our own lives and what a beautiful blessing that the world is missing thinking they are "happy".  

Prayer and having goals and helping others and being busy in good things can change lives. 

Not sure how it all became so twisted but I will continue to teach my children the good and to feel and recognize the good and that obedience is truly happiness cause it is no matter what anyone says.

 

Have a beautiful week:)